Customer reviews for Dacia Duster

Our first hybrid car and we love the size of it which is similar to our last Renault Kajar.

Slightly disappointed that it doesn't use more electric than was hoped for. But getting 53 mpg out of it around our hilly area.

What is annoying is having to switch off the default driver assistance AND the cruise controls EVERY time we start the car! Making sure we use our driver preferences every time!

We do not like the automatic lights and again find it difficult to opt out of default which is to be always on automatic. Dipping lights is risky on auto and when slowing down round our rural area, the lights dip when we would have chosen to keep full beam on like driving round rural bends.

Had to turn off the hands free locking system as it continually locked when we moved 4 feet away - very annoying whilst loading on the drive and had to keep unlocking it! Now switched off its fine.

We really liked the Kajar and feel a little disappointed with this one.

Having said our grievances, we are growing to like it and it's power and acceleration, comfort and space.

Will probably change it in a couple of years and go back to my favourite Renault - of which I have had many. But good to be hybrid and doing our 'bit for the environment'. Maybe look at a 'plug in hybrid' next time. Certainly can't do with electric.in our rural area and no charge points.

Lots of online "chatter" about hard plastics, but i honestly don't notice it. I also get good fuel economy, average 66mpg. There's a lot of weird and wonderful noises from the Hybrid system as it switches between modes, i've never had had that before with a Hybrid. It seems to be a quirk of the Renault Hybrid system fitted in Dacia models, as my friends Jogger does exactly the same. The infortainment can occasionally be glitchy....sometimes my phone connects....sometimes it doesn't. The auto gearbox often hesitates when changing up into top gear, this seems to be a well documented issue. But overall good value for money.

This is my first automatic car and I am delighted with it. From the start of the purchase process through to collecting my vehicle the service in the show room was top notch. With hind sight I think the explaination of the dash board tech / Dacia manual could have been better or at least undertaken slower. I am not a fan of on lime manuals, but I know everyone wants to keep cost down. That said a basic, quick introduction information sheet would have been very welcome.

Do I have any regrets about the purchase of this car. No, none what so ever. It a fantastic car from a first class show room.

Overall, I am happy with my Dacia Duster. It is a practical, comfortable car with plenty of space and good value for money. However, I am not completely satisfied with the hybrid system and automatic transmission. I find the gear changes and transition between the electric motor and petrol engine can sometimes feel less smooth than I have experienced in other brands. This can make the driving experience feel slightly less refined, particularly when accelerating or changing speed. I hope future models can improve the smoothness and responsiveness of the hybrid and automatic system.

I love the new Duster. It is easy to drive, the all round cameras make it easy to park and it looks great. The facelift gives the car a chunky, rugged look, and the interior feels much better. The boot is bigger too. I can get everything that I need to in it. I couldn't have lived with the old duster. I am proud of owning the new one.

Everyone should drive a dacia duster hybrid great to drive it’s my first hybrid and my first automatic I could drive it all day I drove it down to north Ayrshire from Aberdeen and back twice now and I can’t wait to go down again no complaints i always drove a ford and my Dacia is a better drive,Richard from Aberdeen .

The Duster has an economical hybrid engine. It drives well & is comfortable.

As a pensioner, I havs found the computer challenging. The rear seat belts are not easy to use as the link in the seat is easily pushed down so far it becomes inaccessible.

I enjoy driving the car and my dogs travel well in the back. It has good ground clearance essential for the places I travel to. I am pleased with the vehicle and cannot think of any improvements I would wish for.

Brilliant car, ticks all the boxes! Brilliant value for money.

I’ve recommended the car to someone and they ended up buying a brand new extreme version like mine. We are very impressed.

Transmission between electric and engine is noisy and not satisfactory. Comfort, parts & accessories all are below the standard I would expect.

KMcIlwee.