First of all, like the review, though I've been following you for years and not really for the format as much as the honest, straightfoward approach. On the Duster, coming from a romanian guy working in an auto repair center. The 1.5 dci isn't powerful by modern standards but it is very reliable. Will do 200.000km's while abused just with regular maintenance. We have one frequently coming (prev. generation) that has reached 400.000kms already(in less than 4 years). No engine issues to speak of. Biggest job was a new clutch and DMF. It has had new shocks, new suspension arms and so on, but that's mainly from our bad roads. New one feels a step forward in interior quality and feel and I'm sure the reliability won't be worse. I agree a middle range model will the best choice as the top of the range models become very expensive, if you also add financing.
@@BobFlavinVideo Hah, well I can only agree with both of you ;-)...I am the kind of guy who prefers reliability and simplicity over hyper gadgetry sold in today's cars...more you add of such "improvements", more chances there are something goes wrong....the same applies to whatever one can think of (modern cameras, house hold appliances, sport gear..and so on). Well balanced and decent review, I especially liked the hassle with the boot's hard shelve :-))....perfectly all right with me (acquainted with the "garage solution" from a 1996 Megane) and adds to the trustworthiness of the reviewer.....!
In Sweden Dacia offers the 1,2 turbo engine. What do you guy's think about that engine? I'm planning to buy the Duster in a near future. Been driving a Toyota Aygo since 2008.
B Buse Get it, my friend. Many in the UK wanted to get the Duster with 1.2 turbo and they rather wait a bit. Im Romanian, currently with a 2009 C180 estate with many small issues that keep adding up and Im done with it. Ill get Duster in few years. I just hope NCAP test will improve in future. Mark my words. Buy them now. In 5 to 10 years this will become what Skoda became for VW now. A reliable and almost same price as the Mother Company!
@@joefattal7592 they make this in rhd in India as the renault duster. Beats me why they don't export this to oz. It's a very rugged off-road car, would be perfect for the outback. Also works reasonably well as a family runabout. Here in Hungary, it's about neck and neck with the vitara in the sales charts and that one's made right here, along with the sx4
I bought one of these in February 2016. The car has been faultless and cheap to run. Only fault so far, 1 headlight bulb. What a bonus to be able to buy one at a local motor parts store for €4.00 and replace it myself in less than 5 minutes; just like the old days😆 No squeaks or rattles, despite the best efforts of the local roads, and comfy to drive. This car is far better than it has any right to be and more reliable than my previous cars from VW, Audi, Mercedes, Volvo and Renault or Citroen - most of them new. This Duster has been a very pleasant surprise; an extremely honest car. I’m guessing they are Renault’s Skoda; simple, tough, reliable and - for now - cheap.
~ The build quality is second to none .. I just know that in 5 years time, this car will cost £12,000 more than todays price .. This car is an absolute bargain ... ;-)
Simple, honest, economical and affordable car. It will also kick a$$es of 90% of other SUVs off road. And it won't break every 17 kilometers :) P.S. This shelf in the boot is actually a practical thing (leftover from Kangoo or smth.) - You can store stuff there. It's much better than the old roll...
Bob, the issue with the Kadjar is that it is not as good as a Duster off-road. So, it really depends on your needs. If you're a farmer, a forest ranger or anyone who needs to regularly go off-road, then the Duster is a better choice. The 4WD one is quite good. If you simply want to drive your kids to school, the Kadjar is probably a better choice. Also, worthy to note that in the next model year it gets the 1.3 turbo engine from the new Mercedes A-Class with 150 HP, so it will have a bit more power. Otherwise, fully agree with your review. Just most reviewers don't understand that the Duster is more off-road oriented than most other similar crossovers. For someone looking for a new car that is more reliable, not very complicated like most modern cars, and more affordable, this is a good choice.
Love all your reviews Bob, whatever the style. I’m a fan of the duster, don’t own one but know plenty of people who do. I wouldn’t be a fan of the kadjar though. Too boring. The duster has this whole “anti-image” image thing going on. It presents itself as a car that’s there to be used and abused, which hints at a certain kind of adventurous freedom.
~ I have the 1.5dCi Prestige Duster 2 bought just 2 weeks ago. I have nearly 2,000 miles on the clock .. I had 38,000 miles on my 23 month Duster 1 .. This car is the best car I have ever owned .. Being old and retired, economy is everything to me on a fixed pension .. I am getting between 58 - 86 mpg driving very gently .. I am absolutely gobsmacked. To me, the build quality is to BMW standards .. Just watch Dacia increase there prices in the near future .. Grab this car NOW, while it's such a bargain .. I just love it .. ;-)
In Lithuania Dacia Duster is popular among security companies. Maybe due to high clearance and ruggedness and probably price. Some of them install LPG in petrol versions which reduces fuel cost.
Grand car, cheap and cheerful and has what most people want. My Friend bought a 162 diesel 2wd and we told the dealer we didn't want it unless it had a spare wheel jack and wheel carrier so he did it after moaning about it. We didn't want to be stuck in the sticks without a spare. She is happy with it. Good video from yourself.
Watching a lot of car reviews, because my old Opel from 2002 died, and I notice a lot of people complaining about the cheap plastic on the interior of this car. It actually looks great for the sake of it's price. I also notice you were the only one that answered my question. This is a good option for those who just owned a older car.
Here in US we have all kind of brand name cars and I wish will sale that car here because I will buy one tomorrow considering that our cars compared to that Dacia sales for around $25.000 -$30.000 which is a scam and are not offroad or 4x4 made to last or reliable. Who gives a damn about the plastic or other little crap so you guys in Europe better be more supportive to companies which are customer oriented than profit oriented. Bravo Romania
Just for the record, I have just purchased a 2013 entry level 1.5 petrol Duster, with 45k on the clock, for commuting to work and school runs etc and I LOVE IT...does what it says on the tin!
Why do car reviwers make such a fuss over what to do with the parcel shelf? If your going some where to bring home a load of stuff just take it out and leave it at home. That is what I have always done and it's never happens so often to cause me upset or hurt. The car is a budget car, if they spent more money making some folding shelf to vanish into the floor it would add money and go against the idea of budget. On a different note, it would be good if when you are driving if there could be a camera shot from behind your left shoulder facing forward so we can see the dash and how easy you are finding things as you drive. Just my 2 cents
Great Review Bob, love these cars there really popular like I seem everywhere. I saw in northern Ireland you can get the entry level version with AC, tinted windows and bluetooth and a stereo for only 9,995 which is unreal! They seem to have added a bit more kit to the entry level version.
Very good production quality and filming craftsmanship. Really appreciate that you did not compare it to 30-50k cars like a Brit reviewer did. This is a very good fleet car, farm, forest car that is affordable to buy and own. It is also a capable off-roader. It would also work as a family car if you are not very demanding with comfort. The latest revision did address the sound proofing and seats comfort. You can get this with automatic for 500 euros more and it's decent.
The trick is always the right spot between the people who are already fans and the people who are casually browsing youtube whilst trying to figure out what car to buy. Personally, I enjoyed this video very much, but then I've been a subscriber for years
I bought a 4x4 1.5 dci prestige Duster in July 2016 and it's a really good car without fault, I was thinking of changing it for the new 1.3 litre 150bhp petrol this summer but find it hard to justify spending 10k when this one still looks and drives like new and has just done 25000 miles. I change the oil in it every 6000 miles and air filter at 12000 to max the economy and get between 53 and 55 mpg, I cant see the new petrol doing more than about 35 on average. I know the new one looks better and is nicer inside but it is still basically the same car dressed better, also I'm a bit concerned about the durability of the new untested 1.3 turbo as recent issues with the Ford 1.0 engine that won awards and now blows head gaskets, and also heard of issues with the previous 1.2 tce.
Very well presented video Bob with some great use of your drone too.. Top man! I haven't been to Sunday service in a while but will drop in this week. Cheers Gerry
I was driving a bmw z4 3.0l 265PS on a country road and a guy in a duster manage to keep up with me even though I pushed it up to even 130kph. It's not fast on paper but it's really fast in reality
i thoroughly enjoyed your review. I'm actually having to give up my ten year old SAAB and now NEED A 4X4 - Been looking at the Dacia, and just cannot make the move...... not yet, but your honest review really did help :)
Recently I have decided to sell my Saab 9-3 Turbo from 2001 and buy a Duster 4x4 TCe Prestige 125 hp from 2018. I will get the Dacia tuned to 150 hp by the same specialist who tuned my Saab. Main reasons to sell the Saab: costs to get it road legal again, expected maintenance costs after 290.000 kilometres, not off road capable.
@@gotuble i also sold mine, am now looking at my 3rd Dacia 🤗 very happy with them. Obviously not a saab, however i have had ZERO repairs or faults in 4 years
I've been looking at many Duster reviews and liked this one, the presentation is clear and the facts addressed. I'm still in two minds about the Duster but have subscribed to this channel.
The spare wheel underneath the car IS THE BEST OPTION ever for a spare wheel. Why? Well, wouldnt you have to get ALL the luggage out, in the rain, get them inside, and then take the wheel, or would you prefer to just keep everyone and everything inside while you just simply take the wheel from underneath and change it ??? think about it and about real life situations
I'll give you another scenario (from experience of corse). Raining outside, you go underneath the car to pop the wheel free (dirt everywhere) and then...then you find out that the bolt is rusted solid. After 15-20 minutes of strugle, you finally manage to get the thing out. You change the wheel, take the flat back to the designated place (dirt everywhere again) and then you realise you can't screw back the damn metal latch because you went too low with it, and it got stuck. Then you just throw the wheel in the boot, concluding you have to pay a vizit to a mechanic, to fix the damn thing.
Yes, there is a MINOR advantage you don't have to clear your luggage. However, given the fact a flat happens rarely this advantage doesn't quite make sense. Had lots of flats in my 244.000 Km but never, not only once, has rained. Also, the spare wheel can be easily stolen if it's outside the car.
@@GlossaME i have never had one of these screw down mechanisms go rusty on me, my previous van had this type and my current Nissan cabstar has one too, both work well
Ok. The main thing about this car! It really is an offroader. And one of the best one. It does have a problem with lack of horses( Romanian thing), but no need for them
Hi Bob I took my 2024 duster extreme on my first trip.I kid you not it recorded 4.6 litres per 100k.Outstanding.I expected to reach that economy after a few weeks not on a day old
To the boot! I am going for one of these next week and it drove very decent. I never knew about the adblue though! I was originally thinking of a Hyundai I40, but decided on this Dacia.Thanks for your review Bob!
A bit silly in the review to make such an issue of it .. … The parcel shelf is a cover , over the boot . It's obs , not intended to put stuff on as it rises with the tailgate... And its removal & replacement is simple , just 2 clips in the centre and the 2 strings to the tailgate ...The other point is the car exterior is a big change . No panels are carried over from the previous model.
I nearly bought one of the cheap original Access versions (sans radio!) but in the end sense prevailed and I bought a nearly new Renault Megane Dyanamique with sat navigation. I think I made the right choice but the Duster does seem like good fun and it has a lot of space. Your less than flattering original review helped me with my decision making process!
Just bought my 211 duster, prestige spec, blue dci 115. Bob loved the review but just a few things for newer buyers, it now comes with Apple car play and android auto, you can cheaply buy a right angle usb cable which keeps it out of the way of the infotainment screen, using google maps or wase now, I have actually turned off the Dacia nav system. This suv is aimed at people who can’t afford to pay 25k plus for a new car in Ireland and there are a lot of families that can’t afford that, so I applaud Dacia for giving us this option, the bonnet has gas struts for feck sake, 30k cars don’t even have that!. I laughed at your confusion about the 12v position at the back, it’s actually a great spot to plug in a usb charger and if you get a long cable can route it around the back seats a route through the gaps for the passengers to use, no bother. Few things I think you missed; (Prestige spec) Hill start assist Start/Stop Blind spot monitoring Side cameras As I said loved the review but it just came across a little forced for the sake of it, I get it’s not a petrol heads car but there are families in Ireland who would live the value of this. 👍
One thing that is worth mentioning is that in the long run, Dacias are a lot more reliable than Renaults. I had a Clio and a Sandero, and the difference in reliability is noteworthy.
I drive a clio3 1.5 dci with 312000km on the clock, and it's still performing perfectly, I service it myself every 10000km,and it should make it to 50000km,best car ever, giving me a 1000km to the tank.
Just bought a 2019 petrol Comfort model. You have to be astonished by the value for money , the looks and the level of extras you get. I put £3500 down (inc a 10yr old part ex) and pay £130 per month inc a service plan on PCP. It really is a no brainer. We're not high mileage users and will almost certainly change again in 2.5/3 years time for another new one. Show me a better SUV for the same money!
Dacia just launched the newer 1.2 petrol that it is in the Kadjar (and maybe in the benz B klasse) on their Duster lineup.Atleast here in Romania I have the option to select that. Preety sure this will also come soon in Ireland.
6:30 - did I hear correctly "Neither are available in 4x4 version"? I bought 4x4 version and they gave me the option to get spare wheel (and it should be under the carpet in the boot as it can't be under the car because of 4x4)
As far as I’m aware there’s no spare in the 4x4 model. There’s no spare under the carpet as that’s just metal floor in either model. The spare for 2wd is under the car at the back but none on 4wd. Check with the dealer to be sure.
@@BobFlavinVideo as far as I know (and my dealership claimed this but I will definitely do double check on this just to be sure) in 4x4 it should be thanks to shallower boot under the carpet (though as it seems it isn't just carpet anymore at least on images). If it truly doesn't have space for spare wheel in the boot then it really is... well... annoying if something happens :/ But thanks for the info and pointing out possible annoyance :) I'll give an example link to imgur in second reply just in case you've banned URLs so at least this post shows up.
The part with" old stuff from Renault " it's far from the truth!!! Dacia uses also Mercedes parts and it's a independent company with it's own research and development departments!!!
Think you summed it up well at the end - great if you’re coming from an older tech car. I think an actual Renault could be worth the extra cash if the budget allows. Keep it up Bob👍
Got the 1.6 comfort on Monday..... Seen a few reviews about it, quite a few negatives, but I tell you, I disagree, it's a fab car, and yes the plastic dash is just that, but it's a BUDGET car. Got everything I need in it, and it's so comfy & quiet, unlike reviews saying it's still noisy, I disagree. The idiot reviewers that put the Duster down are used to & prefer testing mercs, bmw, audi..... And therefore compare them against the dacia....... Duh...... If u are thinking about buying a Dacia Duster, don't think, just do. BTW,..... I'm driving around in eco mode everywhere. 😍 It.
By the graphics I say the NAV system is iGO navigation. I have only good experience with various versions of iGO over the years. It could even work better than Nav's on much more expensive cars.
Bob, I drive a Corsa diesel 12 yrold and it's hard work to get a good drive out of if you do 100 miles. But it's all I can afford and I don't like cars, but I need one. So the Renault Kadja or what ever it's called I'd never buy at £4 grand more. Bob, that's why the country's in debt. Thanks vegasboy1
Giving up my bmw for a basic can go anywhere cheap to fix all weather car. Uk roads are rubbish so no more bent alloys shattered suspension. Great car simple rugged.
this car is PERFECT for someone that already has a car, wins about 5000-6000 euro per month and needs a car to go camping or fishing or for his wife to go shopping to the local supermaket, and you don't want to use your 30-40.000 euro car .So what you do than?well, put aside 1000 euro per month for 1 year and next year you buy this .This is one of best cars in europe for times when u dont want to use your expensive cars in a little bit dirty roads out camping like i said,or go fishing or hunting . Is built with the concept to bring you to A to B when A to B is all that matters and you don't have time to enjoy your driving or whatever.It's a car for the working people not for most rich people.Its made to be used ,not to be admired. If this would be 20% cheaper , it would probably be the best utility car in the world.People use it to carry tools and other work equipment from home to job or field working ,like electricty companies and stuff.If i would be a rich boss at a company i would by this for my employees to use to get from home to work so they wont use their own car.Good stuff.
Spare wheel under the back is a Renault thing. It’s there but hopefully you’ll never have to get it off on a dark night. Beats no spare at all or waiting hours for AA or tow truck or agh even a big spare wheel on the rear door
I don’t mind the USB port where it is. Many cellphone holders that attach to windscreen or air vents. There’s also the recess above cubbyhole (glove compartment). Any of these would keep the cable off the screen.
Hi bob only discovered you on tic tok love your honest reviews with no influence from the car company....I have a 192 duster middle one diesel. I do 30,000 klms a year what should my next one be .... diesel,hybrid or all electric ( I do about 100 klms a day )
Great review Bob. One thing I'd like to know more about in car reviews in general, is the rear view visibility around the C-pillar. How many cyclists can you not see because of modern huge C-pillars? :-) The background music is not for me though.
hhcosminnet Test drove this summer. I could live with all the plasticks, but if can't feel comfy, ergonomically right, it doesn't seem.. right. Temperature knobs are definitely the best part, those felt nice
Had to laugh at your comment Bob on the the why do I get a bottle of adblue in the boot of the car. Here's a hint, it's a blueDCI which means depending on your driving style it needs it for the emissions treatment in the exhaust as I was the diesel you were driving! They didn't put the bottle of adblue in there for the craic!
First of all, like the review, though I've been following you for years and not really for the format as much as the honest, straightfoward approach.
On the Duster, coming from a romanian guy working in an auto repair center.
The 1.5 dci isn't powerful by modern standards but it is very reliable. Will do 200.000km's while abused just with regular maintenance. We have one frequently coming (prev. generation) that has reached 400.000kms already(in less than 4 years). No engine issues to speak of. Biggest job was a new clutch and DMF. It has had new shocks, new suspension arms and so on, but that's mainly from our bad roads.
New one feels a step forward in interior quality and feel and I'm sure the reliability won't be worse.
I agree a middle range model will the best choice as the top of the range models become very expensive, if you also add financing.
This is the kind of comment that wins around here!
@@BobFlavinVideo Hah, well I can only agree with both of you ;-)...I am the kind of guy who prefers reliability and simplicity over hyper gadgetry sold in today's cars...more you add of such "improvements", more chances there are something goes wrong....the same applies to whatever one can think of (modern cameras, house hold appliances, sport gear..and so on). Well balanced and decent review, I especially liked the hassle with the boot's hard shelve :-))....perfectly all right with me (acquainted with the "garage solution" from a 1996 Megane) and adds to the trustworthiness of the reviewer.....!
In Sweden Dacia offers the 1,2 turbo engine. What do you guy's think about that engine? I'm planning to buy the Duster in a near future. Been driving a Toyota Aygo since 2008.
B Buse Get it, my friend. Many in the UK wanted to get the Duster with 1.2 turbo and they rather wait a bit. Im Romanian, currently with a 2009 C180 estate with many small issues that keep adding up and Im done with it. Ill get Duster in few years. I just hope NCAP test will improve in future. Mark my words. Buy them now. In 5 to 10 years this will become what Skoda became for VW now. A reliable and almost same price as the Mother Company!
@@bbusigful dont take 1.2,end 1.5 dci, problem with turbo.
Take 1.6 petrol good engine ,convert to lpg end you make good deal
I love the way this Dacia looks.
Me too
Bob Flavin wish they sold it in Aus. I think it would do very well.
Is it tough enough for the land down under?
@@BobFlavinVideo it's so cheap you could buy another one if it brakes down ...
@@joefattal7592 they make this in rhd in India as the renault duster. Beats me why they don't export this to oz. It's a very rugged off-road car, would be perfect for the outback. Also works reasonably well as a family runabout. Here in Hungary, it's about neck and neck with the vitara in the sales charts and that one's made right here, along with the sx4
I bought one of these in February 2016. The car has been faultless and cheap to run. Only fault so far, 1 headlight bulb. What a bonus to be able to buy one at a local motor parts store for €4.00 and replace it myself in less than 5 minutes; just like the old days😆
No squeaks or rattles, despite the best efforts of the local roads, and comfy to drive.
This car is far better than it has any right to be and more reliable than my previous cars from VW, Audi, Mercedes, Volvo and Renault or Citroen - most of them new.
This Duster has been a very pleasant surprise; an extremely honest car.
I’m guessing they are Renault’s Skoda; simple, tough, reliable and - for now - cheap.
Nearly faultless😂 I don’t think the headlight bulb counts.🙂
~ The build quality is second to none .. I just know that in 5 years time, this car will cost £12,000 more than todays price .. This car is an absolute bargain ... ;-)
Simple, honest, economical and affordable car. It will also kick a$$es of 90% of other SUVs off road. And it won't break every 17 kilometers :)
P.S. This shelf in the boot is actually a practical thing (leftover from Kangoo or smth.) - You can store stuff there. It's much better than the old roll...
Bob, the issue with the Kadjar is that it is not as good as a Duster off-road. So, it really depends on your needs. If you're a farmer, a forest ranger or anyone who needs to regularly go off-road, then the Duster is a better choice. The 4WD one is quite good. If you simply want to drive your kids to school, the Kadjar is probably a better choice. Also, worthy to note that in the next model year it gets the 1.3 turbo engine from the new Mercedes A-Class with 150 HP, so it will have a bit more power. Otherwise, fully agree with your review. Just most reviewers don't understand that the Duster is more off-road oriented than most other similar crossovers. For someone looking for a new car that is more reliable, not very complicated like most modern cars, and more affordable, this is a good choice.
Love all your reviews Bob, whatever the style. I’m a fan of the duster, don’t own one but know plenty of people who do. I wouldn’t be a fan of the kadjar though. Too boring. The duster has this whole “anti-image” image thing going on. It presents itself as a car that’s there to be used and abused, which hints at a certain kind of adventurous freedom.
That's my thinking as well, I can see myself driving it into the ground with no excuses
How beautifully you put it. Send this to Dacia. They can use it in their next commercial:D
Great review. Love Dacia, good honest car, great price, good depreciation.
~ I have the 1.5dCi Prestige Duster 2 bought just 2 weeks ago. I have nearly 2,000 miles on the clock .. I had 38,000 miles on my 23 month Duster 1 .. This car is the best car I have ever owned .. Being old and retired, economy is everything to me on a fixed pension .. I am getting between 58 - 86 mpg driving very gently .. I am absolutely gobsmacked. To me, the build quality is to BMW standards .. Just watch Dacia increase there prices in the near future .. Grab this car NOW, while it's such a bargain .. I just love it .. ;-)
In Lithuania Dacia Duster is popular among security companies. Maybe due to high clearance and ruggedness and probably price. Some of them install LPG in petrol versions which reduces fuel cost.
Grand car, cheap and cheerful and has what most people want. My Friend bought a 162 diesel 2wd and we told the dealer we didn't want it unless it had a spare wheel jack and wheel carrier so he did it after moaning about it. We didn't want to be stuck in the sticks without a spare. She is happy with it. Good video from yourself.
I have a 2016 Duster, I love it.
Watching a lot of car reviews, because my old Opel from 2002 died, and I notice a lot of people complaining about the cheap plastic on the interior of this car. It actually looks great for the sake of it's price.
I also notice you were the only one that answered my question. This is a good option for those who just owned a older car.
Our Dacia Duster has side cameras as well. It is fabulous. In the UK you are discouraged from purchasing diesel cars.
It should be a hit in Ireland. Its a great work car for all those farms you have out there, cheap to buy, cheap to maintain ...
Here in US we have all kind of brand name cars and I wish will sale that car here because I will buy one tomorrow considering that our cars compared to that Dacia sales for around $25.000 -$30.000 which is a scam and are not offroad or 4x4 made to last or reliable. Who gives a damn about the plastic or other little crap so you guys in Europe better be more supportive to companies which are customer oriented than profit oriented. Bravo Romania
HAVE ONE / CHEAP AND CHEERFUL , CHANGING AGAIN 2019 , LOVE IT
I love your reviews. Honest, simple, heartfelt and very entertaining.
Keep up the great work!
Great review. Short and snappy with loads of detail included. Brilliant job.
Just for the record, I have just purchased a 2013 entry level 1.5 petrol Duster, with 45k on the clock, for commuting to work and school runs etc and I LOVE IT...does what it says on the tin!
Why do car reviwers make such a fuss over what to do with the parcel shelf? If your going some where to bring home a load of stuff just take it out and leave it at home. That is what I have always done and it's never happens so often to cause me upset or hurt. The car is a budget car, if they spent more money making some folding shelf to vanish into the floor it would add money and go against the idea of budget.
On a different note, it would be good if when you are driving if there could be a camera shot from behind your left shoulder facing forward so we can see the dash and how easy you are finding things as you drive. Just my 2 cents
Great Review Bob, love these cars there really popular like I seem everywhere. I saw in northern Ireland you can get the entry level version with AC, tinted windows and bluetooth and a stereo for only 9,995 which is unreal! They seem to have added a bit more kit to the entry level version.
It's spartan in that entry spec that's in the UK. It's a marketing thing, I doubt anyone buys it. We don't have a 10k car anymore
@@BobFlavinVideo people do buy it for fleets, for constructions sites, farms, people that is use it for work.
Well, Duster is good and affordable car. Great value for money, we have one and we are using it for some off road movies - car is doing great job.
Very good production quality and filming craftsmanship. Really appreciate that you did not compare it to 30-50k cars like a Brit reviewer did. This is a very good fleet car, farm, forest car that is affordable to buy and own. It is also a capable off-roader. It would also work as a family car if you are not very demanding with comfort. The latest revision did address the sound proofing and seats comfort.
You can get this with automatic for 500 euros more and it's decent.
It looks better than the previous revision.
The trick is always the right spot between the people who are already fans and the people who are casually browsing youtube whilst trying to figure out what car to buy. Personally, I enjoyed this video very much, but then I've been a subscriber for years
Really nice review Bob. keep up the good work.
Not many back on youtube who are doing these
nice info car Reviews :)
Watch all the copycats coming out of the woodwork now! Cheers for watching
I’ve just bought one of these as our family vehicle for the kids and dogs!
I bought a 4x4 1.5 dci prestige Duster in July 2016 and it's a really good car without fault, I was thinking of changing it for the new 1.3 litre 150bhp petrol this summer but find it hard to justify spending 10k when this one still looks and drives like new and has just done 25000 miles. I change the oil in it every 6000 miles and air filter at 12000 to max the economy and get between 53 and 55 mpg, I cant see the new petrol doing more than about 35 on average. I know the new one looks better and is nicer inside but it is still basically the same car dressed better, also I'm a bit concerned about the durability of the new untested 1.3 turbo as recent issues with the Ford 1.0 engine that won awards and now blows head gaskets, and also heard of issues with the previous 1.2 tce.
"It's an honest car!" - James May
Very well presented video Bob with some great use of your drone too.. Top man! I haven't been to Sunday service in a while but will drop in this week. Cheers Gerry
Good to have you back Gerry
I was driving a bmw z4 3.0l 265PS on a country road and a guy in a duster manage to keep up with me even though I pushed it up to even 130kph. It's not fast on paper but it's really fast in reality
because have only 110 hp... but is a lite car ... so ... she run eazy !!!
i thoroughly enjoyed your review. I'm actually having to give up my ten year old SAAB and now NEED A 4X4 - Been looking at the Dacia, and just cannot make the move...... not yet, but your honest review really did help :)
Recently I have decided to sell my Saab 9-3 Turbo from 2001 and buy a Duster 4x4 TCe Prestige 125 hp from 2018. I will get the Dacia tuned to 150 hp by the same specialist who tuned my Saab. Main reasons to sell the Saab: costs to get it road legal again, expected maintenance costs after 290.000 kilometres, not off road capable.
@@gotuble i also sold mine, am now looking at my 3rd Dacia 🤗 very happy with them. Obviously not a saab, however i have had ZERO repairs or faults in 4 years
I've been looking at many Duster reviews and liked this one, the presentation is clear and the facts addressed. I'm still in two minds about the Duster but have subscribed to this channel.
The spare wheel underneath the car IS THE BEST OPTION ever for a spare wheel. Why? Well, wouldnt you have to get ALL the luggage out, in the rain, get them inside, and then take the wheel, or would you prefer to just keep everyone and everything inside while you just simply take the wheel from underneath and change it ??? think about it and about real life situations
I'll give you another scenario (from experience of corse). Raining outside, you go underneath the car to pop the wheel free (dirt everywhere) and then...then you find out that the bolt is rusted solid. After 15-20 minutes of strugle, you finally manage to get the thing out. You change the wheel, take the flat back to the designated place (dirt everywhere again) and then you realise you can't screw back the damn metal latch because you went too low with it, and it got stuck. Then you just throw the wheel in the boot, concluding you have to pay a vizit to a mechanic, to fix the damn thing.
Yes, there is a MINOR advantage you don't have to clear your luggage. However, given the fact a flat happens rarely this advantage doesn't quite make sense.
Had lots of flats in my 244.000 Km but never, not only once, has rained.
Also, the spare wheel can be easily stolen if it's outside the car.
I would of thought the spare wheel would be in much better condition if inside than left to the outside elements of not used for a while.
@@GlossaME i have never had one of these screw down mechanisms go rusty on me, my previous van had this type and my current Nissan cabstar has one too, both work well
@@hclandscapes I hope it never happens to you. I had this "experience" on a Peugeot Partner 13 REG. Good vans otherwise
Bob like the longer review. Could you please give a little bit more history of the car brands like in the Citroën video. Thanks for all hard work.
Good idea Keith, I'll bring it into the videos in the future!
Ok. The main thing about this car! It really is an offroader. And one of the best one. It does have a problem with lack of horses( Romanian thing), but no need for them
i just bought a 6 year old Duster Lauriet 1.5 Diesel and I love it....
Great review thanks , with no stupid camera angles or overbearing music crap , well done that man buy yourself a Guinness ;)
Hi Bob I took my 2024 duster extreme on my first trip.I kid you not it recorded 4.6 litres per 100k.Outstanding.I expected to reach that economy after a few weeks not on a day old
"in-depth" is definitely a thumbs-up !
To the boot! I am going for one of these next week and it drove very decent. I never knew about the adblue though! I was originally thinking of a Hyundai I40, but decided on this Dacia.Thanks for your review Bob!
That battle with the parcel shelf was funny! And something that has happened to me a few times
These things have to be tested :D
I did the shelf battle with my Tiguan as well. They are not very intuitive
A bit silly in the review to make such an issue of it .. … The parcel shelf is a cover , over the boot . It's obs , not intended to put stuff on as it rises with the tailgate... And its removal & replacement is simple , just 2 clips in the centre and the 2 strings to the tailgate ...The other point is the car exterior is a big change . No panels are carried over from the previous model.
@@mikecrowley3102 when space is tight I carry a snow broom and ice scraper.
I nearly bought one of the cheap original Access versions (sans radio!) but in the end sense prevailed and I bought a nearly new Renault Megane Dyanamique with sat navigation. I think I made the right choice but the Duster does seem like good fun and it has a lot of space. Your less than flattering original review helped me with my decision making process!
Thanks for watching John, at the time you made the right decision but I'd say the Duster and Megan are much closer now.
Just bought my 211 duster, prestige spec, blue dci 115.
Bob loved the review but just a few things for newer buyers, it now comes with Apple car play and android auto, you can cheaply buy a right angle usb cable which keeps it out of the way of the infotainment screen, using google maps or wase now, I have actually turned off the Dacia nav system.
This suv is aimed at people who can’t afford to pay 25k plus for a new car in Ireland and there are a lot of families that can’t afford that, so I applaud Dacia for giving us this option, the bonnet has gas struts for feck sake, 30k cars don’t even have that!.
I laughed at your confusion about the 12v position at the back, it’s actually a great spot to plug in a usb charger and if you get a long cable can route it around the back seats a route through the gaps for the passengers to use, no bother.
Few things I think you missed;
(Prestige spec)
Hill start assist
Start/Stop
Blind spot monitoring
Side cameras
As I said loved the review but it just came across a little forced for the sake of it, I get it’s not a petrol heads car but there are families in Ireland who would live the value of this. 👍
Loving these more in-depth reviews.....keep up the good work!!
Cheers fella!
One thing that is worth mentioning is that in the long run, Dacias are a lot more reliable than Renaults. I had a Clio and a Sandero, and the difference in reliability is noteworthy.
I drive a clio3 1.5 dci with 312000km on the clock, and it's still performing perfectly, I service it myself every 10000km,and it should make it to 50000km,best car ever, giving me a 1000km to the tank.
I have the 2016 1.6L Petrol. Simple, faultless, and unpretentious. Easy to maintain and cheap to keep on the road.
Great review Bob always enjoy the journey! Keep them coming!
Ps . Dacia is not made out of old renault parts! Not true! Is made by brand new parts and they are built all across the europe an not only! Ty
Cucu Bau he is referring that they use old technology from Renault not used parts
You could have stuck the phone in that shelf above the glove box! My RAV4 is the same with the headrests not having any intermediate notches.
Great honest review bob ,I have just bought a skoda superb sports line and love it ........
You bought the right car!
Just bought a 2019 petrol Comfort model. You have to be astonished by the value for money , the looks and the level of extras you get. I put £3500 down (inc a 10yr old part ex) and pay £130 per month inc a service plan on PCP. It really is a no brainer. We're not high mileage users and will almost certainly change again in 2.5/3 years time for another new one. Show me a better SUV for the same money!
Dacia just launched the newer 1.2 petrol that it is in the Kadjar (and maybe in the benz B klasse) on their Duster lineup.Atleast here in Romania I have the option to select that. Preety sure this will also come soon in Ireland.
Like your style Bob, good straightforward review and based on how 90% of us actually will use cars.
😍🇷🇴 Love Romania
I'm hoping to go back there soon!
They don’t treat there dogs well, we have Romanian rescue dog .
@@BobFlavinVideo you vote for Brexit do you?😄
6:30 - did I hear correctly "Neither are available in 4x4 version"? I bought 4x4 version and they gave me the option to get spare wheel (and it should be under the carpet in the boot as it can't be under the car because of 4x4)
As far as I’m aware there’s no spare in the 4x4 model. There’s no spare under the carpet as that’s just metal floor in either model. The spare for 2wd is under the car at the back but none on 4wd. Check with the dealer to be sure.
@@BobFlavinVideo as far as I know (and my dealership claimed this but I will definitely do double check on this just to be sure) in 4x4 it should be thanks to shallower boot under the carpet (though as it seems it isn't just carpet anymore at least on images). If it truly doesn't have space for spare wheel in the boot then it really is... well... annoying if something happens :/ But thanks for the info and pointing out possible annoyance :)
I'll give an example link to imgur in second reply just in case you've banned URLs so at least this post shows up.
@@BobFlavinVideo And here is the promised link if it'll work - i.imgur.com/AXh1vOZ.jpg
NuSpirit I’m interested to see how yours works out. Send me a picture of the boot when you see the real thing.
it has a spare wheel for the 4x4 variant,at least I have
Great review. Just what a potential buyer needs to know. No b.s.
That is the name of the game, cheers Charles!
well nice review ,
always wanted to be the first to comment in ur duster review , wished it was a 4x4 awd car review
I have tested the 4x4, good car but I'd have no use for off road in normal life
The part with" old stuff from Renault " it's far from the truth!!! Dacia uses also Mercedes parts and it's a independent company with it's own research and development departments!!!
My friend he tries to persuade us that Duster is garbage. He is not professional because Duster is cheap but its an honest car!!!
Think you summed it up well at the end - great if you’re coming from an older tech car. I think an actual Renault could be worth the extra cash if the budget allows. Keep it up Bob👍
Cheers Eric!
Long time follower. Liked the new more in depth review format. Only thing for me is a 'drivers-eye' view of the cockpit would be a nice addition
3:50 'theres good knobs here' #bringbacktheknob
Tim knows me well! #bringbacktheknobs
Got the 1.6 comfort on Monday..... Seen a few reviews about it, quite a few negatives, but I tell you, I disagree, it's a fab car, and yes the plastic dash is just that, but it's a BUDGET car. Got everything I need in it, and it's so comfy & quiet, unlike reviews saying it's still noisy, I disagree.
The idiot reviewers that put the Duster down are used to & prefer testing mercs, bmw, audi..... And therefore compare them against the dacia....... Duh......
If u are thinking about buying a Dacia Duster, don't think, just do.
BTW,..... I'm driving around in eco mode everywhere. 😍 It.
Totally agree, had mine for just over 2 weeks now and loving i!
Now convert it to LPG (GPL) and you'll be laughing at everyone:D
Another great review. Not one cliche or verbatim quote from the press pack.
By the graphics I say the NAV system is iGO navigation. I have only good experience with various versions of iGO over the years. It could even work better than Nav's on much more expensive cars.
Bob, I drive a Corsa diesel 12 yrold and it's hard work to get a good drive out of if you do 100 miles.
But it's all I can afford and I don't like cars, but I need one.
So the Renault Kadja or what ever it's called I'd never buy at £4 grand more.
Bob, that's why the country's in debt.
Thanks vegasboy1
Giving up my bmw for a basic can go anywhere cheap to fix all weather car. Uk roads are rubbish so no more bent alloys shattered suspension. Great car simple rugged.
We love ours. A great car. Great review and good points
Hi Bob, more of the in-depth thorough reviews please!
Cheers
Neil
Thanks Neil!
this car is PERFECT for someone that already has a car, wins about 5000-6000 euro per month and needs a car to go camping or fishing or for his wife to go shopping to the local supermaket, and you don't want to use your 30-40.000 euro car .So what you do than?well, put aside 1000 euro per month for 1 year and next year you buy this .This is one of best cars in europe for times when u dont want to use your expensive cars in a little bit dirty roads out camping like i said,or go fishing or hunting . Is built with the concept to bring you to A to B when A to B is all that matters and you don't have time to enjoy your driving or whatever.It's a car for the working people not for most rich people.Its made to be used ,not to be admired. If this would be 20% cheaper , it would probably be the best utility car in the world.People use it to carry tools and other work equipment from home to job or field working ,like electricty companies and stuff.If i would be a rich boss at a company i would by this for my employees to use to get from home to work so they wont use their own car.Good stuff.
Spare wheel under the back is a Renault thing. It’s there but hopefully you’ll never have to get it off on a dark night. Beats no spare at all or waiting hours for AA or tow truck or agh even a big spare wheel on the rear door
They will be handy if there is a hard border, for crossing over the fields.
Don't buy in Ireland. The top of the range prestige starts at 24,000 euro in Ireland , 14,000 pounds in UK. Crazy.
I just can not understand where the big difference in price comes from.
@@mpuchatek82 maybe in ireland they have higher taxes on some type of cars ?
@@RV-cv2yt Ok, I understand a high tax, but not that much
I've just been quoted £18,000, on the road price, in the UK for a new 2019 Prestige. I'd love to know where I can get it for £14,000?
@@sirderam1 i just bought a pre reg prestige Duster from Ireland for £14400
I like this kind of review - in depth review, yeah! And... subscribed... 👍
Thank you 🙏
I don’t mind the USB port where it is. Many cellphone holders that attach to windscreen or air vents. There’s also the recess above cubbyhole (glove compartment). Any of these would keep the cable off the screen.
Good honest review thanks
Hi bob only discovered you on tic tok love your honest reviews with no influence from the car company....I have a 192 duster middle one diesel. I do 30,000 klms a year what should my next one be .... diesel,hybrid or all electric ( I do about 100 klms a day )
We get our brand new 1.2 petrol duster next week, just saying Bob.
Really helpful and very informative .thanks
3:47 he turned into Scotty Kilmer for a second there.
Don't summon Scotty on me, he'll tell me all the bad things in a Dacia versus a Toyota!
JuSt L0oK AT ThIs RePaIr PrIcEs ThAt ThEy ChArgE Y0u aT Th3 DeaLerShip.
Wow, bill hader's gotten REALLY good with impressions.
i hope you review the jimny, i like your honest reviews, based on that i will decide to buy
I like this review alot! But I would looooove a dacia Logan techroad easy-r review even more!
But no one makes on! Please make one 😊
Like honest review I have one I would say he’s pretty spot on
Thanks, as always. Like the style.
Good review bob but that drone dound in the backround is very annoying,Ray in Mullingar
just bought num 2 love it
Great review Bob. One thing I'd like to know more about in car reviews in general, is the rear view visibility around the C-pillar. How many cyclists can you not see because of modern huge C-pillars? :-) The background music is not for me though.
A lifesaver look over your shoulder is always best practice it's a shame it really isn't taught all that well anymore
Best way, 1.6 petrol 4×4 convert to lpg ,end you have 5l /100km ( petrol) runing with lpg.
Great review 👍🏼honest car.
Cheers Joe!
Love this style review! 👌
As I'm coming from '99 Avensis, this doesn't feel like a step up. I really like outside, but interior is too spartan :(
The exterior has gotten better, I really like the looks
What do you miss on the interior?
hhcosminnet Better driving position for start. Being at 185 cm, not great
@@BestCarSound i know they made the driver's seat better with the new revision. did you try it?
hhcosminnet Test drove this summer. I could live with all the plasticks, but if can't feel comfy, ergonomically right, it doesn't seem.. right. Temperature knobs are definitely the best part, those felt nice
this type of review is very good...please review more affordable cars ...
Had to laugh at your comment Bob on the the why do I get a bottle of adblue in the boot of the car. Here's a hint, it's a blueDCI which means depending on your driving style it needs it for the emissions treatment in the exhaust as I was the diesel you were driving! They didn't put the bottle of adblue in there for the craic!
Very curious which is the best engine in prestige version and is there any difference between models 2018-2020
Like the review I am thinking of buying one of these it’s probably a lot better built than a Renault
Maybe it's just me Bob but do you think the back of it, around the lights etc very slightly resembles the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Very cool review. Pretty different. Cheers!!!
I like the review but I really hate the unwavering low drone in the background (it hardly qualifies as "music")
Great review for this type of car, but ya still need to do the odd #rs3dawnraid style video. Keep her lit Bob.
Great review as always
Cheers Andrew
Thanks. Don't think I'll be getting a new Dacia Duster, since I do like to drive. :)