Car review in a few | 2019 Dacia Duster - amazing value...but is it too cheap?
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- Опубликовано: 15 апр 2019
- The Dacia Duster crossover offers staggering value...but does it go too far in its efforts to be cheap? Mark takes you through it.
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Interesting. I took a 1.3TSe model out for a test drive and it drove the same if not better than my Ford Focus - handled potholes much better (built for rugged less developed countries so perfect for our poor roads!) and the seating position is better in the Duster... if you want to pay extra for your plastic dashboards that that's fine, but I'd rather just have a good honest, reasonably priced car that doesn't have any features I don't use (and garages can't repair when they go wrong as they are overly complicated). There are lots of badge snobs about who would rather pay more for their cars and that's fine, but don't rubbish a car just because its Dacia as this MK2 is actually very good - take one out for a test drive - you'll be quite surprised.
Absolutely, so true!
How can you say you are in a develop country if your roads are shit?
Good question... maybe not as developed as we'd like to think! :)
We have got the prestige it’s a great car don’t listen to him
Hi Phil, let everyone know what you like/dislike about it....
You're undermining this whole process, Phil. :-D
actually... his negatives sound positive except one or 2 :))
It's one of the best mini-SUV ever....and l'm not talking about the price!!
Harsh words for duster,the second place in the top sales suvs in europe:)...yes..nr 2 in europe..no rival for his price.
Dacia is also number 2 in UK as post purchase customer satisfaction. I guess people are pleasantly surprised that it doesn't falls apart after 2 years, given the price.
I'll have one of these. Not fluff & fuss. I can spend the rest of the money on proper things.
A very nice 4X4 SUV , I own the diesel model. It has all you need , not the fancy things that will give you problems and nobody would be able to fix them.Spacious , it runs very smoothly , electric supported progressive steering. One of the last cars to, still ,have a full size tire as spare , other cars now have only "repair kit". Pricewise the best SUV for a family in Europe.
I't's not surprising that the reviewer is 'disappointed' with the Duster as he's not the target buyer for this. I'm early 50's and when I was younder I'd be exactly the same - much more interested in having a better experience, more technology, image etc. However as I've grown older these things get less important and a simple family runaround for a good price is what I need now. The Dacia covers what I need perfectly. If I was 30 then no way would I look at one - I'd laugh at it, but I'm 50+ and now laugh the other way. Dacia are just targeting a different buyer and for them it's pretty much the perfect car.
So true I suspect. Maybe we need more over 50's to review this car segment - how about Jeremy Clarkson.... oh, wait a minute maybe not!
I agree entirely. I love cars and have had lots of jaguars, mercedes and a rolls Royce, but I've also bought a Duster. It's perfect as a no nonsense runabout
hey, there are 20 year olds that don't need cars for show off, that is matter of individual worldview not of age, i'd rather drive duster than bmw or audi
I'm 41, don't consider myself old, BUT I have no need to pose or look cool,because I'm not shallow. I know whats under the bonnet of my sandero, I know it's reliable. However, I get constantly tail gated by certain sections of the audi community, you know the type, aging car, bought it for the badge, to show off to their friends
As all British car journalism, they are critical of everything
I just don't understand the closing comments "I haven't fallen in love with the cheapness".
Can I ask what alternative €10k new car you prefer?
I've now purchased the 1.3 150BHP Prestige model. So far really impressed with it - very comfortable, quick and handles potholes well! I think its more comfortable than my Ford Focus and even better than the Jaguar XE I test drove! I have a feeling this is going to be a popular model on the roads....
A bit exaggerated, but a reasonable summary of the car - it's not really aimed at the reviewer (which he kind of acknowledges) and the safety aspect is a bit more complex; NCAP standards are continually raised - A new Duster competes with a 3-5 year old mainstream model for many people. I suspect that these older cars wouldn't fare much better in the new NCAP tests, even though they scored well in the old tests.....
They deducted stars because it has no auto brake or Lane keep assist. It's fine really.
Show me a car of 5 years at a comparable price with automatic transmission dual clutch, MediaNav LG with touch a well known reliable engine, all-round view camera and capable in offroad , otherwise you talk nonsense
Hi all This is the second Dacia Duster we had the first one was the top of the rangeLaurent diesel we had it for 6 years Not a thing wrong with it 😎We got the top of the range prestige now the 1.3 tse Another great car can’t find no faults in it So much better than the first one and quieter 😀
Get it offroad, then the cheapness will remind you that you can have more fun than in an expensive car.
An interesting and fair review, as always.
I've never driven any Dacia, but just yesterday as a bobbed and weaved and banged along the UK's shite roads, I thought why do British motorists apparently turn their noses up at soft riding cars, such as the Duster, even if the notion of a soft ride?
Maybe it's my happy memories of soft riding French cars my family had when I was a kid, but I think there's much to be said for comfort, even some roll, over 'sporty' suspension. Maybe I should try a Duster...?
Try a peugeot 3008 or some citroen, they are softer than the german counterparts.
Dusters are excellwnt i will have one for life now
I’ve absolutely no interest in this car. So why did I watch the video? Because these are the best car reviews for entertainment. Keep up the good work.
Sorry mate, but not all of us can afford an BMW or Mercedes...
Having owned a Merc I can say, overpriced garbage with a lot of buttons. I'll take a Dacia any day.
@@disobey81 Totally agree with you. I bought a two year old Merc E350D sevon months ago. Love the car but I know it's going to cost a fortune to run as time goes buy. So guess what? Tomorrow (12/9/19) I'm trading it in for a brand new Duster Prestige. I took it out for a test drive and ordered one straight away (1.3 130 bhp). Yes they are cheap. But so are the parts, insurance, road tax and services. I'm a complete convert.
Probably one of the few 4x4s left that owners wouldn't be too scared to actually take off road.
Oh yeah and it does pretty good too.
Loved the Dacia t-shirt 😁😁
I bought it and it's my only car and I would say it's alright. Prestige has all "basic" blows and whistles you could ask for (I mean do you really need city stop brake system, auto parking, lane monitor, etc?).
Also the ride isn't as dynamic as other cars but then again you don't buy budget cars for racing. I can comfortably go 55km/h from highway in 270°, 100m circumference, slip road without wheel squeel and without extreme body roll. When I let engine get to higher RPM it also accelerates fairly OK (not BMW levels of fast but more like cheaper hatchbacks).
The only thing (or 2) I hate on my Prestige 4x4 1.6 petrol is first gear - it's so short I usually go from second one and no sensors in front - I have to rely on camera.
Had a few suv cars, and the best imo is the yeti, great vid thanks
Isn't the 1.3 turbo petrol the same engine as in the new Mercedes A class??
Yes, it is.
Yep - it kind of puts me off as Mercedes reliability and build quality might drag Dacia down.... :-)
I knew the diesel 1.5 was the same as the one in the a class, just slightly modified to take their 8 speed auto.
No it's not... The a class uses the K9K 1.5 Diesel.
Thanks alot mate!
Actually it is better than all crossovers which come out today on offroad, ofc 4wd version and of course diesel and turbo petrol 150 horses but I still prefer diesel. The only modern "crossover" which can rival Duster on offroad are Land rover freelander, Jeep Renegade and maybe Subaru Forester. Now Don't get me wrong I didn't say it is best offroader it is not even an offroader, but for crossover it is the best, even better than those 3 rivals I named in some situations while in the rest of situations no less too. And the best thing is that its cheaper than all of them with all the practical comfort you need and even slightly more when you get prestige. I mean it has 4 cameras 360°, 4x4 3D display compasses I mean which rivals have that? None especially in the nearest prices... and ofc climate and cruise control and heated seats and button start also with Auto start stop system, eco driving mode, downhill control also uphill, ofc electric mirrors with heating, Bluetooth media and phone, electric and fully adjustable steering wheel, 3 cup holders, hand rest, even a cigarette packet, navigation, LED daytime running lights, full sized spear wheel 👍, Big boot space, great 4wd system with differential lock and smart 4wd software smarter than previous duster, alloy wheels and even "Maldive" polished alloy wheels if you pay slightly more, which I don't prefer; keyless entry and auto central lock after you get away from the car about 3 metres.... So on.. That's all I can remember. Yes it is not sporty and fastest or the most comfortable SUV on the road, though it is not bad either and qualifies for decent, but its not meant to be sporty, its meant to be practical, fuel efficient, durable and capable off road, which it is! Together with that its cheapest
Preach brother!
Great review! You really offered a nice objective overall picture. My wife is tempted by it, especially considering you can get a top spec car for only €20,500 in Rome. However, I am more inclined to spend an €6000 and get a Honda CRV. Test drove the Honda and fell in love but my wife wants to test the Duster anyway. Let's see who wins!
You can get a mid SPEC CRV for around 27K including a nice 5K discount.
These reviews are just cool and weird and funny :) keep it up
I'm on my second Dacia, first (stepway) gave no problems. My 2018 Duster however has given me some trouble with Aircon. This could happen with any make to be fair. Dacia UK were excellent to deal with. If you are buying one of these do your homework on the dealership and you should be okay as Dacia do try their best to keep their customers. I will probably buy another one of these.
And the residuals are like?
I'm considering this (gasoline version) as a replacement for my 2005 Hyundai classic (I think it's called). I need something that can take my new urban lifestyle while at the same time fitting my empty wallet.
With that in mind, any reasons why I shouldn't go for the duster?
Love your honesty Mark,nice one
I love mine, wouldn't swap it for something at twice the price
The boot space is 478l on a 2wd duster
Good Video! New Eyebrows?!
Finally an honest review for this car.
Great reviews as always Mark. Love that 'Dacia Way I Like It' t-shirt! Where did you buy it from?
ma DACIA Duster (1.5 DCI 4X4 avril 2018) émet un sifflement lorsque je dépasse 90 km/h
et jusqu ' à aujourd’hui la DACIA n'a pas résolu mon problème (presque un an )
je suis très en colère
je ne sais pas quoi faire
The french peasants like them, plenty on the road here. A guy at work bought 2, one each for him & the wife. As the Nissan is around double the price this was the realistic option for their budget.
A great truly honest car review of a very cheap car! As long as people know what they are buying, good luck to them, but people are not going to trade in their Nissans, Peugeot’s, etc to move to Dacia
Nah, never will. The question is used box of surprises or a brand new dacia.
Funny, I traded my Note in for a Duster and couldn't be happier - the radio performs better and I get better mileage from the 1.6 than I did with a 1.2 Note. Yeah it's not the best car in the world but it's big enough to take me, the wife, three kids and two dogs in reasonable comfort.
The honest car review! Keep it up!
Those Teees (perhaps in less "intrusive" colours) should be available ... and some of the "typical HJ-phrases" in addition to create something like "a choice" .... would be the first to buy!
Is the diesel version a bit better?
The diesel is better than the 1.6, and the new 1.3 Turbos are better still - 130 or 150 BHP..
Pretty good car then.
Imagine that people who buy this car were driving the dacia Logan or the Matiz or cars like that so having AC or electric mirrors is something amazing. I don't like the duster because it's not safe in case of a crush but I think the basic model is a good work horse to trow around and make money with it.
What makes you think the Duster is unsafe in a crash? You do realise it can only get 3* as the whole range does not have electronic safety kit? The car itself is fine.
In case of a crush, Duster has 5 stars. But it has only 3 Stars because it has more chances to do a crush.
I feel sorry for you guys being given a Duster as a long termer - I hope you don't draw the short straw! Is the Transit Custom review still on the way Mark? Cheers
Nice cardy
In a country with 350€ minimum wage and 300€ leasing I would say it is not too cheap, for Romania
Its 500 minimum wage..
Mark, you need a spin-off channel. I'm finding your content isn't coming thick and fast enough lately.... I need my fix of jovial Geordie banter.
Thanks David. This time of year is very busy generally (mainly due to the Honest John Car Awards, next week) but soon it'll be back to normality. :-D
My Friends dad has a Dacia Sandero 2016 and after 46.000 km the cars engine died lmao
Hate SUVs but somehow find myself kind of respecting these?
I suppose it’s because they don’t try and be something their not (and dirt cheap).
Anyway all SUVs are pointless but as always another great review 👍😆
All SUVs are not pointless , if they can be used as sport/utility vehicles.
The Duster is a good utility vehicle. It is cheap, rugged, and the 4x4 version is surprisingly capable. 90% of them I see on the roads (or off the roads) are company cars.
Not pointless, I go off road and tow a horse trailer
But not in a duster as it carnt tow jack shit
Duster looks like a car designed for men. Most SUVs except maybe for G class , Jimny or Lada niva look so womenised that is no wonder that 9 out 10 are driven by women. This is an unfair review and any Dacia owner can confirm this. This car has be understood. Unlike other suvs where you work to pay for the car this car works for you and the family as it provides a cheaper alternative than public transportation, is about freedom and being chilled and relaxed even when kids spill something on the backseats or the car gets the first scratch. It's ok, a scratch will give the car even more character!
Hope your long term tester doesn’t kill anyone!
Not a car I'd buy. I love a bargain as much as the next person buy its way too bargain basement for me.
Well it's great you don't like it Duster, very soon you will get lost from Europe 🇪🇺 so probably Dacia will not sell there anymore cars with steering on wrong I mean right side
Hello from Sydney. Australia 🇦🇺 where they thankfully don’t sell Dacia’s; which is a good thing because when you hit a kangaroo 🦘 out in the country you’d probably want more than a three star car to keep you safe from the consequences. My dad’s a Geordie by the way - Wallsend, so I understand every word you say, keep up the refreshing reviews - I could watch you review a toaster and tune in!!
Thanks mate! Appreciate it. My dad's from Wallsend too. :-D
You think the Dacia is unsafe? Remember that you can buy cheap and shitty chinese cars in australia. Given the choice between a Dacia and one of those, i know what i'd pick
It has 3 stars because doesn’t have electronic sensors like collision alert. Actually the body is 5 stars in impact🤓
You have no ideea what you are talking about 🙄
@@dexocon2658 yeah it crashes quite good.
I don’t get why anybody with any sense would buy this over a 5 or 4 year old Quashqai, especially the top spec model.
A Quashqai that's out of warranty or a new Duster under warranty, without the bits that make the Quashqai more expensive.... not a difficult choice. Out of interest why don't you get it?
i dont get why you would buy a 4 or 5 year old cashcow over a brand new car with a 3 year warranty.
Brilliant review, one of, if not the best seen. Very honest and detailed.
The duster is what it is. It's cheap, its goes from A -B.. BUT............. Its so bad to drive.
I bought one. I regretted it. There horrible and tiresome to drive. You dont feel safe.There made out of the cheapest steel, unused 10yr old Renault parts and I lost 50% of what i paid for it after 15mths... Dacia has a very successful and expensive add campaign driven and funded by Renault. It's the only reason that I can think of as to why people buy them. The money you would pay for a new duster would buy you a 2yr old far superior and SAFER car..
Just my opinion guys as a previous Dustbin owner.
Cheers..
Nah, for the money I'd rather have a secondhand Suzuki Vitara or Ssangyong Tivoli - at least you know corners haven't been cut (eg corrosion protection) and they drive properly and safely.
Hi Thomas, why do you think corners have been cut with this car? Please post links etc so we can follow up?
1.3tce 150 makes it more of a pokey ride....but come on - you can get a 2018 Kajar with 8k miles on the clock for £15k, which looks better inside and out, has nicer materials and features and drives nicer.
2018 Kadjar for £15k, that's quite some depreciation - more than a Duster would get...… something to think about?
True
I trust better a car with 100k on the clock than one with 10k. Why would you sell a car that you just brought new unless it's a dealer buy back because it's a lemon?
a friend of mine owns one. he's not a car guy, that's all i've to say
Define a car guy. Because last time a check unless you are a professional "driver" (E.g. Kent Block), you are the same generic Joe.
Todos Arwin Just a person who's not enthusiastic about cars?
We don’t even have this make in my country, but I’m not here for the fugly car...I’m here for neck tatts, Mark’s sense of humour and 7-odd minutes of glee. Keep up the northern cheek 👌🏼👍🏼
Not a euphemism 😂
I suppose if you can’t afford a decent car it’s good enough
Better buy a 2-4 year old used car for that money.
Top gears looking good again FFS Why?! okay paddy is funny! mats gone the better of the three! and now some bell end cricketer come on bbc you could have snapped mark up!! Your loss
Just buy a used Sportage
Cabcurtains - why ?
You know, kia now use cheap labour in Slovakia, building them in Zilina. However,, Kia are not on the same business model as Dacia. Dacia make a decent car for a decent price, Kia now just rip is off, how things change.
Just buy a decent used car than a new Dacia.
Good idea. Then keep taking it to the garage for repairs.
Or buy a new car and get a service plan (£5 a month) and not spend a penny on it.
A car for people who don’t like or care about cars
Im a carguy and I wish I had one 😞
How long till the Dacia fan boys (yes, they do exist) show up to rage in the comment section. I could never own a car like this.
Why rage? The car as well as the company puts on the table exactly what you pay for.
Also "never owning", dont worry mate before you can use a car you need a driver licence.
just asking for a friend.. why are u here? if you are not a dacia fan? why would u waste your time on this video?
thanks @@psychope3529 - I like to watch videos and read reviews of cars I've driven to see how accurate they are. Some cars disappoint, some surprise me. As an example I test drove the Jaguar XE having read how good it was but I honestly couldn't see it any better than my Ford Focus, whereas the Duster was the opposite, expected it to be a bad ride when in fact it was great fun to drive...
You don't need to be a fan of the brand to recognize a good car for it's price. No wonder it sells this good,one would say people are stupid for buying it? Nah,I don't think that's the case here,also I own one but a older version,a 2011,back when the backlights were cooler than these new square ones 😁
Worst car ever , dislike
Have you driven it?
Another total shitbox from Renault.