Dacia has converted its Duster SUV into a light commercial vehicle

Dacia has revealed the Duster Commercial.

Based on the passenger version of the Dacia Duster SUV, the Duster Commercial brings even more versatility and capability to an already incredibly practical package thanks to a tough, hard-wearing flat load area, which offers 1,623 litres of space and up to 503kg payload capacity.

The conversion takes place right at the factory, with experienced Dacia technicians replacing the rear seats of the Duster with a completely flat wooden load floor covered with a hard-wearing surface.

A sturdy mesh bulkhead safely separates the load area from the front passenger compartment. A series of lashing eyes are also added to make it easy to secure loose cargo.

A full-length removable load cover here also keeps the cargo bay's contents shielded from prying eyes, aided by the opaque film applied to the fixed rear windows. Finally, rubber mats and a built-in alarm system round out the protection measures.

The Dacia Duster Commercial has a 1,792mm cargo bay length, allowing even the longest loads to be accommodated with ease.

A generous load width of 1,247mm and a floor-to-ceiling height of 917mm means bulky items can be easily transported, too.

The Dacia Duster Commercial is powered by a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines with outputs ranging from 89bhp to 148bhp, as well as a choice of two or four-wheel-drive configurations. A six-speed manual transmission is fitted as standard, while Dacia's six-speed dual-clutch transmission is available exclusively with the top of the line petrol variant.