Dacia Launches Limited-Run Duster Pick-Up for Fleet Use
Dacia and Romanian coachbuilder Romturingia have delivered the first ten examples of a new Duster Pick-up, produced in limited numbers for a key fleet customer.
Dacia has officially launched a limited-run Duster Pick-up, developed in collaboration with Romanian coachbuilder Romturingia. The first ten vehicles have already been delivered to a major fleet customer in Romania, marking the first time the Duster is available in pick-up form from the factory, albeit not as a regular production model.
The Duster Pick-up is built using facelifted Duster SUVs supplied by Dacia, which are then converted by Romturingia. This approach avoids setting up a dedicated assembly line for the new body style. The project is not Dacia’s first experiment with a pick-up conversion, but this is the first official, limited series aimed at a specific customer rather than a prototype or one-off.
Technical details and payload
The pick-up features a 1.7-metre load bed, providing practical cargo space for commercial use. Dacia states a payload capacity of up to 450kg, positioning the vehicle for light-duty fleet operations. Power comes from the familiar 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine, delivering 110hp (81kW), which is widely used across the Dacia and Renault ranges for its balance of efficiency and reliability.
| Engine | 1.5-litre dCi diesel |
|---|---|
| Power | 110hp (81kW) |
| Load bed length | 1.7 metres |
| Payload | 450kg |
| Production | Limited run, converted by Romturingia |
This limited-run model is not available to private buyers. Dacia is targeting fleet customers in its home market, where demand for affordable, rugged light commercial vehicles remains strong. The company has not announced plans to expand production or offer the pick-up more widely.
Coachbuilding partnership and production process
Dacia supplies standard Duster vehicles to Romturingia, which handles the conversion work before returning the finished pick-ups. This arrangement allows Dacia to respond to specific fleet requirements without committing to a full production line for a niche variant. Romturingia has previous experience with utility conversions, making it a logical partner for the project.
