Dacia finance package bid to make new Duster 'even more affordable'

Last month Dacia Ireland announced the arrival of the brand in Ireland and its first model, the Duster at the competitive price of €14,990.

"Since the announcement hundreds of people have signed up to test drive Ireland’s smartest buy with a view to purchasing the family crossover," spokesman Julien Lelorrain said this week.

Now Dacia Ireland has announced DaciaPlan, a personal contract plan which will see potential customers pay just €149 per month over 36 months and at the end of the agreement, have three choices – change for a new Dacia, pay the final payment and keep the car or hand back the car.

"Dacia customers need not worry about the resale value of their car and this also removes any risk of negative equity," said Mr Lelorrain.

He added: "This flexible plan gives control to the customer and keeps it affordable, with monthly payments lower than a classic hire purchase agreement.

"The customer just needs to pay a minimum deposit of 10 per cent and agree their monthly repayment.

“Dacia is generous, reliable, simple and smart and eliminates the unnecessary. Dacia Finance, with DaciaPlan, is providing our customers with fantastic affordable vehicles and very importantly peace of mind," he said.

Dacia has recently been awarded ‘most reliable car brand’ in five European countries.

Mr Lelorrain said this would enable the brand to guarantee great resale value.

"Today value for money is on everybody’s mind and Dacia is the smart buy brand, and will change the way the Irish consumer buys a new car," he claimed.

Renault is marketing Dacia in Ireland.