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Carefree In My Duster

Carefree In My Duster

Author: Kasia Yoko
Date: 2016-01-22
There are days when all I want to do is throw my worries into the wind and drive off towards a distant horizon, abandon all concerns and just fling myself into the motion of 'elope' and not look back. I want to welcome the open road with a new outlook and fresh possibilities.

With the New Year firmly upon us random road trips are a fun way to escape the stress of everyday existence. The illusion of running away gives us all hope that we are running towards something grand and promising.

There couldn't be a better surprise waiting for me at my time of escape. The new Renault Duster was parked outside my front door, one early morning, ready for adventure.

It was encouraging to notice that Renault has recently updated the Duster with a number of new features. The 2015 model comes with a new instrument cluster, cruise control, new steering column and speed-sensitive door locks.

Enhancements on the exterior come in form of smoked headlamps, body - colour door handles, and body colour ORVM covers. Similarly, the updates on the inside include new and improved soft-touch materials, fabric upholstery and additional equipment

The safety net that Renault have given to the Duster includes dual-front airbags, ABS brakes with EBD and brake assist, rear defogger and wiper with washer, impact sensing auto door unlock, rapid deceleration warning

The Renault Duster is a SUV that combines the comfort of a sedan with the rugged capabilities of an off-roader. Renault has reported that the new Eco mode gives a further improved fuel economy of 10 per cent. I was not concerned in preserving fuel on my adventure mission but was happy to come back with half a tanknice!

What more could I ask for? Ample space in the front and the back and a huge boot to carry two golf bags and suitcasesI was not going far but where I was heading remains a mystery, all I can say is that it feels so good to be in a Duster, on an open road with a new outlook and fresh possibilities.