Dacia Duster cars for sale

Frequently asked questions about the Dacia Duster

• What is the Dacia Duster?
• Now in its third generation, the Dacia Duster has established itself as a practical and rugged SUV that offers good value as either a new or used buy. The current version was launched in the UK in 2018, following on from the successful reboot of the Dacia brand in 2013 - since then it's proved to be a favourite with families looking for inexpensive transport.
  
  Consider it as a cut-price rival to the Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai and Skoda Karoq that's been developed to perform on some of the world's toughest terrains. As such, you'd expect it it be at least similarly priced to those alternatives, but no, the Duster is significantly cheaper than both and as such occupies a unique position in the market. In other parts of the world where the Dacia name is unknown, the car is also sold as both the Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano.

• Which versions of the Dacia Duster are available?
• If you're looking for variety, then look away now: as with its predecessor, the five-seater Dacia Duster SUV is only available as a rugged five-door model. At least there's some variety with the mechanical permutations, although - at least for the timebeing - there's no electrification option for the Duster.
  
  Most Dusters are specified with a diesel engine - there's only one available currently, badged Blue dCi 115. As the name suggests, the 1.5-litre produces 115hp sending power to either the front-wheels on the 4x2, or all four on the 4x4.
  
  Those looking for petrol have a wider range of options, starting off with the SCe 115. This non-turbocharged 1.6-litre motor produced 115hp, but was replaced in summer 2019 by the 1.0-litre TCe 100, although that only came with front-wheel drive. The punchier turbocharged 1.3-litre petrol engines, also available with and without four-wheel drive, are badged TCe 130 and TCe 150. Joining the range in spring 2020 was the TCe 100 BiFuel, running on both petrol and liquified petroleum gas (LPG), which is a cheaper fuel with lower CO2 emissions.
  
  Gone are Dacia's French language trim levels that were a nod to company owner Renault's heritage, replaced by a four-tier hierarchy of Access, Essential, Comfort and Prestige. Access models are very basic and are best avoided - despite the relative expense, most British Duster buyers go for the top two trims.

• Is the Dacia Duster good to drive?
• Yes, and we like it so much that we awarded it the Best Off-Roader in the 2019 Parkers New Car Awards. Dusters equipped with four-wheel drive are very capable - a drive around any mountainous area of Europe confirms this - and while we rate it among the best cheap 4x4s around, the vast majority sold in the UK only have the front wheels driven because they cost less to run.
  
  Whether two-wheel drive or four, the Duster is an impressive SUV that will stand up to tough terrain better than the majority of similar-sized rivals. Given its strong credentials, it will be among the best cars to be in for winter driving.

• Should I buy a Dacia Duster?
• With a list price for the Access version coming in at under £11,000, the Duster is a truly affordable choice. But it isn't just in terms of the sticker price – Dacia offers some very tempting finance packages, too. Although it's highly affordable, you can spend almost £20,000 on a Duster. For that money, you'll get a Prestige model loaded with sat-nav and climate control – yet with all of the ruggedness you'd expect from a Dacia.
  
  Just remember that the cheaper Dusters aren't especially well-equipped - hence the low prices. Want that infotainment package with a touchscreen? You'll need to go for at least the Comfort trim to get the 7.0-inch multimedia system as standard. A smartphone with a navigation app such as Waze would make an excellent substitute if you’re going for a lower-cost model, though.