Customer reviews for Dacia DusterDacia Duster according to those who use it on a daily basis

I met David Reed aka Dacia Dave through my husband who purchased 2 joggers with him. Coming from a negative previous experience at another car dealership, Dave was a refreshing pleasure to deal with, funny, friendly but professional courteous and knowledgeable speaking to me directly not through my husband or assuming I know nothing about cars like many sales people do. He advised and guided without pushing or influencing me through the whole process buying a new duster in December 2024. I was expecting to order one for March delivery but was thrilled when he showed me my perfect car already available in the dealership. A week later I drove out in my new wheels after he did everything to get the car prepared and ready for me in a short space of time and before Christmas.

Sadly it came to light pretty quickly that the vehicle had a few ‘issues’ but nothing was too much trouble for Dave, Wes the Sales Manager and the Service Team, Hannah and Caitlin. Always polite, cheerful and reassuring they got me through an upsetting time with my new car getting it sorted as quickly as possible, giving it another valet and a fuel up too so it came back to me looking good as new only this time it worked properly too.

Dave stands out over other dealers (and I’ve met quite a few over the years) as he is genuine, can’t do enough to help, maintains contact even when things get difficult and treats us like old friends every time we walk in the building.

I am very much a Dacia convert and we are a two Dacia household now thanks to Dave and the Dacia Team.

I am impressed with most aspects of my Duster 1.2 TCe Journey. Best points are the comfortable seats, media system sound quality, smooth gearbox, great looks, it is fuel efficient with plenty of power. The ride is magnificent and it handles really well for an SUV. Small things I am not as keen on are the 1.2 while having plenty of power, is a little noisy and the gearing takes getting used to. The interior doesn't feel particularly well screwed together with some squeaks and rattles. The carpets are very very cheap feeling. The leg room behind the drivers seat is compromised because of the battery unit under the front seat. Dacia could also do with making the floor mats a better shape to cover more of the very cheap carpets. However, I would recommend it as it is lovely to drive, comfortable (for 3 people!) and easily achieves 50MPG on a run. And compared to the price of most cars, it does represent better value, but compromises have to be made somewhere to achieve this.

I have owned, in turn, a 2019 Dacia Duster Prestige and then a 2022 Dacia Duster Prestige . Both excellent cars and great to drive. I was so pleased with the performance of these Dacia cars, I purchased a brand new Dacia Duster Extreme on 31st December 2024 and I'm really very pleased with this updated model. The styling and extra features are superb and I would not hesitate to recommend the Dacia Duster Extreme model to anybody considering buying a new car. Exceptional styling and value!.

Very comfortable, good mpg, spacious, practical, good handling for type of car

Downside, for first 500 miles some of the features didn't work e.g Lane assist and blind spot monitoring, then suddenly turned on but haphazard when they work ( not too fussed about lane assist as more annoying than useful). Front camera sometimes doesn't work, radio sometimes doesn't turn on, auto selector sometimes doesn't work ( switching off/on the car seems to sort this for now)

I love the whole car. I bought the Duster 1.2 TCe 130 Extreme 5dr 4X4 Petrol Estate, in Black with a spare wheel. Delivery from ordering took 3 months, but it was the first batch of orders in the UK, and it still came a month early. We have 2 other dusters in the family, 1st and 2nd gen, but this one is leaps and bounds superior to the others. I do disable some of the driving aids, lane assist etc... but all in all I am very pleased with mine.

I have a Duster 4x4 Expression.

surprisingly good performance from a 1.2 L engine, yet very economical,

comfortable driving position,

Cruise control as standard,

bluetooth phone connection,

controls well laid out,

Excellent ground clearance and off-road capability,

excellent value for money.

Could it be improved? - The rear door handles, they're a bit awkward especially in a strong wind, I'd prefer conventional ones.

Built quality not great, have rattling noise coming from dash board, already took it back to main dealer, still the same, taking it back again soon.

I have hybrid, needs one more gear to run smoothly, sometimes screaming with rev.

How ever it is very efficient on fuel, I have managed 520 miles on one fill up, still had 50 miles worth of petrol left in the tank.

Please, with it so far, But I have a problem with the camera which keeps going off. Then, after a few days, it comes back on again and then goes off again. It is currently at the dealers so they can have a look at it. I hear a few have had to have them Recalibrated, but I’d rather it was working properly from the start. Everything else seems to be fine

Love the new design and green colour. The new digital system is also great - really comprehensive! Lane assist is awful! Cup holders in the front are under the box so a bit inaccessible. Cup holders in the back was nice on the old version but have now disappeared. The little shelf on the passenger side had gone too and was helpful.

New styling excellent.

Ride very much improved.

The car has been designed extremely well.

The self charge hybrid is great fun to drive with a superb range.

Value for money nothing can touch it.

Looking forward to seeing the new range as it develops. Ready for a new one in 3 years so I expect they will improve even more.