Orders for the new, third-generation Dacia Duster can be placed now – and the no-nonsense SUV is as competitively priced as ever.
Prices for the latest Duster start from £18,745 in entry-level Essential trim, meaning it remains one of the cheapest ways to get behind the wheel of a brand new SUV.
First revealed as the Bigster concept in 2021, the all-new Duster offers bolder styling and the option of hybrid powertrains, plus a broader range of trim levels.
Dacia will hope for further success with the new Duster, which has sold more than 2.2 million examples since 2010.
Hybrid powertrains now here
UK customers will be offered the Dacia Duster with three powertrain options, including the popular TCe 100 Bi-Fuel. Offering 50-litre tanks for both petrol and LPG, the Bi-Fuel has an official range of up to 800 miles.
The Hybrid 140 model is the first Duster to be sold with a full hybrid powertrain. Combining 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, it can average more than 55mpg.
In TCe 130 form, a three-cylinder 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol engine comes with mild-hybrid assistance, and the option of front- or four-wheel drive.
Choosing a four-wheel-drive version adds a new 4×4 Terrain Control module, with five driving modes to match the conditions. Ground clearance is up to 217mm, while a Hill Descent Control system comes as standard.
From Essential to Extreme
While the entry-level £18,475 Duster Essential is clearly a budget-conscious option, front electric windows, air conditioning, cruise control and rear parking sensors are still part of the package.
Drivers will have to connect their smartphone to the dashboard for media playback, though, and adjusting the side mirrors is a manual affair.
Starting at £21,245, the Expression trim adds 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, automatic windscreen wipers and a rear parking camera. A 7.0-inch digital instrument panel is combined with a 10.1-inch central display, which features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Journey trim brings 18-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, keyless entry, satellite navigation and climate control for £22,945.
Topping the range is the £23,745 Extreme. It wears brown copper side mirrors, modular roof bars and an interior with heated front seats and synthetic leather upholstery.
Available to order now
Dacia's finance packages make the Duster Essential TCe 100 Bi-Fuel the most attention-grabbing model in the range for those wanting to pay monthly.
Following a £3,187 customer deposit, a 48-month contract with an allowance of 6,000 miles per year will cost £193 per month. The optional final payment (to buy the car outright) is £9,771.
Orders for the new Duster can be placed with Dacia dealerships now, or through the marque's website. Delivery of the first completed cars is expected in December this year.
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