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These are the first pictures of the Dacia Duster concept, an SUV crossover revealed ahead of its Geneva motor show launch.

Designed to look like a four-wheel-drive sports coupe, the Duster is actually a far more versatile vehicle. A rear-hinged door on the passenger side provides access to the rear seats and increases functionality, but helps to maintain the car’s coupe-like look from the driver’s side.

The Duster’s modular seat design also allows the front passenger seat to slide...Read the full article

Looks a lot better than the low expectations I had for a Dacia concept car - genuinely interesting, shame there aren't a few more pictures from different angles of the exterior.

how long before this designer gets poached back to Renault to sort their ailing designs?

Looks a heck of a lot nicer than it's namesake from the '80s!!

http://www.difflock.com/buyersguide/pastmasters/daciaduster/index.shtml

Wonder if the same Renault guy worked on this Lada concept?

http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2008/09/04-lada-c-cross-concept/

This one is based on latest Megan running gear.   If it ever sees production it should do very well - as the current Lada range is WELL passed it's sell-by-date!