The last generation Duster had great power plants with the 1 5L Diesel and the good 1.33L petrol engine. They should have found a way to keep it under new emissions regulations.
I come home from work on fridays roughly when your video goes live, and i'm always looking forward to watching it with a cup of coffee. Your channel is pretty much the only one i've watched consistently for some 12-13 years. Lots of others fell off, keep up the great work, greetings from Bosnia. ✌️
I love to hear that! You're back home early :) My original assumption was that on a Friday afternoon people are still in the office, but have nothing to do, and just pretend they are working before their boss leaves. Hence 3 PM video launch. I see you're THE boss 💪
A major step backwards engine wise. The previous generation had 4 cyl 1.33tce and 1.5dci engines, both phenomenal power plants. Now, you're stuck with these anaemic, badly chosen options.
@@IoanPau pai judecatile sunt bazate pe tech specs (numar cilindri, panta putere/cuplu) - le gasesti pe net. Si da, bazat pe date, acest 1.2 e inferior fostului 1.33.
Mine is coming around end of December, same as in this video. First new car, first duster. For me who live in the countryside with bumpy roads, go sometimes for either the mountain or the coast, and mostly commute to work in the city everyday, this duster seem like the perfect compromise for that price. I'm really looking for versatility but I don't expect any kind of particularly good performance on anything, just a car that will do it's job whatever it is, in relative confortable, with no pretention to leave a porches cayenne behind, pull more than my volkswagen crafter I use for work, or anything special. Just a good car that will last some time I'd taken care of
I presently have a 2nd Gen Duster. 1.5dci prestige. Don't think I'll change to the 3rd Gen. Too many setbacks. Presently I'm very happy with the one I got. Then again, the Chinese are offering more for yoyr mulla.
@@MarekDrivesENG I guess I will be keeping my old car then, it is 2011 with only 75000 miles. It would have been nice to have a new car but, not the end of the world.
@davidrowley9513 assuming you'd like to buy something new, the only way to avoid certain new features would be to look NOW for dealer-registered cars (so legally second hand, but probably 0 or low milage). In order to be able to sell cars as of July 2024, they either have to be equipped with all the new systems or they have to be registered before 7 July. I'm sure there's some stock left. Not the new generation, but maybe second gen facelift, etc.
then go for a low mileage Gen 2. They look sharp after the last facelift, has nice engines and the interior is still analog despite the screen.. physical dials for the a/c too. I have one and I love it to bits :)
Originally I had my eye on the full hybrid because I wanted an automatic transmission, but given the price premium I think the manual 4x2 is better value despite its issues.
Frankly the duster has been pretty good since its inception. Its a cheap (well it was, its getting more expensive), low tech crossover. If you are poor you can still afford it and use it as daily, if you have money you can buy is a second car and use it on roads where you dont want go with your daily car.
I test drove the Duster Extreme Hybrid and one of my favorite hill was close to the dealership. I was not over the top yet and the battery was depleated, leaving me with a low power NA engine. I did not like that, given the price of the Hybrid option. I did not have the chance of driving the LPG engined Duster or the 1.2 Turbo mild hybrid.
Even if the battery looks empty, it's still there giving you some assistance. You'd have to drive the car on track to go below a critical threshold, in which case you'd get some sort of a warning.
@@MarekDrivesENG I'm on my 2nd mild hybrid with a manual and on a manual you feel it way more than on a automatic. You don't need a track and you get no warning, it's just that you don't get the assist. There is no need for a track, you just need a steep mountain road and we have plenty around here. My i30 has a 0.85 kwh traction battery and the Hybrid Duster has a 1.2 kwh traction battery and, while my ISG has 17ps max, the Duster's electric engine has 49 ps so it will drain the battery even faster. At this moment, I'm pretty sure I ran out of usable traction battery during the drive test.
I think they did a great job overall. It looks good. If you don't care about the use of hard plastics it is a lot of car for the money. Not as cheap as it used to be, but also the competition starts well above 30K euro's.
Wonderful job Marek! 1st review where someone found a problem on one of the driving modes. Will go for the Sandero, due to not needing a bigger car or ego although needing long range and efficient prices but this one was a close call
who gives a damn ?! its only for some electronic assistance that is missing..if your previous car was a tesla, a mercedes or even a toyota chr its ok to be worried about it! If your previous car is a daihatsu terios of 2003 pfff...duster feels like a mustang !
An interesting proposition within this price range considering the improvements and the conveniences of having a 4x4 vehicle. The engine though is small if you need to tow a trailer.
Excellent review- Sometimes brutally honest, but I think all your criticisms are justified. My wife and I have run a number of Sanderos and Dusters, Gens 1 to 3, she's currently on a Gen 2 Duster (our second one, first may have been Gen 1.5...). They all do what they say on the tin, have been fuss-free and have provided reliable, acceptable transportation (some more than others in that last regard) over many years. I have recently upgraded to a Mazda CX 60 PHEV in top trim with all the bells and whistles and... Honestly? I might almost be happier with a Gen 3 Duster at between 1/3 and 1/2 the price. Duster cannot please everybody 100% all the time, or any car for that matter.
Its pretty car not gonna lie but price is a bit high (at least in my country). Expression model with basic white color and weakest 1.0 engine is 21.300 euro. If you want different color and 1.2 engine plus registration and insurance will cost you little over 24k. And for that you get cheap plastic interior, basic seats and pretty slow and basic multimedia system.
Good review. This is the first Duster I don't consider to buy. This is not the price range to choose esthetic cars but frugal and functional. One step forward with design, two steps back with engine choice. I am sceptical about the tow capacity of these engines.
I feel as if towing is Europe's answer to pick up trucks. A lot of people say they want big towing capacity, but they never (or rarely) tow anything, let alone something that would max out a car's towing capacity. Having said that, if I planned on towing something really heavy, I'd never consider a B-crossover.
@@MarekDrivesENG I would say that having a hook is more practical, and far more economical than buying pickup truck, especially for occasional uses. Here in CEE, people living in villages quite often pull something. And when not used, they have small, practical car or SUV. I like to see vehicles used to their full capacity or purpose :) However, as I have followed this model further, that engine doesn't look so bad for most of my needs. I would like to try it.
My compliments , another great review that I enjoyed like most of yours A small suggestion, since your channel is in english will be nicer if you can set your infotainment in the language that you are doing the review , just to be perfect 😊 In rest keep it up! you're doing really great. Regards, Cat
Hello Marek, Cheers for the reply, another confirmation that you're "driving" good the channel . You're right that you can mess up with the editing part so make the polish part of the video also in english ( just to keep things simple 😊 or try to make one video in Chinese just to see if someone cares), I can tell you that when I reach that part with the infotainment /dashboard data I cross my eyes trying to understand the settings of the images that you are showing , maybe is my defect from mother's nature setup 😅 Anyway ...all best and carry on to kick-ass with your charming sarcasm 😊❤ The alternative of learning polish was considered too but I'm not that smart 😂
Hi Marek Thanks for taking in consideration my comment and making the review of the CH-R with the dashboard/infotainment in english I'm humbled by your attention I'm planning to make a tattoo on my t-shirt as a sign of appreciation By the way did you ever thought to create some gadgets/dressing items t-shirts , shorts, caps , benie with your channel and even creating your own funny-stiled logo I think that you will find some interested buyers or you can offer them as a free gift on the best weekly comments , and is a free advertising of your channel If you send me one gadget I promise that I will send you pictures from my travelling locations All the best Marek Cheers, CAT
With everyone talking about how the soundproofing is way better than on the old model, I was disappointed, it was poor, especially wind noise was loud, or there was something wrong with my test car.
I don't know how's the soundproofing in lower spec models. Also there are other factors, like a windy day or simply you were going much faster, than I was. Maybe it was the tires?
Yet another great review video! Thanks! Seems that Dacia moves to the right direction even though they need to stress a bit more. I would like to ask if you plan to make a review video on the "new" Ford Kuga PHEV.
6:25 I think I've seen this review 3 or 4 times as the new Duster is starting to grow on me but it's the first time I heard you say this about the AC. I drove test 2 cars, both Extreme HEV and both had issues with the AC. Going from my wonderful AC in my i30 to the problematic one in the Duster was pretty obvious but never have I addressed the issue with the salesman.
I spoke to my colleagues, who reviewed this and other press cars. Apparently the only way to make the AC actually blow cold air in this one is to put it in the lowest cooling setting, and hope you won't freeze. Another journalist reported a problem with AC during the launch event, but they were given the standard "pre-production car, isolated incident" excuse.
A nice video and it's a pity that Dacia/Renault failed to execute what is fundamentally both a good idea and a car in a better way. There is definitely a pretty big market for a car like the Duster. In Germany, for example, the car has had a large following since the first generation and it is popular to modify the car with both better parts and technical solutions. As far as I understand, there is great criticism from that side that the new generation does not have proper side windows behind the C-pillar. I guess this is primarily a design thing, but a bit of the utilitarian aspect of the previous generations is definitely gone. In any case, many search for cheap cars such as the Duster while they wait for electric cars to become both better and not least cheaper.
It's interesting that Dacia is always helped by Renault thinking and yet also held back by Renault thinking. It's a real shame because this car - like French cars in general - is really nice, but just won't fly here in Asia where we demand practicality and simplicity come first in our low-cost cars and Dacia would be laughed out of the room for a rear door pocket that won't take a 500mL bottle, let alone those wacky You Clip accessories. (Props to you, Marek, for not gushing over them like every other motoring journalist)
Dacia's YouClip is like Skoda's Simply Clever. It gives the media something to focus on in an otherwise uninspiring car :). At least Skoda's Simply Clever stuff is quite durable.
maybe that was on purpose to not have too much baby liquid in the back… as for the clips they are very nifty but you also need a bit of imagination to figure out how to use them…
Analiza ese resultado y te llevarás una sorpresa, el coche es seguro, simplemente no consigue todas las estrellas porque no lleva muchas ayudas electrónicas
Yes, it would make this car so much more usable. But then it has those fold-out roof rails, like on the Sandero or Subarus, so longer items can go up on the roof without having to install a roof rack.
Someone from the UK mentioned in the comments that you guys are still on second generation facelift. I assume Dacia UK is waiting until 2025 for some reason. I assume there's good demand in LHD markets, and it's a matter of allocating some of the output to RHD markets. Also, it is possible they needed to get rid of all 2nd gen facelift RHD stock before ISA and other new safety features became mandatory on all new cars sold (July 2024).
No idea. But it seems you can call Charlie Roper Dacia PR & Communications Manager charlie.roper@dacia.com | 07816 641843 and ask him :) www.press.dacia.co.uk/releases/456
Pokial nejazdis po polnych cestach tak by som kupil Capture. Je krajsi, lepsie odhlucneny a cenovo rovnaky. Pri LPG verzii uz ma Duster3 ulozenu plynovu nadrz miesto rezervy. Otazka je ci. necitit plyn v kabine. U hybridnej verzii je bateria ulozena z vonku na podvozku. Ten 1,6 litrovy stvorvalec od Nissanu je urcite spolahlivy ale dat pri SUV bateriu z vonku mi pride zvlastne. Od NCAP ziskala v testoch 3 hviezdicky.Bocny naraz je pre pasazierov nebezpecny. Inak je Duster urcite dobrym vozidlom ale pri tej cene uz je z coho vyberat aj u inych znaciek. Napr Suzuki S-Cross
Actually it is a prompter app hanging just under the lens. The mirror attachment is great for studio production, but too cumbersome to use in the field.
Overall really good car for the money, but mostly in mid and lower specs. Can't find the reason to buy hybrid, because it's only a few grands away from price range of much more serious cars. I have 2018, 1.5 dci prestige model. While my car is certainly a lot less refined than the 3. gen, currently I don't plan to "upgrade" it for 3 cylinder petrol.
This is clearly on the bad side review. Check out others reviews if you want an honest and complete review and not focused on the “bad” things with a car half the money of their competitors. The “wrong” things are half as bad from the competition!?
Notebooks? Do kids know how to write or draw by hand nowadays? I bet they look for the on button.... oh wait, things don't have buttons anymore. And as far as the Duster goes, it's a very classy looking car. And it's affordable. I do wonder if a hybrid system would be the perfect compliment to that 3 cylinder engine. Sure it would cost more but in the long run you'd save a ton in fuel costs. People who buy vehicles like this probably drive them into the ground so it would be worth it.
I don't have kids, but I think tablets and smartphones shouldn't be the first things they get their hands on. I imagine it's convenient for parents to keep them occupied, but that's not raising children. That's just breeding. If they could get their hands on a Toyota hybrid (or even Hyundai hybrid), it would the best car in the world. Renault hybrids... not so much.
@@MarekDrivesENG the CX50 is getting Toyota's 4th gen hybrid. I don't get why some companies have been so slow to develop hybrids. The BMW X1 here runs on premium fuel and no hybrid system... So pay 40c more per litre and worse fuel economy for your entry level vehicle? At least the new X3 gets a 48volt system...which is kind of fake hybrid. Yah tablets are the devil. We never let our kids look at a smart phone or tablet in most situations. They read a book, play their instrument go play with their friends. Draw. Play a sport. When I see a toddler watching something at a restaurant or in their stroller I go crazy inside.
I got a lot of comments about that on the Polish channel. I'll ask my colleagues, who may be reviewing this car after me to put a level to it, and check :)
8:15 Nobody said that space is for smartphones. Many cars have that kind of space and it is before phones were invented. You can put there something light, some napkins, cigarettes, a wafer, a bag of hazelnuts, and you have to make sure that what you put in that space will not cause problems. Any normal person understands that the phone should not be placed in that space, just as you understand that you do not put a cup of coffee on the dashboard while driving. You criticize a hypothesis created by you. It can be used as a temporary space where you can quickly throw some bills or place your wallet, it's a useful space.
Great video. Flawless English. I have a 2017 2wd diesel Prestige. The new Duster looks good but is getting too expensive and no longer offers a diesel option. I'll not be trading up any time soon.
It's overpriced. It should be starting price at 16000€ and full equipped at 21000€. The current price is insane. For that asking price you can buy japanese car. They played little over their head now. 28940 fully loaded. Insane!!!!!
Is it released in ireland - Yet!! What about tall drivers ... Very tempted ... Kia Sportage GT experience has being scandalous 4x4 Hmmmmmm - Interior specs
No, that's my driving position. I keep the driver's seat in my driving position, and I usually push the front passenger seat all the way back for reference.
i dont think you should speak about NCAP, because its clearly you dont know what it needs to have for 5 stars.Only premium 40k+ euro cars have 5 stars in 2024, because of gimmicks.You clown cant even spell NCAP right
Would be good if was 3000 minus for each model 1 5dci also was top choice now missing Will not have good sales till they droop the price soon Don't buy till then IE.My brother works for Renault in Genève
I am considering the Duster in top spec Hybrid 1.6 litre 4x4 extreme model like the look of it we are at the moment still waiting for the car to be launched in the United Kingdom been told around september but should be able to get a test drive before then . never considerd the duster before now thought it was very ugly looking car and very nasty looking inside and out but this model is leaps and bounds better looking than the models before we are at the moment running a Nissan Navara double cab pickup which is Techna trim top of the range auto but its thirsty Big at over 5 m long and it weight is 2.3 tons all in all big Car I need something with half the size and less fuel and less insurance and the Dacia seems to fit the bill well we will see soon great video thank you.
I like that u tell the truth. If u live in a rural area, with hills and difficult roads ,this is a cheap new car to buy. But if u dont live in that kind of area, and you care about your safety in case of a crash, you should pick a better brand car, even a second hand will be a better choice.
The Duster in this spec is a bit too fancy. Heated steering wheel and a digital display? Blasphemy! On a more serious note, at a lower price in a cheaper spec I would be more willing to overlook some of the issues you've found with the Duster. I have to give kudos to Dacia though for putting in some thought and effort in the design - the ISA button is great and the U clip system could be a bit of fun especially for people making their own things with a 3D printer.
Having a new Passat owners manual in a new Duster it’s something that will never happen in Romania. First most of us we hate Dacia then no known romanian in world history buys a new Passat. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I suppose you get what you pay for. If you want luxury dig deeper, if you want a no frills cheaper mudslugger it will appeal. PS.. Your looking really well, I’m expecting you to do a review on your new wardrobe as you dropped a lot of weight You will be lost in your quirky old t shirts 😂
Got my new DUster a week ago, and I can only say I'm absolutely in love with it. Super comfortable, great driving exeperience.
Great to hear!
what engine do you have?
which country are you in and what spec did you choose .?
The last generation Duster had great power plants with the 1 5L Diesel and the good 1.33L petrol engine. They should have found a way to keep it under new emissions regulations.
I have had 2 dusters so far and love them both. Now i am waiting, in a few weeks, for my new journey in black
I come home from work on fridays roughly when your video goes live, and i'm always looking forward to watching it with a cup of coffee.
Your channel is pretty much the only one i've watched consistently for some 12-13 years.
Lots of others fell off, keep up the great work, greetings from Bosnia. ✌️
I love to hear that!
You're back home early :) My original assumption was that on a Friday afternoon people are still in the office, but have nothing to do, and just pretend they are working before their boss leaves. Hence 3 PM video launch. I see you're THE boss 💪
@@MarekDrivesENG well, i had luck, where i work, we close earlier on fridays. 🤣
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Let me tell u i have Duster 2...and i use it in Carpathians...mud snow dust forest roads...and it doesnt dissapoint.
Same here
I bet every vampire will love one of those 😂
Can I ask please did you change tyres to all terrain like Cooper ATS.
Idiot comment ! @@LeonThamas
A major step backwards engine wise. The previous generation had 4 cyl 1.33tce and 1.5dci engines, both phenomenal power plants. Now, you're stuck with these anaemic, badly chosen options.
Ai mers cu ea să vorbești ?
@@IoanPau Tu ai mers?
@@adrianspiridoneu nu, de aceea nici nu emit judecăți cu privire la motor ca e prea slab…
@@IoanPau pai judecatile sunt bazate pe tech specs (numar cilindri, panta putere/cuplu) - le gasesti pe net. Si da, bazat pe date, acest 1.2 e inferior fostului 1.33.
,Blame europe emission regulations for that, not Dacia
Subscribed after this video .Finally someone that says also the bad stuffs about this car…like doh…the reality.nobody is perfect .
Mine is coming around end of December, same as in this video.
First new car, first duster.
For me who live in the countryside with bumpy roads, go sometimes for either the mountain or the coast, and mostly commute to work in the city everyday, this duster seem like the perfect compromise for that price. I'm really looking for versatility but I don't expect any kind of particularly good performance on anything, just a car that will do it's job whatever it is, in relative confortable, with no pretention to leave a porches cayenne behind, pull more than my volkswagen crafter I use for work, or anything special. Just a good car that will last some time I'd taken care of
Perfect car for you then. Fingers crossed it arrives on time! Great Xmas present, no? :)
@@MarekDrivesENG sure Is!
What do you think of this of this mild hybrid supported 1.2 engine ? How does it compare to a traditional 1.5 diesel
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A bit weaker torque but you won't be too disappointed.
It's moving along just fine.
I'd rather have the diesel, but it is, what it is :)
Just ordered one and im
Beyond excited 😆😮😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
This car is €8k too expensive based on what is now available in the market. Maybe several years ago it was ‘cheap’
I presently have a 2nd Gen Duster. 1.5dci prestige. Don't think I'll change to the 3rd Gen. Too many setbacks. Presently I'm very happy with the one I got. Then again, the Chinese are offering more for yoyr mulla.
Going to miss the diesel. It was the best version so I won't be buying this one
You lost weight! Keep it up!
Best car of 2024!
Nice review, some valid points made the cars shortcomings, I am eagerly awaiting the launch of the Bigster 👍
You have just put me off having a look at these cars. I want a basic car without a load of electronics and screens etc.
I'm afraid you're out of luck. All new cars need to have a lot of electronics to meet the current EU requirements. No car without a screen, ISA, etc.
@@MarekDrivesENG I guess I will be keeping my old car then, it is 2011 with only 75000 miles. It would have been nice to have a new car but, not the end of the world.
@davidrowley9513 assuming you'd like to buy something new, the only way to avoid certain new features would be to look NOW for dealer-registered cars (so legally second hand, but probably 0 or low milage). In order to be able to sell cars as of July 2024, they either have to be equipped with all the new systems or they have to be registered before 7 July. I'm sure there's some stock left. Not the new generation, but maybe second gen facelift, etc.
@@MarekDrivesENG That is the route I will go down, thanks for the advice. I will have a look around and see what I can find.
then go for a low mileage Gen 2. They look sharp after the last facelift, has nice engines and the interior is still analog despite the screen.. physical dials for the a/c too. I have one and I love it to bits :)
I'm expecting to buy one in a few months, and I was waiting for your review, with trepidation, because I knew it would be brutally honest. 😂
Originally I had my eye on the full hybrid because I wanted an automatic transmission, but given the price premium I think the manual 4x2 is better value despite its issues.
Frankly the duster has been pretty good since its inception. Its a cheap (well it was, its getting more expensive), low tech crossover. If you are poor you can still afford it and use it as daily, if you have money you can buy is a second car and use it on roads where you dont want go with your daily car.
I think everything is expensive those days...just salary arent
If you are poor 😂😂😂😂
@@DoopDoopMcLoop Ok mr Bezos...thanks for let away ur luxury life and come here to release some anger because u loose the RR keys.
I test drove the Duster Extreme Hybrid and one of my favorite hill was close to the dealership. I was not over the top yet and the battery was depleated, leaving me with a low power NA engine. I did not like that, given the price of the Hybrid option. I did not have the chance of driving the LPG engined Duster or the 1.2 Turbo mild hybrid.
Even if the battery looks empty, it's still there giving you some assistance. You'd have to drive the car on track to go below a critical threshold, in which case you'd get some sort of a warning.
@@MarekDrivesENG I'm on my 2nd mild hybrid with a manual and on a manual you feel it way more than on a automatic. You don't need a track and you get no warning, it's just that you don't get the assist. There is no need for a track, you just need a steep mountain road and we have plenty around here. My i30 has a 0.85 kwh traction battery and the Hybrid Duster has a 1.2 kwh traction battery and, while my ISG has 17ps max, the Duster's electric engine has 49 ps so it will drain the battery even faster. At this moment, I'm pretty sure I ran out of usable traction battery during the drive test.
That is GREAT CAR!!!There is NO need to complain ... For that kind of money - there is NO better car. On this planet. Period.
Launched in 2010 the Duster remains the same size for more than 20 years. Maaaaaath....
I think they did a great job overall. It looks good. If you don't care about the use of hard plastics it is a lot of car for the money. Not as cheap as it used to be, but also the competition starts well above 30K euro's.
Wonderful job Marek!
1st review where someone found a problem on one of the driving modes.
Will go for the Sandero, due to not needing a bigger car or ego although needing long range and efficient prices but this one was a close call
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The moment when he took out that passat manual just to find those 20€ hidden, was hillarious.
I wish it was euro 🤣
Since it was launched in 2010 and we are in 2024, Duster has 14 years not 20 years... but you are right, size and shape are pretty much the same
My new favourite car
It was already tested on EURO NCAP and it scored only 3/5, traditionally, again...
who gives a damn ?! its only for some electronic assistance that is missing..if your previous car was a tesla, a mercedes or even a toyota chr its ok to be worried about it! If your previous car is a daihatsu terios of 2003 pfff...duster feels like a mustang !
Nice vid. I have watch many vids on this car and not many point out the underperforming aspects of the car
This is a real DUST-STAR
Excellent Presentation
An interesting proposition within this price range considering the improvements and the conveniences of having a 4x4 vehicle. The engine though is small if you need to tow a trailer.
Excellent review- Sometimes brutally honest, but I think all your criticisms are justified. My wife and I have run a number of Sanderos and Dusters, Gens 1 to 3, she's currently on a Gen 2 Duster (our second one, first may have been Gen 1.5...). They all do what they say on the tin, have been fuss-free and have provided reliable, acceptable transportation (some more than others in that last regard) over many years. I have recently upgraded to a Mazda CX 60 PHEV in top trim with all the bells and whistles and... Honestly? I might almost be happier with a Gen 3 Duster at between 1/3 and 1/2 the price. Duster cannot please everybody 100% all the time, or any car for that matter.
Yes, I hear that CX-60 can be somewhat problematic.
As a short-trip runabout Dacia is great value.
Its pretty car not gonna lie but price is a bit high (at least in my country). Expression model with basic white color and weakest 1.0 engine is 21.300 euro. If you want different color and 1.2 engine plus registration and insurance will cost you little over 24k. And for that you get cheap plastic interior, basic seats and pretty slow and basic multimedia system.
Good review.
This is the first Duster I don't consider to buy. This is not the price range to choose esthetic cars but frugal and functional.
One step forward with design, two steps back with engine choice.
I am sceptical about the tow capacity of these engines.
I feel as if towing is Europe's answer to pick up trucks. A lot of people say they want big towing capacity, but they never (or rarely) tow anything, let alone something that would max out a car's towing capacity.
Having said that, if I planned on towing something really heavy, I'd never consider a B-crossover.
And what do you consider to buy?
@@MarekDrivesENG I would say that having a hook is more practical, and far more economical than buying pickup truck, especially for occasional uses. Here in CEE, people living in villages quite often pull something. And when not used, they have small, practical car or SUV. I like to see vehicles used to their full capacity or purpose :)
However, as I have followed this model further, that engine doesn't look so bad for most of my needs. I would like to try it.
Hi Marek how does the duster compare to similar size cars when it comes to noise levels?
I'd say it's on par (finally, because the previous two generations were horrible).
My compliments , another great review that I enjoyed like most of yours
A small suggestion, since your channel is in english will be nicer if you can set your infotainment in the language that you are doing the review , just to be perfect 😊
In rest keep it up! you're doing really great.
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Thanks. I keep b-roll in one language, because my main channel is in Polish. II fear if I had to film b-roll in two languages, I'd screw something up.
Hello Marek,
Cheers for the reply, another confirmation that you're "driving" good the channel .
You're right that you can mess up with the editing part so make the polish part of the video also in english ( just to keep things simple 😊 or try to make one video in Chinese just to see if someone cares),
I can tell you that when I reach that part with the infotainment /dashboard data I cross my eyes trying to understand the settings of the images that you are showing , maybe is my defect from mother's nature setup 😅
Anyway ...all best and carry on to kick-ass with your charming sarcasm 😊❤
The alternative of learning polish was considered too but I'm not that smart 😂
Don't worry, I'll be doing some infotainment reviews soon, and then I'll switch them to English.
Just try to insert in a video the infotainment in Chinese just to see if someone gives a f..😂
Hi Marek
Thanks for taking in consideration my comment and making the review of the CH-R with the dashboard/infotainment in english
I'm humbled by your attention
I'm planning to make a tattoo on my t-shirt as a sign of appreciation
By the way did you ever thought to create some gadgets/dressing items t-shirts , shorts, caps , benie with your channel and even creating your own funny-stiled logo
I think that you will find some interested buyers or you can offer them as a free gift on the best weekly comments , and is a free advertising of your channel
If you send me one gadget I promise that I will send you pictures from my travelling locations
All the best Marek
Cheers,
CAT
With everyone talking about how the soundproofing is way better than on the old model, I was disappointed, it was poor, especially wind noise was loud, or there was something wrong with my test car.
I don't know how's the soundproofing in lower spec models. Also there are other factors, like a windy day or simply you were going much faster, than I was. Maybe it was the tires?
Yet another great review video! Thanks! Seems that Dacia moves to the right direction even though they need to stress a bit more. I would like to ask if you plan to make a review video on the "new" Ford Kuga PHEV.
Thanks!
Unfortunately Ford doesn't speak to me since about 2018.
6:25 I think I've seen this review 3 or 4 times as the new Duster is starting to grow on me but it's the first time I heard you say this about the AC. I drove test 2 cars, both Extreme HEV and both had issues with the AC. Going from my wonderful AC in my i30 to the problematic one in the Duster was pretty obvious but never have I addressed the issue with the salesman.
I spoke to my colleagues, who reviewed this and other press cars. Apparently the only way to make the AC actually blow cold air in this one is to put it in the lowest cooling setting, and hope you won't freeze.
Another journalist reported a problem with AC during the launch event, but they were given the standard "pre-production car, isolated incident" excuse.
A nice video and it's a pity that Dacia/Renault failed to execute what is fundamentally both a good idea and a car in a better way. There is definitely a pretty big market for a car like the Duster. In Germany, for example, the car has had a large following since the first generation and it is popular to modify the car with both better parts and technical solutions. As far as I understand, there is great criticism from that side that the new generation does not have proper side windows behind the C-pillar. I guess this is primarily a design thing, but a bit of the utilitarian aspect of the previous generations is definitely gone. In any case, many search for cheap cars such as the Duster while they wait for electric cars to become both better and not least cheaper.
good review of the du-STAR
It's interesting that Dacia is always helped by Renault thinking and yet also held back by Renault thinking. It's a real shame because this car - like French cars in general - is really nice, but just won't fly here in Asia where we demand practicality and simplicity come first in our low-cost cars and Dacia would be laughed out of the room for a rear door pocket that won't take a 500mL bottle, let alone those wacky You Clip accessories. (Props to you, Marek, for not gushing over them like every other motoring journalist)
Dacia's YouClip is like Skoda's Simply Clever. It gives the media something to focus on in an otherwise uninspiring car :). At least Skoda's Simply Clever stuff is quite durable.
maybe that was on purpose to not have too much baby liquid in the back… as for the clips they are very nifty but you also need a bit of imagination to figure out how to use them…
EURONCAP ⭐⭐⭐
Analiza ese resultado y te llevarás una sorpresa, el coche es seguro, simplemente no consigue todas las estrellas porque no lleva muchas ayudas electrónicas
E sigura de 3 stele.
Nu e sigura ca una de 5 stele. Punct
Thanks a lot for a great review, Marek! Great car. One of the thinks I do not like is that there is no ski hatch
Yes, it would make this car so much more usable. But then it has those fold-out roof rails, like on the Sandero or Subarus, so longer items can go up on the roof without having to install a roof rack.
So this model doesnt come with an on off button for Air Conditioning?
I think you have to press the fan button down low, until it turns off.
Great video Marek
Duster 4x2 Journey vs Clio, what would be the price differences and which would be better?
Nice to watch. 😎🎻
man you lost weight. looking healthier.
Thank you. 22 kg since L460 :)
ruclips.net/video/IxdA7be91lw/видео.html
Yet you STILL can’t configure or buy it in uk even though it’s “on sale”
Dzien Dobry from Malta! :) Keep up the good work!! :)
Thank you! Will do!
Seen a couple of new 2024 plate Dusters on the road in the UK that don't look like this one, whats the deal?
Someone from the UK mentioned in the comments that you guys are still on second generation facelift. I assume Dacia UK is waiting until 2025 for some reason. I assume there's good demand in LHD markets, and it's a matter of allocating some of the output to RHD markets. Also, it is possible they needed to get rid of all 2nd gen facelift RHD stock before ISA and other new safety features became mandatory on all new cars sold (July 2024).
Any idea when this is coming to the UK?
No idea. But it seems you can call Charlie Roper
Dacia PR & Communications Manager
charlie.roper@dacia.com | 07816 641843 and ask him :)
www.press.dacia.co.uk/releases/456
Pokial nejazdis po polnych cestach tak by som kupil Capture. Je krajsi, lepsie odhlucneny a cenovo rovnaky. Pri LPG verzii uz ma Duster3 ulozenu plynovu nadrz miesto rezervy. Otazka je ci. necitit plyn v kabine. U hybridnej verzii je bateria ulozena z vonku na podvozku. Ten 1,6 litrovy stvorvalec od Nissanu je urcite spolahlivy ale dat pri SUV bateriu z vonku mi pride zvlastne. Od NCAP ziskala v testoch 3 hviezdicky.Bocny naraz je pre pasazierov nebezpecny. Inak je Duster urcite dobrym vozidlom ale pri tej cene uz je z coho vyberat aj u inych znaciek. Napr Suzuki S-Cross
S-Cross e invechit, aceeasi masina de prin 2013! Nu uitam scandalul Suzuki legat de trucarea testelor de siguranta. Aleg Duster fara sa ezit!
I like the way you reviewed this car because your really checking all the little things that matter a lot when you own a car.
Thank you. I try to put myself in a situation, where I'd actually own a test car.
Only 3 stars at NCAP… gotta mention that.
maybe you can put your prompter closer to the camera. it is quite obvious you are reading from a paper when presenting the interior.
Actually it is a prompter app hanging just under the lens. The mirror attachment is great for studio production, but too cumbersome to use in the field.
What beter NEW car can you get for under 20k with 3 year warranty(+2 extra if you want) that you could use it in the city and in the countryside!?
Not a Jeep Renegade, obviously :)
Overall really good car for the money, but mostly in mid and lower specs.
Can't find the reason to buy hybrid, because it's only a few grands away from price range of much more serious cars.
I have 2018, 1.5 dci prestige model. While my car is certainly a lot less refined than the 3. gen, currently I don't plan to "upgrade" it for 3 cylinder petrol.
Hold on to that diesel, while you can :)
I wonder if this car thought it had an unpleasant jerk in the car when you got in
I'm getting the Dacia Duster hybrid from this year. you think is a good investment?
I don't think you should consider buying any new car a good investment. Unless you're getting a limited edition exotic :)
@@MarekDrivesENG Yeah I know, but I wish to have a Ferrari but not the case haha
You've lost 10 kilos. Well done. Guess who found them? Me!!!!! Haha.
BTW. Nice review as always.
You're lucky you found only ten :) I'm down 22 since L460.
I wait the Bigster !
This is clearly on the bad side review. Check out others reviews if you want an honest and complete review and not focused on the “bad” things with a car half the money of their competitors. The “wrong” things are half as bad from the competition!?
Notebooks? Do kids know how to write or draw by hand nowadays? I bet they look for the on button.... oh wait, things don't have buttons anymore.
And as far as the Duster goes, it's a very classy looking car. And it's affordable. I do wonder if a hybrid system would be the perfect compliment to that 3 cylinder engine. Sure it would cost more but in the long run you'd save a ton in fuel costs. People who buy vehicles like this probably drive them into the ground so it would be worth it.
I don't have kids, but I think tablets and smartphones shouldn't be the first things they get their hands on. I imagine it's convenient for parents to keep them occupied, but that's not raising children. That's just breeding.
If they could get their hands on a Toyota hybrid (or even Hyundai hybrid), it would the best car in the world. Renault hybrids... not so much.
@@MarekDrivesENG the CX50 is getting Toyota's 4th gen hybrid. I don't get why some companies have been so slow to develop hybrids. The BMW X1 here runs on premium fuel and no hybrid system... So pay 40c more per litre and worse fuel economy for your entry level vehicle? At least the new X3 gets a 48volt system...which is kind of fake hybrid.
Yah tablets are the devil. We never let our kids look at a smart phone or tablet in most situations. They read a book, play their instrument go play with their friends. Draw. Play a sport. When I see a toddler watching something at a restaurant or in their stroller I go crazy inside.
Time will tell if it's any good.
Lack of diesel engine can't be compensated by a huge step forward in terms of design.
I had a Lada many years ago. It was basic but fun. This doesn't.
MAREK IN ALMOST PERFECT {eng} Thank you for NOT following Dacia corporate dictat
Waiting eagerly for launching duster in india
3:25 Am I seeing things, or are those letters crooked?
I got a lot of comments about that on the Polish channel. I'll ask my colleagues, who may be reviewing this car after me to put a level to it, and check :)
Confirmed. It's crooked :)
@@MarekDrivesENG 😱 THANKS! 😅
So from 2010 to 2024 is "more than 20 years"?
Oh shush. I wrote it down wrong in Polish, translated it wrong in English. It'll be fine in 7 years.
8:15 Nobody said that space is for smartphones. Many cars have that kind of space and it is before phones were invented. You can put there something light, some napkins, cigarettes, a wafer, a bag of hazelnuts, and you have to make sure that what you put in that space will not cause problems. Any normal person understands that the phone should not be placed in that space, just as you understand that you do not put a cup of coffee on the dashboard while driving. You criticize a hypothesis created by you. It can be used as a temporary space where you can quickly throw some bills or place your wallet, it's a useful space.
Great video. Flawless English. I have a 2017 2wd diesel Prestige. The new Duster looks good but is getting too expensive and no longer offers a diesel option. I'll not be trading up any time soon.
It's overpriced. It should be starting price at 16000€ and full equipped at 21000€. The current price is insane. For that asking price you can buy japanese car. They played little over their head now. 28940 fully loaded. Insane!!!!!
Buy them!
Did you checked the current price of Corolla?
Is it released in ireland - Yet!! What about tall drivers ... Very tempted ... Kia Sportage GT experience has being scandalous 4x4 Hmmmmmm - Interior specs
You lost a lot of weight since I last saw a video, Marek. Everything ok?
Totally fine, thank you. It's the other way round. I wasn't fine, when I was overweight.
great driving exeperience ?
What did I say in the review?
nice hair-cut ...cheers
No diesel? No sale
neanderthal
My 2019 Duster has 150bhp....
When Renault will bring this to India 🇮🇳 ?
Renault doesn't buy dacia cars.
most of the issues you have seems to be user errors.
Dacia Duster 2024 scored 3 stars on EuroNCAP tests.
So?
@@theanswer1993 so u wanna die?
Because don't have assistances only.
@@mazas60 well... Adult Occupant is only 70% (the 2017 version was 71%)
@@theanswer1993 So shut up
04:00 did you really pushed the driver sit forward ? really ? :))))))
SOOOO ...... YOUR JOURNALISM STANDARDS ARE ZERO TO NONE ?
No, that's my driving position. I keep the driver's seat in my driving position, and I usually push the front passenger seat all the way back for reference.
I don't think that anyone should do a review of a car with less than 4 stars on Ncup
The info is free, has 3 stars because is missing in base some of the assist systems
i dont think you should speak about NCAP, because its clearly you dont know what it needs to have for 5 stars.Only premium 40k+ euro cars have 5 stars in 2024, because of gimmicks.You clown cant even spell NCAP right
2:54 whats with your elbows my brother?? did you fell ftom a bike?! 🤐
Would be good if was 3000 minus for each model
1
5dci also was top choice now missing
Will not have good sales till they droop the price soon
Don't buy till then
IE.My brother works for Renault in Genève
I am considering the Duster in top spec Hybrid 1.6 litre 4x4 extreme model like the look of it we are at the moment still waiting for the car to be launched in the United Kingdom been told around september but should be able to get a test drive before then .
never considerd the duster before now thought it was very ugly looking car and very nasty looking inside and out but this model is leaps and bounds better looking than the models before we are at the moment running a Nissan Navara double cab pickup which is Techna trim top of the range auto but its thirsty Big at over 5 m long and it weight is 2.3 tons all in all big Car I need something with half the size and less fuel and less insurance and the Dacia seems to fit the bill well we will see soon great video thank you.
Hybrid doesn't come with AWD.
This is clearly on the bad side review. And it starts with the grim face 🥴 from the beginning of the video
I like that u tell the truth. If u live in a rural area, with hills and difficult roads ,this is a cheap new car to buy. But if u dont live in that kind of area, and you care about your safety in case of a crash, you should pick a better brand car, even a second hand will be a better choice.
The Duster in this spec is a bit too fancy. Heated steering wheel and a digital display? Blasphemy!
On a more serious note, at a lower price in a cheaper spec I would be more willing to overlook some of the issues you've found with the Duster. I have to give kudos to Dacia though for putting in some thought and effort in the design - the ISA button is great and the U clip system could be a bit of fun especially for people making their own things with a 3D printer.
AFAIR this one doesn't have heated steering wheel (or seats), but it's an option never available before. So it can get even more expensive :)
Betty swuttocks sure ain't going to be a fan of that upholstery :(
Yup. That summer dress is going to be see-through, when she gets out.
@@MarekDrivesENG what is your recommendation for losing 10 K?
@user-jz7yu3bl9o Money? Buy an Alfa Romeo. Weight? See a doctor. In my case it was an endocrinological problem.
Having a new Passat owners manual in a new Duster it’s something that will never happen in Romania. First most of us we hate Dacia then no known romanian in world history buys a new Passat. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Buy previous model. Definitely better value for money
Without diesel, this car makes no sense to me
I am owner of Duster 2 and new one is garbage
Holy sh!t ! What a car ! Would I buy it ? Nope ! Just too much 'sh!t' and too little 'holy'.
I suppose you get what you pay for. If you want luxury dig deeper, if you want a no frills cheaper mudslugger it will appeal.
PS.. Your looking really well, I’m expecting you to do a review on your new wardrobe as you dropped a lot of weight You will be lost in your quirky old t shirts 😂
We sold what we could on Vinted, and gave the rest away.
Yes, losing weight can be very expensive :)