I honestly think this was not an objective review. Dusters are best known for their 4x4 capabilities. That is good value for money contrary to what you say here. When you present a car you have to mention as well what are its strong points. Maybe there will be another review on it. However the version chosen for this review is a 4x2. Sound insulation is good contrary of what it’s been said here. That was simply randomly mentioned. The access inside for a 188 cm tall guy like me, for my driving position is seamless. The information on the spare tire is not accurate. The 4x4 version has the spare tire inside the trunk. That proves this review was completely superficial. Sorry, but it’s true.
I work with what I have. I didn't pick this car. Dacia did. I asked them about boot space, and they had problems my questions. If you're happy with your Duster, good for you. Personally I would not recommend this car for anything else than a disposable countryside short distance runabout.
Yeahh.. I agree.. he is misleading people because he doesn't have a good opponent since the rest of quality rival SUV's have one major problem : are not cheap to purchase or by any mean affordable by contrary are more expensive and have higher owning bills costs over the same period (let's say for 8-10 years) just because the image of the brand.. this is called competition, is hard to see Dacia sell more than 1.600.000 Duster's sold from the previous generation model and this new model will easy past over 2.000.000 units because higher demands.. So, this envy caused by so small frustrations may pass in time but is hard to be accepted for the moment by arrogant swagger's.. ;0)
yeah..it is easy to mock a brand like Dacia..in fact is the easiest thing to do..yeah it is not about a fucking comfortable wireless charging armrest or some shit in the chair that can cause a bruise to a princess..it is a car for the working class ..for the people who uses it without fear to scratch the leather heated armrest or bend the already bent bull bar. It is a car that doesn't blow a hole through your wallet and does a pretty decent job (except showing off to impress a gold digger). And what's more important, it has improved aesthetics, ergonomics, safety and you will see this in the sales. People will leave their pride away and will buy it.
I have a Duster and am 6ft 3" and have no problems also had much more expensive SUV's in the past and can honestly say this review is mean spirited from Marek, the Duster is great on the motorway too and more than adequate for legal speed limits as well as returning an average of 53 mpg. The interior is budget yes but also very functional and I find it very comfortable and nice to drive on both short and long drives.
TheMaleforce I have a logan 2013. I travelled twice to Turkey from Belgium. That is 6000km's in total. No problems at all. I am planning to buy the new duster. But I am not sure to buy 4x2 edc or the 4x4. Can you maybe think of reasons to buy 4x4?
I have an earlier Duster, bought it new in February 2016. I've done 55,000 km so far and....so far...the only fault has been 1 headlight bulb that failed a couple of months ago. I bought one for €4.00 (!) and changed it myself in just under 2 minutes; a long time since I've been able to do that in a car! Over the years Ive had FIAT, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, VW, Volvo, Audi, Citroen, Renault, Ford...even an old Triumph and Rover. This budget Dacia has been THE most reliable, far better than it should be given the price. Yes the interior plastics are hard but, so far over pretty poor road surfaces for a couple of years, noyhing squeaks or rattles, nothings broken off. The sat nav works reliably, the cruise control id dependable and the fuel economy is excellent, very surprising. Passengers comment on the comfort too, its a soft ride that soaks up thebumps. Just one gripe: the button for the rear windows is where a passenger naturally rests their elbow, needs to be moved forward in the door/armrest just a couple of centimetres. But I can honest say, other than that it's a nice car to drive and own, especially given the price. People who travel in it genuinely like it, even when they might initially have preconceived opinions. So from me, it's 'well done' Renault/Dacia. The right car for the money and much better than it has any right to be. Oh...and I'm considerably taller than the reviewer in this video; I have never banged my leg getting into the car. But then I didn't climb aboard expecting to?
You don’t say much these days about the basics like ride, handling, steering, brakes, gear change. How does it compare with rivals? What safety equipment does it have etc?. Didn’t learn much from this review except you don’t like French designers maybe...
Nothing useful for the car... apart from Marek getting upset that some former eastern countries can still make cars that sell like hot bread and are evolving, while others have still Polonez in the pantheon of automotive history. Childish review.
Κωνσταντίνος Τυλιπάκης What exactly are eastern or "former"eastern countries? I thought Japan and Korea make some of the best cars money can buy...Polonez was shit, sure, but that's not eastern (European). Skoda is a success story, but that's not eastern, either. Greece, south-eatern (European), doesn't make any cars, and Russia eastern- European makes Lada, which doesn't really sell well at all.
Konrad Nowotarski obviously i am talking about europe.. so its former eastern european countries meaning the ones being liberated and influenced by soviet union post WWII and greece was not part of it..
What a misleading biased review! Duster is a great all-around car, better than most others with double price. If you are ashamed because of neighbours seeing you in Dacia, then go buy anything else. Good luck and spare us of bullshit reviews.
I never even alluded to any sort of shame because driving a Duster. However I noticed some of the people commenting make this association, as if they have experienced this sort of shaming. Or maybe you are looking for excuses NOT to be ashamed of owning a Dacia?
Wow ...eye opening review,i will look for cars where i can strech my legs through the windshield while driving and with dozens of cup holders,or maybe i will just wait for the day when i can buy a new Mercedes S class with 15000 euro
I just figured I would chime in since I'm a relatively satisfied owner of a 2011 petrol Duster Laureate 4x4. Most of the things Marek points out are the same or very like my own pet peeves. Ordered my car in January, got it in June. Got rid of alloy wheels and tinted windows, forfeited radio since I don't listen to radio almost at all and there was literally nowhere to put my wallet and cell phone. The ceiling light is above the gear shift so finding anything from the back seat in the dark just doesn't happen without a flash light. The doors join the framework in a way that even when you brush away all the snow that you can still some falls on the seat when you open the door. The cup holders are positioned so that when you put a 0.5 liter PET bottle of water in them it blocks climate control levers and anything you might want to insert into the lighter socket. The holder at the back end of the hand brake is too shallow for a bottle. The tyre noise is pretty bad and the engine is definitely feeble when the car is full. The wind screen is so soft that it gets scratches from the plastic scrape I use in the winter to clear it, so I'm considering replacing it possibly together with headlights. Many of these issues were fixed already in the first generation. Then again, I'm really happy about my sitting position and only very long-legged people have had any problems sitting behind me in my driver seat. I have made a few 1000 km trips with 4 people in the car and everybody has been comfortable enough. Over the last 7 years this car has required almost no maintenance. The only thing that has needed repairs was my dashboard computer that started insisting I had lost 4 wheel drive. The fix at the dealers took about 30 minutes and was free. Other than that I've just added petrol, wind screen washer fluid and replaced wiper blades. And I've had the salon air filter replaced about 3 times each time while having my tyres changed. And the best thing for me is that I have never been stuck in snow with this car. To each his own. I'm meanwhile pretty sure that unless I move to a tropical beach really far away with entirely different brands my next car will be a Duster as well. The issues I'd like to see solved are not worth the price difference with other brands and little by little the car does keep improving over the years.
I got to ride a new one this week. Wow i am impressed. Pretty silent, enough power, 4WD works good (i have no reference here, first time 4WD for me). Just liked it and had the feeling everything was allrighty. Just a decent car really. This video did not do it justice enough but oh well.
Considering it’s a budget brand I wouldn’t have high expectations on ergonomics and other conveniences. Just buy the base model so it has nothing to go wrong and won’t depreciate as much over time.
Yes, but if you add an armrest, make it functional at least. Otherwise make a cheaper car without the useless armrest. And that knee thing! I didn't make it up. I hit my knee a couple of times every day.
Something is strange about your review.. I did a testdrive with a Duster 2018 and there was plenty of space in the back (i'm 1.82). Then i checked some other reviews of the Duster and everybody fits .. The guy from Carwow is 1.80 and there's plenty of space for his knees. How come, you being 1.73ish can't fit? ;)
You can't stretch your leg in driving position... In how many cars you can do that? Cupholders and armrest glove boxes is that a serious review? It is a very good value for money car and every other review on the Internet says so... Except you of course
The scope of steering column adjustment should be sufficient for most drivers to find a correct (and comfortable) driving position. An inch more is all the Duster needs. As for the rest, if its value for money, I expect bare necessities, but they have to work. Installing an armrest that doesn't work is a waste of your money. KIA is value for money. Dacia is just a cheap car.
+Florin Florian Yes, the Germans are jealous of Dacia success, and they pay journalists all over the world to diss the triumph of Romanian automotive industry.
Didn't watched all video as I saw that is waisting time. Untrue informations, obviously you hate Dacia brand. I bought Duster 4x4 in Prestige equipment with all adittions. First - IT IS NOT LOUD inside at all. Second, I'm 192cm tall and I can sit "behind me" on rear seat without touching front seat with my knees. Third - seats in Prestige are VERY comfortable, actually more comfortable than in much expensive cars, so I enjoy driving all day. I don't want to talk about off road capabilities, just to say that I drove where double expensive SUVs can't imagine to go. New Duster is great car, fun to drive in all conditions and roads! Try to buy brand new car for about 19k euro, that will give you all equipment and fun like new Duster. You will need at least as twice as much! It is OK to love less some car brends, but talking something that you are not competent is really degutantly.
What cars does Poland makes? Ohh, none? Stop being biased. Of course is a budget car, but you are being very mean. The car is better than a lot of other brands car.
This has nothing to do with the cars Poland makes or doesn't make. I know that Polish automotive history ends on a couple of communist cars, and licensed Fiats, which we didn't have the political will to develop into something more. They were crap cars, and I have no doubt about it. But this has no influence on what I think about Dacia. Back in the day Dacia was a "foreign" car, and therefore it was desirable. My uncle had the 1300, and he was cool, because he had it. Today Dacia is what old pensioners buy. Because it's an improvement over 20-30-year old cars they drove.
Marek Drives For all o know pensioners buy expensive cars, many young people here in Romanoa buy Dacia cause is cheap. And a lot of taxi all over Europe buy this car cause is reliable.
Iam 1.80m high and i did a test drive with the Duster..it was perfectlly comfortablein the back , easy to enter and exit from the drivers place and the back. Easy to park, without useing the parking camera or the sensors and this is amazing and rare today in cars. It have a lateral and frontal body roll, but also perfors better then other crossovers/suv on poor roads and gravel... and is very nibble for the size and weight.
i am romanian and i like your reviews. this time, even if your message was true, you did not put it properly. you cant let your viewers feel that you cant stand a car. say its rubbish in a polite way, using your good sense of humour and diplomacy
Pride and prejudice. It appears that adequate command of the english language does not release one of his pride and prejudice. Must be hard watching the Romanians and the Czechs make cars while your east european nation does not. Usually your reviews are good and offer information about the car. Clearly not one of your best.
Why does everyone expect me to praise Dacia, as if it were some marvel? It improved over the years, but as I said in one of the earlier comments, it's not value for money. It's just cheap.
Dacia IS a marvel, it has grown very much and that is proof of the quality of the product as well. I don't think a german (the people that build your favourite cars) buys Dacia just because it's cheap. A Duster runs circles around any little SUV in the market when it comes to get off the paved roads (maybe Suzuki will get close). The seating position... well, any car this size has the same problem, you just exaggerated. I have seen armrests just as bad as those, too. It has decent space for the size, and the engine is far from your description (I suppose Mercedes didn't get forced to use Renault engines) it is really good, perhaps the best diesel under 1.6 litre on the market.
Marek Drives it is indeed a cheap car and for that reason it can have many flaws. Therefore it provides an opportunity for objectivity and constructive criticism. I like your reviews and believe that this one was unbecoming to your normally high standards.
It's no value for money and yet you mentioned no rivals for this price range. It's like flying a low cost airline and complaining about not getting caviar in the menu. Moreover, do handling, boot space, visibility, engine options, transmision, safety, emissions and running costs matter to you at all? You mentioned nothing of the sort but instead you complained that French and Romanian engineers can't find a suitable place for a charging port. I'm afraid there is more info needed as your review does not really answer the questions "Should I consider buying this car?", if not, "What better options do I have?". Anyway, thanks for the review, some information was interesting but based on some of your other reviews you can do a lot better. :)
Marek Drives Don’t worry, you make sure to let everybody know that you have money. That is hilarious by the way. Probably Duster is not the car to rise up to your level of snobbery
Just bought the new Renault Duster 4x4 and to be honest you don’t know a thing of what you’re talking about......nothing beats it as you are getting such a flexible SUV at a fraction of the price....Romanian or French engineers all I can say is JOB WELL DONE!!!!!
Actually today i bought New Dacia Duster Essential. Dealers had it in stock so i went and bought it lol Also disagree with reviewer, im 1.82 and there's plenty of space in front and at the back. The drive is smooth and light, car feels rugged. Ok someone whos been driving fancy cars all their life perhaps Dacia its not the car to buy to, but personally for me this is huge upgrade from Seat Ibiza 2007 model. I guess instead judging the car, people should go test it, drive it, sit in the car and make decision based on personal experience.
I was really impressed with it, next door the Renault was another £8000 but in my eyes the Duster wasn't £8000 worse. I like the styling and the rugged nature. It's a lot of car for the money. Enjoy!
Anthony J Hey thanks. So had this car for a few days now and yes it drives nicely, really comfortable drive. Sure not a speedy car but I knew that anyway. Loads of space. Personally this car for me makes a lot of sense. No unececary things and gadgets, everything is functional and easy to use :)
In Lithuania Duster is very popular between security companies. Some of them install aftermarket LPG on petrol models. Also one person who live in country side noticed that Duster is perfect for unpaved countryside roads. Even FWD version is enough for these roads. Also he noticed that he would go for basic trim level because it still has some 90's car charm .
Marek mate, I like you and enjoy your style but to be honest dude this was a little harsh. I'll explain, I am fortunate enough to drive more expensive cars but I always liked the look of the Duster so I decided to borrow one, the new comfort model. I actually was very surprised by it. It was SLOW but I found it to be comfortable and well screwed together plus I love that rugged look. Many reviews here in the UK, TG. Car, Auto Express all rate the car based on Car Vs cost and here it wins. It's a 5 seat SUV car proven in 3rd world countries for the price of a VW UP! Like the Carwow review (we do not take Carwow seriously as it's a car buying platform) Matt focuses on real non issues rather than present the car for what it is, a large, comfortable, rugged family car for not a huge amount of money. (Actually he changed his tune as his review of the MK1 was very good). You are of course entitled to your views and i respect that but I have a feeling you have missed the point with this car and that's a shame. :-) For the others here being rude... If you really like the car and disagree, fine but be respectful and dignified. Peace.
Thank you for this comment. I will stick to my version, which is: it looks good from the outside, it costs little, it's pretty good for some greenlaning, but comfortable is the last adjective that comes to my mind :) I know carwow is a car-buying platform, and I imagine there must have been a great deal on Capturs to be taken advantage of, but I still agree with most of what Matt said in that review.
One of the most important lessons to take from this video is that Romanians don't like criticism of Romanian built cars that use French technology. Perhaps everyone would be better directing their anger at Dacia so that they up their game a bit. It wouldn't take much to greatly improve the Duster and make it a really nice car for the money. Personally I think it suits a whole lot of people as it is. Certainly its sales in my area of the UK would seem to show that its very popular as a second car, mostly. A local runabout, not a long distance luxury cruiser [rather obviously].
Nobody will be upset if the criticism is granted. But this weird guy is nitpicking the fact that he bumped his leg when entering the car. How about take off those ridiculous sunglasses and you will see the steering wheel and you won’t bump your leg?? Or the fact that the power socket is in the back. Wtf is this BS?
Valentin George I want to know such details. Some cars, like the Peugeot 2008 and Volvo S and V90 are very difficult to exit, for instance. Details like that, that too many reviewers skip, are very important.
I had the Volvo S 60 and did not have any problem entering/exiting and I am 1.90 m. But this reviewer bumped his foot on the wheel on purpose. He is obviously biased against Dacia (called the car a piece of crap in a comment), but the viewers caught on the con, as he has a big number of dislikes on this video. This pretty much tells you about the bad reputation this reviewer has...
Valentin George I borrowed a V60 last week for a few hours while my XC90 was being fitted with Polestar and had no problem, which reinforces my point. Nobody told me in a review so far that the v90 was lower between seat a A pillar/roofline. These are the important details, just like a knee hitting a protrusion on entry. If that is his experience, I want to know about it so I can check it out for myself to see whether it’s an issue for me or not. He is surely allowed to believe it to be a piece of crap. He’s honest about his view. Would you prefer dishonesty? Personally I think it’s OK for certain uses and people but nobody could compare this with rivals and conclude that it is best at much of anything apart from the amount of metal you get for the money. It doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not, well, maybe apart from its off-road capability, which is very poor. The reason I say that is because I know the engine and transmission which lack low end torque, and its lack of low first ratio
Huw Williams I get what you are saying, but this reviewer is not Honest John. This Marek person is a ridiculous little weasel that got a free or discounted Mazda for himself and now he only recommends Mazda in his comments. Of course, Mazda is a decent brand but there are also many others. His is biased and the viewers caught on. He has many dislikes also in the Polish version of the video. And to be fair, this car is not the Mercedes ML. But what it is, for what is costs, has an unbelievable value. The car is extremely reliable, they did some time ago a story with a taxi driver in Bucharest which turned 1 million km with his Dacia Logan without any visits to service other than the periodic inspections. For the price, that is outstanding. Check the other reviewers for an honest opinion, this video is a shame. Unfortunately, there are not many in English as the car was not launched in the UK yet (will launch in the summer).
I am thinking of buying this new as my next car. That would be my first new car. My girlfriend has a Dacia Lodgy, and we are quite happy with it. Drove from sweden to croatia last summer. No problems. I like the simplicity and the price of course. Hope it lasts for a couple of years.
I bought it this year. Prestige 1.5DCI 4x4 with 360 camera and handsfree card. It is such a great car. All you watched in this video is total bull**it. Comfortable, economic, fun to drive, a lots of capabilities off road. You will not make a mistake if you buy it.
I don't understand why people are complaining. As someone who daily drives a Dacia Sandero (not a Duster, and not my car), he's correct about the cupholders. I've never had an issue with first gear, though. Sound insulation could be better, but it doesn't matter to me because I can still hear people and because it's a cheap car. The driving position is fine, but the Sandero isn't an SUV like the Duster is. It's a budget vehicle, but it's a nice one at that. I'd buy one for myself instead of a used car, because no one knows how the previous driver took care of it. New > Used, if my wallet allows it.
What gets a 9/10 from the world's greatest car website is seen as a humourless load of crap by Marek. Marek, take a look at Top Gear's review to learn the ropes unless you follow the popular wisdom: “any publicity is good publicity”.
I agree, but it's called Lohn. That means Polish engineers have no merit. They're just executives. Duster is a Romanian conept. In the same geographic area, the ARO has been built since the 1960s. Which is also exported in Poland. Something like that was doing Romania in the 30's in Bucharest with Ford. Tradition that continues today. Wikipedia.
I agree totally to the "can't stretch my legs thing" ; not only that, but when my right foot is correctly positioned on the pedals, my left leg is too angled for proper rest and my left foot rests in an awkward position...And Oh, my car is a Volvo, BTW...And I've never ever been in a car with a "correct" position for the legs and feet...Seems that all those engineers around the world have given themselves the knack for not designing a driving position properly, but, y'know, perhaps was it in the perspective that someday some ignorant "journalist" hater would be at loss for critics on a given model? Who knows?
Man..that wouldn't piss the Romanian internet off because it is true, but your "subjective piece of shit review" pisses the Romanian internet off because it is made out of envy, jealousy and preconceived ideas of an annoying f**k face like you !
+Gheorghe Tudorache Envy of what? I'm sure Romania is good at something, not necessarily cars. Do you think I'm envious of Sweden for making Volvo, or Germany for making Volkswagen? Bollocks to that.
Its a cheap and cheerful car. As it happens it is quite popular where I am, in West Wales. Personally I'd buy an used 1.5 diesel Nissan Qashqai, which has the same engine but which is far more refined and certainly isn't breathless at 80mph or more. I know this because I own a Qashqai and only last night I got down and dirty with it, wiring a front and rear 'dash cam' to it. My employee also has a Qashqai with this engine [Renault K9K Euro5], but his is broken at the moment, needing a recon turbocharger due to failed bearings. He is rather disappointed, because although he buys all his cars used, this is the first time he's had major problems running them up to around 80,000 miles. This one is four years old and only done 20,000 miles so far and a year with him.
Its probably nobody's idea of 'luxury' but is just right for a whole lot of people, judging by how many are on the roads around here. Admittedly there are far more Qashqai and Range Rover Evoque around. I'd say there are very approximately similar numbers of Duster and Discovery Sport around here. Similar cars in concept but oh so different as well, especially when you can buy two average Dusters for one average spec Disco Sport Your summary at the end of the video is spot on.
Sounds like Discovery Sport is very cheap around where you live :) I don't expect luxury, but I expect simple functionality. If someone bothered to install a cupholder or an armrest, it better do what it's supposed to do. Otherwise it's a waste of my money. They could just as well drop a few other things, and improve on bare necessities. That glovebox looks broken. That bull-bar in front? I've seen the mounting. It's always going to be crooked. Steering column adjustment? Probably taken from a smaller car (like the Clio), hence it's insufficient for a larger model. I understand they are recycling old Renault parts, but as a prospective customer I feel conned.
Don't feel conned! You get what you pay for, which is not a lot. Cupholders? Many people, me included, tend to fill them with keys, old sweet wrappers and coins. The ones in the Duster are ideal for this, being not too deep so stuff doesn't accumulate for years at the bottom. This is not a car for enthusiasts, but its relative popularity must mean that it hits the right spot for many consumers who aren't perhaps as demanding as you and I, and perhaps buy it as a third car for local use or, maybe cannot afford a new Disco Sport at twice or more cost. Can we, your viewers, assume perhaps that you don't like this car, to put it mildly? :-)
LOL I never assumed this was a car for enthusiasts. When I saw the new Duster photos, I though it would finally be the low-cost car to get. And then I looked inside, and the magic was gone. Fine! I think it's a piece of crap, but I tried to point out some positives as well :)
Jezu, Marek....you really put the boot into Dacia. I am considering buying one, but I won't be put off by your comments. You really wanted to hate it and boy, you really did. Normally your reviews are ok. But you seem to be different from other testers. Most testers really like the Duster and say it is much quieter, handles ok, but not brilliantly, has a lot of space and the steering is much better. You totally slagged this car off. Why? What have you got against it? I must say though that I don't like the anti-Polish comments here. I am an Englishman who lives in Poland and Poles are famed for their straight talking and not caring what others think. So Marek, you are definitely a true Pole:) but sometimes, you really go off at the deep end. I will test drive a Duster and if it's shitty then so be it. But for the price, nothing comes remotely close. In Poland, the Duster is almost criminally cheap.
I'm glad that you recognised my Polishness :) Yes, I tend to say what I think, rather than what pleases the general audience. And I totally agree the price is attractive. I even said it in the video, which most people seemed to ignore: "Realistically you can drive a FWD Duster with air conditioning for 14 thousand. A full spec car costs less than 21 grand. You won’t find a cheaper SUV this size and with this spec." But I also added: "More comfortable? Definitely." And that's my point. If this was Honda/Toyota quality and comfort for Dacia price, you'd be getting a deal so good, the dealer would be asking you for a blowjob (there's a very fitting spoof ad ruclips.net/video/kEt0fV4Foeg/видео.html). But you get what you pay for, and I'm not going to tell you otherwise.
Ok it's a cheap car. You want a cheap car you get a cheap car.but....for this cheap car you have a waiting list of over 6 months in France if not more and this says everything...you want a Renault a Peugeot a Hyundai...you will get it in couple of weeks but not the Duster...that is saying a lot..I think people want more and more this kind of cars..a car that will just run and get the job done...of course it's not a Audi q3 but it will get you in the same place eventually with no problems.
If you make a statistic, let’s say “how many cigars a man smokes in one day” and you gather your information, there may be someone who says that he smokes 3000 cigars a day, just to make fun of you. Clearly you don’t use that data in your statistic for obvious reasons. This review is my 3000th cigar for this day.
Good review. I own the Sandero and love it but im not impressed by the duster. The Sandero is comfortable but the duster doesnt look so good. I am just guessing as i havent driven one. If there are any Duster owners watching is it ok for longer journeys?
Duster owners will tell you there is no better car in this price range. Which is true. It is no accident there are NO other cars in this price range :)
I think you are a little too harsh my friend, it's a cheap car that still has a decent amount of practicality, and why could you use this Inna road trip? I've used a Dacia duster on a road trip and it was pretty good, in the uk
Salutare prieteni! Cam pueril tipul, singurul care critica in mare masura aceasta masina. Ok, nu ai nici comoditatea, puterea sau eleganta pe care o ofera alte modele dar totusi, vorbim de o masina dedicata unor bugete mai putin pretentioase. Raportul calitate-pret este unul mai mult decat satisfacator ori, cel putin, aceasta este parerea mea.
People who use duster are mad on facts about dacia? Everyone who ever enter in dacia car know what cheep means. You can't talk about duster like it is premium brand, we all know that. People buy 4x4 and then never go off road. That car is made by recycled plastic. Also dudes here talk about spare tire, i mean who cares about spear tier? Trunk size is okey but there is little room in the back for adult people. Isolation is poor in every dacia car, because premium brands install extra sound proofing stuff. This is a low budget car, why are you so mad about true facts? This is far from perfect car for 15 000 euro. This things like seats, arm rest, cup holders, that all comes handy in the real life, and if that stuff is bad, your quality of driving is going down.
This video looks like it has been recorded to reduce sales of this car. Couldnt you find 1 or 2 good things about the car? At least your video would have sounded more believable...
I have this car and driving almost 3000 miles per month I really feel the discomfort , can never find a good driving position. My company wants to buy me a 4wd duster because they are good off-road and cheap but do you have better advice? Like a very good second hand for someone that drives a lot in the motorway but also needs a good off road? Need help,I'm so ignorant about cars 😂, what about S-CROSS ? I hope you see this and reply to me 😂
Where do you drive that requires an AWD car? And what's your company's budget for that car? Assuming there are no other requirements, like CO2 or some sort of brand loyalty, etc.
@@MarekDrivesENG thank you so much for replying back to me☺️. It's compulsory to be a 4x4 because I need to visit quarries and muddy places, they said no more than X and can still give my 2018 duster in return 😅. Being cheap to run is important because it will also be my private car 😂
I'm not sure if you can get an S-Cross with AWD that cheap. I guess it depends on the market and how desperate dealers are to push them out the doors. It should be a step up from the Duster in terms of comfort, though for rough road performance the Duster is probably better.
Marek please let me know where is that awesome beach you drove in this review! I checked some comments- not all positive , but I think the video is informative and of course subjective. People must understand that the car is within a certain price range, and there is no other way to say it then calling it what it is - cheap. If information is what people are looking for, then this is a great video with a certain perspective.
Hi, I live in Malta and I plan to use the car mostly on normal roads. I mostly want a car that has good luggage space, easily hold 5 persons and is of the SUV type as I want some good ground clearance. I am 181cm and skinny :). Price range not more than a Duster (top trim + 4x2) which should be around 20k here in malta
And next time, start with your real opinion, not a boring description: Marek Drives 5 days ago LOL I never assumed this was a car for enthusiasts. When I saw the new Duster photos, I though it would finally be the low-cost car to get. And then I looked inside, and the magic was gone. Fine! I think it's a piece of crap, but I tried to point out some positives as well :)
Sad but he’s right. Buyin an SUVish car and say ” its good for the prycie under 19-20.000 euros” u need to rethink for your own good , i mean everyone does not have a chance buyin 25-40.000 suv, but save your money and go for an 2-3 yrs old ford,kia,toyota or what so ever. You will get more out of it, we had three of these at my job , we were lucky gettin rid of them after a crash with one of these outside Lyon . Interior and that its ok, but the overall clumsy stiff feeling snd safety is below the avarage , its ok for an car if u need a bit bigger car then your last one, but as an family Suv and that , no no no .
Marek, what you doing driving a Duster with the steering wheel on the left side? I assume you driving that car in Europe and not in UK and if that is true then you need to try a Duster 2018 made for export or for UK. I bet those ones are more comfortable. I got a Sandero Stepway (UK model) and is far more comfortable than for Romania model for example. So if you want to do a review for British people jump then in a car design for them.
I am awaiting great pleasure in a car made in Poland. Especially a small jeep . Sorry I forgot, Poland produces a car, Warszawa ,,, where are you warszawa?
Actually most Fiat 500s are made in Poland, and so was previous generation Panda. Opel makes Astra, VW makes some vans, there are trucks, busses, engines, etc.
@MarekDrivesENG In what ways? The water bottles doesent fit in the D3 either and none of them creaks in the plastics and glowebox is big in both. Seats are very similar... On the more i.portant things D2 has a better engine line up, more direct access to 360cameras via button, more traditional and mature interior (same amount of plastics in both). D3 has slightly better handling and exterior looks. Thats it.
That's true but the new Duster sells already show that majority of units sold were top trims 4x4's fitted with all full options available because that is still even less than other brands will ask for same options.. that is why the Duster sell so well specially this new model because on same price is nicer inside-out over the last gen and offer better stuff.. fisherman's & hunters like this car allot.. ;0)
I think this is the worst review of the duster i've seen for a long time... If the cupholders are your biggest problem, well... Btw - i found the sitting position in this car pretty good ;) (1,72m).
Didn't I say this is the cheapest SUV on the market? I'll give you context: Let's assume Duster is 5k euro cheaper, than similarly specced rivals. I assume you buy a Duster for 10 years, rather than lease it for 2-3 years. This means you're saving 1.37 euro a day for driving an uncomfortable car.
Marek, i love the fact that you said everything as it is. I really don't get why this video is getting so much hate. I've driven this car and its a noisy, plastic, slow and uncomfortable piece of crap. It's also probably the only new car to get 3 stars in the euro n-cap tests. People who are interested in it should work harder and buy a hyundai or kia.
anything you say here wont help your nation to manufacture any car, so you polish guys, go to school and make your own cars and then I may take your reviews for granted. If needed we can provide you some training.
Hi Marek! First, I also thought that was a mean review and as a Romanian guy I didn’t like the fine jokes about the Duster. This was before I get in the Duster! Now I understand it and you are right! When you look from outside, the car looks good in specially with this color from the review, but when you get inside, you want to get out as fast as possible. I am sorry for my countryman, but inside it’s ugly like hell.
I think you should know that number plates and the front bulbar are not coming fitted from the factory man ! Those where installed latter by that dealer.. so stop with this nonsense hate, since you also gain a like from other fool that shared & liked your stupidity..
He doesn't know how to change gear properly. Just roughly shoves the gear lever with no finesse . There should be a short pause as the gear lever goes through neutral to allow the synchromesh to work properly. Piss poor driver.
Everything you said makes no sense. such a bad review full of spiting over such a great all around car. You should reconsider your views and be more objective!!!
Marek Drives that 's true, they sell in a few EU countries (germany, czech republic, Bulgaria, hungary) but i believe IT is so cheap because i does not have even a radio
A very biased and prejudiced review with no effort on your part! It's a shame because you definitely showed your disdain for a quality SUV. Disappointing, to say the least.
I honestly think this was not an objective review. Dusters are best known for their 4x4 capabilities. That is good value for money contrary to what you say here. When you present a car you have to mention as well what are its strong points. Maybe there will be another review on it. However the version chosen for this review is a 4x2. Sound insulation is good contrary of what it’s been said here. That was simply randomly mentioned. The access inside for a 188 cm tall guy like me, for my driving position is seamless. The information on the spare tire is not accurate. The 4x4 version has the spare tire inside the trunk. That proves this review was completely superficial. Sorry, but it’s true.
I work with what I have. I didn't pick this car. Dacia did. I asked them about boot space, and they had problems my questions. If you're happy with your Duster, good for you. Personally I would not recommend this car for anything else than a disposable countryside short distance runabout.
I respect the personal opinion. I just wish the facts were accurate.
He's just misleading people..hopefully they watch other videos as well or they just test drive the duster (the best option)
Yeahh.. I agree.. he is misleading people because he doesn't have a good opponent since the rest of quality rival SUV's have one major problem : are not cheap to purchase or by any mean affordable by contrary are more expensive and have higher owning bills costs over the same period (let's say for 8-10 years) just because the image of the brand.. this is called competition, is hard to see Dacia sell more than 1.600.000 Duster's sold from the previous generation model and this new model will easy past over 2.000.000 units because higher demands.. So, this envy caused by so small frustrations may pass in time but is hard to be accepted for the moment by arrogant swagger's.. ;0)
yeah..it is easy to mock a brand like Dacia..in fact is the easiest thing to do..yeah it is not about a fucking comfortable wireless charging armrest or some shit in the chair that can cause a bruise to a princess..it is a car for the working class ..for the people who uses it without fear to scratch the leather heated armrest or bend the already bent bull bar. It is a car that doesn't blow a hole through your wallet and does a pretty decent job (except showing off to impress a gold digger). And what's more important, it has improved aesthetics, ergonomics, safety and you will see this in the sales.
People will leave their pride away and will buy it.
I have a Duster and am 6ft 3" and have no problems also had much more expensive SUV's in the past and can honestly say this review is mean spirited from Marek, the Duster is great on the motorway too and more than adequate for legal speed limits as well as returning an average of 53 mpg. The interior is budget yes but also very functional and I find it very comfortable and nice to drive on both short and long drives.
TheMaleforce I have a logan 2013. I travelled twice to Turkey from Belgium. That is 6000km's in total. No problems at all. I am planning to buy the new duster. But I am not sure to buy 4x2 edc or the 4x4. Can you maybe think of reasons to buy 4x4?
Exactly, I'm 6ft tall and have plenty of headroom.
@@alhangee you must buy 4X4 just if you want to go off road manny times or winter over 30 cm of snow.
I have an earlier Duster, bought it new in February 2016. I've done 55,000 km so far and....so far...the only fault has been 1 headlight bulb that failed a couple of months ago. I bought one for €4.00 (!) and changed it myself in just under 2 minutes; a long time since I've been able to do that in a car!
Over the years Ive had FIAT, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, VW, Volvo, Audi, Citroen, Renault, Ford...even an old Triumph and Rover.
This budget Dacia has been THE most reliable, far better than it should be given the price.
Yes the interior plastics are hard but, so far over pretty poor road surfaces for a couple of years, noyhing squeaks or rattles, nothings broken off. The sat nav works reliably, the cruise control id dependable and the fuel economy is excellent, very surprising. Passengers comment on the comfort too, its a soft ride that soaks up thebumps.
Just one gripe: the button for the rear windows is where a passenger naturally rests their elbow, needs to be moved forward in the door/armrest just a couple of centimetres.
But I can honest say, other than that it's a nice car to drive and own, especially given the price. People who travel in it genuinely like it, even when they might initially have preconceived opinions.
So from me, it's 'well done' Renault/Dacia. The right car for the money and much better than it has any right to be. Oh...and I'm considerably taller than the reviewer in this video; I have never banged my leg getting into the car. But then I didn't climb aboard expecting to?
Forgot to add. It's incredibly kind to its tyres. Wearing away very slowly and evenly.
You don’t say much these days about the basics like ride, handling, steering, brakes, gear change. How does it compare with rivals? What safety equipment does it have etc?. Didn’t learn much from this review except you don’t like French designers maybe...
androo4519 Agreed. If his problems with the car are the cupholder, design and armrest this is a great car.
Nothing useful for the car... apart from Marek getting upset that some former eastern countries can still make cars that sell like hot bread and are evolving, while others have still Polonez in the pantheon of automotive history. Childish review.
Because Greece is an automotive empire :)
I'm pointing out the positives and negatives. You know, what reviewers do.
I think from previous videos, Skodas and Dacias are a problem for Marek. Hmmm wondering why :))
I found this review very well done and very objective. Marek didn't say nothing negative about this car.
Κωνσταντίνος Τυλιπάκης What exactly are eastern or "former"eastern countries? I thought Japan and Korea make some of the best cars money can buy...Polonez was shit, sure, but that's not eastern (European). Skoda is a success story, but that's not eastern, either. Greece, south-eatern (European), doesn't make any cars, and Russia eastern- European makes Lada, which doesn't really sell well at all.
Konrad Nowotarski obviously i am talking about europe.. so its former eastern european countries meaning the ones being liberated and influenced by soviet union post WWII and greece was not part of it..
What a misleading biased review! Duster is a great all-around car, better than most others with double price. If you are ashamed because of neighbours seeing you in Dacia, then go buy anything else. Good luck and spare us of bullshit reviews.
I never even alluded to any sort of shame because driving a Duster. However I noticed some of the people commenting make this association, as if they have experienced this sort of shaming. Or maybe you are looking for excuses NOT to be ashamed of owning a Dacia?
I totaly agree to you Mr. Adrian !
Wow ...eye opening review,i will look for cars where i can strech my legs through the windshield while driving and with dozens of cup holders,or maybe i will just wait for the day when i can buy a new Mercedes S class with 15000 euro
Try driving for more than 1 hour in a crammed position and and after that delete your comment.
"In 1st gear the car likes to stall"
I think that's more of a *you* problem
Let's put it this way: I drive 70+ cars a year, probably half of them are manuals, one has a tendency to stall. Maybe it's not me after all.
@@MarekDrives you should drive it properly then you wont stall
I thought this 😆
Regardless of how experienced you are at driving, everyone has to get used to a car when you begin driving it.
For this price it is very good car.
Marek, I really like your videos but this time you only test cupholders and glovebox... nothing serious about the car.
Eric Bury looks a bit that he hates the car
I just figured I would chime in since I'm a relatively satisfied owner of a 2011 petrol Duster Laureate 4x4. Most of the things Marek points out are the same or very like my own pet peeves. Ordered my car in January, got it in June. Got rid of alloy wheels and tinted windows, forfeited radio since I don't listen to radio almost at all and there was literally nowhere to put my wallet and cell phone. The ceiling light is above the gear shift so finding anything from the back seat in the dark just doesn't happen without a flash light. The doors join the framework in a way that even when you brush away all the snow that you can still some falls on the seat when you open the door. The cup holders are positioned so that when you put a 0.5 liter PET bottle of water in them it blocks climate control levers and anything you might want to insert into the lighter socket. The holder at the back end of the hand brake is too shallow for a bottle. The tyre noise is pretty bad and the engine is definitely feeble when the car is full. The wind screen is so soft that it gets scratches from the plastic scrape I use in the winter to clear it, so I'm considering replacing it possibly together with headlights. Many of these issues were fixed already in the first generation.
Then again, I'm really happy about my sitting position and only very long-legged people have had any problems sitting behind me in my driver seat. I have made a few 1000 km trips with 4 people in the car and everybody has been comfortable enough. Over the last 7 years this car has required almost no maintenance. The only thing that has needed repairs was my dashboard computer that started insisting I had lost 4 wheel drive. The fix at the dealers took about 30 minutes and was free. Other than that I've just added petrol, wind screen washer fluid and replaced wiper blades. And I've had the salon air filter replaced about 3 times each time while having my tyres changed. And the best thing for me is that I have never been stuck in snow with this car.
To each his own. I'm meanwhile pretty sure that unless I move to a tropical beach really far away with entirely different brands my next car will be a Duster as well. The issues I'd like to see solved are not worth the price difference with other brands and little by little the car does keep improving over the years.
I got to ride a new one this week. Wow i am impressed. Pretty silent, enough power, 4WD works good (i have no reference here, first time 4WD for me). Just liked it and had the feeling everything was allrighty. Just a decent car really. This video did not do it justice enough but oh well.
Considering it’s a budget brand I wouldn’t have high expectations on ergonomics and other conveniences. Just buy the base model so it has nothing to go wrong and won’t depreciate as much over time.
Yes, but if you add an armrest, make it functional at least. Otherwise make a cheaper car without the useless armrest. And that knee thing! I didn't make it up. I hit my knee a couple of times every day.
Something is strange about your review.. I did a testdrive with a Duster 2018 and there was plenty of space in the back (i'm 1.82). Then i checked some other reviews of the Duster and everybody fits .. The guy from Carwow is 1.80 and there's plenty of space for his knees. How come, you being 1.73ish can't fit? ;)
he cannot fit because its very big ego
You can't stretch your leg in driving position... In how many cars you can do that? Cupholders and armrest glove boxes is that a serious review? It is a very good value for money car and every other review on the Internet says so... Except you of course
The scope of steering column adjustment should be sufficient for most drivers to find a correct (and comfortable) driving position. An inch more is all the Duster needs. As for the rest, if its value for money, I expect bare necessities, but they have to work. Installing an armrest that doesn't work is a waste of your money. KIA is value for money. Dacia is just a cheap car.
Marek Drives just look at 1:57 of the video... Who enters a car like this? Except you think it is a bike...
Marek Drives you really hate this brand 😂😂😂! why u make this review anyway? You took to personal . Maby someone payd you to make bad advertising!
+Florin Florian Yes, the Germans are jealous of Dacia success, and they pay journalists all over the world to diss the triumph of Romanian automotive industry.
Didn't watched all video as I saw that is waisting time. Untrue informations, obviously you hate Dacia brand.
I bought Duster 4x4 in Prestige equipment with all adittions. First - IT IS NOT LOUD inside at all. Second, I'm 192cm tall and I can sit "behind me" on rear seat without touching front seat with my knees. Third - seats in Prestige are VERY comfortable, actually more comfortable than in much expensive cars, so I enjoy driving all day. I don't want to talk about off road capabilities, just to say that I drove where double expensive SUVs can't imagine to go. New Duster is great car, fun to drive in all conditions and roads!
Try to buy brand new car for about 19k euro, that will give you all equipment and fun like new Duster. You will need at least as twice as much!
It is OK to love less some car brends, but talking something that you are not competent is really degutantly.
Perhpas you should watch the whole thing, because maybe I say something you like at the end.
What cars does Poland makes? Ohh, none? Stop being biased. Of course is a budget car, but you are being very mean. The car is better than a lot of other brands car.
This has nothing to do with the cars Poland makes or doesn't make. I know that Polish automotive history ends on a couple of communist cars, and licensed Fiats, which we didn't have the political will to develop into something more. They were crap cars, and I have no doubt about it. But this has no influence on what I think about Dacia. Back in the day Dacia was a "foreign" car, and therefore it was desirable. My uncle had the 1300, and he was cool, because he had it. Today Dacia is what old pensioners buy. Because it's an improvement over 20-30-year old cars they drove.
Marek Drives For all o know pensioners buy expensive cars, many young people here in Romanoa buy Dacia cause is cheap. And a lot of taxi all over Europe buy this car cause is reliable.
So 1 MILLION DUSTER drivers around the globe are old pensioners. Go ride your stinky Hyundai Marek.
Is a great car for the price
This review is just to put down Dacia.
If you prefer a second hand car instead of this new Duster, buy a second hand Duster.
Come on Merak - this was a poor review, comes across very shallow.
I know you can do better!
Iam 1.80m high and i did a test drive with the Duster..it was perfectlly comfortablein the back , easy to enter and exit from the drivers place and the back. Easy to park, without useing the parking camera or the sensors and this is amazing and rare today in cars. It have a lateral and frontal body roll, but also perfors better then other crossovers/suv on poor roads and gravel... and is very nibble for the size and weight.
i am romanian and i like your reviews. this time, even if your message was true, you did not put it properly. you cant let your viewers feel that you cant stand a car. say its rubbish in a polite way, using your good sense of humour and diplomacy
There is only so much sugarcoating I can do. Nobody seemed to mind, when I dissed BMW X2 :-)
Exactly my point! :-)
Pride and prejudice. It appears that adequate command of the english language does not release one of his pride and prejudice. Must be hard watching the Romanians and the Czechs make cars while your east european nation does not. Usually your reviews are good and offer information about the car. Clearly not one of your best.
Why does everyone expect me to praise Dacia, as if it were some marvel? It improved over the years, but as I said in one of the earlier comments, it's not value for money. It's just cheap.
Dacia IS a marvel, it has grown very much and that is proof of the quality of the product as well. I don't think a german (the people that build your favourite cars) buys Dacia just because it's cheap. A Duster runs circles around any little SUV in the market when it comes to get off the paved roads (maybe Suzuki will get close). The seating position... well, any car this size has the same problem, you just exaggerated. I have seen armrests just as bad as those, too. It has decent space for the size, and the engine is far from your description (I suppose Mercedes didn't get forced to use Renault engines) it is really good, perhaps the best diesel under 1.6 litre on the market.
Emil, it's true that this is the only car that made me consider a car other than Suzuki. I wish they made a low range gearing option.
Marek Drives it is indeed a cheap car and for that reason it can have many flaws. Therefore it provides an opportunity for objectivity and constructive criticism. I like your reviews and believe that this one was unbecoming to your normally high standards.
It's no value for money and yet you mentioned no rivals for this price range. It's like flying a low cost airline and complaining about not getting caviar in the menu. Moreover, do handling, boot space, visibility, engine options, transmision, safety, emissions and running costs matter to you at all? You mentioned nothing of the sort but instead you complained that French and Romanian engineers can't find a suitable place for a charging port. I'm afraid there is more info needed as your review does not really answer the questions "Should I consider buying this car?", if not, "What better options do I have?". Anyway, thanks for the review, some information was interesting but based on some of your other reviews you can do a lot better. :)
Biased reviewer, anything below Bentley’s level is subpar for him. I wonder what car he drives...
MX-5. I can't afford a car with a roof :P
Marek Drives Don’t worry, you make sure to let everybody know that you have money. That is hilarious by the way. Probably Duster is not the car to rise up to your level of snobbery
Valentin George mx5 its a trash car. Lady's car.
Just bought the new Renault Duster 4x4 and to be honest you don’t know a thing of what you’re talking about......nothing beats it as you are getting such a flexible SUV at a fraction of the price....Romanian or French engineers all I can say is JOB WELL DONE!!!!!
Who pays you for this review?
If all else fails, accuse someone of bribery.
Nice car!
Actually today i bought New Dacia Duster Essential. Dealers had it in stock so i went and bought it lol Also disagree with reviewer, im 1.82 and there's plenty of space in front and at the back. The drive is smooth and light, car feels rugged. Ok someone whos been driving fancy cars all their life perhaps Dacia its not the car to buy to, but personally for me this is huge upgrade from Seat Ibiza 2007 model. I guess instead judging the car, people should go test it, drive it, sit in the car and make decision based on personal experience.
I was really impressed with it, next door the Renault was another £8000 but in my eyes the Duster wasn't £8000 worse. I like the styling and the rugged nature. It's a lot of car for the money. Enjoy!
Anthony J Hey thanks. So had this car for a few days now and yes it drives nicely, really comfortable drive. Sure not a speedy car but I knew that anyway. Loads of space. Personally this car for me makes a lot of sense. No unececary things and gadgets, everything is functional and easy to use :)
In Lithuania Duster is very popular between security companies. Some of them install aftermarket LPG on petrol models. Also one person who live in country side noticed that Duster is perfect for unpaved countryside roads. Even FWD version is enough for these roads. Also he noticed that he would go for basic trim level because it still has some 90's car charm .
Just ignore this video....
Marek mate, I like you and enjoy your style but to be honest dude this was a little harsh. I'll explain, I am fortunate enough to drive more expensive cars but I always liked the look of the Duster so I decided to borrow one, the new comfort model. I actually was very surprised by it. It was SLOW but I found it to be comfortable and well screwed together plus I love that rugged look. Many reviews here in the UK, TG. Car, Auto Express all rate the car based on Car Vs cost and here it wins. It's a 5 seat SUV car proven in 3rd world countries for the price of a VW UP! Like the Carwow review (we do not take Carwow seriously as it's a car buying platform) Matt focuses on real non issues rather than present the car for what it is, a large, comfortable, rugged family car for not a huge amount of money. (Actually he changed his tune as his review of the MK1 was very good). You are of course entitled to your views and i respect that but I have a feeling you have missed the point with this car and that's a shame. :-) For the others here being rude... If you really like the car and disagree, fine but be respectful and dignified. Peace.
Thank you for this comment.
I will stick to my version, which is: it looks good from the outside, it costs little, it's pretty good for some greenlaning, but comfortable is the last adjective that comes to my mind :)
I know carwow is a car-buying platform, and I imagine there must have been a great deal on Capturs to be taken advantage of, but I still agree with most of what Matt said in that review.
Thank for review
Such a childish presentation.
One of the most important lessons to take from this video is that Romanians don't like criticism of Romanian built cars that use French technology. Perhaps everyone would be better directing their anger at Dacia so that they up their game a bit. It wouldn't take much to greatly improve the Duster and make it a really nice car for the money. Personally I think it suits a whole lot of people as it is. Certainly its sales in my area of the UK would seem to show that its very popular as a second car, mostly. A local runabout, not a long distance luxury cruiser [rather obviously].
Nobody will be upset if the criticism is granted. But this weird guy is nitpicking the fact that he bumped his leg when entering the car. How about take off those ridiculous sunglasses and you will see the steering wheel and you won’t bump your leg?? Or the fact that the power socket is in the back. Wtf is this BS?
Valentin George
I want to know such details. Some cars, like the Peugeot 2008 and Volvo S and V90 are very difficult to exit, for instance. Details like that, that too many reviewers skip, are very important.
I had the Volvo S 60 and did not have any problem entering/exiting and I am 1.90 m. But this reviewer bumped his foot on the wheel on purpose. He is obviously biased against Dacia (called the car a piece of crap in a comment), but the viewers caught on the con, as he has a big number of dislikes on this video. This pretty much tells you about the bad reputation this reviewer has...
Valentin George
I borrowed a V60 last week for a few hours while my XC90 was being fitted with Polestar and had no problem, which reinforces my point. Nobody told me in a review so far that the v90 was lower between seat a A pillar/roofline. These are the important details, just like a knee hitting a protrusion on entry. If that is his experience, I want to know about it so I can check it out for myself to see whether it’s an issue for me or not.
He is surely allowed to believe it to be a piece of crap. He’s honest about his view. Would you prefer dishonesty? Personally I think it’s OK for certain uses and people but nobody could compare this with rivals and conclude that it is best at much of anything apart from the amount of metal you get for the money. It doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not, well, maybe apart from its off-road capability, which is very poor. The reason I say that is because I know the engine and transmission which lack low end torque, and its lack of low first ratio
Huw Williams I get what you are saying, but this reviewer is not Honest John.
This Marek person is a ridiculous little weasel that got a free or discounted Mazda for himself and now he only recommends Mazda in his comments. Of course, Mazda is a decent brand but there are also many others. His is biased and the viewers caught on. He has many dislikes also in the Polish version of the video.
And to be fair, this car is not the Mercedes ML. But what it is, for what is costs, has an unbelievable value. The car is extremely reliable, they did some time ago a story with a taxi driver in Bucharest which turned 1 million km with his Dacia Logan without any visits to service other than the periodic inspections. For the price, that is outstanding. Check the other reviewers for an honest opinion, this video is a shame. Unfortunately, there are not many in English as the car was not launched in the UK yet (will launch in the summer).
I am thinking of buying this new as my next car. That would be my first new car. My girlfriend has a Dacia Lodgy, and we are quite happy with it. Drove from sweden to croatia last summer. No problems. I like the simplicity and the price of course. Hope it lasts for a couple of years.
I bought it this year. Prestige 1.5DCI 4x4 with 360 camera and handsfree card. It is such a great car. All you watched in this video is total bull**it. Comfortable, economic, fun to drive, a lots of capabilities off road. You will not make a mistake if you buy it.
Petar Gostović I am thinking of buying the 4x4. But my wife want the 4x2. What do you sugest we buy. I dont want to make a mistake...
I don't understand why people are complaining. As someone who daily drives a Dacia Sandero (not a Duster, and not my car), he's correct about the cupholders. I've never had an issue with first gear, though. Sound insulation could be better, but it doesn't matter to me because I can still hear people and because it's a cheap car.
The driving position is fine, but the Sandero isn't an SUV like the Duster is.
It's a budget vehicle, but it's a nice one at that. I'd buy one for myself instead of a used car, because no one knows how the previous driver took care of it. New > Used, if my wallet allows it.
What gets a 9/10 from the world's greatest car website is seen as a humourless load of crap by Marek. Marek, take a look at Top Gear's review to learn the ropes unless you follow the popular wisdom: “any publicity is good publicity”.
I agree, but it's called Lohn. That means Polish engineers have no merit. They're just executives. Duster is a Romanian conept. In the same geographic area, the ARO has been built since the 1960s. Which is also exported in Poland. Something like that was doing Romania in the 30's in Bucharest with Ford. Tradition that continues today. Wikipedia.
just ordered mine pick it up in 2 wks
I agree totally to the "can't stretch my legs thing" ; not only that, but when my right foot is correctly positioned on the pedals, my left leg is too angled for proper rest and my left foot rests in an awkward position...And Oh, my car is a Volvo, BTW...And I've never ever been in a car with a "correct" position for the legs and feet...Seems that all those engineers around the world have given themselves the knack for not designing a driving position properly, but, y'know, perhaps was it in the perspective that someday some ignorant "journalist" hater would be at loss for critics on a given model? Who knows?
you've managed to piss off the Romanian internet man :)
I noticed :-) Good thing I didn't say how bad Romanian roads are.
Man..that wouldn't piss the Romanian internet off because it is true, but your "subjective piece of shit review" pisses the Romanian internet off because it is made out of envy, jealousy and preconceived ideas of an annoying f**k face like you !
+Gheorghe Tudorache Envy of what? I'm sure Romania is good at something, not necessarily cars. Do you think I'm envious of Sweden for making Volvo, or Germany for making Volkswagen? Bollocks to that.
well..I know is not envy..is just "dispise" and that is more annoying..
Its a cheap and cheerful car. As it happens it is quite popular where I am, in West Wales. Personally I'd buy an used 1.5 diesel Nissan Qashqai, which has the same engine but which is far more refined and certainly isn't breathless at 80mph or more. I know this because I own a Qashqai and only last night I got down and dirty with it, wiring a front and rear 'dash cam' to it. My employee also has a Qashqai with this engine [Renault K9K Euro5], but his is broken at the moment, needing a recon turbocharger due to failed bearings. He is rather disappointed, because although he buys all his cars used, this is the first time he's had major problems running them up to around 80,000 miles. This one is four years old and only done 20,000 miles so far and a year with him.
Cheap yes, cheerful... maybe from the outside.
Its probably nobody's idea of 'luxury' but is just right for a whole lot of people, judging by how many are on the roads around here. Admittedly there are far more Qashqai and Range Rover Evoque around. I'd say there are very approximately similar numbers of Duster and Discovery Sport around here. Similar cars in concept but oh so different as well, especially when you can buy two average Dusters for one average spec Disco Sport
Your summary at the end of the video is spot on.
Sounds like Discovery Sport is very cheap around where you live :)
I don't expect luxury, but I expect simple functionality. If someone bothered to install a cupholder or an armrest, it better do what it's supposed to do. Otherwise it's a waste of my money. They could just as well drop a few other things, and improve on bare necessities. That glovebox looks broken. That bull-bar in front? I've seen the mounting. It's always going to be crooked. Steering column adjustment? Probably taken from a smaller car (like the Clio), hence it's insufficient for a larger model. I understand they are recycling old Renault parts, but as a prospective customer I feel conned.
Don't feel conned! You get what you pay for, which is not a lot. Cupholders? Many people, me included, tend to fill them with keys, old sweet wrappers and coins. The ones in the Duster are ideal for this, being not too deep so stuff doesn't accumulate for years at the bottom.
This is not a car for enthusiasts, but its relative popularity must mean that it hits the right spot for many consumers who aren't perhaps as demanding as you and I, and perhaps buy it as a third car for local use or, maybe cannot afford a new Disco Sport at twice or more cost.
Can we, your viewers, assume perhaps that you don't like this car, to put it mildly? :-)
LOL
I never assumed this was a car for enthusiasts. When I saw the new Duster photos, I though it would finally be the low-cost car to get. And then I looked inside, and the magic was gone. Fine! I think it's a piece of crap, but I tried to point out some positives as well :)
I suspect what your answer will most probably be, but still... How do you compare the new Duster to the Suzuki Vitara?
Yes, I'd go with the Vitara.
Jezu, Marek....you really put the boot into Dacia. I am considering buying one, but I won't be put off by your comments. You really wanted to hate it and boy, you really did. Normally your reviews are ok. But you seem to be different from other testers. Most testers really like the Duster and say it is much quieter, handles ok, but not brilliantly, has a lot of space and the steering is much better. You totally slagged this car off. Why? What have you got against it? I must say though that I don't like the anti-Polish comments here. I am an Englishman who lives in Poland and Poles are famed for their straight talking and not caring what others think. So Marek, you are definitely a true Pole:) but sometimes, you really go off at the deep end. I will test drive a Duster and if it's shitty then so be it. But for the price, nothing comes remotely close. In Poland, the Duster is almost criminally cheap.
I'm glad that you recognised my Polishness :)
Yes, I tend to say what I think, rather than what pleases the general audience. And I totally agree the price is attractive. I even said it in the video, which most people seemed to ignore: "Realistically you can drive a FWD Duster with air conditioning for 14 thousand. A full spec car costs less than 21 grand. You won’t find a cheaper SUV this size and with this spec." But I also added: "More comfortable? Definitely."
And that's my point. If this was Honda/Toyota quality and comfort for Dacia price, you'd be getting a deal so good, the dealer would be asking you for a blowjob (there's a very fitting spoof ad ruclips.net/video/kEt0fV4Foeg/видео.html). But you get what you pay for, and I'm not going to tell you otherwise.
Good news!
As of November 2018, the Duster has a new media -nav with support for Android car
Ok it's a cheap car. You want a cheap car you get a cheap car.but....for this cheap car you have a waiting list of over 6 months in France if not more and this says everything...you want a Renault a Peugeot a Hyundai...you will get it in couple of weeks but not the Duster...that is saying a lot..I think people want more and more this kind of cars..a car that will just run and get the job done...of course it's not a Audi q3 but it will get you in the same place eventually with no problems.
If you make a statistic, let’s say “how many cigars a man smokes in one day” and you gather your information, there may be someone who says that he smokes 3000 cigars a day, just to make fun of you. Clearly you don’t use that data in your statistic for obvious reasons. This review is my 3000th cigar for this day.
Un dobitoc!
This is very good, capable, soft and comfortable, tough thru, but not a luxury car.
Good review. I own the Sandero and love it but im not impressed by the duster. The Sandero is comfortable but the duster doesnt look so good. I am just guessing as i havent driven one. If there are any Duster owners watching is it ok for longer journeys?
Duster owners will tell you there is no better car in this price range. Which is true. It is no accident there are NO other cars in this price range :)
I sat in the back of a duster with 3 others from the uk to france and it was reasonably comfortable (the mrk 2 duster 2016)
Some people found Fiat 126 reasonable comfortable. In the 1970s.
I think you are a little too harsh my friend, it's a cheap car that still has a decent amount of practicality, and why could you use this Inna road trip? I've used a Dacia duster on a road trip and it was pretty good, in the uk
It's cheap. Period.
România !!!!🇹🇩
Hyper Taco și eu man
Da
Salutare prieteni! Cam pueril tipul, singurul care critica in mare masura aceasta masina. Ok, nu ai nici comoditatea, puterea sau eleganta pe care o ofera alte modele dar totusi, vorbim de o masina dedicata unor bugete mai putin pretentioase. Raportul calitate-pret este unul mai mult decat satisfacator ori, cel putin, aceasta este parerea mea.
People who use duster are mad on facts about dacia? Everyone who ever enter in dacia car know what cheep means. You can't talk about duster like it is premium brand, we all know that. People buy 4x4 and then never go off road. That car is made by recycled plastic. Also dudes here talk about spare tire, i mean who cares about spear tier? Trunk size is okey but there is little room in the back for adult people. Isolation is poor in every dacia car, because premium brands install extra sound proofing stuff. This is a low budget car, why are you so mad about true facts? This is far from perfect car for 15 000 euro. This things like seats, arm rest, cup holders, that all comes handy in the real life, and if that stuff is bad, your quality of driving is going down.
Why reupload...just wondering
because the voice over was temporarily lost at 4 mins 47 seconds
From my experience owning a duster is great but i see that testing one is not
This is not full option
This video looks like it has been recorded to reduce sales of this car. Couldnt you find 1 or 2 good things about the car? At least your video would have sounded more believable...
I have this car and driving almost 3000 miles per month I really feel the discomfort , can never find a good driving position. My company wants to buy me a 4wd duster because they are good off-road and cheap but do you have better advice? Like a very good second hand for someone that drives a lot in the motorway but also needs a good off road? Need help,I'm so ignorant about cars 😂, what about S-CROSS ?
I hope you see this and reply to me 😂
Where do you drive that requires an AWD car? And what's your company's budget for that car? Assuming there are no other requirements, like CO2 or some sort of brand loyalty, etc.
@@MarekDrivesENG thank you so much for replying back to me☺️. It's compulsory to be a 4x4 because I need to visit quarries and muddy places, they said no more than X and can still give my 2018 duster in return 😅. Being cheap to run is important because it will also be my private car 😂
There's no new car that would be comfortable, AWD, and 25k.
@@MarekDrivesENG 😅 it's the conclusion I'm getting it. Maybe the s- cross a bit more than the duster lol.
Thank you for taking your time to help
I'm not sure if you can get an S-Cross with AWD that cheap. I guess it depends on the market and how desperate dealers are to push them out the doors. It should be a step up from the Duster in terms of comfort, though for rough road performance the Duster is probably better.
Marek please let me know where is that awesome beach you drove in this review! I checked some comments- not all positive , but I think the video is informative and of course subjective. People must understand that the car is within a certain price range, and there is no other way to say it then calling it what it is - cheap. If information is what people are looking for, then this is a great video with a certain perspective.
Thank you. I couldn't have put it better myself.
As for the beach, this part is stock footage, so I have no clue where it was recorded. Sorry.
Marek a mozesz zrobic test hyundaia i40?? W 1.7 crdi??
So is it better to buy a used 4year old golf or captur instead of a new Duster?
A Golf is not really a competitor here, because I assume you're looking for something with mild off road capability. Captur is an interesting choice.
Thanks. Any suggestions for other cars I might look in the used sector?
What's your price range, where do you live, and how do you plan to use the car? Are you tall, short, skinny, fat?
he asks for advice to buy a used car not fucking jeans, why the fuck are you asking him wether he is fat or skinny smh
Hi, I live in Malta and I plan to use the car mostly on normal roads. I mostly want a car that has good luggage space, easily hold 5 persons and is of the SUV type as I want some good ground clearance. I am 181cm and skinny :). Price range not more than a Duster (top trim + 4x2) which should be around 20k here in malta
Super video.
looking for to your long Peugeot Rifter review asap.
And next time, start with your real opinion, not a boring description:
Marek Drives
5 days ago
LOL
I never assumed this was a car for enthusiasts. When I saw the new Duster photos, I though it would finally be the low-cost car to get. And then I looked inside, and the magic was gone. Fine! I think it's a piece of crap, but I tried to point out some positives as well :)
its not a bad car at all. the engine is Renault-Nissan. which are very reliable
Sad but he’s right. Buyin an SUVish car and say ” its good for the prycie under 19-20.000 euros” u need to rethink for your own good , i mean everyone does not have a chance buyin 25-40.000 suv, but save your money and go for an 2-3 yrs old ford,kia,toyota or what so ever. You will get more out of it, we had three of these at my job , we were lucky gettin rid of them after a crash with one of these outside Lyon . Interior and that its ok, but the overall clumsy stiff feeling snd safety is below the avarage , its ok for an car if u need a bit bigger car then your last one, but as an family Suv and that , no no no .
Marek, what you doing driving a Duster with the steering wheel on the left side? I assume you driving that car in Europe and not in UK and if that is true then you need to try a Duster 2018 made for export or for UK. I bet those ones are more comfortable. I got a Sandero Stepway (UK model) and is far more comfortable than for Romania model for example. So if you want to do a review for British people jump then in a car design for them.
Can we get dislikes > likes on this one?
Proud AF!!🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴If the fuckin corrupt leaders from the 90's didn't exist ARo was also a car company today
I am awaiting great pleasure in a car made in Poland.
Especially a small jeep .
Sorry I forgot, Poland produces a car, Warszawa ,,, where are you warszawa?
Actually most Fiat 500s are made in Poland, and so was previous generation Panda. Opel makes Astra, VW makes some vans, there are trucks, busses, engines, etc.
Marek Drives becose its cheep labor. Other car brands , use poland . Not becose its a polish company( brand)
And what does Romania make again? (besides Dacia and Ford B-Max)
@@vasme973 Dacia is a French Renault. It's also about cheap labor. This car has nothing to do with Romania. Everything was designed by the French.
Marek, can you please do a review of Skoda Karoq?
I don’t get it, watching this review and then the Duster III review all I can think of is that you must had a bad day the day you reviewed Duster II😅
No. This one is really shit. It's something I'd keep as a countryside runabout, but not as a daily for people, who drive longer distances.
@MarekDrivesENG In what ways? The water bottles doesent fit in the D3 either and none of them creaks in the plastics and glowebox is big in both. Seats are very similar... On the more i.portant things D2 has a better engine line up, more direct access to 360cameras via button, more traditional and mature interior (same amount of plastics in both). D3 has slightly better handling and exterior looks. Thats it.
it a 2018 car and some one well complain that the car does not support keyless start button thing
chad danylak except it has keyless entry as an option
yes but that might be available only for the top trim..
Pop Laurentiu keyless entry is a gimmick that nobody that doednt get the top trim even considers.
That's true but the new Duster sells already show that majority of units sold were top trims 4x4's fitted with all full options available because that is still even less than other brands will ask for same options.. that is why the Duster sell so well specially this new model because on same price is nicer inside-out over the last gen and offer better stuff.. fisherman's & hunters like this car allot.. ;0)
At 3:20 that's a big deal breaker, you have to be a midget to drive comfortably for long periods in a short seat with zero thigh support.
i'm 1.87m and i drive it perfectly fine. never noticed this issue till now. in the end its a matter of perspective i think...
This has got to be one the most bullshit reviews I have ever seen. The bias is strong.
That charging slot in the cargo room is plain stupid. I don't know what engineers were thinking?
please next Volkswagen T - Roc
Please use the RUclips search engine.
ruclips.net/video/IPk2icp8oQM/видео.html
Not "in Eastern Europe", please. Otherwise, a fair review. The car is what it is, cheap.
I think this is the worst review of the duster i've seen for a long time... If the cupholders are your biggest problem, well...
Btw - i found the sitting position in this car pretty good ;) (1,72m).
My Peugeot 405s had the spare wheel under the boot I had to get a lock to stop them being stolen.
Brainless review you have to put it in context of cost
Didn't I say this is the cheapest SUV on the market?
I'll give you context:
Let's assume Duster is 5k euro cheaper, than similarly specced rivals. I assume you buy a Duster for 10 years, rather than lease it for 2-3 years. This means you're saving 1.37 euro a day for driving an uncomfortable car.
If something is uncomfortable it's your prejudice.
@@ivan7capseros if something hurts you is it your so called prejudice too?
The most important thing to buy a car is the design. It must look good for me.
Why are they all manual
They are not all manual. 4x2 EDC is automatic. I have tested the 4x4 manual, which is excellent, btw...
Dan Plux thx for the info have a nice day
The review was very bias...
Marek, i love the fact that you said everything as it is. I really don't get why this video is getting so much hate. I've driven this car and its a noisy, plastic, slow and uncomfortable piece of crap. It's also probably the only new car to get 3 stars in the euro n-cap tests. People who are interested in it should work harder and buy a hyundai or kia.
anything you say here wont help your nation to manufacture any car, so you polish guys, go to school and make your own cars and then I may take your reviews for granted.
If needed we can provide you some training.
Could be worse. We could be making a cheap cars with hand-me-down French parts.
Hi Marek! First, I also thought that was a mean review and as a Romanian guy I didn’t like the fine jokes about the Duster. This was before I get in the Duster! Now I understand it and you are right! When you look from outside, the car looks good in specially with this color from the review, but when you get inside, you want to get out as fast as possible. I am sorry for my countryman, but inside it’s ugly like hell.
Thank you.
What about plastic in t-roc, and without 4x4?
This was a totally inaccurate review... I've got the 2nd gen Duster and it's a great car... This guy hated everything!
If you're happy, that's the most important thing.
Shame they couldn’t fit the front number plate straight.
The bullbar is also crooked.
I think you should know that number plates and the front bulbar are not coming fitted from the factory man ! Those where installed latter by that dealer.. so stop with this nonsense hate, since you also gain a like from other fool that shared & liked your stupidity..
I think something else is crooked in this review
He doesn't know how to change gear properly. Just roughly shoves the gear lever with no finesse . There should be a short pause as the gear lever goes through neutral to allow the synchromesh to work properly. Piss poor driver.
Why no AWD Auto :( Guess we'll have to wait another year
This guy really does not like Dacia.
I don't like your comment.. to partial.. since the beginning when you enter the car we know that you will not be honest
Which comment might that be?
Everything you said makes no sense. such a bad review full of spiting over such a great all around car. You should reconsider your views and be more objective!!!
I thought lada niva is the cheapest suv...
It's available only in some markets. I don't think Lada sells anything in Poland.
Marek Drives that 's true, they sell in a few EU countries (germany, czech republic, Bulgaria, hungary) but i believe IT is so cheap because i does not have even a radio
Radio is not the problem. They are cheaply made. Possibly they're not bad mechanically, but fit and finish is questionable.
A very biased and prejudiced review with no effort on your part! It's a shame because you definitely showed your disdain for a quality SUV. Disappointing, to say the least.
This is hilarious i wonder what the reviewer has against Dacia, Romania or France
Absolutely nothing. I just don't get what's the Dacia hype all about.
@@MarekDrives that is fair enough but your review comes across like you have a axe to grind.
@Christopher Deane It's my Eastern European personality. We like to complain a lot :)
Lol this guy hates it
Unprofessional biased review.
KABANOS!!!