Dacia Duster Hybrid 140 review | This is the one you want

[@hjsworld3299]

It will attract new type of customers that want value for money. I never was a fan of Dacia Duster because of the somewhat dull looks of the previous versions, but this new design combined with hybrid engine, has changed my view. I looked at all compact SUVs with hybrid engines, and this Duster is clearly the winner.

[@aarondynamics1311]

@blueskies666 It's not even on sale yet, how can you possibly know that?

[@aarondynamics1311]

@blueskies666 Oh so never mind the fact that it's built on a completely different platform to the last model, one which is very modern and used by some of the latest Renaults and Nissans, you're claiming you know exactly how it drives purely based on the existence of an X shaped piece of plastic on the front grille. Don't be so ridiculous

[@ms-jl6dl]

Jeep Avenger,Suzuki Vitara?

[@hjsworld3299]

@@ms-jl6dl i did a test drive with the new Avenger, not great, felt cheap, and engine not strong enough . The Vitara has got a dull look.

[@tgb-vf4es]

@@hjsworld3299 This one will feel even cheaper... I've been in a new Duster looking to upgrade my old one, and it's inferior in terms of interior feel and build quality. Feels like a cheap tacky piece of shit, and for the extremely high price you can get something else - back then in 2015 there really were no better alternatives, and the build quality was better, too.

[@driverfocusedcars1556]

I am low key obsessed with the new Duster. Could make a great overland build

[@ivanstaresinic3412]

Prevedi na hrvatski

[@CompletecarIe]

Totally agree. We can picture it lifted a little more, on some steelies with all-terrain tyres and a cool roof rack. Check out the video we having coming very soon that demonstrates the sleep pack!

[@driverfocusedcars1556]

@@CompletecarIe You read my mind

[@andywells397]

Some nice generals on each corner.

[@STERNWAERTS]

same man! for the last 2 weeks since finding out about this car (i hadn't taken note of its existence until then!) i've been obsessing over it and i've configured it many times online... since my 18th birthday some 13 years ago i've only owned old and used cars. i really want this duster to be my first vehicle i buy from new with 0 miles on the clock. i'd cherish and look after it and take it all across europe where i'd finally be able to literally go off (the main) road without worrying about my car's underbody, oilsump etc. this car ticks so many boxes and i shall take one for a test drive next week. just found out about the bigster as well, which is to be presented in the next weeks. since i am 6'4'' / 193 cm this could actually be a better fit if i plan to sleep in the car (not sure about that though), i'm worried it might be too large overall. anyhow, it's great to see what dacia are able to accomplish, because until now, i was merely a "fan" of their concept, but not the actual cars.

[@WheelieMacBin]

Not the scratchy plastic obsession again from motoring journalists. You could always spend another 100,000K and buy a BMW X7, they have less scratchy plastic.

[@ericstan8696]

😂

[@dennisjamison9807]

i have just got a dacia duster tce 130 journey + i like it a lot

[@parthchauhan1945]

How is the suspension ? Especially on bad roads if you have encountered any.

[@seanburke1698]

Ordered one on Tuesday, extreme 4x2. Got a Sandero Stepway Journey now but couldn’t pass this up. Looks phenomenal.

[@CompletecarIe]

Congrats!

[@RupertCox1966]

Great review - I think this will (99.9%) be my next car - I have a 2021 Bi-Fuel Duster at the moment and this full hybrid just makes lots of sense in so many ways for my needs that it will be a great replacement. Dacia are to car manufacturers what Lidl are to supermarkets!

[@CompletecarIe]

That's a great analogy! Thanks for watching

[@ЕвгенийИванов-ч7н]

Why don't you want to buy a Bi-Fuel version again? I am going to buy a new Duster with TNG and really interested in some insight )) Thanks

[@ЕвгенийИванов-ч7н]

I agree, Lidl and Dacia both are great no frills brands for real people

[@RupertCox1966]

@@ЕвгенийИванов-ч7н Apparently Dacia won't be releasing the Bi-Fuel variant in the UK due partly to the lack of LPG infrastructure, with most of the focus being on developing an electric charging network...

[@md-mcintyre]

I'm looking to get one in the new year.

[@jpht1964]

The whole design has a very retro (sci-fi) 80's "edgy" look to it. I love it...

[@CompletecarIe]

You're very correct about that! We're big fans of the design

[@iamarnab1]

Love the duster! drove it for 10 years before climate guys took it away (over 10 year diesels banned in India), miss it every day since.

[@Candate]

I'm also waiting for the new duster in India

[@seltaeb3302]

In India! That must have caused huge probs in transport.

[@server1ok]

@@seltaeb3302 Obviously, the ban is only for new cars, or driving in a congested City

[@pauladams1872]

Great test currently got a 2023,Duster journey auto which I got in April last year just completed 20000 trouble free miles and get around 46mpg average. Looking forward to being able to place an order for the hybrid when released in the UK.

[@ryancheng473]

I really like how flat that dacia key is, it fit in the pocket really comfortably, even with tight pant

[@ukman9797]

It borrowed from Renault as most of the car is.

[@Geshmaal]

Very right of you to point out the parallels with the Suzuki Jimny. The current Jimny came out in 2018, they've had 5 years to revise the platform to fit an emissions compliant engine...they haven't bothered! Meanwhile Dacia has and offers this cool rugged car in hybrid form, plus traditional petrol engines. Massive fail by Suzuki.

[@weetbix2083]

I think Suzuki looked at cost and sales potential and chose to stick to less woke countries. I am sure their next gen model will comply though.

[@fcalin21]

​@@weetbix2083 Woke countryies?

[@weetbix2083]

@@fcalin21 Yes. The West has gone completely mad by adopting woke ideology.

[@philholder-z5m]

Woke countries? They can't sell in the richest, largest trading block in the world. They've lost tens if not hundreds of thousands of sales. Very poor business decision

[@mattlad6935]

​@@philholder-z5mJapan IS in the RCEP. Suzuki is a Japanese company ergo, they sell in the world's largest trading block.

[@gib321]

Fine looking car. The bronze mirror covers however may look a bit odd against other body colours?

[@CompletecarIe]

That is only part of the Extreme specification. Other versions have body-coloured mirrors.

[@TOMLINBISH]

Those bronze door mirrors definitely look a bit odd & I'd want to change the colour if I bought one of these!

[@eddieloid]

For a review site called complete car I find it strange that at no point do you lift the tailgate and show us the load carrying capabilities. Does everyone in Ireland use a trailer? 😉

[@grahamkelly1608]

Dud I miss the boot review ?

[@djlim4612]

simple, reliable, relatively cheap and looks great! I hope it's coming to my country.

[@cornelhansen-juhas1971]

Well Done DACIA ❤ DUSTER *Very NiCe looking Car

[@EscuB]

Great, informative and enjoyable video. Most importantly is the way you pronounced Dacia. As a romanian I can genuinely say that you were on the button. 😂 It is remarkable how Dacia came such a long way and evolved so much under Renault.

[@Avgvstinvs]

It evolved, I agree. It doesn't offer any sign of luxury but has improved practicability. Simple and smart.

[@francis5207]

I look forward to seeing them out and about. Dacias are so much better than anything else in the price range. The new MGs for example are so tinny by comparison, and in fact they don't deserve the MG name badge.

[@francis5207]

Because of subsidies I could have got the larger mg4 for the same price as the Dacia, but still chose the dacia. I agree the Chinese MGs do not deserve the badge.

[@dondunnion70]

What engine is in the 2024 4wd Duster.1.2 litre petrol is not strong enough. Please advise .

[@sapersaper7830]

From what I gather it is 1.2l 3 cylinder hybrid what is deal braker for me. I whose interested in 4wd wersion and there whose photo of one with 1.5 l diesel and rumore of 1.8l petrol but it seems that i will just go for something used. FYI Duster in 1.5 l diesel is good off roader (not real 4wd but can supprice a loot).

[@andylewis210]

I don’t have a problem with hard plastics, easy to clean etc., as long as they don’t rattle - why do so called journalists or “influencers” obsess about this?

[@MultiNakir]

i want this one but it only comes in 4x2 and i do go offroad and on the mountain often so a bigger heavier car without 4x4 makes no sense for me ... this is splendid for anyone who barely goes off the asphalt, just not for the niche of people that use an SUV in places an SUV is supposed to actually be used ... so if they mix the hybrid with the 4x4 or at least at the facelift mark or maybe bring a more powerful TCe on the table i'm considering it, for now the fact that they moved from the 1.3 TCe 150hp to 1.2 TCe 130cp makes me hold on because looking at this i don't see myself buying the duster 2 facelift ... i don't need an automatic as i barely drive in the city so it's not a nuisance i actually enjoy the manual ... also i'm not picky but the 1.2 is noisy and annoying at 130km/h highway speeds and you have to go 110, which tends to get annoying and the 1.3 150cp one was finally decent and they remove it :facepalm

[@Gandalf606]

To translate - 5.4 ltr/100 km = 43.55 mpg. That's good fuel consumption for a blocky SUV. I'm old school and I understand MPG. X litres per 100 km just doesn't mean anything to me. Thanks for the review 👍🏻

[@dardoporta5346]

¿Have you mention the name of the colour of the unit what you drive in this test? I love this car. I would prefer 1.2 tce for more torque.

[@robtheplod]

Got my current 1.3 150hp duster as it didnt have all the fancy bits to fail..... seems they have now added all those bits and reduced the power.... wont be upgrading...

[@hodothefrobbit8149]

I never thought I'd say it, but I can't wait to trade in my bmw X3 for one of these. I love the focus on practicality and actually think Dacia now make some of the best looking cars around.

[@CompletecarIe]

Wow, that's impressive to read. Dacia does the practical stuff quite well.

[@thebeardedscot]

Very good looking car and equally good looking presenter with his dadbod 😉

[@lorde66ex]

Whats the experience with full hybrid, does electric only kick in when pulling away?

[@clawrence6190]

I agree about the Renault Dacia keycards - they are horrible! I have one for my current older model Duster. Drop it on the floor and it smashes. You can’t hang another key or keys from it. It’s very flimsy and gets through batteries at a rate of knots. I’m always forgetting it and the car bleeps at me. Honestly, I’d prefer just an ordinary key which you turn in an ignition lock. Is there a wheel well in the boot for a space saver spare wheel? I’m currently driving round with one in a bag in the rear passenger footwell of my older model Duster Journey and would really like to have a proper wheel well again! I know that on the new Journey models you can order a spare wheel and they say they remove the storage bin to house it, so I’m hoping this means the answer is yes to there being a wheel well in the Journey models.

[@alunhoskins4513]

If it's half as good as the model it replaces it would still be a great car. It's a lot better though. If the price is right it's going to be another winner for Renault/Dacia. Great review too.

[@joaobenedito8713]

My dream car

[@expectjade]

I was wondering does the hybrid have different drive modes?

[@oxi_tyxaios]

I'm very concerned about the new Duster's off-road creds. The 1.2 seems basically too anemic to be anything good off-road (and generally...). The 1.6 full hybrid seems like the natural choice, but it's not offered in 4X4. I'm far from convinced overall. I hope they change their mind and they offer the full hybrid in 4X4 at some point

[@krasenjekov9362]

Did u drove the TCE engines? Go and test drive them

[@robertsanders8371]

It certainly looks like an interesting car worthy of a test drive to learn more.

[@CptSpears007]

Any sign of the Bigster

[@luciantatar6931]

next year

[@CompletecarIe]

That will come in 2025.

[@PassengerUnlimited]

Can't wait to buy it when it comes to Slovenia in a few weeks.

[@Dazhimself]

I hope they have drive shafts and no crappy weakass motor to power the rear wheels on the 4x4. Hybrids normally go for the rear powered by a useless electric motor. I see it has the hump in the back seats for the shaft... So that's a good sign.

[@normski262]

they need to bring out another option with a more powerful option, 2lt, 140 to 160BHP for longer distance trips

[@CompletecarIe]

The chassis feels as if it could easily support a more powerful engine.

[@RaymondGrace-i8v]

Hi I am on my second Stepway the hybrid 140 duster is on my list

[@pablitos4343]

Hello everyone, I live by the Etna hills in Sicily. I have to go up and down the hill every day. It annoys me having to gear up and down when I find slow traffic in front of me so I was thinking of buying this automatic duster. Do you think it can be a good buy for the place I live? or could it prove to be an underpowered car for someone living in a hill?

[@ЕвгенийИванов-ч7н]

Thanks fot the interesting review. And you have quite a humorous (in a good way) accent. Nice to hear

[@CompletecarIe]

Thank you kindly!

[@tomsam1314]

What is the speaker system like? Does it sound like a tin can?

[@md-mcintyre]

I don't care about the scratchy plastics.. it's an affordable 4x4 with decent spec as standard... if you want to spend 70k then you get a range rover that breaks down often but at least has less scratchy plastic, but, if you spend 27k you get a 4x4 duster, which seems a solid car.

[@CompletecarIe]

Fair point

[@dddeee7477]

Does the 140 hybrid comes in automatic and 4x4?

[@seltaeb3302]

Hybrids are automatic, no manual gears. Press & go.

[@piotrswitaj7585]

Nice test. Could you please let me know how many centimeters is from front seats to the end of the trunk? Of course when second row of seats are folded.

[@mariusgrobler4235]

Amazing vehicle. Amazing value for money. Dacia's are rock solid vehicles.

[@alexmar4252]

What's the crash tests result?

[@CompletecarIe]

It hasn't been tested yet.

[@P4TRICCS]

This car is insanely good but i never hear mentioning the pure ev range :(

[@seltaeb3302]

Not yet but it will come. That might change the market stalemate we have at present to get prices down which can only happen if we buy EVs, tho the infrastructure isn't great in fact awful. Hybrids are the link to get us all to use electric in part.

[@P4TRICCS]

@@seltaeb3302 that's the reason. Im still the ev locally and close cities and petrol to long range guy and 2-3km ramges are jokingly low at this point in hybrids.

[@Paul-fv4no]

Where was this review filmed?

[@sebastianstoica578]

Malaga, Spain.

[@CompletecarIe]

It was filmed in outside Malaga in Spain.

[@bernardmcginn2554]

When is it being made available in Ireland and New pricing released..?

[@mickdaly6537]

Asked dacia Ireland and they say October for January sale

[@CompletecarIe]

It will be available to order later this year, pricing won't be announced for a few months.

[@ronflynn5043]

is there a diesel non electric dacha

[@CompletecarIe]

No more diesel options with the new Duster

[@tezcatlipoca6336]

honest review ... i like this car.

[@CompletecarIe]

Thank you very much

[@ArtyFishal]

Cards in the table. We're on our 3rd Duster in my household. Loving the look of this new one. But does the electric engine provide much extra punch when you need to accelerate? Always been a slight concern for me when driving the Duster.

[@gillesLegein]

Yes the hybrid really accelerates smooth and quicker than a combustion engine that has 120 hp

[@seltaeb3302]

A bit wrong. This hybrid is like the Austral and might use their hybrid setup I think, but this set up uses the electric motor or the ICE, the computer selects which motor to drive the wheels by a complicated meshing gubbins. It's either the electric or the ICE. It's a thing that might have problems, we shall see. I'm getting a Qashqui where the ICE charges the bty only & not running the wheels, the bty powers the electric motor to drive the wheels. Simpler, we shall see.

[@googler38]

Price?

[@stlag]

This or Suzuki Vitara AllGrip Hybrid?

[@ЕвгенийИванов-ч7н]

This one is a way better car

[@sb917]

great example of anti china cars invasion defense - a lot of a car for good money

[@vijayannanu9997]

WHEN IT WILL LUNCH IN INDIA,WAITING

[@LukaMarović-r9i]

Excellent car but with an idiotic engine offer I hope that dacia will come to their senses and return the 1.5 dci

[@CompletecarIe]

We don't think Dacia will bring back any diesel engines now.

[@steliossykiotis386]

We have to see reliability after 6-7 years because the previous models gave us headaches

[@raviteja_nalluri]

hi, what troubles did you have?

[@steliossykiotis386]

@@raviteja_nalluri faulty diesel piezo injectors

[@Lightescape1]

Looks great - but i knew they had moved away from their core values when I saw the EPB... why do manufacturers do this on cheaper cars?? There is NOTHING wrong with a lever and a bit of cable... and it wont throw up a fault that you need to visit a dealer to sort out (are you listening VW??). Still - it looks a great value bit of kit and doubtless it will sell by the shed load.

[@seltaeb3302]

EPB works great in my Scenic, never fails. Big stick thing not needed.

[@stanciuflorin5328]

Așa de bine ai vandut masina incat am bagat mana in buzunar dupa bani !😅

[@CptAeRoTR]

Looks great, sound great but ncap?

[@CompletecarIe]

It hasn't been tested yet.

[@seltaeb3302]

None of the range has rear curtain airbags, 5 kids in a Jogger & no bags. Not good enough, if you value your kids don't buy one until they change it. It's not that expensive.

[@cristi0291]

You know what the sad part is? Us romanians seem to be the only ones that don't like it which makes me sad. It seems ieverywhere else gets positive reviews, except for Romania.

[@CompletecarIe]

Why is that?

[@cristi0291]

Because it's this stupid mentality that Dacia used to be bad in the old days, and we always bought second hand cars from Germany, like the VW group and bmws. I hear romanian say all the time something like "instead of buying a dacia for 28 thousand I can buy a second hand audi a6 full option from 2016." At least Dacia gets some love outside of Romania, this new design rocks.

[@ЕвгенийИванов-ч7н]

​​@@cristi0291feels the same as russians say about LADA. Except that Dacia has much better overall quality (Renault once made Dacia Duster, Logan and Stepway in Russia under the Renault brand but finished after the war started).

[@Veranda4M]

Vorbește în numele tău!!!

[@222universegirl]

@@cristi0291my mother have a 1.generation DACIA duster in 14 years no problems. Now I'm looking for a bigger car and this DACIA Duster is so beatifull and the hybrid 140 is top for my use in the city. so yes we in the other countrys love it😊

[@olabodearogundade7864]

Good review

[@CompletecarIe]

Thank you!

[@grahambloxsome3226]

My current 1.3 130tce has similar low down torque to the diesel 1.5 model, which is great for towing my caravan. I would like to see the torque figures for the Hybrid 140 model as the previous 1.6 naturally aspirated model didnt make a good towcar.

[@CompletecarIe]

We've got the tech specs in our review here: www.completecar.ie/car-reviews/article/Dacia/Duster/Duster_Hybrid_140_(2024)/2330/13235//2024-Dacia-Duster-Hybrid-140-(2024)-review.html

[@grahambloxsome3226]

Wow, the torque is way down on my 1.3 plus the towing weight is useless for even a tiny caravan. Think it's a no no for me, but thanks for providing the data.

[@aldenhuseinovic]

Does this one have 4x4?

[@CompletecarIe]

No, this one is one front-wheel drive.

[@johnignell4128]

Manuell 4x4

[@kevinquevem]

no prices?

[@Armeanu91]

27-28k€ for the maxed out version. Give or take.

[@CompletecarIe]

Pricing won't be confirmed until closer to its launch.

[@Armeanu91]

@@CompletecarIe I can litteraly order one now in Romania for that price.

[@server1ok]

The price is up by 40 % since 2022. ( hybrid not included )

[@CompletecarIe]

Prices of almost all cars has increased a lot in recent years.

[@server1ok]

@@CompletecarIe Yes, but with the hybrid priced at 31 k Euro incl VAT, it's no longer a budget car, and if you don't get the hybrid ? the only choice is a 3 cyl moped engine. The Duster is destroying itself. It won't sell anymore outside of Europe. Who's going to buy a 30 k Euro car in Africa ? They are losing the market segment and cheaper cars will be imported from India, Japan and China instead.

[@monzarace]

The all ev is pretty much dead soon, as there are other far more strong and environmentally friendly engines on their way, such as Toyota's new one. The engines presented here are too small, too lacking in power, for example for towing, and the hybrid one is simply not interesting. I have nowhere to charge it. And exploding hybrids and all ev's are daily these days. More ferries, more restrictions as to where you are allowed to drive it. And a LOT higher insurance. So forget that. The old Dacia Duster had a partially nicer interior. The new one is okay'ish in places, but looks terrible in others. The outer looks really good and is a huge upgrade. The roof rails do not work as well as the old one. The phone holder is ugly as ...., and the interior roof liner and shape is simply terrible. I also want to know crash tests, how many air bags and so on. And I went to a local Danish Dacia dealership and asked about spares for both the old one and this new one, and he basically said forget it. Can't get them. Not even a rear screen wiper arm. The organisation at least in Denmark is really really bad and the present importer with Renault too, shouldn't be allowed. Dacia needs to work on this now, and really fast. That will prevent people from buying their cars. No spares?... Too bad Dacia, I go somewhere else. I had really been looking forward to this new generation of Duster, but while Dacia gained on exterior looks, they lost a lot on engines and interior. And could we PLEASE get a propper instrumentation, not a stupid screen! As for the row of buttons, that's all good, but Dacia has to make direct distinctions between the buttons, so you DON'T have to look at the buttons to chose the right one, but can concentrate on driving. That is a general problem with cars these days. Just out of curiosity, I also went to Land Rover and looked at their 400 hp petrol new 90 Defender. 10 times more expensive and more, but that also lacks in places. And spares? Forget it. Delivery? Forget it. And Toyota's new model aren't here for a long time. And btw. even Toyota's legendary mechs are loosening it. Not the old reliability any more. What I want is a genuine 4x4 with a 200+ hp engine and high and low gears Duster. And higher suspension. To the presenter_ you should show the sleeping rear space. And we want to know how it performs off-road? Come on Dacia, you can do that! Kind regards.

[@Adventurous_noob]

Took me a while to realize that when the gentleman sais Bosch he actually means “but” )))

[@tgb-vf4es]

Unpopular opinion (probably) here but I was looking to upgrade my current 2015 Duster and got into one of these new ones. The interior feels cheaper than my 2015 model. The steering wheel leather feels extremely shoddy (mine feels truly like leather... this one feels like plastic). The overwhelming grey tones drive home the cheap feel of everything - by contrast mine, which is mostly black inside with white ceiling, feels much better visually and to the touch. Even the plastics on the dashboard and doors feel recycled/thin in this new one, and the doors themselves work mostly on plastic hinges vs metal in mine. Really I had a feeling of complete and utter shitty quality from the interior of this one - everything is awful and bad, even for Dacia standards.

[@ЕвгенийИванов-ч7н]

I cannot agree with you at all. The new interior looks a way better, rigid and more modern than the previous one

[@tgb-vf4es]

@@ЕвгенийИванов-ч7н yes no problem, in terms of looking it does look better, but actually being inside is much much different. Everything feels cheaper than mine, and mine is 10 years old almost.

[@seltaeb3302]

Ohhhhh, controversial, the Dacia Mafia are heading your way!

[@Diffusion8]

Looks class and interesting!

[@CompletecarIe]

It does!

[@andywells397]

I wonder how reliable it is compared to a toyota ? If it had that kind of proven reliability i would buy one tomorrow.

[@TheArnova]

I like the whole look but that Transmission gear looks too tiny.

[@CompletecarIe]

It's small, but it doesn't need to be any larger than it is.

[@citedcanvas85]

The only way to introduce this brand is start with GOOD NEWS!!!! 😂😂😂😊

[@abdulsamath4456]

Price

[@CompletecarIe]

Still waiting for it to be officially confirmed.

[@nmcben]

It's a lovely car but not cheap any more, which was the entire point of buying a Dacia

[@LloydReason]

The 1.6 aspirational is the real worry

[@pkaps5799]

Good but still not good enough, especially with this outdated 1.6 engine which is very noisy at higher speeds. Could be better if offered with the 1.0 lt turbo engine but I guess this would be costly although even this one is not considered budget anymore. However, nice design.

[@Brendan-m2g]

Looks great and would love one....but no diesel so it will be a no for me...☹️

[@CompletecarIe]

A lot of people are missing the option of a diesel now.

[@seltaeb3302]

But diesel has been given the old heave too now, like it or not.

[@seltaeb3302]

The black piller thing on the door just looks like a to be sprayed patch. Really spoils its design. The alloys look confused. Their new front look across the range is a winner, with their new logo, you almost feel its a Discovery coming toward you, sadly the front doors are spoilt as said. Youve got a job to hear any really bad comments. They do need to have all round air bags, that is a basic now. Why would you put 5 kids in the back of a Jogger & have them wiped out in a side impact. Comments seem to ignore this surprises me really. This really matters, got kids then dont buy the Dacia till they sort this. We go on about Lane Assist yet no rear curtain air bags.

[@leivhuns]

Like it 👍👍👍👍

[@CompletecarIe]

: )

[@sscottwilsonn]

So it’s not an off road vehicle now

[@TheSqnkov]

Possibly the worst and dumbest decision they could make was not having a 4x4 automatic.

[@WioWio-sf5pc]

amzing car!!

[@CompletecarIe]

It's very good!

[@Glugskiclumfum]

I'm getting seriously fed up of car reviewers doing the 'scratchy plastics' thing with their fingernails. How often do you suddenly decide, while you're driving along, to start scratching your fingernails on surfaces you don't actually need to touch, then shout, 'Oh, I wish I'd blown an extra seven grand on something else just because it's got a VW badge on it.' Which is great if you enjoy watching your hideously overpriced German P.O.S. getting winched onto the back of a recovery vehicle...

[@toyotaprius79]

Dacia getting too posh just like Skoda a decade ago. 😬

[@toyotaprius79]

No reason for Dacia to not offer a 5-20hp rear electric motor in the back axle on the hybrid for those who think they need or want AWD

[@sapersaper7830]

@@toyotaprius79 5 - 20 hp rear axle will not make it AWD nor 4wd, It is shame that they went away from quite good 4WD to that. It already started to be a good option for overlanding in Europe but now back to well... nothing? Disco is not worth it, land cruiser 60k at least then you basicly have nothing of worth below that, maybe new FJ cruiser but doubt.

[@alanclarke8069]

Yep

[@p1mm3]

Skoda got the money from VAG to do whatever they want. Seat/Cupra is doing the same rn

[@dennisjamison9807]

no cd player

[@CompletecarIe]

Hard to find a CD player in any new car these days.

[@seltaeb3302]

Yeah, it's being replaced by a vinyl comeback, so expect decks to be in the frump.

[@gnrec.-studiogulinam.1094]

MG is more better HS or ZS beter Quality Price !

[@sscottwilsonn]

Sad thing it was the budget that people were interested in value for money I’ve had several 4x4 diesel duster from new one written off at 240k miles and one I have just now is on 190k . Are these overpriced models worth it now I wonder

[@sebastianbolt6145]

Swoooon ❤

[@terryosborn]

Why an ugly phoneholder when it offers wireless Apple CarPlay? Great video, thank you.

[@1231ababc]

you can remove it.. its optional thing

[@CompletecarIe]

It can just be removed.

[@Marvilalove]

The engines make me not buy this car, but Volvo EX30 cross country, when it will be available in few months (and we have one EX30 allready!)

[@rc666]

a chinese car? Jezus.

[@miguelmelchior986]

The only good looking Duster i would say.. , they got it right..

[@CompletecarIe]

We love the design

[@seltaeb3302]

Apart from no rear airbags, that's a big wrong.

[@vladimirstoyanov4623]

"Boz"? or But?

[@JennyRosengren]

3 ⭐️ in Euro NCAP is BAD.

[@doobieters1234]

Where is the Dacia Duster EV?

[@OverlandExpedition]

Hopefully they resist that for years but looking unlikely. I used to like berlingos until Citroen made it fully electric, sales plummeted to zero. As they had stopped the ICE version they created issues. Due to absolutely zero EV sales they were forced to bring out the diesel/petrol again but had to be released as a commercial. They have completely destroyed the Berlinger, I hope this does not happen to the duster. But Dacia have said they will hold out as long as possible and use the spring to meet the ridiculous 22% mandates.

[@CompletecarIe]

It's not happening yet, Dacia plans to wait for the technology to become more affordable before introducing electric versions. This is why it only offers the Spring as its EV option.

[@bcm-n7244]

I'm so skeptical and disappointed by the engines that I cry over the design.

[@alanclarke8069]

What

[@davidspencer7254]

​@@alanclarke8069I'm guessing they are a diesel/anti electric Brazil nut.

[@mgk7963]

So basically, don’t help us country folk, bad darts 😢, thank god for nobby

[@stevepapas07]

Well this hybrid version is not that cheap.. id rather get a corolla cross hybrid for about the same price

[@mihayy2000]

I don't know where you live, but Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid starts from 35,300€ in my country, while the new Duster Hybrid starts from 26,650€ ...

[@LloydReason]

That’s like saying I would rather have a Range Rover at the same price…it doesn’t exist.

[@Taxidermista_de_Phobos]

WTF are you talking about??? The Corolla Cross price is twice the price of the Duster.

[@teis79]

Corolla Cross, apart from the ugly nose which is a personal preference, can't pull a trailer above 750kgs. That actually surprised me.

[@stefanfain7580]

no diesel not interested

[@CompletecarIe]

We hear you