Dacia Duster Reviews

Nothing apart from the usual rattles and shakes from the car. Nothing has gone wrong.

The car is not swift, but it's strong like it's a goat, and it will never make you feel as if the car will go or not. It does move like a mule on any type of road.

Holding the road is not very good after 160km/h, but hey for the price, I don't expect it to fly.

So if the expectations are minimum and you want a car to drive anywhere, a Duster is the right partner.

Showroom car. Too early for issues.

I went to the local Dacia dealer and took a look at the new Dacia Duster.

The car looks well put together, although there are some places were the economy is visible. The folded backseats do not create a plain surface for cargo for example, and the boot finish is very basic.

The attack and departure angles are very good for a car of this size.

The noise level of the engine is very low for a diesel, and the 6 gear gearbox is very helpful.

The interior is a little bit harsh with tough plastics, but it suits well the general rugged look of the car.

I didn't have the chance to test the vehicle in some serious off road conditions, but the 4x4 system (Nissan origin) looks pretty capable.

The vehicle seems perfect for people who live in a region with bad roads, and need a cheap 4x4 with low maintenance.