Dacia Duster to make its debut in the UK by the end of 2012
By Andrew, 21 Jun, 2011. 0 Comments
2011 Dacia Duster
Confirmation of the right-hand drive production of the popular Duster SUV came with the announcement of its arrival in India. The Dacia is set to be launched in the UK at the end of 2012. As the new Fluence starts delivery in India, Renault announced the production and sale of Duster under its French marque in India. The SUV is included in a lineup that’s meant to cover a big portion of the local market segments. The Duster, which was built at the Chennai plant, had received adjustments to suit the conditions in the Indian market. Renault sought to make Indian consumers satisfied, with emphasis on giving them value for money as well as fitting in the technological features.
This is the first time for Renault or its Indian market to plan five launches in a 15-month period. So far, the response to its Indian flagship Fluence, which was first to get launched in late May, had been highly positive. The Koleos, which is in the premium SUV segment, follows the Fluence. The third is a compact car built on an Alliance platform that will embody the core range model. A fifth vehicle is expected to be revealed in a later date.
These five cars will comprise the most youthful range in the Indian market. To get loyal customers, the carmaker has to offer high-quality services and an extensive network. So far, the network of Renault India includes 14 dealerships. It’s expected to reach 40 by the end of 2011 and to 100 at the end of 2012. These dealerships cover 55 cities or about 90% of the market. The service offer also has a comprehensive package named “Renault Complete Care,” which assigns technicians who were trained in France at each dealership. This package includes 24/7 assistance as well as a four-year/80,000 km warranty and a one-year warranty for maintenance and repair. Free service coupons are also given at 2,000 km, 10,000 km and 20,000 km.
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