Dacia Duster cars

About the Dacia Duster

The Dacia Duster was introduced in 2012 as a sub-£10,000 reliable car for family life. It was one of the first small SUVs you could buy and helped start the trend of off-road-styled cars mixed with the practicality of a smaller car. 

The second-generation Duster looks very similar to the first, and is most importantly still very cheap, but it has newer infotainment and tech. The newer version improves on the old formula, so it’s even better bang for your buck. 

It’s a great option for an affordable family car that still packs modern features and feels enjoyable to drive, but won’t break the bank.  

There’s a wide range of models on offer, including some impressive trims – choose from models like the Dacia Duster Ambiance, Prestige and Comfort.

What features does the Dacia Duster have?

The Dacia Duster is a no-frills but unpretentiously good-looking and spacious family car.  

The boot is a healthy 445 litres in the two-wheel drive version, which is much bigger than the average hatchback boot.  

The interior is sturdy, if not flashy, and the plastics are great when you have messy kids to clean up after. The infotainment screen is eight inches on the newer models, and you’ll need to link your phone up for sat-nav, which is fine because that’s how most people do it. 

At entry-level, the Dacia Duster Essential gets all the basic kit you need for everyday use. There’s air-conditioning, LED daytime running lights, and electric front windows to make your life easier.  

For a bit more fun, the Extreme SE range-topping trim has orange accents and a cool muted grey exterior. 

You can see the full range of features available in each model by taking a look at our current used Dacia Duster listings.  

What's the Dacia Duster like to drive?

The Dacia Duster has a huge range of engines (eight in total), which varies the driving experience quite a lot depending on which one you get.  

The 1.5-litre diesel engine is ideal if you want to carry large loads or tow regularly, as it provides reliable pulling power.  

There’s also 1.0-litre petrol model that feels brisk and is perfect for everyday use.  

It’s easy to drive around town, with light steering, good handling around corners, and enough speed with the turbocharged engines.

It’s also lightweight and the suspension makes it soft and untaxing to take out and about. It’s not going to blow your socks off, but that’s also not what it’s designed to do. 

The Duster is a very neat off-roader, with the four-wheel drive versions keeping up with some of the most expensive off-roaders pretty effortlessly.