AN LCV variant of the Dacia Duster has been announced bringing the model to the light commercial vehicle market.

The Duster Cargo features the same looks as the passenger version but comes with a flat load area offering 1,149 litres of space and a payload of up to 430kg.

It is homologated as an N1 commercial vehicle and the conversion takes place at the factory, guaranteeing the three-year, 60,000-mile warranty.

Ah warranty extension is being offered to those opting for Dacia Zen, which gives an additional one-year of warranty by servicing your vehicle at Dacia and cover for up to seven-years or 75,000 miles.

The rear seats have been replaced with a completely flat wooden load floor, finished with a durable material surface and the load area is separated from the front passenger compartment by a mesh bulkhead, while four lashing points help to secure loose cargo.

The Duster Cargo is available with a choice of two electrified petrol engines including a hybrid powertrain and a mild hybrid coupled with 4x4 transmission to offer all-terrain abilities, even with a full load on board.

The hybrid 155 combines a 109 bhp four-cylinder petrol engine, two electric motors (a 50 hp motor and a high-voltage starter/generator), a 1.4 kWh battery and an automatic electric gearbox.

The mild hybrid 130 combines a 1.2 litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 48V motor which aids the combustion engine when starting off or accelerating, which Dacia says helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions by about 10 per cent.

The new Duster Cargo is priced from £22,995 excluding VAT for the mild hybrid 130 4x4 and £23,595 ex. VAT for the hybrid 155. First deliveries are expected before the end of the year.