Dacia Duster 2014 - 2018 SUV review | Mat Watson Reviews

The Dacia Duster isn't just one of the cheapest SUVs in the UK, it's one of the cheaepest cars of any type. A starting price of less than ten grand means that even some city cars cost more, so if space is what matters the most, the Dacia is something of a bargain. So we know that it's cheap, but is that prefix followed by "and cheerful" or "and nasty"? Are rivals really worth twice the price, or will the Duster provide everything you'll need? Find out in my full in-depth review.
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[@ThomasLePew]

I own a Duster for nearly six years now, and I've learned to love it, because it's very reliable. I've made some long trips with it, Munich to Paris, Munich to Vienna, Munich to northern Germany, and I never worried if I would make it there or back. Now I've ordered my new car, again a Duster. This time with automatic transmission, rear driving camera, heated seats. Sure, it's not really comparable to the newest VW, Mercedes or BMW SUV's, but it has everything I expect from a car.

[@raisayoub5553]

Tektheb

[@sparky6996]

And ot won't leave you at the side of the road. Its honest and thats why they are cool. Does it matter it gets dented in a car park....no

[@chris.b0]

Danke für deine Erfahrungen wie sieht es heute aus ??? Mein 2017 duster Prestige 4x4 liebe ich heute noch

[@wrightpcs]

Still got it 😂

[@dzigi05]

We just love this car here in Serbia. It's very popular, especually in southern part of county, with lots of hills and mountains. Our neighbours (Romania) did the great job for making it. Relaible, cheap to run, cheap to maintain, repair...

[@remella1]

it sells very well in India too...i own the 2016 model...its reliable, has low running costs and is good for shitty Indian roads lol

[@dzigi05]

Juts like ours @Sree V Remella :D

[@heat2283]

Dacia is actually very popular in the whole Europe. There's a huge owners club in France, for instance. I recently saw that in France and UK the Duster is also used by police and emergency services.

[@remella1]

Will Grigg's on fire that's good to hear. We have the Nissan Terrano here which is a Duster in different clothes, but a bit pricier. I bought my Duster last Sept and love it except for the body panels rattling. It's a great value for money, especially in India where everything tends to be almost twice as expensive in the Europe or US. I came from a Skoda Fabia, wanted to get the new Octavia but Skoda and VW are high maintenance here. So went the Duster route. Couldn't be happier!!

[@remella1]

Ivan Nikolendzic lol

[@AymenMusnic]

Most honest vehicle review channel , damn if u check those indian reviews , u won't be able to make a difference between a duster and an audi Q5 !

[@thariqthq]

Eyemann MeChaniker Thats bcoz its an important car for India.. infact it created the trend of a crossover suv.. the engine is highly reliable, good mileage and is manufactured in India resulting in less price. This car is good value for money. I admit that the interior dull and less interesting.

[@thariqthq]

Q5 costs 6 times more than dusters money here.

[@AymenMusnic]

Of course my friend , i'm not insulting india , not at all , i'm just saying that those channels they don't give u all u need to know about the car , they only show the positive things and make the negative positive , i honestly don't like that !

[@remella1]

me neither...most channels in India are run by moronic non-car people. their reviews feel more like ads than actual reviews lol....i hate em

[@thariqthq]

Eyemann MeChaniker Yeah.. even i don't like them.. i prefer watching carwow, carbuyer, topgear etc.

[@weedmastersr]

Should've taken the Duster offroad Mat. The Duster's more set up for off-roading than road holding. It's the cars strong point.

[@StephenButlerOne]

Protector of the Republic this is a good car for what it is, a work horse, I see it like a "modern" (I know a stretch) Jimny. I little mounting goat. It's just a honest motor. I wouldn't bother with the sat nav upgrade. A cd slot to fit a phone holder in would do. Well I wouldn't buy one, I have no need for a work horse beater. But for them that do this is a good call.

[@weedmastersr]

You summed it up very well. It's a great little workhorse of an SUV. I had one for a couple of years and it used it to carry sacks of cereal and potatoes for my pigs and goats, piles of small logs of wood, forestry work tools, etc. Took it on dirt roads and snow all the time. It's very spacious, takes potholes and shit roads like a champ and it's reliable. The interior quality is shit. I see it as a farmer's car.

[@TheKenjoje]

exactly and, like he would say, 'that brings us to downsides (or bad points)' of this review - he didn't accentuated enough its off-roading potential....not the car to drive around like in 2wd crossover....

[@Joe41ist]

I drive one of these for work, both on road and off, and i can tell you it has no strong point.

[@weedmastersr]

Fuck off! This is great off-road. Honestly, it's hard to find anything better that isn't an expensive off-roader like a Nissan, Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeep, Range Rover, etc.

[@ComunidadeMirage150]

The best car that I’ve owned, I trust it 100%, I own the 1.5dci turbo 4x4 version, very honest and reliable, I love it!

[@stateofmind91]

I've got one of these, they are great cars. They appeal to a certain audience and most people will just dismiss them as cheap nonsense while they drive their overpriced German equivalents... They are basic and utilitarian and that's what makes them great. They are one of the last modern cars that you can feel confident working on your driveway and you don't need a Masters degree in Electrical engineering to open the bonnet. They are basic, lightweight, compact, utilitarian cars with a decent 4wd system, decent grip, good towing capacity for their size, great practicality and a good driving position. They will never be a BMW X5 but they're not trying to be, which is where automotive journalists make their mistake in comparing them to them. Also, their build quality and reliability aren't anywhere near as bad as people make them out to be, I guarantee in 10 years time you will still see a decent amount of them on the roads. They are becoming popular cars with farmers and horse owners etc because they are exploiting a gap in the market previously occupied by Landrover Defenders... My missus tows a horse box in one and I'd rather her do it in a Duster than a BMW X1 any day of the week.

[@LumeaLuiSucre]

Trebuia sa o duci in padure boss sau sa bagi un drag race cu o Solenza

[@danixem1244]

Respect pentru șeful locuitor!

[@radu32]

Să tragă buşteni la pădure

[@bugdead2411]

Sucre Mr Sucre ce plm faci aici ?😂😂😂

[@onion665]

inca un taran ce vrea sa para "cool"

[@TheMrRares]

se mai uita si romani la dommu matt

[@PhilipKerry]

This is the first negative review of the Duster that I've seen , everyone else has praised its value for money and superb offroad capabilities .

[@mohammedraheesh5943]

In fact who would own this "cheap" Duster even if you can't afford a car with a price tag of 10,000 pounds? I have owned own but still I have regretted buying it!

[@spainlife4259]

True

[@betterbeavailable]

Mat is just being honest.

[@paxbrickz8563]

Its because it is bad

[@alinalobova1001]

*Only 18* 👇👇👇 718360.loveisreal.ru

[@mowglilp]

As a Romanian and having a Duster in the family, I agree with your comments on it. I will say that for the price, you can't get a better package on the market. What disappoints me in this review is the fact that you didn't mention anything about the 4x4 option, nor whether it's worth going to the 4x4 or sticking with the 4x2. Fortunately, the Duster is very capable off-road and in Romania they participate in off-road rally events quite often, with good success even. Aftermarket parts can be found, such as lower coilovers, brake kits and well as higher and more off-road orientated shocks.

[@totalmadnesman]

He mentioned the awd system.

[@Alex-zh9lj]

mowglilp Dar oricum Duster-ul iti da impresia ca nu mai evolueaza ca si cum ar ramane mereu ls acelasi nivel.

[@robertpetrea23]

In general nimic din ce scoate Dacia nu-ti da impresia ca evolueaza. "Ce spuneti? Are slot usb langa cd player? WELL SIGN ME AND THE REST OF ROMANIA UP!". In general ei opteaza pentru a fi exact ce le trebuie romanilor. Masina de maximum 14 mii de euro. Majoritatea oricum nu pot scoate mai mult din buzunar deodata si daca le mai si dai 4X4 de banii astia, succes instant.

[@Alex-zh9lj]

Robert Petrea Si sa fim sinceri.Majoritatea romanilor care sunt dispusi sa plateasca 13-14 mii de euro ar opta oricum pentru ceva Second Hand de o marca mai "de calitate"(ex. Volkswagen,Audi,Mercedes si asa mai departe)

[@adriandragan7623]

Asa a crezut de cuviinta si un var de-al meu si a trebuit sa-l strangem de pe camp dupa ce BMW-ul lui minunat i-a crapat ceva la directie la 150k km. In acelasi timp taxiul care m-a carat astazi avea pe bord 545k si functiona multumitor.

[@MrYuenH]

GOOD NEWS!!! what? the new dacia duster

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

HowieYisBored Or the Black edition. Jeremy: Wait is it black like the 6.2 litre V8? James: No. It's literally black.

[@lmbtcs1879]

HowieYisBored top gear reference?

[@SM-mt8pz]

yes

[@joosttijsen3559]

i thought futurama reference

[@eliots7218]

Jeremy: anyway...

[@alecbrown66]

Honestly, these cars are becoming incredibly popular in my area (SW england). Retirement cars and second cars especially. Cheap and reliable, and if you have horses, dogs or dont want to worry about muddy boots or bikes or paws inside then it ticks boxes ( thats what locals here say). And at half the price of a fiesta and 30k less than a similar sized Japanese or French main manufacturer i am not suprised. This thing is fast replacing old landrovers, rangerovers, landcruisers etc. Dacia are playing clever games in the car market

[@orenarmstrong2573]

Just bought a Dacia Duster laureate black shadow 1.5 dci 4wd 2017. Handles fantastic on road and off road, grips the road really well when cornering and doesn't roll. Very very happy great SUV! 😁l

[@adrianzamfir2663]

Oren Armstrong nice! Enjoy it!

[@bobbythompson3544]

Somebody forgot to slip this pillock his Fiver, this is a great car!

[@BoldOne8760]

Oren Armstrong is it reliable tho i hear they're shit

[@bobbythompson3544]

cameron burke That engine is a fantastic unit, we get 65 MPG in the Nissan Note.

[@BoldOne8760]

Bobby Thompson after seeing wnat he said about the steering of the Duster i think I'd pick the note over that any day

[@jakedickinson]

It's cheap because it's tried and tested technology with no frills. They haven't had to spend a lot on development and testing because the components are from past models and that filters down in the end price. It's Renault/Nissan alliance built like many cars. Renault engine with old Xtrail running gear. A very capable off-roader with a utilitarian build quality. Not a great review by just putting the car down for what it was never meant to be. There is nothing else like this on the market now. There are no capable small/medium off-roaders everything's gone soft roader in the quest of good road handling, but this has stuck to its roots. It's refreshing to see a car that is just purposeful. New technology is great in cars for all the right reasons, but its also nice to see a manufacturer going back to basics for a bargain price.

[@TheMaleforce]

Totally agree Jake no issues with mine at all, it's refreshing to be able to buy a car without paying for all the things we don't need. All I use mine for is going to the gym, shopping and the odd airport run it's just a car!

[@novaordemdesantiago1890]

Jake Dickinson agree with you . Very well spoken ! And I would like to add that the version he is reviewing is not the 2018 version.

[@BillyNoMates1974]

Ive had mine for a year and it's been brilliant. very reliable and faultless. The only extras i brought was the four year servicing and the Media Nav system. Even the 5 year warranty was chucked in for free. Plus when i brought it I found out it came with 4 years RAC breakdown cover. Overall Dacia have a very well thought out package (bearing in mind the break down cover, warranty etc). I won't deny there are better cars out there but not just looking at the car, the whole package overall is well targeted and thought out.

[@mrquordlepleen]

I bought a Duster new in February 2016 and - given the bargain price - was prepared to forgive it a lot. Well....there was no need. This car has been far better than it has any right to be. In that time - and 35,000 miles - the only fault has been 1 headlight bulb. And that cost me a grand total of £4.00 plus it took me 3 minutes to fit! Been a long time since I've been able to do that. Over the years I've had about 30 cars ranging from Citroen, FIAT, VW, Volvo, Audi, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Toyota, Renault, Nissan....and way back an old Triumph😅 As an overall package - especially given the price - this has been the best of the bunch, certainly the most reliable. That basic interior is quite 'utility' but there's not a single squeak or creak from any of it and nothing has worked loose. A very pleasant surprise. Aircon works well, SatNav is pretty accurate and Cruise Control performs well too. It's very kind on its tyre too. The Continental's fitted have loads of tread left; apparently the car is noted for this. I also find the car very comfy. Again a surprise. It's also giving around 50mpg on - 1.5 diesel. It's all a mix of Nissan and Renault and everything is tried and tested. The only niggle? Passengers in the rest sometimes open their window as the button for these is placed where a resting elbow can press it 😅 Overall an excellent, surprising and competent car. Well done Renault/Nissan/Dacia. The only nigg

[@philryan7254]

Hi guys had my 2016 duster just over a year now and I'm happy with it, but I had to get the steering rack replaced because it was making a awful cracking sound it was all done by the garage under warranty so no problem. Cheers phil

[@StephenButlerOne]

I love this, a real honest car.

[@Wanderlauch]

"honest"?

[@betterbeavailable]

Back to the 90s. Woohoo.

[@eyeCU13]

In my country, all the private security companies have bought plenty of Dusters, because they are cheap and they do the business.

[@alterateawful6709]

eyeCU13 if its germany yes

[@eyeCU13]

Alterate Awful I'm from Bulgaria.

[@BalkanTimberMan]

@@eyeCU13 In croatia its national forest company,electrical company,mountin rescue service and yes also some security firms

[@Fc-cb3tn]

"Good news!" "What?" "The new Dacia Duster, it's in the U.K.!" That ought to be how you start a Dacia review.

[@blackjack2150]

Glad to see Dacia is well received and selling in other countries. In Romania, where it's built, it's doing OK, but for some reason a lot of people prefer to buy German second hand cars instead of new Dacias, for the same price. I live in Romania and was in the market to buy a new crossover until recently and decided to get the Hyundai Tucson, just because I could afford the extra price for the added safety, comfort and general feeling of quality.

[@MartinTheSmoggyUTB]

For its price the Duster is an excellent car, amazing value.

[@themadant1941]

I honestly would shortlist this for a new car. Yes it's basic. Yes it feels old in many ways, and yes, it's a tad boring. However, the value for money factor of this car overrides any negatives about it for me.

[@bogdanbobu]

The model shown is basic, but you could add extras. It comes with Start Stop, hill climb assist, and many more

[@Luca-fk8yt]

It can do more stuff than a lambo.A lambo can just get atention.This can go offroad,on mountains and is very good for the road

[@emphaa9051]

Waited this for years...

[@miscareaantibraconaj]

i own a Dacia Duster 1,5 diesel buyed 5 years ago .... very good car for it's price ... i would buy it again with no regrets

[@vladalex5024]

Here's what, lads. This is a big car, extremely cheap, safe, which transports the driver from the point A to the point B. Insted of buying an old-ass second-hand car, like a 2006 bmw which rakt by the old driver, you get a brand new car from Dacia which is going to be yours for a long period of time. It's also extremely cheap to take care about it. Don't get me wrong, i am not a fan of this romanian car, but you need to understand why Dacia makes it like that. Dont expect a brand new dacia dister worth of about 10.000€ to be as good as a brand mew audi suv. Think before you speak people. Hope i made myself clear ✌🏻️

[@drjulioalergia]

vlad alex like crystal

[@kamata93]

vlad alex Safe? It has the lowest crash test rating from all of the European cars. It is utterly unsafe..

[@afdasdfadga]

He explains the 3-star rating in the video.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

They still make the chassis out of cheese and the rest of it from the fastest rusting metal known to man.

[@the.sherlock]

:))) patetic

[@Peac249]

To.my experience the steering is awesome, the suspension is awesome unless you want to race on highways, for normal people, this is one of the best few cars at the price . Trust me people, you will be happy in long term

[@nuarecum]

about safety stars ... jeep compass made between 2012-2016 has 2 euro ncap stars ....

[@user-mi4yc7pr3x]

Shitty American cars

[@dishydish]

Just bought a 67 plate SE Summit and its a crackin car. Really good value for money and a 5 year Warranty. I opted for the 1.5 diesel automatic and its performing really well around town and on the motorway. It didn't have any trouble with Welsh A Roads. Great ride height, comfortable driving position and the boot space is massive. Pleased.

[@jafarbasim1665]

I have renault duster since 2014 great car good handling on the road fantastic offroad abilities and high reliability love it 👍👍👍

[@Snowpeak74]

Very very nice car and much capable off road. We want cars and no infotainments after all.

[@georgedowns4034]

I just think you can get some much better used bargains for the price.

[@the_dude182]

This is the 2017 edition. The 2018 edition is more silent, stable, better interior and better lcd placement so driver can navigate safer.

[@reteprewolf9180]

Smug and spoiled by driving expensive cars

[@TheGreatLoco]

If you aren't a snob, just buy it.

[@НовиСадСрбија]

True. Too much snobs

[@vladgeorge7467]

The fuel lock is just in case someone wants to steal your fuel. Happens in Romania, so that's the reason for the lock.

[@iulian-ovidiugeamanu4995]

This is NOT the 2018 model. It is the old facelift Duster. The new 2018 one was just released and looks better and has better quality .

[@adriaanscheepers709]

Mat, i really enjoy your honest review of this car. Good and bad things. Keep doing this in all the cars you review. Oh, and thanx for doing cars from all price ranges. Like me, not all people are looking to buy Mercs, Bmw's or Audi's. Cant afford them. Great job Mat

[@traianmatei1683]

i bet a range rover breaks before this ....

[@Mastermind12358]

Along with the Jimny, this is the most popular rental car here in Iceland, and you'll see these being sold all over the place with hundreds of thousands of miles on them, and let me tell you, being a rental car in Iceland is no easy thing to survive.

[@philipscott1128]

Your lucky you even have electric wing mirrors on a Dacia.

[@ABCEDEFG911]

Philip Scott bashing a low priced car for not having high end features?...idiots

[@philipscott1128]

Some people can't take a joke...

[@DhaAlekz]

My old Dacia didn't even had servo, A/C or airbags. Going 60 mph (100 km/h) was just as terrifying as bungee jumping cordless.

[@fcalin21]

The position of the horn button is the best. Very easy to touch in an emergency.

[@subinct]

I love all your reviews. Especially love the short soundtrack starting at 8:04 that you play in every review, when I can't help but nod along.

[@geluhofmann9637]

Someone tell @Mat Watson that this is the old Duster and not the 2018 one!! We want a review for the 2018 model!!.

[@engjamaaoui8343]

The car is a great value for the money , the high level is fully equipped with safety features , handle good in bad weather condition and a good visibility on the road while driving , for me is the best car to buy for family or the winter , go and take look at the car and test drive it ...and then give your opinion , watching only videos would not give you much about the Duster capabilities , I recommend this car for every one !

[@duncanidaho7494]

At least it looks better than the new Audi Q2 :)))

[@memescomics4513]

Not from the inside...

[@MrRohanThomas]

Audi Q2 is a flop, if I remember I have only seen them on the road once and have no memory of seeing it any other time

[@drawtube3218]

Actualy, This is just the right car for Romanian, Bulgarian or Serbian People. Cheap, somewhat reliable and they can afford it (average sallary of these 3 countries is about 500 € and a car itself is about 14 000 € so for 2 People that would be 5 or 6 years to afford.

[@pc-broke8348]

we drove 400 km with this Car it was pretty ok...

[@allanmacbadger5692]

I know several people who live in rural england and have bought new Dacia Dusters, all bought the top of the range model and all of them are very happy with their cars, all of them are working mums who would normally have bought a 3-5 year old used car, they seem to like the value for money, the low running costs, the practicality and the extra space over a compact car, one lady is a director of a fairly large company and she likes to run her own car.

[@altini7]

Make a video for Dacia Sandero Stepway 2017, please...

[@Matty12333]

Nothing wrong with a Dacia, ever driven one but rode in one which was comfortable and smooth ride.

[@ahmetyumrukaya]

not everything about the dacia duster is perfect, here's five annoying things about it ?? sorry, i missed the perfect part

[@biz0829]

Ik I always cringe at that cuz he's already talking about plenty of bad things throughout the entirety of the episodes

[@bombardier6033]

it's a 13000 pound suv, what do you expect?

[@Aarontlondon]

Ahmet Y. He was being sarcastic

[@Moaz47Gamer]

Ahmet Y. True but no answer so he contacted me the official

[@MadalinPro]

The "Dacia brand" has been bought by Renault, so Renault is making the cars. You can not buy anything better than the Duster, but it's cheap, but it's practically, car maintenance is not expensive, it's also safe if we compare it to an old car, maybe rusty with unknown past or anything else. At the final if you drag the line, it's a brand new car.

[@RJ-hi5pw]

When are you gonna present on Top Gear? Sick of those guys already! Get applying to the BBC man

[@danmar007]

I wonder if James May still likes the Sandero.

[@Vroth]

You should consider reviewing a Dacia Logan. It's one of the most sold cars in Europe, for the same reason as the Duster.

[@onelyone6976]

I very much like the Duster, it is very comfortable for long journeys, and easy to drive, it doesn’t really go anywhere but that’s not really the point of it, if you want a fast car go for an M3, or get an M3 as a toy and the Duster as the utility vehicle

[@kaushikthirthappa3350]

THIS IS NOT THE 2018 DUSTER

[@jameshammond7849]

that’s why it’s the 2014-2018 not 2018- onwards

[@DanielGanea]

This is the old model. Dacia is known for gradually improving new generations based on online customer`s feedback, while mainly keeping the price stable. And the gas tank cover is not "unnecessarily large", the space on the left is for the LPG intake nozzle.

[@michaelbroderick527]

I disagree with the review I've had a duster for about 4 years and think it's a great car all round LOVE IT.

[@MirceaBv]

Does it really matter under what name the cars is sold? It's one of the best SUV on the low budget class. Duster also performs better on off road than my other consecrated SUV's that cost 2-3 times more.

[@genin4u]

Mat Watson = fake title - THIS iSN"T A 2018 Duster - p.s.: i own a 2015 diesel Duster and it's a good car for(!) it's price ...i would buy it again

[@nicoctb]

The model in the review is Duster 1 up to 2017 because in 2018 there is a new model Duster 2 just launched

[@blehbleh2574]

"GOOD NEWS"

[@jameshuffmar1765]

Duster Skiing kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5nHo6Gem5WjhJo

[@black_rs6575]

well said sir :))

[@mikhailswartz]

😂😂😂

[@Bhartiya969]

In India Duster is manufactured by Renault and similar product manufacturers by Nissan too.. I owned one and completed 60,000kms in 2 years. Without any problem. We have Airbags, Abs and 2 diesel engines, We have electrical adjustable out side mirrors buttons on door not below handbrake, We can open doors from inside after hitting/using center lock button, We can horn just like other vehicles, not the way shown in this video. We also got navigation, 4×4, steering mounted controls, FOG lamps etc

[@lgliam]

Still has more character than a Golf!

[@kyalebrooks]

lgliam well said, I really do t understand the obsession with those crappy little eye sores!

[@Wanderlauch]

if by "character" you mean annoying, quirky and underdeveloped, then you would be right about that.

[@spinusebastian8538]

Everyone hates golfs😂 really...I hate golfs. They are annoying.

[@jpch8814]

@@spinusebastian8538 Golfs are the best hatchback ever produced, VW makes simple and elegant cars, they don't make flashy and dramatic designs.

[@robertbidochon7949]

I love Dacias because they are functional and utilitarian. This is the best manufacturer in the World for my usage. Amazing workhorses.

[@thorbjrnmadsen4984]

Robert Bidochon Not really. In my opinion. Skoda and Mercedes are the best manufacturers in the world

[@p.6170]

Thorbjørn Madsen overpriced stuff in my opinion, anyway, if you could buy them why not?

[@alierikenoglu8006]

Misleading... This is not the 2018 :(

[@ghostofbase]

Wow, the indian version of this car is so much better. Here are some of the differences i could spot. Duster is sold with Renault branding in India. 1. The rear view mirror controls are on the driver door 2. The horn is on the steering wheel and not on the stalk 3. If the car is locked you can still open the doors without pressing the central lock button on the dash 4. Fuel filler flap is operated from inside the cabin, no keys required 5. The 4x4 version of the car comes with independent rear suspension, hill hold, ESP and handles quite well 6. The driver seat has lumbar support, and can be quite comfortable on long drives 7. The rear seats get a foldable arm rest with cup holders 8. Air con is standard on all variants. Climate Control and Sat Nav is standard on RXZ (top end) variant

[@Thedude175]

duster hv a 12V outlet yet my X5 doesn't , shit im trading it in fir a duster

[@GetPsyched6]

Bmw 159678 actually isn't there 2 at the bottom of the rear console?

[@MrNickelbrille]

What a great car!And there's a cheap way for the savety too. Just get a 10" nail and some superglue. Glue the nail to the stearingwheel towards you. Hold it for a few seconds-Done. It saves money on fuel! No need for a Navi. No close up driving. All for less then 3€.It works on most cars. Pay a lower price for your insurance.Get a good price for low milage cars. This works and fit all brands and models

[@malcolmc5964]

Air-con in the UK!

[@beyondu77]

Why do they always tell us to click in the upper right corner and there's never anything there? Someone should start doing better editing or stop saying that sort of thing on the video.

[@minhtriluong5952]

beyondu77 but there is

[@KannX]

I would just LOVE to see supermini car from Dacia. Something like Seicento or Matiz. Cheap and reliable.

[@matthewhorsfield3277]

This definatly isn't the 2018 edition, so this is either misleading of a complete waste of time 😂

[@sebyfloristean9514]

There's no 2018 model The new model is from 2019

[@lhd4278]

It literally says in the title

[@flycademy]

in india..Sold as Renault.. and if you check the indian variant, the ergonomics are newer eg. the ORVM stick is on the door not below the hand brake

[@dinudaniel261]

that's not the 2018 model...

[@jeruelleapigo3642]

Good News! The dacia duster has been named budget 4x4 by stall! Top gear

[@stigonutube]

Dacia why not bring this to Australia to compete with Great Wall suv, however yeah put bloody aircon as standard TNX..

[@It_was_a_dream]

dude they sell it without so when you add it to your preference list it would be like you added something to the car like the thing is adding it by demand is dirt cheap its nothing really the options that you add cost almost nothing 2000 to 3000 euro to get everything on it I think they made it barebone so they can have options to add

[@stigonutube]

Steve, i am aware of the sales tactics on Extras Accessories options however if they wanted to compete in the Aussie Market where it gets Hot that just wont cut it, air con is minimum must have as standard.

[@georgehonk5558]

stigonutube no dont bring it over here, we dont want more euro junk.

[@gauraverma06]

Not everyone can afford the big 4 cars makers. Its economical and it serves the purpose. Respect that fact.

[@cretan4134]

But that's not even the "new" Duster. This is a 2017 model, the 2018 has a new design

[@tonywhite6985]

Matt drives a 2016 car in 2017 and calls it the 2018 Duster, and now we do have a new model.

[@oojimmyflip]

if your going to fold the rear seats forward you can slide the parcel shelf down between the back of the front seats and the front of the folded rear seats

[@amstrad79b]

eeehhhmmm *cough* .... that is not the 2018 Dacia Duster. It's the... "until late 2017".

[@666baraka4]

2018 duster review with 16 plate reg on it uploaded in 2017

I have been driving Duster a lot in past few years. all in all, i am satisfied with it, but don't like how they have made compromise between normal car and 4 wheel drive. 1st gear is to short (you can start going ahead in 2nd if you are on plane street), and duster requires a lot of playing with stick. you can drive in 6th gear already in 60-70 km/h. that shows his off road nature. lack of reduction gears is a compromise, despite Nissan has put his experience in construction of it. would i buy it? yes, i like higher position in it, descent off road capabilities. with Renault dci engine it is perfect low budget off road car. i just wish they somehow solved gearbox different, other things are good.

[@VikramSinghBhayal_]

The same car is sold in india known as Renault Duster.

[@thandorcy]

No electronic, no sensors, and no lies !!! Simply SUV extremely affordable, good to have it if you have a house on heals or mountain. I tested Duster after two years of usage, and I can tell you something: it's gorgeous for the money!!! I hate my self for buying Opel Mokka which is a nightmare :( Indeed good looking, soft materials, luxury, but a mess on electronics, sensors, and a damn gearbox. Well done Dacia !!!

[@viorel5224]

Why the title says "Dacia Duster 2018" when is the same version from 2014? Clickbait?

[@nicksmith2454]

I don't get why so many people buy this car rather than the Logan MCV. It doesn't have more room in the interior, it doesn't have a bigger boot, because it's shorter than the MCV, and it's a lot more expensive. You could argue that it's got better offroad performance than the MCV, but, let's be honest, 99% of the people who buy this will never leave tarmac roads with it.

[@xraay2936]

2018 Dacia Duster looks different.

[@petar-kresimirculina9154]

I have an 03 Clio which most of the people say it's trash, but it's the most reliable car I ever had and very cheap to run and maintain. I was thinking of getting a Duster now because it offers more space and it's more or less a Renault from the early 2000s with a touch screen lol and a couple of extra features, which means it's probably as reliable as it can get. I really don't see a point in going over your head with a car, this is a perfect mix of price and value if you're not concerned about the brand you're driving.

[@Fvandenberg]

9500 pounds? .. it starts from 19000€ here in The Netherlands... :(

[@aston458]

It can't be true

[@Fvandenberg]

it really is.. taxes here are insane for big cars. small cars start from 10.000, but duster is 19.000. another example an Audi S5 costs 100.000 here, in some countries you can get a Audi RS6 for that...

[@It_was_a_dream]

yes i'v herd as well they want to make u all go electric wait for tesla model 3

[@finnibat]

+Car Guy You don't want it anyway..

[@p.6170]

Asia Grill 😱

[@Cyberlife800]

Dacia is very popular in our country Turkey. Especially people who work in agriculture and live in mountain areas use it. Really, fuel consumption is very convenient, parts are cheap.

[@technologic667]

I'd rather buy a laferrari

[@carwow]

For the money it cost to order a LaFerrari when it was on sale in the UK, you could have 86 Dusters in the spec of our test car instead, and still have about £6,500 change. So which would you rather have now? It's still the Ferrari, isn't it?

[@sombamrara8420]

carwow I can start a taxi rental service business with so many Dusters:)

[@It_was_a_dream]

and in no time get the money back and buy the damn ferrari

[@SparkySlow]

you can start a bussiness with that money, my same thinking, then buy 5 ferrari ;)

[@n0f3aR629]

technologic stupid kids ftw... dream more

[@TechInspected]

Seeing all the comments that love Dacia and this car warms my heart a little. Too bad I can't buy one here in the Philippijnes, sounds like I'd really enjoy one. Except maybe the handling.

[@SimonSAlba]

This is Dacia Duster 2017 not 2018 !!! Dacia Duster 2018 is here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6LQeZ6imNKGi5I

[@S0Und00]

The only good thing is the fact that if you connect your phone into the jack, the cable doesn't tangle with the shifter

[@bettytureaud]

This is not the Dacia Duster 2018 :(

[@petremihneaSMP]

The review title is a little ambiguous because it's not the new 2017 Dacia Duster,it's a facelift (mostly cosmetic). The new model will probably be available next year.The car isn't bad considering the price,also maintenance is very cheep.Like the guy said, consider it,have a test drive if you want(doesn't cost you anything)....or not.Your money your choice.

[@Messiane]

DACIA is the current ROMANIA and is the oldest nation in the whole of Europe with more than 2,000 years of age ... and the only people who have at VATICAN a great monument named TRAIAN COLUMN. The Dacians who are now the current ROMANI are the oldest people in Europe !!! Learn history !!

[@etajudoi]

bine ai spus,frate

[@p.6170]

florin teutoc the traian culumn celebrates the massacre and conquest of diacian people, you don't know? Anyway, modern romanians are for sure a latin people.

[@rofra1780]

Greeks are the oldest people in Europe!

[@НовиСадСрбија]

Oh stop it with history. Everybody makes history for themselves.

[@simon199418]

So many bits from early 2000s renaults. I wouldn't be surprised if underneath its a 2004 scenic with jacked-up suspension