New Dacia Duster 4x4 Test Drive POV

[@scottyc7220]

I just ordered the new Duster Expression with the LPG engine, I'm looking forward to delivery in around 3 months.

[@ffotograffydd]

It’s a shame that they aren’t offering the hybrid in AWD, I’m sure they’d sell a lot of them.

[@SDADanCars]

Yes 😪

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

It's what I'd actually want, especially if it's like the RAV4 with a separate motor for the rear axle

[@ffotograffydd]

@@alexanderstefanov6474 Same here, if they did a hybrid AWD I’d have ordered one already.

[@todellinens]

Kuga Hybrid AWD, and as a bonus, it uses Mazda's old 2.5 nat asp with both direct and indirect injection (iirc).

[@ffotograffydd]

@@todellinens It’s not available in my country.

[@stevenwinderlich2891]

Electric handbrake is available in the tech pack. Brake discs on the rear, inductive charging, and the top infotainment with navigation, live traffic and updates and 6 speaker sound system powered by Arkamys.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks for the video. Bit noisy above 120 but on UK roads with so many speed camera's thats not such and issue these days.

[@johnwatt1911]

Great video. Do the gearbox ratios feel different from the diesel 4x4 box, thanks.

[@francksouchet2553]

Totalement d'accord avec toi pour la version 4x4 automatique, je l'aurais pris dans cette version, je vais me contenter de la version 4x2 hybride

[@SDADanCars]

👍👌

[@andredias8934]

Will you test LPG version?

[@SDADanCars]

Yea sure 😁 Will come soon i wait it

[@MK_climbing]

How much do you feel the difference when you put it in eco mode? Will you test lpg version as well?

[@SDADanCars]

Not big difference in Eco … maybe 5% less power… yess i will test LPG 😁very soon

[@sebastianstoica578]

Did this version have drum or disc brakes in the on the rear wheels?

[@stevenwinderlich2891]

this one has drum brakes, electric parking brake gets brake discs.

[@sebastianstoica578]

@@stevenwinderlich2891, yeah, I wanted to confirm that information, having had an argument with someone, who claimed worked at Dacia, about this issue. That's what I thought.

[@yuriybelenkiy7051]

Dan, are you driving in Romania now?

[@SDADanCars]

Yea for the moment … but in September will be in Switzerland

[@den4106]

Hi, congratulations on your video reviews, you are really very detailed, I wanted to ask you when you will try the new Peugeot 208 136 horsepower hybrid, I saw a video of yours from two months ago and you said that you would also try the more powerful version. But looking on your channel I didn't see the proof, will it arrive soon?

[@SDADanCars]

Yess i have to do it soon … 😁 I hope in 2 weeks i can do it

[@RepoGamer]

Dan how do you find the seats. Any preference between the 'normal' material in all trim levels or do you prefer the TEP-washable material from the Extreme trim? Is one comfortable than the other, one of the other hotter than the other, etc....?

[@tincaionut4111]

Don't expect much from DACIA,is not the worse not the best, depending from what car you are coming you will feel the difference in one way or another.

[@SDADanCars]

They are very similar in terms of comfort… is just about design 😁👍

[@PeterWallin-rb2ux]

For normal drivning which version feels lighter and quicker 4×4 or 4×2? How is the clutch and gearbix feeling.Firm and tight? Thanks

[@alexanderspanos1155]

Hi guys! Does anyone know which versions of this model will be available in automatic? can't find anything online.

[@SrdjanPoznanovic]

Halogen bulb in indicators... Halogen for fog....Drum brakes...only manual fo 3cyl...Too many compromises for that price

[@SDADanCars]

Still at this price hard to get an 4x4 with these capabilities 😁

[@BoyanNakov-u6b]

I don't see any of those as a compromise. I would even respond - mild hybrid, 4x4, light weight. So many benefits :)

[@manciassc]

For me, biggest issues are: 18'' rims means expensive tires, microcloud can be hot in summer, in FWD no extended grip or simply esp off button, the great unknown is new 3 cyl. engine.

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

You should mention that the 4x4 has multilink independent rear suspension, whereas the the other FWD models are torsion bar. Thats probably why it's more stable in cornering

[@SDADanCars]

👍Yes i will test the other versions to

[@Nueng-Andres]

In The Netherlands this one costs around €35000,-

[@dv2045]

retailers are not following the approved pricing.

[@SDADanCars]

😪

[@SDADanCars]

You can come in Romania and buy it 😁

[@sebastianstoica578]

@@SDADanCars, that's not the cost of the car itself, but rather the taxes from the Netherland's goverment. If they were to buy the car from somewhere else, they would still have to register it in the NL.

[@JohnDoe-ti6pd]

@@SDADanCars Even better in Slovakia - basic price for TCE 130 4x4 is 24290 EUR with basic non metalic white, 215/65 R17 tires. I disappointed with rear brakes - only cars with e-handbrake has discs, all other drums :( And from previous Dacias, there are reported many many troubles with quality of that drums. In one test Jogger, after only 16000 kms right drum was too eliptical and car would not pass technical inspection. It is unacceptable. So avoid drums if You can. I like to have modular roof racks, so my choice would be Extreme, but when I want to avoid drums, I need buy Tech packet for another 500 EURs :( Or buy Journey and roof racks from another source.

[@JohnDoe-ti6pd]

17" wheels are better for 4x4, because there are too few offroad A/T tires 215/60 R18. On the slovak webshops - none of them. So logical choice is car with 215/65 R17. And I strongly prefer disc brakes, Dacia's drums are source of troubles on technic inspections, so I want to avoid them :(

[@bootlace87]

What is all the beeping?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Prob speed alert warning. All new cars have it now 😞

[@SrdjanPoznanovic]

Oh nooo, for 25K again drum brake 🤗...😄. Didn't they get rid of them in the new generation or does it again depend on which engine is

[@SDADanCars]

Depend on version i guess … but this is not a problem… vw grup also use it on many models 👍

[@RepoGamer]

In my country (Belgium) if you go for he 18 inch wheels (standard in Journey trim or as an buy able option on the Extreme trim) you get brake disc. So the 16 and 17 inch wheels get standard drum brake. Not sure in other country's

[@xSlavic]

Mai ai de muncit...?

[@dennythescar80s8]

I buy one only at the right price of around 15K euro. More than this not worth it. And the price this car sell totally not worth it vs other cars at the same price.

[@tincaionut4111]

What other cars, there is no other cars if we speak about specs. If you don't know everywhere the prices have been increased but not the salaries...

[@BoyanNakov-u6b]

Can you name at least two 4x4 alternatives for the same price and mild hybrid tech?

[@theanswer1993]

No other car comes even close to this price and the amount of features Dacia offers for it.

[@SDADanCars]

What would you choose?

[@dennythescar80s8]

@@SDADanCars Ford Kuga. Hyundai Tucson. VW Tiguan. MG HS... the list is long.

[@dimitris21anast88]

Νο mild hybrid?

[@SDADanCars]

Of course is Mild Hybrid … they don’t offer anymore pure ICE

[@ironlord2c]

My local dealer will have one for test drive in two weeks, can't wait to drive this car. As for the engines, I don't get all the hate. I will be changing from 110PS with 240nm 1500kg car which is already more than enough in today's dense traffic. One question, I see there are drum brakes in the back - I tought they were going for disc brakes on all wheels for this generation, something changed?

[@laurradu868]

Some versions have drums, others disks. Entry and middle, drums. Or, it's just what I see...

[@tincaionut4111]

​@@laurradu868probably is not even necessary for disk brakes, having disks is a plus.

[@RepoGamer]

Brake disc on all wheels are only on 18 inch wheels (for my country - Belgium at least). Only Journey or Extreme (if you opt into the bigger 18 inch wheel, which cost you money) has the brake disc. All other trims and the 17 inch Extreme version got drum brake on the back of the car. Not sure for other country's.

[@SDADanCars]

From what i heard if you get electronic hand brake will come also with brake discs… but not sure … better ask Dacia Dealer dor safety 😁