Dacia · Duster
Duster
The third-generation Duster, a low-priced five-seat SUV sold in the UK as a mild hybrid, a full hybrid or a mild-hybrid four-wheel drive, suited to buyers who want a practical SUV, or a cheap 4x4, for the price of a small hatchback.
- Body
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid, Hybrid
- Power
- 138–156 bhp
- Range
- –
- Boot
- 517 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the Duster remains excellent value, with a comfortable ride, a sensible, practical cabin and a big boot, and What Car? found the 4x4 very capable off road. The common criticisms are hard plastics and patchy quality, wind and engine noise, and rivals that are sharper to drive; Auto Express also notes its low Euro NCAP score.
From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, parkers.co.uk and whatcar.com
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid, Hybrid
- Power
- 138–156 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 9.2–9.9 s
- Engine or motors
- mild hybrid 140: 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol with 48V mild hybrid, 103 kW (140 hp); hybrid 155: 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol full hybrid with a 1.4 kWh battery, 116 kW (155 hp) combined; hybrid 150 4x4: 1.2-litre turbo petrol 48V mild hybrid with an electric rear motor, 113 kW (150 hp) combined; bhp converted from kW
- Torque
- 230 Nm (1.2 turbo); hybrid 155 172 Nm petrol engine plus 205 Nm electric
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual (mild hybrid 140), multimode automatic (hybrid 155), 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (hybrid 150 4x4)
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive; four-wheel drive with a rear electric motor on the hybrid 150 4x4
Range and charging
- Economy (WLTP)
- 50–61.4 mpg
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined (Dacia UK price guide, July 2026): 52.3 mpg (mild hybrid 140), 60.1–61.4 mpg (hybrid 155), 50 mpg (hybrid 150 4x4)
- CO2 emissions
- 106–130 g/km (WLTP combined)
Practicality
- Body
- SUV
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 517 litres
- Length
- 4,343 mm
- Boot
- 594 litres (517 dm3 VDA) with the rear seats up on 4x2 versions with the repair kit; 1,696 litres (1,609 dm3 VDA) with them folded; 4x4 456 dm3 VDA seats up, 1,548 dm3 folded
- Towing
- Braked: 1,500 kg (mild hybrid 140, hybrid 150 4x4), 750 kg (hybrid 155)
- Size
- 4,343 mm long; 2,657 mm wheelbase; 10.87–10.96 m turning circle (kerb to kerb); ground clearance 209 mm (4x2) or 217 mm (4x4); maximum kerb weight 1,376 kg (mild hybrid 140), 1,454 kg (hybrid 155), 1,472 kg (hybrid 150 4x4)
Tech and safety
- Warranty
- 3 years or 60,000 miles; extendable to up to 7 years with Dacia Zen servicing
Pros and cons
Pros
- Four-wheel drive available (Hybrid 150 4x4), with 1,500 kg braked towing
- Full hybrid returns up to 61.4 mpg (WLTP combined)
- 594-litre boot (4x2 with repair kit)
Cons
- The full hybrid tows only 750 kg braked
- Dacia's UK brochure doesn't list a top speed for the hybrids
- Smaller boot on the 4x4 (456 dm3 VDA against 517 dm3 for the 4x2)
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Petrol, Hybrid | 113–193 bhp | – | 443 l | Aug 2024 | |
| SUV | Hybrid, Electric | 109–143 bhp | 190–248 mi | – | Jan 2025 | |
| SUV | Petrol, Hybrid, Electric | 113–215 bhp | 319 mi | 466 l | Apr 2023 |
Sources
- dacia.co.uk/hybrid-and-electric-range/duster-suv.html
- cdn.group.renault.com/dac/gb/transversal-assets/brochures/model-brochures/New-D…
- cdn.group.renault.com/dac/gb/transversal-assets/brochures/model-brochures/Dacia…
- suttonparkgroup.co.uk/dacia/news/all-new-dacia-duster-now-available-to-order
Photo: dacia.co.uk
