Dacia Duster - making a dust up in the new Duster

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

One of the clearest and most detailed reviews that ive seen on the duster. Well done enjoyed it.

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you very much. What a lovely comment. Thank you for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. I really appreciate your feedback.

[@TimMurphy-h8h]

The best review I have seen of the new Duster. I have just ordered the full Hybrid with Extreme level trim and this review has reaffirmed my decision. I am new to Dacia - entirely due to the new design which really turned my head. Thank you.

[@houseofcars1973]

Awesome, thank you! And thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@othernamen]

The start of the video is right to the point. After me buying 10 year old BMW and spending 7k€ on servicing and parts within 1.5 years, I decided to dump all that "performance" marketing rubbish and bought a Dacia Duster. Going for practicality, period.

[@brunoalexandre7584]

Same story here. After my 3rd BMW who is always "eating at the table with me" i had enough. They're like a sportcar with a chronical health desease... we are always investing and giving meds but it gest getting worse.

[@brianmac1056]

I have a 2021 Dacia Duster 1.5 dCi Diesel, & it's brilliant I like the look of the new Duster . Your detailed reviews are absolutely brilliant, thanks for taking the time to do this, you're brilliant.

[@houseofcars1973]

Well what a charming comment. Thank you. I really appreciate that.

[@boo-boo511]

Same here. Great car for what it is. Very economical too. 58mpg average, from new, tank to tank. Best of 65mpg over 3500 trip to Norway. Comfortable, happily cruise all day at legal MWay speeds too.

[@draculakickyourass]

I wish to you to reach the 1 100 000 km the 1.5DCI engine have on my old Kangoo from 2003. In september was the 11th time i changed its distribution (alwaya did it myself,never been at a mechanic shop,that's the reason it still works like a clock)

[@MilosTrickovic]

absolutely best review of dacia, honest, not hyping, realistic, down to the ground, objective

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you. What a kind comment. Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for watching.

[@eddieallen6401]

Cracking review. Looks like a compelling package. I own a Jogger 1.0 TcE Extreme and absolutely love it.

[@houseofcars1973]

Glad you enjoyed it. And great choice of car.

[@iancollins8601]

Great review! I've ordered a 4x2 Extreme. Picking it up on 3rd March. Can't wait to get it!! I have a 70 plate Duster Techroad at the moment and what a car that is but still looking forward to the new one!

[@paulbirks6440]

How long is the waiting list to receive the new dacia duster extreme

[@Wierdo87]

Honestly i would never have bought an duster with earlier looks, this ones look made me buy it. Its beautiful and cool at the same time.

[@googler38]

I prefer the chunky looks of the previous one - that said I own both.

[@T.T_18-p4y]

Great review... I got my duster in journey 4x4 trim last month. Such a great car. Handling is really good.

[@BeijoVegan]

I bought a journey GPL version. I just love this car. And everyone stares at it when I drive around.

[@oldgorski]

I was going to buy a Journey at the beginning of 2025, but I think the new Bigster has ticked more boxes for me and I will hang on a little longer with my Captur before I trade it in for the larger Bigster. The Dacia Duster has improved so much…. but I think the Bigster will be even better. Please give us a try out in that. Your reviews are great! Nice and honest!!!

[@hlandims]

Would you also consider the new Captur? I am in doubt about saving some money on the New Duster or going for the new Captur.

[@dv2045]

Im considering the Bigster too. I have a family with 2 small children and the extra room is really appreciated both in cargo and passengers. Whats very undecided its the engine 4x4 or full hybrid

[@alanrobertson9790]

Impressed with the Bigster too but with a 2023 Duster can't really justify a new car for several years. If I had to buy a car tomorrow it would be the Bigster (or when it comes out).

[@alanmole7292]

I have had two Dusters, one made in India, one Rumania. I loved both, however they were diesel 4 wd. The new one looks superb.

[@adriancurte4492]

I feel the passion in your voice,great review!Dacia makes such amazing cars!

[@houseofcars1973]

Thanks a lot!

[@HadrianTAZ]

I have just discovered your channel, what a fantastic review. Exactly what people need to hear these days.

[@houseofcars1973]

Welcome aboard, and thank you for your kind comment. I very much appreciate it. Hope you continue to enjoy what I do.

[@Rochfordessex2]

This is a great review and what a great reviewer - intelligent, pragmatic and with the customer in mind! Really cool. And yes, I'm a Dacia fan - 3rd Duster in a row.

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. Appreciate your comment.

[@gaw67]

Best review Ive seen so far, thank you 👍👍

[@houseofcars1973]

Wow, thanks!

[@user-np4oq7nw8w]

Great review, I have the previous model. I am considering the new model, however I really like my 1.3, 4 cylinder engine and manual handbrake which in my opinion should not have been replaced by the electronic handbrake. As you say it ticks a lot of boxes but the reason I bought my Duster is because I could manually fold the mirrors, tilt my interior mirror, dip my headlights and do basic maintenance on the car myself................think I will keep this one.

[@TeoSluga]

You may always choose a manual handbrake. But I have electronic handbrake on my 9 years old Scenic and it works great with absolutely no issues.

[@derkwassink5859]

Don't buy the new one: I did and I regret it.

[@TeoSluga]

@@derkwassink5859 I own gen 3, 1.2 TCe 4x2 model, it's great, I'm thrilled, it makes you smile everytime you drive it... I've driven both versions, 4x4 and 4x2. 4x2 is so much beeter handling on the road. Night and day difference. 4x4 is more like a working horse. Never considered full hybrid version, too expensive. For that amount I would rather have a bigger car.

[@boo-boo511]

​@@derkwassink5859Why?

[@OllieBache]

I would recommend getting the spring while it has a low range (around 120 miles) it's a perfect run around car for a small family and it super cheap get the 65hp one though otherwise you have to wait 20 seconds just to get to 62 mph 😂

[@_richardaustin]

Brilliant review and video. The presenter is fantastic, quality bloke

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. And, of course, for watching and taking the time to comment. Very much appreciated.

[@steveedwards8771]

Great review. Just ordered a Journey 4x2 TCe 130 mild hybrid. It will be my third Duster. In 10 years of ownership I have had zero issues. It is a much classier drive than my 2018 version. One thing you didn’t mention with the “you clip” accessories is the lamp, it comes with a usb-c charging cable and obviously fits on all the lugs, particularly useful on the underside of the tailgate if you are unloading in the dark.

[@houseofcars1973]

Good choice!

[@snotpiet1]

What a great, honest review you've made. I drive a Duster 1.2 TCe , wich I bought new in 2016. Except for one issue (something broken in a rear drum break), the car never let me down! So yes, I'm a happy Dacia driver🙂 Recently i've ordered a new Duster 1.3 TCe 'Journey'. Can't wait to have it😉😀

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you for your kind comment and also for watching and supporting the channel.

[@WioWio-sf5pc]

amazing car!!!!

[@RichardNelson-h4b]

I love the look of the Duster reminds me of my Tonka Toys when I was a kid. Great review by the way👍

[@houseofcars1973]

Thanks for watching!

[@albufeirabeyond]

I have ordered a new model which will not be ready until February. I did not go for the hybrid as you get less room and no where to put a spare tyre. I like having a real spare tyre which is an extra cost, particularly as I now live in Portugal and breakdowns services are not as quick as the UK. I have also ordered the extra side parking camera as with some of the roads in Lisbon you only get a few mm clearance space each side of the car. I am hoping this is going to be a reliable car as I intend driving occasionally back to the UK at times to see family.

[@bernadettec6386]

We have ordered our new Duster to replace our existing one , delivery March 25.. However, we are having a spare wheel fitting in the boot.

[@Cottonuk69]

Fantastic review as always, really well thought through and filmed. Love the new Duster and it looks great! Can't wait for the Bigster!

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you for such a lovely comment. Appreciate the support.

[@kung-fuhustle5755]

The ruggedness is what I love.....

[@webbo73]

Great review - this is likely to be my next car, although I'm waiting to see the reviews of the Bigster when it comes out and how it compares as currently I have an Outlander am torn on the size choice.

[@clawrence6190]

What a great review! Thanks so much, you answered every single one of my questions that I had in the back of my mind about the new automatic full hybrid Journey. I was wary, I really wanted a standard ICE version of the automatic, but now that you’ve said that the mid range acceleration is just fine with. the full hybrid, you have won me over. Thankfully I won’t have to plug it in! That would have been a dealbreaker for me. I have the current Duster Journey 130 manual, only 18 months old, but I need to change it for an automatic gearbox due to physical problems following a fall, but really want to stay with a Duster as I love my current one so much. Great to see the sandstone colour too, as that’s the one I am thinking of. I do a lot of country lane driving in and out of farms and up tracks, so was wondering about the grey to show less mud, but having seen the sandstone I’m smitten. On my current Duster I have Michelin Crossclimate tyres, and to be honest I find them just as good as having 4x4 in snow and ice. Decision made, thank you! Off to the dealership . . .

[@houseofcars1973]

Glad you enjoyed the review and thank you for taking the time to comment. Hope you enjoy your new Duster.

[@kevinf-b5065]

I'm waiting for mine to be delivered

[@houseofcars1973]

Lucky you. Great choice of car.

[@IdleMegaPixel253]

Ordered this as soon as it was available to order. It'll be my first Duster but absolutely love the design of this one. Had a Captur for the last several years but very much looking forward to picking the Duster 1.2 Journey up in a few weeks!

[@boo-boo511]

What made you choose the Dacia over the Captur. Looking at maybe going the other way. Similar specs are the same price?

[@IdleMegaPixel253]

@@boo-boo511 There's no technical reason to my decision other than I wasn't a fan of how the new Captur facelift looked and I'd had two Capturs since 2017 and just wanted to try something else 🤣We'd shopped around for a bit but I think it was always going to be Captur vs new Duster for me. I've never had a single issue with our Capturs, I honestly couldn't fault them based on my experience with it. They'd never let me down. When I saw the new Duster, I instantly fell in love with it and ordered it as soon as orders opened. Had it a couple weeks now but so far so good, time will tell if it was a bad decision on my part, I'm sure! So far, very happy with how it looks / drives / feels. 🙂

[@boo-boo511]

@@IdleMegaPixel253 Thanks. Wife has MY 17 Sandero ( 1.5dci - No VED) from new with no issues. Just looking at options. Have a 20MY Duster, again dci with no problems which I will keep. Like the key shift in the Captur pictures and I do like the standard red metallic🤔

[@enclosingthefield]

Had an early model Duster (diesel 4x4) for 6 years, now replaced by a Duster 2 (petrol 4x4). It's a perfect country car, I live at the bottom of a muddy lane, attend events in muddy fields, carry tools and furniture etc. The biggest improvement with the Duster2 is the speedo, on the original Duster it was impossible to see in bright sunlight!. 2nd best improvement: the heater controls can be moved without needing two hands and are shaped enough you can tell the position by feel alone. 3rd the driver's electric window goes up and down with one touch. Small things really matter! Not keen on this mkIII iteration. Not keen on Hybrid, nor only 3 cylinders. Perhaps, as your intro hinted: if it's a good idea that is obvious from the start; 2nd version is field tested and a great improvement; but that attracts new customers who don't understand what made it succeed.

[@jimmynimmo7631]

Watch so many reviews before deciding to get one or not , as so many people have mentioned this review is brilliant and I agree , So I went along to AC Stirling spoke with Harry Mellor one of the product Consultants. What a enthusiastic guy I was so impressed then it was time for a wee test drive impressed again , I ordered my 74 plate and have been driving it for several weeks now my personal review is …… love it !! Only piece of advice I’d give is if you don’t already know about driving efficiency drive this car within the recommended green zone , … although I opted for the 1.2 tce 130 duster I don’t accelerate madly though the box taking my time and box change down through the gears all helps with fuel efficiency, fair to say I can achieve approximately 40-45 mpg but still getting to grips with it , All in all i love our duster

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the review.

[@luismiolmedo8365]

Thanks a lot for your review! A perfect investment for a family car, doesn't needs much more.

[@houseofcars1973]

Couldn't agree more!

[@hodothefrobbit8149]

Another BRILLIANT review! Great attention to detail. I hope you get a chance to review the new Bigster once it lands in the UK, that looks like another knockout model

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you, I appreciate that. Certainly hope to cover the Bigster when it arrives.

[@hodothefrobbit8149]

@houseofcars1973 look forward to it! Thanks again

[@sambagogo777]

Seems to be a great value SUV. However, pretty much every time I research the ownership experience there's always a bunch of owners talking about problems with the infotainment screen. Instances such as it randomly freezing or not even working on warm weather days until restarting the engine. The former issue seems like it could be remedied with a firmware update if one is issued whereas the latter seems like it could be due to poor electronic isolation which won't be fixed by a firmware update.

[@BrendanDunne-b6d]

Your review was great and reassures me I made the right decision ordering the journey last week

[@houseofcars1973]

Excellent choice.

[@RamkumarV-b6u]

Excellent review. Waiting for the Duster to Launch in India in June 2025. Thanks Ramkumar from Bangalore, India.

[@stancobon6399]

Excellent review, many thanks. I was interested in what you said about the discomfort you suffered because of the position of your left leg when driving the auto/hybrid version. I live in France and bought the same hybrid in September (L/H drive ) and there’s tons of space for one’s left leg. It obviously depends on whether your left leg rests against the wheel arch (L/H ) drive version or the transmission tunnel in the R/H drive UK specked version…..I’ve driven 6,000 kms so far and it’s still a great car. 😊

[@alanrobertson9790]

Got the Duster 2023 and to answer your question yes for a 3 or 4 hour journey the left leg position resting on hard plastic does become uncomfortable. I have a question for a Duster Hybrid owner. If you overtake does the electric motor assist in a useful way? (Electric known for good acceleration characteristics). Reason I ask is before I had a Vauxhall Insignia 2 litre diesel 168 hp useable throughout the speed range. My 150 hp Duster easily climbs hills but overtaking with the turbo, the engine sounds horrible so I avoid it. Overall I love the Duster for everything apart from overtaking.

[@desther]

I chose Journey. Extreme version is nice and cool, but in hot months my back was wet from sweat and it was only 1 hour test drive... It might be good for cleaning, but it does not breathe much, which suck.

[@art322]

Got the prices in Ireland from a local dealer today. The Hybrid ranges from €34-37k which, as usual, is way higher than the uk price. This puts it firmly in competition with 5 year old Rav4 hybrids and firmly in the "aspirational" category for me.

[@TeoSluga]

Why would you go for the full hybrid? That's very expensive technology. I think that if you want a full hybrid car you should choose sth else, like Renault Symbioz. I wen't for 1.2 TCe, it's powerful enough and better at higher speed...

[@flaviuseduardbrutaru9299]

I think you wrote wrong, maybe 27k? there is no Dacia over 30k. I know that…

[@johnhilton2327]

@@flaviuseduardbrutaru9299 Dacia Duster Journey Tce 1.2 mild hybrid in Ireland 32.495 in Euros, I know, Ive ordered one!

[@goncaloferreira72]

Hello! Could you do a comparision on this one against the Captur? Great review, by the way.

[@grahamkelly1608]

Practicality Section -boot - would be good to add dimensions - a one shot picture - widest point - before wheel arches - narrowest point at wheel arches - length seats up & down ?

[@richardhargrave6082]

Cracking review Brian I will probably be ordering one on Sunday to replace my Fiat 500x. As Dacia say "All you need and nothing else"

[@houseofcars1973]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@richardhargrave6082]

@@houseofcars1973 Deal done! 140 Journey in Cedar Green, should get it by Christmas There's loads of room, which is what we need. I like the interior, rugged, rather than bargain basement. Your review really helped, thanks👍👍

[@houseofcars1973]

@@richardhargrave6082 great choice of spec! Yes, rugged is a good way of describing it. I think you’ll love it. Thanks for the feedback too, very much appreciate it.

[@cristivpopescu]

nice quality in this video!

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@eliasloozen7948]

Also a goto car for starting entrepreneurs in construction, gardening, logging... you get your equipment at the workplace over unpaved tracks. To my opinion, Duster should advertise that part of the Duster more.

[@dihoru6969]

Good review, i have jogger eco g and is very good

[@AutoEV]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@macsporran]

TONKA TOY love it!!

[@kevjkn]

Subscribed to support, great review!

[@houseofcars1973]

Much appreciated!

[@dksilber9500]

Fantastic review, thank you for that. I have already bought my Duster 3 Extreme Hybrid with all available packages - and I wished I had these informations beforehand. It really is a great car. And I might add: it is my very first Dacia and I honestly have never thought, that I would buy one. Especially if you keep in mind the first models they brought to the market (in my case in Germany around 2010). But man: I love my new Duster, the whole family is blown away because nobody expected this car being this good.

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the review and enjoying your car!

[@almitch3155]

Nice review. This looks like a nice car but the price is creeping up. Would you buy this car or a MG ZS?

[@houseofcars1973]

This. I like the MG, but I prefer the Duster.

[@jonathancollard3710]

I love get new look of Dacia… seems they have taken over from Skoda of making fine looking, fit for purpose value based vehicles 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hmi1750]

I want to get 2 Joggers for camping with my family... cheap used models will be great!

[@Getting-Older]

great review and they've nailed the looks thats for sure. The Vitara is certaainly a competitor and especially for the 4x4 version.

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Appreciate the support.

[@csabapalcovacs1747]

Un review fain , cinstit , ... Nu îi suport pe cei care urca în mașină și zgârie bordul ,panourile de la uși , etc . Este o mașină ieftina , nu poți să ai pretentii

[@philiprogers4597]

Test drove the new model duster today, very impressed I must say. Very tempted to order a 4x2 mild hybrid extreme model. First time driving a Dacia too

[@houseofcars1973]

Really good car, isn't it? And a brand that knows its customers well.

[@lesvassallo5760]

Cracking review.....Dacia has come a long way The car looks good Bland and faceless Dacia are not.

[@tpaul2866]

Thanks for the review. I have test driven the hybrid Jogger and will test the hybrid Duster when the dealer has one in. Having tested the hybrid Captur that has an EV only button. Couldn't find it on the Jogger and I assume this is the same on the Duster? Would also be interesting to see a review of the lpg model on the Essential trim if you get a chance?

[@boo-boo511]

Interesting that the Captur is slightly cheaper for the same relative levels of fit/power train providing you are happy with metallic red.

[@zebol2000]

Which will be louder at 120 - 140 km/h Duster 2024 or Jogger?

[@houseofcars1973]

I’d say the Jogger had less wind noise. Otherwise very close.

[@jansefran1752]

Duster is the best new car on this planet ... For that kind of money ...

[@houseofcars1973]

It’s a great car for sure.

[@Wierdo87]

Begining of december i get mine, cant wait! 😃

[@houseofcars1973]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Wierdo87]

@ me too 😅

[@francisweston8362]

Excellent review, thanks. Really considering buying one.

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel.

[@pauladams1872]

I have a 2023 Journey Edc purchased new April 2023 just coming up to 26k miles trouble free. It goes well and get around 48mpg average tows my boat really well too. Test drove the hybrid 140 last weekend and was really impressed. Your video has convinced me order one. Thanks very Imformative and detailed video.

[@MarksGoneWalking]

Subbed 👍

[@houseofcars1973]

Welcome!

[@jadams3427]

Your report is excellent, and earned my subscription. One more thing about the hybrid powertrains... the IC part has a long life timing chain, and not a cambelt. This is a big saving on servicing. These engines are also used throughout Renault, Dacia, Nissan and also Mercedes Benz, so have huge production volumes, and engine part costs should be low.

[@houseofcars1973]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@boo-boo511]

Chains can and do fail, even with specified oil change intervals.

[@ronflynn5043]

Please tell me, is the heating system off the engine cooling water, or electric elements ?

[@sumanustelefonas1998]

Just ordered expression 130 4x2 for city/work commute. Cedar Green (I guess in this review same color). Wondering if Dacia made that dashboard removable and upgradable? As some report it's not that "speedy" and after couple years it will be def laggy...

[@zigastromajer54]

Thanks for very detailed review of every aspect of the car. And you are absolutely spot on and realistic about the reasons why somebody would buy Dacia Duster. Subscribed👍

[@houseofcars1973]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing. Much appreciated.

[@Micjoh]

No diesel in the UK new model is a killer for me. I'm keeping my mk2 4x4

[@SteveJones-b6s]

A diesel version is available in LHD, I believe it is only Dacia UK that feels a diesel is not required in the UK. Having had diesels 4x4 over the years is this Dacia missing an opportunity?

[@theanswer1993]

What winter tyres did you get for the 18" wheels on the journey. I find it really hard to find any. 😢

[@TheMaleforce]

I like it very much but the sloping rear very much restricts space, I was going to put a dog cage in there but it wont fit so think I would be better with a Jogger.

[@BrendanDunne-b6d]

Have a 2023 duster but ordered the journey last week after test driving it.

[@ioannisspagos5405]

awesome !!!!

[@cameronashton7150]

Have a 2015 model (facelift model) from new and love it but almost time to replace it. Never thought i would buy the same car (i like a proper change) but this is top of my shortlist.

[@paulharvey7223]

Great honest review 👏🏻👍🏻. I get the impression you like it !😂 And I don’t blame you, I do too and seriously considering buying one 👌🏻👍🏻

[@houseofcars1973]

Great car. I liked the old one, but this one is even better. Lot of love for the Dacia brand with its owners too.

[@lweleven3423]

More electronics the more problems wouldn’t touch the hybrid with a barge pole . Simple petrol engines will always be my way forward even if it means a older cars

[@boo-boo511]

Does anyone have real life mpg figures for the 140 hybrid in mixed driving?

[@paulhowells9271]

Pity Dacia supply new cars with only 5mm tread depth not the 8 or 9mm found in anrw tyre just means quality tyre carcases are scrapped after only 1/3 life not very environmentally friendly

[@iSRS28-ov3ps]

Can’t wait for bigster❤

[@houseofcars1973]

Me too. Looking forward to driving that one!

[@gazzrobb2366]

So is the hybrid a 4x4 ? With twin electric motors? Auto social say it is ?

[@houseofcars1973]

You can have it either as 2WD or 4WD and yes, it has two electric motors - one is a traction motor of about 49hp and the other is a starter/generator motor (so doesn’t provide drive).

[@NathanVdV]

@@houseofcars1973 so england is getting different drivetrains then? in europe you only get a 4x4 if you opt for the 1.2tce. hybrid is just 2wd

[@houseofcars1973]

Apologies, my mistake: I’ve just double checked. Hybrid is 2WD only. My error.

[@johnnyboy4711]

you doing the bigster in May 2025?

[@houseofcars1973]

I certainly hope so.

[@donallen1384]

What is the black stripe under the wing mirror for, did they run out of paint, it looks like a second hand car🤬

[@dihoru6969]

Lpg is the best for price and economy

[@AutoEV]

It’s interesting that Dacia as a brand see LPG as a market to invest in. Very rare for a manufacturer to have one in their factory line-up.

[@johnnyboy4711]

29k for expression & 32K € for journey in Ireland, pricey! pity they dropped the bombproof 1.5 dci

[@flaviuseduardbrutaru9299]

why on the European models with the steering wheel on the left side, in the passenger's seat in front of the passenger, on the dashboard of the car is written large Duster, and on the UK models with the steering wheel on the right, nothing is written on the dashboard of the car? hmmm…. strange 😂

[@houseofcars1973]

No idea. Had t noticed.

[@iSRS28-ov3ps]

You were made for this mate 😂keep it up 👍

[@houseofcars1973]

What a lovely comment, I really appreciate that. Thank you for watching and supporting.

[@NigelRudyard]

Cracking car, based on tried and trusted mechanicals.

[@davemolino-hn6rp]

So I have owned 2 dusters love them paid 20k for last one top range 150bhp auto with off road pack and alarm it was a bargain So waiting for journey hybrid 140 to come out Still waiting I thought it was a bit pricey Duster car been delayed can’t test drive waiting time to order Just dragging on So looked at a the new MG HS 2024 trophy auto 1.6 turbo Bit more pricey but got a good discount due to my work So £26,100 Same price as the duster No comparison The MG has tons more kit the interior and exterior finish far is superior 7 year warranty I could go on electric everything Plus 39mpg So as a duster fan I think the lower spec cars are a good deal But the journey hybrid is too expensive and in my opinion And compared to the MG HS at the price I got it The duster is no where near as good value And the MG HS is a joy to drive And it pains me to say it the duster has lost it edge It dull in comparison to the MG HS

[@houseofcars1973]

Guess what I’m reviewing next???

[@Michaelknight10]

Looks well but it ain't a budget car anymore

[@LB-W]

Dacia say it’s pay per mile ready!!! What does that mean exactly?

[@lweleven3423]

It’s the new car year road tax coming soon , you will be taxed on the miles you do

[@macsporran]

you can't get two water bottles in the centre arm rest ...... but I bet you can get a can of Irn Bru and a water bottle in there?

[@alanhillyard1639]

CUP holders. CUP. Don’t get why reviewers go around carrying tall water bottles these days, they are supposed to be for takeaway cups etc

[@themorronshacks]

The only very big problem of these dusters is the very low front visibility window. It is like driving a tank. So small front window, famuly car is expected to have great visibility from front and side windows, when you are on adventure holiday nice road, you want to see outside the beauty. This do not happen in dusters...

[@robbied1468]

A little surprised that an hour long review of a “car for family use” didn’t place emphasis on safety - NCAP 3 stars overall with front driver/passenger chest protection rated as “marginal” ….. certainly not a strong suit for the car. Of course one can argue there’s a trade off between affordability and passive / active safety, however potential buyers should be aware of this allowing for an informed choice.

[@houseofcars1973]

You make a very valid point. I have to say, I’m not a big advocate of NCAP ratings these days as they tend to emphasise active electronic safety aids rather than passive structural integrity, but even so, this is something that I should have included in the review. I will endeavour to mention safety ratings in future reviews and thank you for your feedback.

[@TeoSluga]

3 stars are simply because there is no option for Active Safety System... Now tell me how many cars did you own with Active Safety Systems? All family members drive a car with automatic braking? No? Now, that's your answer...

[@boo-boo511]

Been driving over 40 years and managed, without all of the latest active safety gizzmos, with no issues. The nut at the steering wheel is the biggest risk.

[@vicensseguragil]

Yo hace dos semanas que lo tengo y me tiene enamorado cada dia que lo cojo me gusta más 👍

[@LB-W]

The MG is a conpetitor

[@boo-boo511]

Chains can and do fail, despite oil changes as specified. DAMHIK

[@Antoon55]

I don't like the antenna

[@daveos3248]

Who in his mind would buy a duster for 27k$?

[@GlossaME]

Most of Europe

[@abuliam8861]

Not rich people like you...🤣🤣🤣