Summary
The Dacia Duster is a small SUV/crossover, priced at the budget end of the market. This model is the new third generation, which was launched in mid-2024.
No longer available with a diesel engine, the Duster range includes a petrol mild-hybrid and a petrol-electric hybrid option, the latter already available in the Dacia Jogger people carrier range.
Praising the car’s “clever” and “sensible” interior, Parker’s Jake Groves says that “not only will you feel like you’re spending your money wisely, but you won’t feel like you’ve wasted it on a cheap-feeling product.” The interior materials still include some hard plastics, but What Car?’s Dan Jones argues that the SUV “makes up for that in comfort, boot space, price and even off-road ability.”
The car’s three-star Euro NCAP safety rating isn’t particularly impressive – the Duster scoring below average in some categories – but this is a budget-end SUV choice, and its safety credentials reflect that.
Other reviewer criticisms centre around loud wind and road noise, rather tight rear legroom and the fact that the entry-level trim is missing some of the on-board equipment that other small SUVs have as standard.
While there is now a decent selection of reviews already published on the new Duster, we currently don’t have any emissions, reliability or running cost data for the model. Once we have the full picture, we will give this Dacia an Expert Rating score. Check back again soon!
Duster highlights
- Fantastic value-for-money
- 4×4 version has good off-road capability
- Practical interior
- Neat and comfortable driving experience
Duster lowlights
- Some hard interior plastics
- Alternatives have better rear legroom
- Sparsely equipped entry-level model
- Loud road and wind noise at speed
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV
Engines: petrol
Price: From £19,695 on-road
Launched: Summer 2024
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Adult protection: 70%
Child protection: 84%
Vulnerable road users: 60%
Safety assist: 57%
This is the same star score that was awarded to the previous Duster, but Euro NCAP’s assessment standards have got tougher since. So, despite getting the same score, the Duster’s safety credentials have improved moving into its third generation.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of October 2024, the Dacia Duster has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of October 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the latest Dacia Duster range to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Duster, we’ll publish the results here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
No data yet
As of October 2024, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Dacia Duster. Check back again soon.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Dacia Duster
As of October 2024, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the third-generation Dacia Duster. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Dacia dealer.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Dacia Duster has received.
2024
- Auto Express Awards – Best Small SUV
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