DR 4.0: prices, interiors, engine, consumption, versions

In recent years, the range Cars It has gradually expanded and now includes five different models, all with high-wheeled wheels. at the base is DR 3which is placed one step down DR 4.0, a four-wheel drive SUV with a length of four meters and 32 centimeters staggered on the B and C sides. Proposed in an aspirated or turbocharged version, again with a 1.5 petrol or bi-fuel LPG engine, the 4.0 is sold at prices starting at 18,900 euros. The range is quite simple: one version and two types of gearbox, a six-speed Dct dual-clutch automatic transmission or a five-speed manual.

Gasoline or LPG. As mentioned, the dimensions are midway between those of a compact SUV and the dimensions of the average: the length is 4,318 mm, width 1,830 and height 1,670, while the length of the wheelbase is 2,630 mm (with 1,550 mm). mm of roads). The passenger compartment has five seats, while the boot offers a capacity of 340 liters (also for LPG), which can be expanded up to 1,100 liters by folding the rear seat backrests (with a 60:40 split). The curb weight of the car is 1,360 kg, while the full payload is 1,735 kg (1,459-1,789 for the turbo). In the front there is a MacPherson suspension, while in the rear there is a wheel hub with a torsion bar at the entrance and a multi-link system with independent wheels on the Turbo: the brakes are all disc brakes, with ventilated front.

inhaler. The naturally aspirated DR 4.0 is powered by a 1,498 cm3 four-cylinder engine attributable to 116 hp at 6,150 rpm and 136 Nm at 4,700 rpm, values ​​dropping to 114 hp and 132 Nm if The car was powered by LPG. In the Wltp cycle, combined consumption equals 8.2 L/100 km (9.8 LPG) with 189 g/km CO2 emissions (158 LPG): Petrol tank is 51 L, while the gas can be contained to an actual 44 L (55 nominal). The engine is front-end and the maximum speed is 175 liters.

Turbo. The same 1.5 is also offered in a supercharged version: the DR 4.0 Turbo engine reaches 154 hp at 5500 rpm and 210 Nm at 3600 rpm (149 hp and 195 Nm if powered by LPG) and can reach speeds of up to Maximum to 185 km / h. Despite the greater power, the declared consumption is slightly lower (and the gasoline tank is larger, 57 liters): 7.4 l / 100 km on gasoline and 9.2 l / 100 km on LPG, respectively with 171 and 153 g / km CO2 emissions carbon dioxide. Also in this case traction is in the foreground.

all standard. Regardless of the engine, all available accessories are standard: in fact, optional is not provided. In addition to the metallic paint, the price also includes 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 tires, air conditioning, leather seat upholstery and 9-inch infotainment compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Among the various features are also an electrically adjustable driver’s seat, a smart key with keyless start, a rearview camera with parking sensors, cruise control, tinted rear windows, a 7-inch instrument panel and a roof. The only possibility for customization is to paint the bodywork, and five colors are available at no additional cost: red, grey, silver, white or black.