What does the new Dacia Duster offer at €19,690?
- Published on 12/03/2024 17:45
- Modified on 26/09/2025 4:54
Dacia has kept its commitment to offer the new Dacia Duster for less than €20,000. Here is a brief overview of this entry-level model.
The first thing to note when reading the specifications sheet of the Dacia Duster Essential is that it must be equipped with a dual-fuel petrol-LPG system. Dacia is the only manufacturer to offer this solution across all its combustion models, under the ECO-G label. The new Duster benefits from the integration of this proven technology in the factory. When running on LPG, it emits on average 10% less CO2 than a similar petrol engine. There’s no need to worry about the transmission either; it will be a front-wheel drive with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Glacier white for the bodywork, so no Dacia blue unlike some of the manufacturer’s other models. If you choose Shale Gray or Lichen Khaki, the only two optional colors, it will cost you 600 euros. To equip the adventurer, only good old matte black 16-inch steel wheels are available. Dacia has decided to omit wheel covers, and frankly, that’s not such a bad thing. The rugged style is confident and suits the Duster well.
No savings on safety!
Inside, you find an elegant two-tone dark gray and light gray fabric upholstery. Great effort has been made on the quality of the materials, with high-quality plastics and touches of light gray to brighten the overall look. The instruments are analog with needles, as this version does not offer a digital screen but instead a phone holder and Bluetooth connection with a USB port.
So far, so good, and you might think things will get worse when reading the list of standard equipment… but not at all! The surprises are many, including:
- Manual air conditioning
- Roof rails
- Power and heated mirrors
- Tinted windows
- LED lighting at the front and rear
- 40/60 folding rear bench seat
- Isofix fittings
- Cruise control and speed limiter
But the real pleasant surprise lies in the driver assistance features, with equipment you might not expect on a vehicle at this price point:
- Road sign recognition with overspeed alert
- Reversing sensors
- Line crossing alert and lane keeping assist
- Advanced emergency braking system (pedestrian, two-wheelers, intersections)
- Driver attention monitoring
- Distance warning system
- …
So, we won’t dwell on the list of optional extras that only the driver needing a roof rack, a trailer hitch for bikes or a trunk protector will care about. Honestly, if you want more than the basic equipment, you’ve simply chosen the wrong trim or desperately need to spend more. Dacia has lied to us: there is much more than the essentials in this entry-level version!
You now just need to decide whether to pay cash or take advantage of the long-term rental offer at €273 per month over 49 months with 50,000 km. Clear, straightforward, just like the vehicle.
Dacia seems to have successfully renewed its Duster by modernizing it without losing its soul. One small question, however, keeps popping into our mind. Nearly at the same price, what could possibly lead us to prefer a Dacia Spring? We’re looking…
This page is translated from the original post "À 19 690 €, que propose le nouveau Dacia Duster ?" in French.
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