2024 Dacia Duster First Preview UK Spec | 4K

[@NigelBell-e4c]

Absolutely love it so much so just ordered a new 2 wheel drive 130 bhp in top spec can't wait.

[@maxtorques]

I think this is going to be a really popular car, can't wait to get one on the channel

[@scottyc7220]

I'm a Brit living in Eastern Europe, i just took delivery of the new duster a month ago. I have the expression trim level with the bi fuel engine, added the heated seats and steering wheel, and metallic grey paint. Here, i paid just under £17k. It's a great car for the money, has many safety features such as lane keeping, emergency breaking ect. I had to wait around 3 months for delivery, and they are made here. Interestingly, here Dacia offers a lower trim level called Essential, which starts at around £15k. It's very basic with analogue gauges and no infotainment display.

[@maxtorques]

Its crazy cheap. The essential is coming to the UK too, won't expect big numbers though.

[@HS-sr9ww]

why the Uk market is so expensive? even the tax would be 20%.

[@scottyc7220]

@HS-sr9ww Here, the VAT is 19%

[@AndrewGamblin-go5oe]

Are you sure they're made in the UK, mine came from the factory in Romania.

[@scottyc7220]

@@AndrewGamblin-go5oe Yes, they are made in Romania.

[@mrrikki1]

How did you find the seats in the Journey? I have read they don't have adjustable lumbar support.

[@maxtorques]

@mrrikki1 seats were comfortable enough. You do get lumbar support for the driver on the extreme varient though.

[@mrrikki1]

@@maxtorques thanks sounds good. Yes I know on the extreme, I just didn’t want the wipe free seats that lots of European reviews say gets very sweaty in the summer. And I prefer the blue features on the journey.

[@sebastianstoica578]

@@mrrikki1, I just checked the UK configurator and saw the Journey and Extreme trims have different prices, whereas they have the same price in Romania, at least, but I believe in most if not all continental European countries.

[@maxtorques]

@@sebastianstoica578 the specs differ slightly in LHD markets

[@Zak-B2L]

2023 Kia gt-line or a new duster ?

[@maxtorques]

@@Zak-B2L I assume you mean Kia Niro GT-Line?

[@Zak-B2L]

@maxspooner63 oh yeah, sorry, Sportage

[@maxtorques]

@Zak-B2L well the Sportage sits in the class above (C segment) whereas the the Duster occupies the smaller B segment. There's a price gap of about £10,000 too so I think the fairer comparison with the Sportage will be with the Bigster when that lands next year alongside the facelifted Sportage.

[@Zak-B2L]

@@maxtorques had a look and sportage a bit too expensive in nicer trim. Now wonder if 2023 niro 4 ev would be a better choice than duster 3 ...

[@maxtorques]

@Zak-B2L both very different in their approaches, so I think it'll depend on your specific use case. Let me know what you go for in the end

[@peterjackson846]

The duster does not run Android Automotive, its just an Android based unit.

[@maxtorques]

That's what Android Automotive is. Just doesn't have Google Services.

[@robincole-hamilton9482]

The reverse is true. It's not a Google-based system like most Renaults, but does run Android Auto once connected to your phone.

[@maxtorques]

@robincole-hamilton9482 Android Auto and Android Automotive are different pieces of software. You can get Android Automotive without Google services. Stellantis, Audi, Porsche, and BMW amongst others use the software this way.

[@wayneheyes4934]

I’m so torn I love the design but the major plastic can be scratched and easily marked which you won’t be able to repair

[@maxtorques]

Which plastics are you referring to? The starkle?

[@wayneheyes4934]

@@maxtorques the whole interior and dash door panels etc

[@maxtorques]

@wayneheyes4934 well what do you propose they make them out of and keep the cost under £25k?

[@wayneheyes4934]

@@maxtorques but the cost isn’t £25k if u want a hybrid etc

[@maxtorques]

@@wayneheyes4934 Hybrids start from £24,245

[@stasiekpiekarski]

0:36 There is already rust on the break disc😂

[@maxtorques]

@@stasiekpiekarski there's rust on every brake disc if you leave it for more than a day 🙄

[@stasiekpiekarski]

@@maxtorques Sure, that's not an issue. But up must admit that it doesn't look good in a show car during presentation...

[@maxtorques]

@stasiekpiekarski The car is outside and can't be driven so not sure what they could have done really.

[@stasiekpiekarski]

@@maxtorques I do not critise you. I like the car but I'm only surpirsed that Dacia or their representatives do no pay attention how they present their product. It was just a matter of pushing break pedal few times and that would be it.

[@NathanVdV]

@@stasiekpiekarski lol what are you on about? he's at a dealer, not at Dacia HQ. that car has been on transport for quite some time being stationary, those few feet at snail pace won't take the rust off. I have my new duster 1 week and the linkages (or whatsitcalled) on the wheels are just orange from surface rust. it is what it is and nothing you or the dealer can do about it.