Dacia Duster 2018 the modern and robust SUV
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
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The second generation Dacia Duster continues to offer a trendy compact 5-door SUV Crossover for supermini money.
A new car for the price of a second hand one is always a tempting prospect and when it's as smartly styled and capable as Dacia's Duster, the concept becomes particularly appealing. Undercutting rival models in the small SUV segment by an enormous amount, this Romanian budget brand uses proven Renault engineering to create a very likeable product that could prove ideal as back-up family transport. This second generation version gets more technology and a bit of extra polish, otherwise, the basic recipe's pretty much unchanged. Dig down the back of the sofa for some money and join the queue to try one.
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Would you buy a Dacia Duster?
Yes... I'm waiting on the release of the 1.3TSe 4x4 in the Summer... It would be good if you could update your review to take into account the 1.3 and Techroad?
@@robtheplod It should be worth the wait. We will update the review when the model is updated ✔
rob there are some dealers got them .
I've already got one , 1.5 dci automatic EDC .
Great car , great transmission .
It's all i need and i love it .
George Betz I’m not being nosey , but what is the cost of the automatic , I get pain in my lower left leg after longer drives so auto would be best for me.
You sir, should be given an award for finding 37 minutes worth of words about this car.
Thanks Finnish Car Guys, we try not to miss anything out 👌
lol I see what you did there...
Ive seen loads of car reviews over the last few years. This is the best ive seen - period. This guy should have replaced JC on Topgear. He's extremely easy to listen to and throws the odd bit of wit into what I ve found to be the best detailed review of a car i've seen. Most of these reviews skip important and essential info and tbh the presenters are jsut a bit lazy. This is the first time ive actually subscribed to a you tube channel - just because how excellent this mans review is. I hope someone in media spots this guy as he deserves to get on to TV and onto a proper car show instead of all the other vanilla presenters out there. Well done fella. Excellent info on the gen 2 Duster!
Thanks for the great feedback Vincent 👍 we hope he doesn't get snapped up by the big media 🤣
He sends me to sleep. I’ve never managed to get the end of one of his reviews yet. I like the guy on CarWow.
Best review i've ever seen on the new Duster. The important aspects were pointed out and i believe this guy should write a book on how to review a car. You've won another subscriber.
Thanks Marius Dobre. We will mention the book idea to him (although we don't want everyone to know our review recipe). Hope you enjoy our future content
I agree. Excellent review !!
@@BrateTebra123 Thanks!
Really appreciate this professional and decent review. Excellent work.
What a brilliant presentation style. Honest, balanced and informative. About the car, not the presenter's ego. Very refreshing and the best car review I have seen in many a year.
I took the plunge and bought this trim level - its equivalent - Duster, 3 years ago; the 'first generation.'
Given the new purchase price I was ready to forgive it any shortcomings.
Well, Im pleasently surprised to say that I need not have worried.
The car has, at 75, 000 km in 3 years, been faultless apart from 1 headlight bulb; I was able to change that myself in 3 minutes, something I've not done for years. Oh, total cost €4.50.
No squeaks, no rattles, no creaky trim and 50 to 60 mpg from the 1.5 litre diesel.
Only just needing to replace the front tyres too.
This car has been far better than it has any right to be.
I'm guessing they are Renault's Skoda. Good tough cars, reliable and improved with every generation.
They're not always going to be cheap.
Oh yes, out of curiosity I got it's value at 3 years; 60% of the purchase price; not bad at all.
In my country it is re-branded as Renault. I've been owning it for 4 years and i got two suitable words for it : DURABLE and RELIABLE.
Thanks for the comment Singgih Bayu, great to hear feedback from owners 👍
Durable and reliable that does not sound like a Renault.
Renault's partnership with Nissan has been a huge success .. I've been with Renault for 40 years, and I've never been let down .. They are a fabulous make. I'm now on my second Mk2 Duster and I am gobsmacked by their quality of construction .. You obviously haven't got a clue what you are talking about .. :-(
@@chrisredfield3240 Renault is more reliable than Germans cars :) the most unreliable cars in the world is all Germans BMW and AUDI
@@chrisredfield3240 the most reliable is the French Peugeot, Renault is number 12, its very good, dacia is number 7!
I have had a Duster 4 x 4 dci now since July 16 and covered 25k in it, it is still brilliant and has caused me no trouble at all and it's great to be able to select 4WD when needed, I may chagce it for the new 1.3 petrol 4 x4 in the summer but not sure as mine still looks so good, it averages in winter about 48 mpg and in summer about 53 mpg so not bad at all.
Still one of the best reviews for this car, feels very honest and you get a ton of information.
We appreciate the great feedback, Steven!
Surprisingly attractive design for such a low budget, having bigger tires and smaller wheels is also a nice welcome.
Thanks for the feedback 👍 considering the price, we think its a great vehicle
Great job Dacia,
Unmatched value for money.
I like this presenter, he talks a lot and relatively fast but all information is valuable and there is so much to tell... good revew thanks
In the end this is most impressive review i have seen in my life.. literarly...
@@Boz1211111 Thanks 🙏 great to hear feedback like this 👍
I agree completely .. This is a great review of an amazing car ..
These cars are all over Europe especially Germany. That's a pretty solid endorsement right there!
I live in Bulgaria and allegedly, I can get a new one from 11,500 levs which is about £5200!!
Once my faithful old Vitara expires, this brilliant motor will be my next purchase!
The Duster 2 it's designed by a Bulgarian chef designer at Dacia.
@@artanis2013 Dacia duster is designed by a French, the dacia duster 2 is not a designers its just a restyling its easy because the hard working is the duster 1 by the French. Not the bulgarian.
OMG, this guy is just amazing.
He has reviewed A LOT of vehicles now, so has had enough practice. Thanks Paulo Moniz
The best, unbiased review of this car I've yet found on the internet by a long shot. Seriously considering this 2nd gen 4x2 model in either Comfort or Prestige trim with the Dci engine as soon as good used examples start filtering down for less than the £10k mark.
Thanks 👍 great to see feedback like this. Good luck finding your new Duster 👌
Super in-depth review talking many things that me as an engineers wants to know
I own premium cars for enjoyment but this new Duster looks awesome and your heart doesn't brake if you get it on some offroad picnics
I've just taken that different approach and bought a Duster Journey Tce 130 - yes those engines that the presenter here wanted are now available. It was a cost-led choice and I thought it would be a big step down from the Audis I've had for over 20 years. Not so. I love it! Simple, practical, robust. The huge boot gobbles up bales of hay and horse feed. It has an easy to use infotainment system with Apple CarPlay. I am not sat there wondering what the hell all the buttons are for. It has 360 degree cameras for parking. As the presenter says, everything I need and nothing that I don't.
Hello from Romania! 👍
Excellent review man , you have won another subscriber .
Keep up the good work ! Congrats
Thanks George 👍 great to see comments like this
I am very happy with my new duster. Got the diesel prestige with the automatic gearbox.
Oteliussen which country is the automatic available in? It does not appear available in UK..
I bought the last one available in Norway. Due to new EU regulations on emissions it’s no longer for sale.
That's a pity, The Dacia salesman told me a few months ago the petrol automatic would be released in spring 2019, I,m holding out till then...
@@bkkbound in Romania they claimed it would come somtime in late March
at the moment they cant pass euro emissions with automatic, new blue dci with auto is coming. maybe new 1,3 pertol too. need to wait ;)
Our Sandero Stepway with the petrol turbo is excellent. Thank you Dacia for giving some of us a new car we wouldn't be able to afford. An excellent review.The cars inertia use is obvious, you use the forward inertia or speed downhill etc by not using the engine downhill , ie. getting a free ride and saving fuel. I do this all the time.
Great to hear the Stepway is going strong 👍
It's only nearly 4 months old, 4000 miles on the clock since we bought it new. I drove it from Hastings to Coventry and back on a stormy day. 60mph crosswinds on the M40, and the car was fine. Cruises well at 'around 70'. The acceleration in 5th is very good, I was surprised. It returned about 45mpg on the journey.
My next car...
And Highly recommended. We got our 68 plate Duster (same Colour as the above) almost 4 weeks ago and chuffed to bits with it. Lovely to drive and just a pleasure to be in basically. It wasn't really about the cheap price...we just wanted a Dacia!! Go for it......
Well done 👍
John Walsh Price helped though!
Good review by someone interested in giving his opinion of the car rather than trying to make 'funny' comments which seems so prevalent in other reviews.
Thanks, Simon, great to see comments like this as this is exactly what we are trying to achieve 👍
A good sensible review - thanks. I bought one of these as a second car in September - the exact same spec and colour as your test car. I am absolutely delighted with the car (and I have owned new Jaguars, Mercedes and even Rolls Royce!). I agree the performance of the petrol is limited, but I think it suits the car as it is relaxing to drive, especially on local trips. It's not a car for the average Audi driver..... Overall It feels well made, it's very well equipped and I'm getting around 40mpg. Dacia have announced they will offer a 1.3 turbo petrol next year - no prices yet, but there's a danger that they may get too pricey and I wonder if the more powerful engine could be too much for the chassis dynamics? The spare wheel is an option for the 2 wheel cars (about £150 from memory). I also heard that Dacia won't be offering an automatic in this country as expected demand is not sufficient? The diesel may offer better performance and economy, but the extra cost means you have to do an awful lot of miles before you get a payback (although I accept residuals may be better)
Thanks for the comment and feedback, great to have an owners thoughts. We think they are very well priced. You are right, the spare wheel is £150. The new engine introduction will be more expensive, but Dacia will (we hope) continue to deliver great value vehicles.
1.3 won't bother that car, 2.5 or 3 might.
1.3 TcE is on market with 130/150 bhp cheaper than the diesel 1.5 DCI.
Best review of a Duster ever. Made up my mind to go for 2018 4x4 Prestige for towing, off-roading and camping.
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Agree with previous comments, best review yet on the new Duster.
Great to see feedback like this 👍 especially from the Dacia Duster itself 🤣
I love my Duster, great car, would buy another.
Great to hear! If the time comes when you are looking for another, give us a shout as we supply all makes and models of vehicles 👍
I’m on my third Dacia... Logan Diesel was brilliant, diesel Sandero not so good, the engine seemed to have been ‘damped down’ and my third, a Duster Prestige 1.3 is brilliant!
Great review I've ordered a 1.6 comfort petrol in white for a cheap family run around its costing me £123.00 a month over 4yrs years with a £5700 bubble at the end to which I'll pay at the end to keep.
Hi Tom, you can get some great deals on a Duster. May I ask, did you buy through us?
@@rivervalegroup hi there no I orederd mine from john banks dacia in cambridge only problem is no one seems to have any in stock I've been told I'll maybe get it end off December.
Tom Holmes unfortunately no dealers have them in stock. My stepdad got a Dacia Duster 1.4/1.5 diesel (due to him doing a lot of miles) Comfort he loves it but don’t be fooled by the manual, it says it comes with Apple car play and android auto but it doesnt..
He pays £230 a month (on a HP contract plus an old finance from his 65 plate duster on top) they said it would come within about a week and got it on the 2nd week. They’re selling out faster than they can make them the guy said down at Dacia here in Essex. He was lucky because diesels are not really wanted anymore so they have more diesels in stock than petrols.
One thing i think they need to step up and do are automatics. Automatic Dacia’s are very rare. We got told the new model Dacia’s won’t have automatics until early/ middle 2nd quarter of next year.
Seriously - great review ! 7,9 subs ? WHY ? You deserve more.
This is a very good review! Probably the best out there. Subscribed!
Welcome aboard, Tristan. Thanks for subscribing 👌
Best review ever. 👍👍👑
Thank you Altin, great to hear good feedback.
Just bought one diesel automatic..love it 😊
Great to hear you are enjoying the car, let us know how you find it. Its great to hear feedback from an owner
OSV I am in the Faroe Isalnds and I bought the Diesel Automatic and really enjoying the car. It has to be tough in some of the terrain here and the weather conditions in winter.. looked at the Prestige 4X4 petrol manual, but it felt a much smaller car.
David Whale Not being nosey, but how much did it cost, I would like to go for the auto but price might curtail it.
As someone with their first child on the way and currently driving a Toyota Aygo, this is definitely the next car for me!
Amazing review. Subscribed. Thank you for the useful information.
Our pleasure, Greg! When you're ready to get a Dacia Duster make sure to get in touch with our team 📞
I've a TCE 130 on the way- can't wait.
Looks a real improvement on the original. Great review as always.
got the new turbo petrol engines coming this year , the TCe 1.5 is quite powerful, may be my next car...no badge snobbery here
That's a great and informative reviewing style. Telling us what we need to know and not trying to be a comedian. The one thing I'm a little puzzled about is your preference for electric steering over hydraulic. The reason manufacturers have gone electric is cost, emissions and fuel economy (the electric system uses less power than a hydraulic one), but every car with electric steering that I have driven offers about as much steering feel as a video game, the hydraulic systems being far more informative; not that a buyer in this market sector is going to be bothered about such niceties (that is not me sneering, I've just bought a Jogger).
We absolutely see where you are coming from! And congratulations on the Jogger! Perhaps we can help you with your next Dacia!
Drove the diesel around Namibia dirt roads for a month
Awesome SUV and great range, very comfortable
Wow, that sounds like great fun, Bryan! Thanks for watching 👍
Got a second hand 2018 petrol 4x4 because of that cretin Khans expanded ULEZ in Londinistan, my 09 diesel Octavia (RIP) had to go.
Had it two days now and apart from watching the fuel gauge go down (E10 FUEL?) in front of my eyes I am quite happy with it.
Look forward to several years of trouble free motoring
Thanks for the balanced review. One big flaw though you didn't mention: They built the steering wheel on the wrong side! I hope they'll fix it in future versions 😎
No, it’s on the correct side. You need to hold a mirror up against the edge of your screen.
It is wanderfull! The best car 2019
Two questions as you referenced the Nissan Juke, is that rear seat base as hard to lift as the Juke's, does the so called leather split as easily as a 2011Juke Tekna's ?
It's a shame that the rear seat back just don't fold down onto the seat base. Game changer, quite possibly. Nice looking car let down by those rear seats.
Great review! Didn't even feel those 36 minutes, liked and subscribed!
Thanks varulalin, we aim to share the most informative reviews available 👍
Good review, it looks well made, and obviously good value, I would drive one.
Thanks for an informed review.
Thanks for the feednack John 👍
Wow. What a channel! Subscribed.
Thanks for the feedback 👍 Hope you enjoy our future reviews
Very good review covering A to Z of the car and at same time very understandable.
Thanks for your feedback! 👍
Great video thanks for sharing 👍you've won a new subscriber
Thanks for the feedback 👍 hope you enjoy our future reviews
Excellent review! 👌 This car in Poland is also offered with a LPG installation for the 1.6 cc engine.
Getting my 2019 4x4 in a few days..
It has everything you need and being in Highlands of Scotland the 4x4 is a must for me.
The value for money goes to show that most other similar suv are grossly overpriced.
Great review 👍
Thanks for watching 👍 Wishing the best with your new Dacia Duster!
Just bought one like the one in vid but with the 130 Tce engine, get at the end July.
Great car, hope it goes well for you. Let us know how you get on with it 👍
Getting a 2022 blue diesel prestige tomorrow instead of my ford Mondeo thanks for calming my fears great review
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For the price you pay, and the spec, it's well priced, plus it's more reliable than the £30,000-£40,000 cars you're comparing it against. Only snobs go for badging, and how many times, has badging been shown to of been a rip-off, Just ask any Land Rover, Jaguar, Merc and BMW ( where an aerial is an optional extra at stupid money). The Duster is an honest car that won't see you re-mortgaging the house for repair bills, and planning trips between the pumps.
Having big problems with my Citroen C3 aircross been in dealers for 3 weeks wiring problems, when it ever comes out I’m trading it in for the 1.3 tc Duster.
We love the duster 👍 if you want a hand finding the perfect vehicle feel free to contact us for more information www.osv.ltd.uk/contact-us/
witho no doubt ... take the duster ! bigger much powerfull and too muck more reliable ..... and also much cheap to mentain !
Great In-depth comprehensive review
Many thanks, Andre!
Tce115 available in France, the 130and 150 to come. The old Sc 1600 engine at 115isnt turbo
I've owned a 2005 HSE Freelander auto for past 12 years and now looking to swap it. How would a 2018 Duster compare. Not looking for fancy gadgets just a bit disappointed that no auto option on the new model
Great review and so informative . Thanks
Thanks Andrew 👌
Very very good... I'm soon going to pick up a 2019 1.6 4x4. I specifically want a non turbo petrol as I want it to last as long as possible - this engine literally has the least to go wrong in any of the models. I've had Mercedes, VW, Jaguar, Ford, Audi, Nissan etc etc and every modern diesel is plagued by dpf, adblue, turbo & other issues. Frankly I've had enough.
This car is "old school" in a relatively new package. And 4wd means it will keep me out of trouble (that and the lack of power :-))...
That will do for me.
Best most in depth review I have seen... no gimmicks, no stupidity or "comedy".. Just facts presented in an interesting way.
Just what you want from a car review... If I want to watch Top Gear or The Grand Tour - I can. and do!!
Many thanks for watching! Wishing you the best with your new Dacia Duster 4x4 👍
Awesome review. Thank you.
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This is a fabulously detailed review. I really am impressed. As a result, my Desert Orange Duster will be delivered in 10 days time .. I'll be sad to part with my Laureate 1.5 diesel, Dusty the Duster .. It has looked after us so well for 38,000 miles in the last 23 months .. We love our Duster .. ;-)
Hi Jan, It's great to hear from an owner 👍 did you order through us? hope you enjoy the new model 😊
Really sensible SUV. Great review.
Thanks for the positive feedback George 👍
Best Duster review, I had the previous 4x4 Duster and I am contemplating buying another one. Great cars, I never had a problem with it.
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And that car wow is how ro review a budget priced car
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Super review...Best car review I have ever watched and listened too! Everything i need to know about a car i really like ...seems to be a great car for the money! Cheers, Steve
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Superb review
Thanks for the feedback Mike 👍
Nice review 👍
Thank you Chinnappa
My next car. Waiting for India Launch
Excellent video, thank you.
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Outstanding review,thks.
Is Romanian engineered and built all along.
No, it's engineered in France.
It's a Romanian design with French engineering expertise
Ok can someone please tell me how it is on repairs, lets say the basic types fluids,lights, tires etc. I enjoy working on my autos, an obvi saving some money rather taking it to the shop for minor repairs an changes.
I think the wisest option is a second-hand Dacia Duster.
i just liked this car Dacia Duster. low fuel consumption and manual transmission. up to Uganda how much can it cost?
It would be great if you could test the new Eco G LPG with the newer 1.0 tce engine that replaces the 1.6
Sorry, misinformation. the 115was not turbo, butt the 1.3 tce turbo engine is now available in France at either 130or 150hp.
“Made In Romania” is not something you normally think of as a recommendation.
Nice review but too many ads.
Romanian cars ? Dusters looks soooo good
"Inertia use", basically means you get your car in dead gear and leave it to run by itself (from the inertia of the speed u previously accelerated to) without gas pedaling it (mostly used in aggressive town driving from stop to stop no need to keep it in gear all the time), ECO driving! :) is in the driver books(for manual gearboxes, never driven a automatic not even sure automatic has a "dead gear')! Atleast in Romania... that is.. not sure about the ECO driving methods implementation in the driver schools in other countries. Im actually looking to buy a car myself, and im from Romania, wanted a ESP + ABS car SUV and 4x4 and i was looking at the Duster but wasn't that sure if it's the right fit for me, i did driven a Logan for a while and it felt nice for a budget car, im presuming the Duster is similar, how about comfort for people that are tall? like 1.80m+? Cause one thing i hate at most cars, they are made for people up to 1.70m and that extra 20 cm of space i really need it, and i don't like my chair backup to max or lean to much on back, is uncomfortable cause i can't see stuff.
Someone in England told me two days ago (I think) that Dacia just anounced a turbo petrol engine for the UK. He hasn't specified the HP though....
Upcoming 1.3 turbo petrol will have two variants with 130hp and 150hp
Great car review:)
Thanks for the feedback George 👍
Thank you so much for the reply. Your review is the most comprehensive by far. May I ask what your opinion is on the long term quality of the vehicle, do you think this car will last? Do you think its reliable or should one expect problems due to the budget cuts?
Great review tho why cant the after sales service prices be included please as comparative with merc / volvo etc ? Thanks
Thanks!
They do now have the TCE turbo petrol 1.3 130hp 1.3 150 hp, 1.0 90 hp 1.0 bi fuel lpg. 100 hp !
Just wondering how much ie the car very interested on it
Hi Eileen, our team would be happy to look into this for you. Reach out to us here: www.osv.ltd.uk/hello-youtube/
Best buck for the money.
Very informative and interesting review .
Thank you rosbtim, great to hear positive feedback
long Duster 7 seats is coming in 2020 !
Armenian thrift store, ha ha ha...love it! A very eloquent and articulate interesting presentation.
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there is plenty of space for the left foot when the driver's controls are on the correct side, thank you ;)
base price for 10K? that quiet a lot in Poland base level is around equivalent 8k pounds and.
Awesome
Thanks for the comment Ahnoup 👍
I was considering a Duster but not if there's a version without TFT screen to replace the analogue clocks ? hate the way all cars shove screens in your face, for media and nav it's ok but shouldn't replace dedicated buttons and knobs for radio and climate and absolutely hate TFT for speedo.
It sounds like you're looking for a more traditional layout in your vehicle. Have you found any other models that strike the right balance between digital and analog features? Feel free to reach out for Vehicle Specialist advice on finding your ideal car: bit.ly/39YHCml
Have you seen the new 2021 duster?
We have indeed. What do you make of it? 🤔
The 202@ model has an improved exterior and interior design.
Great review, but:
- it is multilink in the back in AWD (that's why it has a smaller boot in AWD form) and maintenance free trailing arm otherwise. Front is always mcpherson with a triangle lower arm (which is good, better than other SUVs). Apart from the multilink bit, i agree it is rudimentary. But Qashqai is the same, Tiguan is the same... VW uses bigger softer bushes to leave the impression of less vibration but wheels and suspension work the same.
- powersteering is not electric but eletro-hydraulic. That means the hydraulic pump that helps turn the wheels is no longer spun by the engine via a rubber belt, but by an electric motor whose rpm a computer varies depending on speed to give more or less assist. If you turn the wheels while car is idling at a standstill, you can actually hear the eletric motor whine, as that it the most assist it will give and highest rpm.
Thanks for the feedback and comment 👍
the steering is fully electric not electro-hydraulic as you state. there is no hydraulic fluid reservoir for the power steering system either.
@@chassisdynoman i stand corrected. The facelifted 1st gen used to have the setup i described. This one is indeed fully electric.
“Inertia” reduced use of aggressive braking - backing off early.
It's roumanian engineered also,not only manufactored !!!
you seem to know a lot of insider info about this car, that's interesting xD
I'm still thinking , a second hand known badge car or this ???!!!! Hmmmmmmm
First look is great (DUSTER)