The Duster is a practical, robust and well equipped family-size SUV that’s very capable driving off-road and is the most affordable car of its type.
Used Dacia Duster cars
The Dacia Duster is one of the least expensive SUVs you can buy. It's also roomy and comfortable with low running costs. We have a wide range of used Dacia Duster cars for sale that are available to purchase or finance.
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £18,725. Borrowing £16,725 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 9.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 5.13%
- 48 monthly payments
- £267.57
- Total amount payable
- £23,766.36
- Cost of credit
- £5,041.36
- Optional final payment
- £8,923
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £18,725. Borrowing £16,725 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 9.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 5.13%
- 48 monthly payments
- £267.57
- Total amount payable
- £23,766.36
- Cost of credit
- £5,041.36
- Optional final payment
- £8,923
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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£12,450
£182/month PCP
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£12,650
£183/month PCP
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£12,725
£191/month PCP
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£13,125
£196/month PCP
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£14,150
£216/month PCP
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£13,350
£216/month PCP
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£13,975
£217/month PCP
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£14,200
£217/month PCP
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£15,000
£238/month PCP
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£15,275
£239/month PCP
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£13,575
£250/month PCP
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£16,725
£267/month PCP
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£17,800
£294/month PCP
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was £18,850£18,600
£301/month PCP
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£19,450
£326/month PCP
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The style of the car
The Duster has classic SUV looks, with a chunky shape and high ground clearance. Most versions of the latest model (on sale new since 2017) have silver roof rails that look great and add an extra layer of practicality because they can be used to attach a roof box or bike rack. High-spec models have alloy wheels. High-spec models have a dashboard touchscreen display and a row of circular dials for the climate control system that add a touch of class. Special edition models have unique styling details on the exterior and interior.
How it drives
The Duster is quiet and comfortable enough for long motorway journeys and feels safe and stable even in bad weather. Some models have four-wheel drive for extra reassurance, while the Duster’s compact size, light steering and large windows make town driving and manoeuvring easy. High-spec models have parking sensors and a rear-view camera. You can choose petrol or diesel engines which all provide adequate acceleration and have a manual gearbox. The most powerful models can tow 1500kg.
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The interior
The Duster is a compact SUV with five doors and five seats. It’s an ‘in between’ size, bigger than the Renault Captur, but smaller than the Renault Kadjar. The Duster’s interior isn’t as sophisticated as that of more expensive cars but it’s simple, solid and user-friendly. Four adults fit comfortably, though tall people might feel cramped in the back seats. The middle back seat is quite narrow although a couple of growing children will have more than enough space. There are two sets of Isofix mounts on the back seat. The boot has room for three large suitcases and the back seats fold down to create even more space. The entry-level Access model comes with little standard equipment (you don’t even get a radio). Beyond that though, all Dusters have air con, DAB radio and Bluetooth. Top-spec Prestige models have sat nav, climate control and part-leather seats.
Running costs and reliability
The Duster costs much less to buy than any other SUV. All but the entry-level Access model are well equipped for the money, particularly the top-spec Prestige model. Petrol-powered models return fuel economy of 40-47mpg, according to official figures, while the diesel returns as much as 57mpg. The Duster costs no more than £150 per year to tax and insurance costs are very low. Safety experts Euro NCAP gave the Duster a three-star safety rating out of five because of a lack of driver assistance systems, rather than a lack of crash protection.
How it compares with similar cars
The Duster is larger than the Nissan Juke but smaller than the Nissan Qashqai. The inexpensive Duster isn’t as sophisticated as most of its rivals, which have better quality interiors, feel a bit more pleasant to drive and have more advanced safety systems. But those SUVs cost more, and aren’t nearly as capable when driving off-road.
Common questions about the Dacia Duster
The Duster is a relatively simple car that’s very well made from robust materials, so there are no particular reliability issues.
Petrol-powered models return 40-47mpg, while diesel models return more than 50mpg. There’s also a Bi-Fuel model that uses petrol and LPG. (LPG is significantly cheaper than petrol, so there’s the potential for big savings.) Road tax and insurance costs should be very low.
Four adults fit reasonably comfortably in the Duster, and growing children will have plenty of space. The boot is a good size and the back seats fold down to create more space.
The Duster is bigger than small SUVs such as the Nissan Juke and smaller than mid-size SUVs such as the Nissan Qashqai. The Duster doesn’t feel as sophisticated as many rivals, but those with similar space and equipment cost a lot more to buy. Very few can match the Duster’s off-road ability, either.