Dacia Duster 2014 - 2018 SUV review | Mat Watson Reviews

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • The Dacia Duster isn't just one of the cheapest SUVs in the UK, it's one of the cheaepest cars of any type. A starting price of less than ten grand means that even some city cars cost more, so if space is what matters the most, the Dacia is something of a bargain. So we know that it's cheap, but is that prefix followed by "and cheerful" or "and nasty"? Are rivals really worth twice the price, or will the Duster provide everything you'll need? Find out in my full in-depth review.
    Subscribe to carwow on youtube -
    www.youtube.com...
    Read our full Dacia Duster review -
    www.carwow.co....
    Dacia Duster practicality review -
    www.carwow.co....
    Dacia Duster infotainment and interior review -
    www.carwow.co....
    Dacia Duster 360 degree video -
    www.carwow.co....
    See the best Dacia Duster deals -
    www.carwow.co....
    Awkward haggling is a thing of the past with carwow. Choose your perfect car with our configurator tool and let the country’s best dealers compete over you. Compare the five best offers by price, location and dealer ratings and choose the one that’s right for you - no hassle, no haggling, just a great deal.
    Visit our site to save money on your new car - www.carwow.co.uk/

Комментарии • 1,3 тыс.

  • @ThomasLePew
    @ThomasLePew 7 лет назад +246

    I own a Duster for nearly six years now, and I've learned to love it, because it's very reliable. I've made some long trips with it, Munich to Paris, Munich to Vienna, Munich to northern Germany, and I never worried if I would make it there or back. Now I've ordered my new car, again a Duster. This time with automatic transmission, rear driving camera, heated seats. Sure, it's not really comparable to the newest VW, Mercedes or BMW SUV's, but it has everything I expect from a car.

    • @raisayoub5553
      @raisayoub5553 5 лет назад

      Tektheb

    • @sparky6996
      @sparky6996 3 года назад +5

      And ot won't leave you at the side of the road. Its honest and thats why they are cool. Does it matter it gets dented in a car park....no

    • @chris.b0
      @chris.b0 Год назад +1

      Danke für deine Erfahrungen wie sieht es heute aus ??? Mein 2017 duster Prestige 4x4 liebe ich heute noch

    • @wrightpcs
      @wrightpcs 7 месяцев назад

      Still got it 😂

  • @AymenMusnic
    @AymenMusnic 7 лет назад +529

    Most honest vehicle review channel , damn if u check those indian reviews , u won't be able to make a difference between a duster and an audi Q5 !

    • @thariqthq
      @thariqthq 7 лет назад +24

      Eyemann MeChaniker Thats bcoz its an important car for India.. infact it created the trend of a crossover suv.. the engine is highly reliable, good mileage and is manufactured in India resulting in less price. This car is good value for money. I admit that the interior dull and less interesting.

    • @thariqthq
      @thariqthq 7 лет назад +14

      Q5 costs 6 times more than dusters money here.

    • @AymenMusnic
      @AymenMusnic 7 лет назад +47

      Of course my friend , i'm not insulting india , not at all , i'm just saying that those channels they don't give u all u need to know about the car , they only show the positive things and make the negative positive , i honestly don't like that !

    • @remella1
      @remella1 7 лет назад +34

      me neither...most channels in India are run by moronic non-car people. their reviews feel more like ads than actual reviews lol....i hate em

    • @thariqthq
      @thariqthq 7 лет назад +4

      Eyemann MeChaniker Yeah.. even i don't like them.. i prefer watching carwow, carbuyer, topgear etc.

  • @dzigi05
    @dzigi05 7 лет назад +955

    We just love this car here in Serbia. It's very popular, especually in southern part of county, with lots of hills and mountains. Our neighbours (Romania) did the great job for making it.
    Relaible, cheap to run, cheap to maintain, repair...

    • @remella1
      @remella1 7 лет назад +87

      it sells very well in India too...i own the 2016 model...its reliable, has low running costs and is good for shitty Indian roads lol

    • @dzigi05
      @dzigi05 7 лет назад +12

      Juts like ours @Sree V Remella :D

    • @heat2283
      @heat2283 7 лет назад +67

      Dacia is actually very popular in the whole Europe. There's a huge owners club in France, for instance. I recently saw that in France and UK the Duster is also used by police and emergency services.

    • @remella1
      @remella1 7 лет назад +20

      Will Grigg's on fire that's good to hear. We have the Nissan Terrano here which is a Duster in different clothes, but a bit pricier. I bought my Duster last Sept and love it except for the body panels rattling. It's a great value for money, especially in India where everything tends to be almost twice as expensive in the Europe or US. I came from a Skoda Fabia, wanted to get the new Octavia but Skoda and VW are high maintenance here. So went the Duster route. Couldn't be happier!!

    • @remella1
      @remella1 7 лет назад +1

      Ivan Nikolendzic lol

  • @LumeaLuiSucre
    @LumeaLuiSucre 7 лет назад +696

    Trebuia sa o duci in padure boss sau sa bagi un drag race cu o Solenza

    • @danixem1244
      @danixem1244 7 лет назад +11

      Respect pentru șeful locuitor!

    • @radu32
      @radu32 7 лет назад +17

      Să tragă buşteni la pădure

    • @bugdead2411
      @bugdead2411 7 лет назад +3

      Sucre Mr Sucre ce plm faci aici ?😂😂😂

    • @onion665
      @onion665 7 лет назад +11

      inca un taran ce vrea sa para "cool"

    • @TheMrRares
      @TheMrRares 7 лет назад +13

      se mai uita si romani la dommu matt

  • @MrYuenH
    @MrYuenH 7 лет назад +827

    GOOD NEWS!!! what? the new dacia duster

    • @AristotelisMitsiou
      @AristotelisMitsiou 7 лет назад +55

      HowieYisBored Or the Black edition.
      Jeremy: Wait is it black like the 6.2 litre V8?
      James: No. It's literally black.

    • @lmbtcs1879
      @lmbtcs1879 7 лет назад +10

      HowieYisBored top gear reference?

    • @SM-mt8pz
      @SM-mt8pz 7 лет назад

      yes

    • @joosttijsen3559
      @joosttijsen3559 7 лет назад +2

      i thought futurama reference

    • @eliots7218
      @eliots7218 7 лет назад +18

      Jeremy: anyway...

  • @weedmastersr
    @weedmastersr 7 лет назад +409

    Should've taken the Duster offroad Mat. The Duster's more set up for off-roading than road holding. It's the cars strong point.

    • @StephenButlerOne
      @StephenButlerOne 7 лет назад +30

      Protector of the Republic this is a good car for what it is, a work horse, I see it like a "modern" (I know a stretch) Jimny. I little mounting goat.
      It's just a honest motor. I wouldn't bother with the sat nav upgrade. A cd slot to fit a phone holder in would do.
      Well I wouldn't buy one, I have no need for a work horse beater. But for them that do this is a good call.

    • @weedmastersr
      @weedmastersr 7 лет назад +31

      You summed it up very well. It's a great little workhorse of an SUV. I had one for a couple of years and it used it to carry sacks of cereal and potatoes for my pigs and goats, piles of small logs of wood, forestry work tools, etc. Took it on dirt roads and snow all the time. It's very spacious, takes potholes and shit roads like a champ and it's reliable. The interior quality is shit. I see it as a farmer's car.

    • @TheKenjoje
      @TheKenjoje 7 лет назад +2

      exactly and, like he would say, 'that brings us to downsides (or bad points)' of this review - he didn't accentuated enough its off-roading potential....not the car to drive around like in 2wd crossover....

    • @Joe41ist
      @Joe41ist 7 лет назад +3

      I drive one of these for work, both on road and off, and i can tell you it has no strong point.

    • @weedmastersr
      @weedmastersr 7 лет назад +12

      Fuck off! This is great off-road. Honestly, it's hard to find anything better that isn't an expensive off-roader like a Nissan, Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeep, Range Rover, etc.

  • @ComunidadeMirage150
    @ComunidadeMirage150 4 года назад +14

    The best car that I’ve owned, I trust it 100%, I own the 1.5dci turbo 4x4 version, very honest and reliable, I love it!

  • @PhilipKerry
    @PhilipKerry 7 лет назад +104

    This is the first negative review of the Duster that I've seen , everyone else has praised its value for money and superb offroad capabilities .

    • @mohammedraheesh5943
      @mohammedraheesh5943 5 лет назад +5

      In fact who would own this "cheap" Duster even if you can't afford a car with a price tag of 10,000 pounds? I have owned own but still I have regretted buying it!

    • @spainlife4259
      @spainlife4259 5 лет назад

      True

    • @betterbeavailable
      @betterbeavailable 5 лет назад +6

      Mat is just being honest.

    • @paxbrickz8563
      @paxbrickz8563 5 лет назад +7

      Its because it is bad

    • @alinalobova1001
      @alinalobova1001 3 года назад

      *Only 18* 👇👇👇
      718360.loveisreal.ru

  • @traianmatei1683
    @traianmatei1683 5 лет назад +5

    i bet a range rover breaks before this ....

  • @reteprewolf9180
    @reteprewolf9180 4 года назад +2

    Smug and spoiled by driving expensive cars

  • @jakedickinson
    @jakedickinson 7 лет назад +73

    It's cheap because it's tried and tested technology with no frills. They haven't had to spend a lot on development and testing because the components are from past models and that filters down in the end price. It's Renault/Nissan alliance built like many cars. Renault engine with old Xtrail running gear. A very capable off-roader with a utilitarian build quality. Not a great review by just putting the car down for what it was never meant to be.
    There is nothing else like this on the market now. There are no capable small/medium off-roaders everything's gone soft roader in the quest of good road handling, but this has stuck to its roots.
    It's refreshing to see a car that is just purposeful. New technology is great in cars for all the right reasons, but its also nice to see a manufacturer going back to basics for a bargain price.

    • @TheMaleforce
      @TheMaleforce 7 лет назад +11

      Totally agree Jake no issues with mine at all, it's refreshing to be able to buy a car without paying for all the things we don't need. All I use mine for is going to the gym, shopping and the odd airport run it's just a car!

    • @novaordemdesantiago1890
      @novaordemdesantiago1890 6 лет назад +1

      Jake Dickinson agree with you . Very well spoken ! And I would like to add that the version he is reviewing is not the 2018 version.

  • @themadant1941
    @themadant1941 7 лет назад +41

    I honestly would shortlist this for a new car. Yes it's basic. Yes it feels old in many ways, and yes, it's a tad boring. However, the value for money factor of this car overrides any negatives about it for me.

    • @bogdanbobu
      @bogdanbobu 7 лет назад

      The model shown is basic, but you could add extras. It comes with Start Stop, hill climb assist, and many more

    • @Luca-fk8yt
      @Luca-fk8yt 6 лет назад +2

      It can do more stuff than a lambo.A lambo can just get atention.This can go offroad,on mountains and is very good for the road

  • @stateofmind91
    @stateofmind91 4 года назад +13

    I've got one of these, they are great cars. They appeal to a certain audience and most people will just dismiss them as cheap nonsense while they drive their overpriced German equivalents... They are basic and utilitarian and that's what makes them great. They are one of the last modern cars that you can feel confident working on your driveway and you don't need a Masters degree in Electrical engineering to open the bonnet. They are basic, lightweight, compact, utilitarian cars with a decent 4wd system, decent grip, good towing capacity for their size, great practicality and a good driving position. They will never be a BMW X5 but they're not trying to be, which is where automotive journalists make their mistake in comparing them to them. Also, their build quality and reliability aren't anywhere near as bad as people make them out to be, I guarantee in 10 years time you will still see a decent amount of them on the roads. They are becoming popular cars with farmers and horse owners etc because they are exploiting a gap in the market previously occupied by Landrover Defenders... My missus tows a horse box in one and I'd rather her do it in a Duster than a BMW X1 any day of the week.

  • @StephenButlerOne
    @StephenButlerOne 7 лет назад +75

    I love this, a real honest car.

    • @Wanderlauch
      @Wanderlauch 6 лет назад +2

      "honest"?

    • @betterbeavailable
      @betterbeavailable 5 лет назад +3

      Back to the 90s. Woohoo.

    • @lxaggy
      @lxaggy 3 дня назад

      THIS WAS IN THE “I hate this car” TOPICS SECTION HA-

  • @eyeCU13
    @eyeCU13 7 лет назад +70

    In my country, all the private security companies have bought plenty of Dusters, because they are cheap and they do the business.

    • @alterateawful6709
      @alterateawful6709 7 лет назад

      eyeCU13 if its germany yes

    • @eyeCU13
      @eyeCU13 7 лет назад +4

      Alterate Awful I'm from Bulgaria.

    • @BalkanTimberMan
      @BalkanTimberMan 3 года назад

      @@eyeCU13 In croatia its national forest company,electrical company,mountin rescue service and yes also some security firms

  • @orenarmstrong2573
    @orenarmstrong2573 7 лет назад +85

    Just bought a Dacia Duster laureate black shadow 1.5 dci 4wd 2017. Handles fantastic on road and off road, grips the road really well when cornering and doesn't roll. Very very happy great SUV! 😁l

    • @adrianzamfir2663
      @adrianzamfir2663 6 лет назад +1

      Oren Armstrong nice! Enjoy it!

    • @bobbythompson3544
      @bobbythompson3544 6 лет назад

      Somebody forgot to slip this pillock his Fiver, this is a great car!

    • @BoldOne8760
      @BoldOne8760 6 лет назад

      Oren Armstrong is it reliable tho i hear they're shit

    • @bobbythompson3544
      @bobbythompson3544 6 лет назад

      cameron burke That engine is a fantastic unit, we get 65 MPG in the Nissan Note.

    • @BoldOne8760
      @BoldOne8760 6 лет назад

      Bobby Thompson after seeing wnat he said about the steering of the Duster i think I'd pick the note over that any day

  • @mowglilp
    @mowglilp 7 лет назад +42

    As a Romanian and having a Duster in the family, I agree with your comments on it. I will say that for the price, you can't get a better package on the market. What disappoints me in this review is the fact that you didn't mention anything about the 4x4 option, nor whether it's worth going to the 4x4 or sticking with the 4x2. Fortunately, the Duster is very capable off-road and in Romania they participate in off-road rally events quite often, with good success even. Aftermarket parts can be found, such as lower coilovers, brake kits and well as higher and more off-road orientated shocks.

    • @totalmadnesman
      @totalmadnesman 7 лет назад +9

      He mentioned the awd system.

    • @Alex-zh9lj
      @Alex-zh9lj 7 лет назад

      mowglilp Dar oricum Duster-ul iti da impresia ca nu mai evolueaza ca si cum ar ramane mereu ls acelasi nivel.

    • @robertpetrea23
      @robertpetrea23 7 лет назад

      In general nimic din ce scoate Dacia nu-ti da impresia ca evolueaza. "Ce spuneti? Are slot usb langa cd player? WELL SIGN ME AND THE REST OF ROMANIA UP!". In general ei opteaza pentru a fi exact ce le trebuie romanilor. Masina de maximum 14 mii de euro. Majoritatea oricum nu pot scoate mai mult din buzunar deodata si daca le mai si dai 4X4 de banii astia, succes instant.

    • @Alex-zh9lj
      @Alex-zh9lj 7 лет назад

      Robert Petrea Si sa fim sinceri.Majoritatea romanilor care sunt dispusi sa plateasca 13-14 mii de euro ar opta oricum pentru ceva Second Hand de o marca mai "de calitate"(ex. Volkswagen,Audi,Mercedes si asa mai departe)

    • @adriandragan7623
      @adriandragan7623 7 лет назад +1

      Asa a crezut de cuviinta si un var de-al meu si a trebuit sa-l strangem de pe camp dupa ce BMW-ul lui minunat i-a crapat ceva la directie la 150k km. In acelasi timp taxiul care m-a carat astazi avea pe bord 545k si functiona multumitor.

  • @Snowpeak74
    @Snowpeak74 7 лет назад +32

    Very very nice car and much capable off road. We want cars and no infotainments after all.

    • @georgedowns4034
      @georgedowns4034 3 года назад

      I just think you can get some much better used bargains for the price.

  • @vic8695
    @vic8695 7 лет назад +11

    this car is great off-road. better then it's more expensive counterparts,brothers: the Nissan Quashquai, The Renault Kadjar

  • @Cainori
    @Cainori 7 лет назад +3

    Duster is a Global and it is a great upgrade-able car! See what it can do:
    facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.755350237965048&type=1

  • @TheGreatLoco
    @TheGreatLoco 7 лет назад +92

    If you aren't a snob, just buy it.

  • @Fc-cb3tn
    @Fc-cb3tn 7 лет назад +11

    "Good news!"
    "What?"
    "The new Dacia Duster, it's in the U.K.!"
    That ought to be how you start a Dacia review.

  • @emphaa9051
    @emphaa9051 7 лет назад +68

    Waited this for years...

  • @alecbrown66
    @alecbrown66 6 лет назад +9

    Honestly, these cars are becoming incredibly popular in my area (SW england). Retirement cars and second cars especially. Cheap and reliable, and if you have horses, dogs or dont want to worry about muddy boots or bikes or paws inside then it ticks boxes ( thats what locals here say).
    And at half the price of a fiesta and 30k less than a similar sized Japanese or French main manufacturer i am not suprised. This thing is fast replacing old landrovers, rangerovers, landcruisers etc. Dacia are playing clever games in the car market

  • @philipscott1128
    @philipscott1128 7 лет назад +247

    Your lucky you even have electric wing mirrors on a Dacia.

    • @ABCEDEFG911
      @ABCEDEFG911 7 лет назад +38

      Philip Scott bashing a low priced car for not having high end features?...idiots

    • @philipscott1128
      @philipscott1128 7 лет назад +10

      Some people can't take a joke...

    • @DhaAlekz
      @DhaAlekz 7 лет назад +6

      My old Dacia didn't even had servo, A/C or airbags. Going 60 mph (100 km/h) was just as terrifying as bungee jumping cordless.

  • @mihaillupu4967
    @mihaillupu4967 7 лет назад +42

    This is not the 2018 model, only facelift.

    • @l3bron826
      @l3bron826 5 лет назад

      crezi ca iel stie???

    • @sebyfloristean9514
      @sebyfloristean9514 4 года назад

      @@l3bron826 bro modelul nou de duster a aparut in 2019 nu 2018

  • @nuarecum
    @nuarecum 7 лет назад +22

    about safety stars ... jeep compass made between 2012-2016 has 2 euro ncap stars ....

  • @duncanidaho7494
    @duncanidaho7494 7 лет назад +50

    At least it looks better than the new Audi Q2 :)))

    • @memescomics4513
      @memescomics4513 5 лет назад

      Not from the inside...

    • @MrRohanThomas
      @MrRohanThomas 5 лет назад +1

      Audi Q2 is a flop, if I remember I have only seen them on the road once and have no memory of seeing it any other time

  • @vladalex5024
    @vladalex5024 7 лет назад +157

    Here's what, lads. This is a big car, extremely cheap, safe, which transports the driver from the point A to the point B. Insted of buying an old-ass second-hand car, like a 2006 bmw which rakt by the old driver, you get a brand new car from Dacia which is going to be yours for a long period of time. It's also extremely cheap to take care about it.
    Don't get me wrong, i am not a fan of this romanian car, but you need to understand why Dacia makes it like that. Dont expect a brand new dacia dister worth of about 10.000€ to be as good as a brand mew audi suv.
    Think before you speak people. Hope i made myself clear ✌🏻️

    • @drjulioalergia
      @drjulioalergia 7 лет назад +7

      vlad alex like crystal

    • @kamata93
      @kamata93 7 лет назад +9

      vlad alex Safe? It has the lowest crash test rating from all of the European cars. It is utterly unsafe..

    • @afdasdfadga
      @afdasdfadga 7 лет назад +21

      He explains the 3-star rating in the video.

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName 7 лет назад +4

      They still make the chassis out of cheese and the rest of it from the fastest rusting metal known to man.

    • @the.sherlock
      @the.sherlock 6 лет назад

      :))) patetic

  • @genin4u
    @genin4u 6 лет назад +3

    Mat Watson = fake title - THIS iSN"T A 2018 Duster - p.s.: i own a 2015 diesel Duster and it's a good car for(!) it's price ...i would buy it again

  • @MartinTheSmoggyUTB
    @MartinTheSmoggyUTB 7 лет назад +8

    For its price the Duster is an excellent car, amazing value.

  • @SimonSAlba
    @SimonSAlba 7 лет назад +3

    This is Dacia Duster 2017 not 2018 !!!
    Dacia Duster 2018 is here : ruclips.net/video/-qmHklcmSU0/видео.html

  • @ahmetyumrukaya
    @ahmetyumrukaya 7 лет назад +124

    not everything about the dacia duster is perfect, here's five annoying things about it ?? sorry, i missed the perfect part

    • @biz0829
      @biz0829 7 лет назад +5

      Ik I always cringe at that cuz he's already talking about plenty of bad things throughout the entirety of the episodes

    • @bombardier6033
      @bombardier6033 7 лет назад +5

      it's a 13000 pound suv, what do you expect?

    • @Aarontlondon
      @Aarontlondon 6 лет назад

      Ahmet Y. He was being sarcastic

    • @Moaz47Gamer
      @Moaz47Gamer 6 лет назад

      Ahmet Y. True but no answer so he contacted me the official

  • @tcmaster5712
    @tcmaster5712 7 лет назад +24

    The car is great.
    The British humour is awfull.....

    • @thorbjrnmadsen4984
      @thorbjrnmadsen4984 7 лет назад

      CC CC British people can say the same thing about American humour. And you spelled "humour" in a British English way.

  • @iulian-ovidiugeamanu4995
    @iulian-ovidiugeamanu4995 6 лет назад +7

    This is NOT the 2018 model. It is the old facelift Duster. The new 2018 one was just released and looks better and has better quality .

  • @kaushikthirthappa3350
    @kaushikthirthappa3350 6 лет назад +32

    THIS IS NOT THE 2018 DUSTER

    • @jameshammond7849
      @jameshammond7849 Год назад

      that’s why it’s the 2014-2018 not 2018- onwards

  • @matthewhorsfield3277
    @matthewhorsfield3277 7 лет назад +8

    This definatly isn't the 2018 edition, so this is either misleading of a complete waste of time 😂

    • @sebyfloristean9514
      @sebyfloristean9514 4 года назад

      There's no 2018 model
      The new model is from 2019

    • @lhd4278
      @lhd4278 4 года назад

      It literally says in the title

  • @raisayoub5553
    @raisayoub5553 5 лет назад +1

    Li gal 3liha mliha koul tekthbou it’s just a super big French rubbish

  • @technologic667
    @technologic667 7 лет назад +77

    I'd rather buy a laferrari

    • @carwow
      @carwow  7 лет назад +37

      For the money it cost to order a LaFerrari when it was on sale in the UK, you could have 86 Dusters in the spec of our test car instead, and still have about £6,500 change. So which would you rather have now?
      It's still the Ferrari, isn't it?

    • @sombamrara8420
      @sombamrara8420 7 лет назад

      carwow I can start a taxi rental service business with so many Dusters:)

    • @It_was_a_dream
      @It_was_a_dream 7 лет назад

      and in no time get the money back and buy the damn ferrari

    • @SparkySlow
      @SparkySlow 7 лет назад +4

      you can start a bussiness with that money, my same thinking, then buy 5 ferrari ;)

    • @n0f3aR629
      @n0f3aR629 7 лет назад +3

      technologic stupid kids ftw... dream more

  • @MadalinPro
    @MadalinPro 6 лет назад +1

    The "Dacia brand" has been bought by Renault, so Renault is making the cars. You can not buy anything better than the Duster, but it's cheap, but it's practically, car maintenance is not expensive, it's also safe if we compare it to an old car, maybe rusty with unknown past or anything else. At the final if you drag the line, it's a brand new car.

  • @philipscott1128
    @philipscott1128 7 лет назад +127

    Good news...

  • @drawtube3218
    @drawtube3218 5 лет назад +1

    Actualy, This is just the right car for Romanian, Bulgarian or Serbian People. Cheap, somewhat reliable and they can afford it (average sallary of these 3 countries is about 500 € and a car itself is about 14 000 € so for 2 People that would be 5 or 6 years to afford.

  • @philryan7254
    @philryan7254 7 лет назад +4

    Hi guys had my 2016 duster just over a year now and I'm happy with it, but I had to get the steering rack replaced because it was making a awful cracking sound it was all done by the garage under warranty so no problem. Cheers phil

  • @alierikenoglu8006
    @alierikenoglu8006 7 лет назад +6

    Misleading... This is not the 2018 :(

  • @j28gulfstream
    @j28gulfstream 7 лет назад +63

    I actually own 2014 Duster Facelift and I got to say that I would recommend that car to anyone looking for a practical, cheap new car. There are lot of flaws but only when u compare it to other new cars. My first impression was - good looks, terrible plasticky interior, underpowered (1.6 petrol powered by LPG/Autogas) and almost the worst car audio I've ever heard. But then - steering isn't all that bad - especially considering cars performance. It' quite comfy on long distances - side support for this type of car is an overkill. It handles pretty good, can run corners considerably fast without excesive body roll, it's quite easy to drive, own and like. There's nothing special about how it drives, accelerates and so on - that's why I agree there's sth from 90-ties in the feel - but it's actually less engaging, more like whatever drive. For never-had-suv users - it offers good sitting position and some manly feelin - my car's bigger than yours ;) And then there's a price tag! My Duster've seen some terrain, bushes screeking body paint, mud holes, ..., and? It's scratched and happy, almost like a good o' mule. I treet it as a typical (budget) Utility Vehicle and it works great. As a special purpose, second family car, I should say u just go ahead and buy it. During last 3 years I had 3 main purpose cars and still keepin the duster. I'll trade it only for a newer one (considering Duster 2 rumours).

    • @memeboi
      @memeboi 7 лет назад

      James Gawronski For 20k dollars , that car is not that cheap.
      It's may for a middle class.

    • @j28gulfstream
      @j28gulfstream 7 лет назад +1

      Darn - 20 Grand - it's almost expensive. Here in PL upper tier w/ additional autogas sucked my wallet around 14 .

    • @bombardier6033
      @bombardier6033 7 лет назад

      I feel like Renault missed a big opportunity to bring bigger, more powerful engines into the Dacia range.
      I still wish they made a sportier, more offroad-focused version with a V6 borrowed from nissan or something. I would've made 200+ hp and it would've been perfect for offroad enthusiasts

    • @p.6170
      @p.6170 7 лет назад +4

      Kryotix_YTP no one would buy a Duster with a v6 engine

  • @Mastermind12358
    @Mastermind12358 6 месяцев назад +1

    Along with the Jimny, this is the most popular rental car here in Iceland, and you'll see these being sold all over the place with hundreds of thousands of miles on them, and let me tell you, being a rental car in Iceland is no easy thing to survive.

  • @pc-broke8348
    @pc-broke8348 7 лет назад +8

    we drove 400 km with this Car it was pretty ok...

  • @besnikmustafa91
    @besnikmustafa91 6 лет назад +1

    Pay extra for air conditioning!?
    Dacia are you mad!?!? It’s like you think this car is the most luxurious in the world and you think you should give air conditioning an option, and the interior is so bad!

  • @blehbleh2574
    @blehbleh2574 7 лет назад +113

    "GOOD NEWS"

  • @hydranth
    @hydranth 7 лет назад +1

    you should prefer 1.6 over 1.2. Because the 1.6 is without turbo and it means less problems :-D

  • @blackjack2150
    @blackjack2150 7 лет назад +4

    Glad to see Dacia is well received and selling in other countries. In Romania, where it's built, it's doing OK, but for some reason a lot of people prefer to buy German second hand cars instead of new Dacias, for the same price.
    I live in Romania and was in the market to buy a new crossover until recently and decided to get the Hyundai Tucson, just because I could afford the extra price for the added safety, comfort and general feeling of quality.

  • @beyondtheeye9
    @beyondtheeye9 2 года назад +1

    Very Bad Attitude Towards the Car. Why you made a reveiw if you hate it. It feels like u just made a video to downgrade the Car and humiliate the customers who use it.
    Its an awesome car guys..

  • @mrquordlepleen
    @mrquordlepleen 6 лет назад +4

    I bought a Duster new in February 2016 and - given the bargain price - was prepared to forgive it a lot.
    Well....there was no need. This car has been far better than it has any right to be.
    In that time - and 35,000 miles - the only fault has been 1 headlight bulb. And that cost me a grand total of £4.00 plus it took me 3 minutes to fit! Been a long time since I've been able to do that.
    Over the years I've had about 30 cars ranging from Citroen, FIAT, VW, Volvo, Audi, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Toyota, Renault, Nissan....and way back an old Triumph😅 As an overall package - especially given the price - this has been the best of the bunch, certainly the most reliable.
    That basic interior is quite 'utility' but there's not a single squeak or creak from any of it and nothing has worked loose. A very pleasant surprise.
    Aircon works well, SatNav is pretty accurate and Cruise Control performs well too.
    It's very kind on its tyre too. The Continental's fitted have loads of tread left; apparently the car is noted for this.
    I also find the car very comfy. Again a surprise.
    It's also giving around 50mpg on - 1.5 diesel.
    It's all a mix of Nissan and Renault and everything is tried and tested.
    The only niggle? Passengers in the rest sometimes open their window as the button for these is placed where a resting elbow can press it 😅
    Overall an excellent, surprising and competent car. Well done Renault/Nissan/Dacia.
    The only nigg

  • @Dan-hq2js
    @Dan-hq2js 5 лет назад +1

    The kind of complete tool who is rough with the cars features, throwing the parcel shelf down etc and would then complain when it broke - just because its a cheap car is no excuse to do it , hence why some folk can't make cars last and why this planets the state it is full of broken junk.

  • @RJ-hi5pw
    @RJ-hi5pw 7 лет назад +4

    When are you gonna present on Top Gear? Sick of those guys already! Get applying to the BBC man

  • @tonywhite6985
    @tonywhite6985 6 лет назад +1

    Matt drives a 2016 car in 2017 and calls it the 2018 Duster, and now we do have a new model.

  • @Thedude175
    @Thedude175 7 лет назад +6

    duster hv a 12V outlet yet my X5 doesn't , shit im trading it in fir a duster

    • @GetPsyched6
      @GetPsyched6 7 лет назад

      Bmw 159678 actually isn't there 2 at the bottom of the rear console?

  • @vladgeorge7467
    @vladgeorge7467 6 лет назад +1

    The fuel lock is just in case someone wants to steal your fuel. Happens in Romania, so that's the reason for the lock.

  • @amstrad79b
    @amstrad79b 6 лет назад +13

    eeehhhmmm *cough* .... that is not the 2018 Dacia Duster. It's the... "until late 2017".

  • @johnpigos9921
    @johnpigos9921 6 лет назад +1

    You said that the steeiring wheel its not so good ,its an suv not a sport car ,notice the size of tires .this behavior is justified

  • @Peac249
    @Peac249 4 года назад +3

    To.my experience the steering is awesome, the suspension is awesome unless you want to race on highways, for normal people, this is one of the best few cars at the price . Trust me people, you will be happy in long term

  • @tornadochaser7562
    @tornadochaser7562 4 года назад +1

    Here in Algeria it's a wealthy man's car this duster is not for average workers lol

  • @the_dude182
    @the_dude182 6 лет назад +4

    This is the 2017 edition. The 2018 edition is more silent, stable, better interior and better lcd placement so driver can navigate safer.

  • @miscareaantibraconaj
    @miscareaantibraconaj 7 лет назад +2

    i own a Dacia Duster 1,5 diesel buyed 5 years ago .... very good car for it's price ... i would buy it again with no regrets

  • @mukundthorat5672
    @mukundthorat5672 7 лет назад +4

    I own this car and you are spot on about the suspension steering and the seats. The ground clearance is good and 4wd is decent as well.

  • @glynscothern3876
    @glynscothern3876 Год назад +1

    after 6 years i have just found out there is a ice warning light on the dash

  • @BillyNoMates1974
    @BillyNoMates1974 7 лет назад +4

    Ive had mine for a year and it's been brilliant. very reliable and faultless.
    The only extras i brought was the four year servicing and the Media Nav system.
    Even the 5 year warranty was chucked in for free.
    Plus when i brought it I found out it came with 4 years RAC breakdown cover.
    Overall Dacia have a very well thought out package (bearing in mind the break down cover, warranty etc).
    I won't deny there are better cars out there but not just looking at the car, the whole package overall is well targeted and thought out.

  • @danmar007
    @danmar007 7 лет назад +1

    I wonder if James May still likes the Sandero.

  • @Messiane
    @Messiane 7 лет назад +3

    DACIA is the current ROMANIA and is the oldest nation in the whole of Europe with more than 2,000 years of age ... and the only people who have at VATICAN a great monument named TRAIAN COLUMN. The Dacians who are now the current ROMANI are the oldest people in Europe !!! Learn history !!

    • @etajudoi
      @etajudoi 7 лет назад +1

      bine ai spus,frate

    • @p.6170
      @p.6170 7 лет назад

      florin teutoc the traian culumn celebrates the massacre and conquest of diacian people, you don't know?
      Anyway, modern romanians are for sure a latin people.

    • @rofra1780
      @rofra1780 6 лет назад

      Greeks are the oldest people in Europe!

    • @НовиСадСрбија
      @НовиСадСрбија 5 лет назад

      Oh stop it with history. Everybody makes history for themselves.

  • @Jack_The_Ripper_Here
    @Jack_The_Ripper_Here 6 лет назад +1

    Renault Duster face cutie automata si la modele mai vechi
    Dacia Duster face cutie automata doar din 2018
    Aceeasi masina, difera doar emblema.
    Astia-s stranii rau de tot

  • @dinudaniel261
    @dinudaniel261 6 лет назад +4

    that's not the 2018 model...

  • @malcolmc5964
    @malcolmc5964 7 лет назад +1

    Air-con in the UK!

  • @GlossaME
    @GlossaME 7 лет назад +7

    Go Dacia! Go Romania! :)

  • @MirceaBv
    @MirceaBv 7 лет назад +1

    Does it really matter under what name the cars is sold? It's one of the best SUV on the low budget class.
    Duster also performs better on off road than my other consecrated SUV's that cost 2-3 times more.

  • @radius4328
    @radius4328 7 лет назад +6

    Românii mei , unde sunteți?

    • @jt-la777
      @jt-la777 6 лет назад +1

      Jony D. Aici Măria Ta !!!
      Acum și Pentru Totdeauna !!!

    • @dansome3563
      @dansome3563 3 года назад

      Out and about treaba buna

  • @markjarrett6083
    @markjarrett6083 7 лет назад +2

    Not everyone has money for a posh SUV . It's better than getting on the peasant (carrier) BUS or walking in cold British weather .

  • @beyondu77
    @beyondu77 7 лет назад +3

    Why do they always tell us to click in the upper right corner and there's never anything there? Someone should start doing better editing or stop saying that sort of thing on the video.

  • @onelyone6976
    @onelyone6976 4 года назад +1

    I very much like the Duster, it is very comfortable for long journeys, and easy to drive, it doesn’t really go anywhere but that’s not really the point of it, if you want a fast car go for an M3, or get an M3 as a toy and the Duster as the utility vehicle

  • @geluhofmann9637
    @geluhofmann9637 7 лет назад +3

    Someone tell @Mat Watson that this is the old Duster and not the 2018 one!! We want a review for the 2018 model!!.

  • @TimoLahti
    @TimoLahti 6 лет назад +2

    Why is this subjected as "Duster 2018 review"? :D This aint even close to 2018.

  • @altini7
    @altini7 7 лет назад +3

    Make a video for Dacia Sandero Stepway 2017, please...

  • @Matty12333
    @Matty12333 6 лет назад +2

    Nothing wrong with a Dacia, ever driven one but rode in one which was comfortable and smooth ride.

  • @XarryKlynn
    @XarryKlynn 6 лет назад +8

    This is NOT 2018 DUSTER! Dislike.

  • @sergiugabriel3996
    @sergiugabriel3996 7 лет назад +2

    The 2018 part of this video is bullshit considering the new generation Duster comes out in september 2017.

  • @xraay2936
    @xraay2936 6 лет назад +3

    2018 Dacia Duster looks different.

  • @robertbidochon7949
    @robertbidochon7949 7 лет назад +3

    I love Dacias because they are functional and utilitarian. This is the best manufacturer in the World for my usage. Amazing workhorses.

    • @thorbjrnmadsen4984
      @thorbjrnmadsen4984 7 лет назад

      Robert Bidochon Not really. In my opinion. Skoda and Mercedes are the best manufacturers in the world

    • @p.6170
      @p.6170 7 лет назад

      Thorbjørn Madsen overpriced stuff in my opinion, anyway, if you could buy them why not?

  • @stigonutube
    @stigonutube 7 лет назад +3

    Dacia why not bring this to Australia to compete with Great Wall suv, however yeah put bloody aircon as standard TNX..

    • @It_was_a_dream
      @It_was_a_dream 7 лет назад

      dude they sell it without so when you add it to your preference list it would be like you added something to the car like
      the thing is adding it by demand is dirt cheap its nothing really
      the options that you add cost almost nothing 2000 to 3000 euro to get everything on it
      I think they made it barebone so they can have options to add

    • @stigonutube
      @stigonutube 7 лет назад

      Steve, i am aware of the sales tactics on Extras Accessories options however if they wanted to compete in the Aussie Market where it gets Hot that just wont cut it, air con is minimum must have as standard.

    • @georgehonk5558
      @georgehonk5558 6 лет назад

      stigonutube no dont bring it over here, we dont want more euro junk.

  • @Polo-gj9on
    @Polo-gj9on 7 лет назад +1

    Am I the only one surprised that the car had a Parcel shelf.....

  • @PlayVideos1
    @PlayVideos1 6 лет назад +4

    Dacă asta e de 2018, asta de ce e?2081? ruclips.net/video/ROwYXLv0PH4/видео.html

  • @raul88.88
    @raul88.88 7 лет назад +2

    Why didn't he review the NEW DUSTER from 2018

  • @VikramSinghBhayal_
    @VikramSinghBhayal_ 7 лет назад +3

    The same car is sold in india known as Renault Duster.

  • @biz0829
    @biz0829 7 лет назад +2

    When you do the 5 bad and 5 good, might I suggest instead of every single time having that voiceover that says "not everything about the ____ is good..." to just say, without a voiceover, something like "Right, here are the top 5 bad quirks of this car:". I always kinda cringe at that voiceover and it might make a better transition, as usually right before that part, you're often talking about some bad points anyways.

  • @jafarbasim1665
    @jafarbasim1665 6 лет назад +3

    I have renault duster since 2014 great car good handling on the road fantastic offroad abilities and high reliability love it 👍👍👍

  • @davidfesa8696
    @davidfesa8696 7 лет назад +4

    Dacia Duster is Made in Romania

  • @Vroth
    @Vroth 7 лет назад +14

    You should consider reviewing a Dacia Logan. It's one of the most sold cars in Europe, for the same reason as the Duster.

  • @nicoctb
    @nicoctb 7 лет назад +2

    The model in the review is Duster 1 up to 2017 because in 2018 there is a new model Duster 2 just launched

  • @cretan4134
    @cretan4134 7 лет назад +6

    But that's not even the "new" Duster. This is a 2017 model, the 2018 has a new design

  • @adriaanscheepers709
    @adriaanscheepers709 6 лет назад +2

    Mat, i really enjoy your honest review of this car. Good and bad things. Keep doing this in all the cars you review. Oh, and thanx for doing cars from all price ranges. Like me, not all people are looking to buy Mercs, Bmw's or Audi's. Cant afford them. Great job Mat

  • @flaviusmarian9392
    @flaviusmarian9392 7 лет назад +3

    this is not dacia duster 2018

  • @3storiesUp
    @3storiesUp 6 лет назад

    If you can show me a better car for the money .. I'll eat that car.