Ashes To Ashes, Duster Dust: The Pope’s New Wheels Are From Dacia

The pope has been gifted a specially adapted Dacia Duster 4x4 for official duties, blessed with an expanded sunroof and glass display case for His Holiness
Ashes To Ashes, Duster Dust: The Pope’s New Wheels Are From Dacia

The newest addition to the historic Popemobile fleet is a humble Dacia Duster, equipped with a number of modifications to allow it to perform official functions and let the Catholic faithful see Pope Francis more easily.

The notoriously humble Argentinian leader of the Catholic faith is a good fit for the white-on-beige Duster, the cheapest serious 4x4 you can buy brand new. We’ve got to suspect he doesn’t approve of the showy alloy wheels and interior technologies, but the big ol’ fish tank on the roof certainly gives him an excellent platform from which to greet the masses while on the move.

Ashes To Ashes, Duster Dust: The Pope’s New Wheels Are From Dacia

It was presented to His Holiness in Vatican City by the top brass of Groupe Renault Romania and Groupe Renault Italy. Among its modifications are the glass box, a widened sunroof, a 30mm-lower ride height and five slightly altered seats. The work was carried out by Dacia Romania’s equivalent to Aston Martin’s Q division and Bentley’s Mulliner wing; Dacia Special Needs.

Inside there are various hand-holds and stability aids for the elderly pope to hold onto if needed. When he’s done waving, he can relax on a “particularly comfortable” bench seat. It’s not yet known when Pope Francis’ first outing in his new Duster will be, but we find ourselves looking forward to it more than we probably should.

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Comments

Tomislav Celić

Don’t worry this is his daily

He has a Huracan 570-2 for a weekend car

11/28/2019 - 09:51 |
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Sadly he sold that, :(

11/28/2019 - 09:54 |
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ᴶᵘˢᵗᴬᴿᵃⁿᵈᵒá

In reply to by Tomislav Celić

Oh, and I think at some point he had an Enzo, but he sold both the Enzo and the Huracan IIRC

11/29/2019 - 07:10 |
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That_1_Guy

thats quite a vibe he got there not gonna lie

11/28/2019 - 10:48 |
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effisjens

*James May liked that…

11/28/2019 - 11:10 |
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Miru

Humble car for a humble man

11/28/2019 - 12:49 |
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Bring a Caterham To MARS

It is exquisitely Dacia of their special division to sound like a dealership adapting cars for disabled people

11/29/2019 - 09:05 |
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Anonymous

Hreeq

11/29/2019 - 20:28 |
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deand

Whoe the fk told him to sell his lambo and take a dacia? I hope it was not god.. or you will find me in hell

12/02/2019 - 07:52 |
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seb_brai

GOOD NEWS

12/04/2019 - 03:38 |
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