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

This is my 4th Dacia Duster 4x4 Extreme, love the new version, I bought it from W.D.Semple in Inveraray, Argyll, a really excellent garage with brilliant service, we have had a holiday home in the area for the last 45 years, away in the wilds so happy to have a Scottish number plate SD75 ….

My last 4x4 Duster AY68 … has been passed down to my youngest son aged 46 who lives in Devon, and at the moment in a flood risk area.

My eldest son aged 48 who lives in Colchester Essex, he is the senior field archaeologist at (CAT) Colchester Archaeology Trust, also bought a Duster 4x4, ..17 … plate and uses it off road most days for his job….

My next door neighbour tried my 4x4 EA63 … and bought one.

My EU66 … was written off as it was hit by a large lorry, all occupants were fine, so most happy with safety aspect.

Before my 1st Duster I’d had 5 Landrovers, Dusters such great value for money, and just as good or in some cases better off road than the Landrovers which are 3x’s more expensive.

Brilliant Vehicles.

For the price paid, it is a stylish, practical and enjoyable car. Good infotainment system, nice to drive, well equipped and although you can feel it has been built to a price it doesn’t matter because it fits with the character of the car. The blue accents on the dashboard work well, the seats are comfortable and the trim is nice. Good size boot and the colour I chose looks good on the car.

Some of the less good areas are that it could do with a little more rear leg room, the infotainment system does glitch from time to time and the car comes up with spurious warnings of ‘electrical problems’ and loss of cruise control in cold weather and low tyre pressure warnings when the tyres were fine.

Overall I’m impressed and like it a lot. After driving one in Iceland as a hire car I was happy enough that I wanted to buy my own when I got home!

This is my third Dacia Duster so far, mk1, mk2 and now 3. I absolutely love the advancements in design, aesthetics and technology. Shame about the engine! I have a 1.2 TCe 130, the only engine available with 4x4. Previously both my Dusters were the 1.5 DCi and perhaps I have been spoiled but I find the TCe lacks power, and it definitely lacks torque. I have stalled pulling out of junctions too many times to mention. I also find the handling very skittish. The concentration of a Formula 1 driver is required to keep it anywhere near in a straight line and if the lane departure assistance is turned on, it's undriveable.

Please don't misunderstand me, I love it. I just wish it was better :)

I love the car but a couple of minor niggles and a huge major one.

Even though I have smallish hands for a bloke the seat belt stalk is too short and wedged between the seat and console , I've had to fit extenders, the fabric/material under the foot pedals and in the boot needs to be easier to clean for mud and dog hair. And now the major gripe:- my fuel consumption is around 27-32 mpg, equivalent to my old Nissan Navara, this Duster NEEDS A DIESEL ENGINE! You make one-PLEASE sell it in the UK!!!!!!!!

Who needs a Land Rover Discovery? The Duster is a great comfortable road car, with plenty of room for dogs, family and luggage. It's economical and a pleasure to drive. The new features like all-round cameras are very useful. In the snow, ice and heavy rain, the Duster is a very capable 4x4, handling steep slopes with ease and is exceptionally sure-footed. It drives across a ploughed field with ease. And so reasonably priced, it's a no-brainer.

Really enjoying the car since collecting in October. First time Dacia owner and overall has proven to be a good purchase for my family.

In terms of improvements; the parcel shelf regularly comes out of the clips and causes rattle when driving.

Rear camera is quite poor quality resolution.

Shocking at steaming up during the cold weather, worst car I've had for this.

Seals on the doors need to be looked at. When it rains I have excess water in the recesses and steps when I return to the car. Condensation on the windscreen in the mornings is excessive needing a cloth to remove.

Generally happy with car, performs as expected. Not impressed with how delicate the aerial is, easily snapped off. Wanted a shark fin replacement but was told it has to have like for like, rejected that idea.

This is the best car I have ever had and believe me I have had a few in my Ninety one

years, my wifes only wish is the arm rest was much lower? as she has to drive with it in the up position

The Duster is an ideal size all rounder. The Hybrid engine with the the automatic gearbox makes driving a pleasure.

My only request would be a better choice of colours to select from.