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

Now that I am used to all the ding's, dongs and warbling noises etc., I am a very contented driver, and use them to my advantage when I am on the move, although it did take a while to understand them and separate them all out in my head.

The car is a real pleasure to drive, light but, with a secure feeling on the road, with the transition from engine to EV and back again being seamless.

This is my third Duster (with other models and makes in between) and they improve all the time but how this one can be bettered is hard to understand

Have found it a good car to drive and is economical. I get 41 MPG. I think that the finish on the lift up seats in the rear is rather poor and crude. This could be improved at very little extra cost. I have a proper spare wheel but could never get the cage for it though this was promised in the initial deal so the spare just sits in the back and takes up a lot of room. Did not find the sat nav very user friendly. Also to open and shut the electric windows you have to turn on the engine. On most vehicles you do not need to do that.

How to use your Dacia.

Since the owners manual is ALL on line, some youtube like videos to describe how to use or better use the functions of the car would be useful.

These are actually available on the web, but it would have been a great customer satisfaction bonus to actually tell your customer, rather the customer having to troll through pages and pages before they were found.

It is almost as if you just want to sell a car and move on to the next customer, after sales could generate more and on going interest.

Excellent drive and much better overall build quality and soundproofing from previous Duster models that I have owned. One issue that I know is bugging Extreme Hybrid model owners on the various forums is that considering it is the most expensive trim level, it actually does not get the false floor in the boot that the Journey model does and this is a very useful and flexible additional storage area if you have a dog or if you purchase a space saver spare wheel - it's a shame that Dacia chose to do this.

Overall the new Duster is an excellent vehicle. I do have three small issues though

1) It is possible for a passenger to active the bonnet release level and the bonnet will release whilst driving. This is unnerving to say the least.

2) The windscreen washer liquid refilled cap is not as obvious as it should be. The colour should perhaps be changed to make it more visually obvious.

3) The engine lacks torque at low revs in low gear. This can make pulling away slowly and under control a bit difficult.

All round nice car, little touches have improved it with folding wing mirrors and blind spot warning.

Disappointing that the auto hold on the automatic is a trechter to the right atbthenottomnof the dashboard. Should have an auto feature or at least be near the gear selector like most cars.

Biggest disappointment is the lowering of camera quality, it is awful and a huge downgrade. So disappointing if I’d seen it before purchase I wouldn’t have bought it.

Won’t buy another if it’s this bad again.

I like the fantastic shape, the overall look and appearance. It drives beautifully and smooth and is quite economical. The entertainment function is quite odd as it randomly plays the radio automatically when starting the engine or it doesn’t, and then it’s really difficult to work it. Plus, it doesn’t stay on the chosen channel. I am also surprised this day and age that it doesn’t have a windscreen heater for those frosty mornings. I also find navigating through the functions quite complicated.

I have the D3 extreme full hybrid. It would be a great car if not for the dreadful automatic gearbox. I have no control over when the gears change and there has been many times, especially when overtaking or gaining speed up hill, that the gears just don’t change up and instead make an awful over revving sound. It’s embarrassing and frustrating. It’s been back to the dealer and I was told it’s a known issue with the Renault gearbox that is used in this model. I’d not get another one after this!

Brilliant experience from showroom to delivery

Had a Sandero for 8 years and decided I wanted to treat myself and get an upgrade.

Had noticed that there was a new Duster on the market so went dealership to view one after some internet reviews.

Settled on on the Extreme automatic Hybrid and couldn’t be happier.

Looks awesome. So many toys and gadgets. Had so many positive comments off friends etc.

The price is excellent

The fuel economy is superb

Would honestly recommend one to anybody

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!.