The Renault Duster Thread

The Dacia Duster Extreme SE is the special edition we all need

Anyone else reckon Dacia could have gone even more ‘extreme’ though?

Dacia has unveiled a new special edition Duster that it’s calling the Extreme SE. Looks great, no?

The Extreme gets black 17-inch alloy wheels and an exclusive ‘Urban Grey’ paint colour, as well as a darkened grille and mirrors. It’s based on the Duster’s top spec Prestige trim and also features orange accents both inside and out.

Dacia says that orders will open in April, with prices from £17,495 and the option of petrol, diesel or bi-fuel LPG powertrains. The diesel can be specced with four-wheel drive and an auto gearbox, but we are a little disappointed that the Extreme SE isn’t a little more, well… extreme.

Portal axles, some chunky tyres and a few spotlights are all we’re asking for. Come on Dacia. Give the people what they want.

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The Dacia Duster Extreme SE is the special edition we all need

Anyone else reckon Dacia could have gone even more ‘extreme’ though?
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Dacia Duster gains stylish Extreme SE range-topper

Extreme SE will sit at the top of the Duster range and is priced from £17,495

The Dacia Duster has gained a new specification level with bespoke styling, a new wheel design and an exclusive exterior paint colour.

The Extreme SE will sit at the top of the Duster range and adds to the firm’s largest model urban grey exterior paint, 17in black alloy wheels and orange exterior trim on the door mirrors, grille and front-door panels.

Inside, the Duster gains orange air vent surrounds, a charcoal grey centre console surround, satin chrome and piano black front-door panel inserts.

The Duster Extreme SE is based on the model’s range-topping Prestige trim level and offers keyless entry, a multi-view camera, heated seats, an 8.0in infotainment touchscreen, sat-nav, blindspot warning and wireless smartphone mirroring as standard.

www.autocar.co.uk

Dacia Duster gains stylish Extreme SE range-topper | Autocar

Extreme SE will sit at the top of the Duster range and is priced from £17,495
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TESTED: Renault Duster 1.5 dCi makes a whole lot of sense

The updated Renault Duster builds on a successful platform that provides no-nonsense and uncluttered driving at a reasonable price with very decent space and spec. With the spectre of an ever-increasing fuel price looming, putting it on your list to look at when the time comes is a no-brainer.

The Renault Duster comes with a five-year/150 000km mechanical warranty, a three year/45 000km service plan and a six-year anti-corrosion warranty.

Renault Duster Pricing

1.5 dCi Zen 4x2 R342 900

1.5 dCi Zen EDC 4x2 R381 900

1.5 dCi Zen 4x4 R381 900

1.5 dCi Intens EDC 4x2 R389 900

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TESTED: Renault Duster 1.5 dCi makes a whole lot of sense

The Renault Duster provides no-nonsense and uncluttered driving at a reasonable price with very decent space and spec.
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Dacia Duster Extreme SE UK review

Should I buy one?

The Extreme bolsters the Duster line-up, building on its strengths by adding even more mod cons for a reasonable budget. It might seem pricey for a Dacia, but very few SUVs can offer such good value and overall appeal.

www.autocar.co.uk

Dacia Duster 2018-2023 review | Autocar

Romania’s value champion compact crossover enters a second model generation. It still might not be as refined as other SUVs, but the Duster is very much in a class of its own
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REVIEW | Renault's frugal diesel-powered Duster (and the mystery of the broken fuel gauge)

  • Renault's range-topping Duster Intens is ideal for people who hate filling up.
  • The diesel-powered SUV uses less fuel than most vehicles on sale in SA.
  • Expect a high level of features and a decent drive with loads of overtaking ability.
Is it worth buying then?

Absolutely. If you want a fuel-saver with space for five people and a decent luggage compartment (550 litres), you have to consider this car. It comes with a lovely warranty - five years or 150 000km - and you even get a three-year or 45 000km Service Plan as standard.

With a decent ground clearance of 210mm, you can enjoy a few gravel roads away from the beaten track but be warned that it's best suited to light off-road driving without the 4x4 system that you'll find in the slightly less expensive Zen 4WD model that's priced at R381 900.

Renault could make the car a little nicer by lining the wheels wells with insulation for less road noise, but other than that, it's challenging to fault an excellent package. It's easy to drive and easy to park, the ISOFIX points make it a cinch to move child seats in and out, and you just get this general sense of compliancy in the car.

The Renault Duster might be the ideal choice for you if you're thinking of buying your first SUV style vehicle, as we anticipate that you'll enjoy its high-riding driver's position that gives you a confident view of the road. Compared to hatchbacks and sedans that you might be used to driving, this car is a hidden gem, and you ought to explore it before moving on up.

I felt like quite a klutz thinking that Renault SA would supply a test vehicle with a broken fuel gauge, but it's fantastic to experience diesel technology that still gives you a smooth drive while sipping as little fuel as possible. Please, test drive one and let us know if you think it's a good deal in this highly competitive segment.

www.news24.com

REVIEW | Renault's frugal diesel-powered Duster (and the mystery of the broken fuel gauge) | Life

Renault's Duster 1.5dCi Intens proves that diesel isn't dead, and that compression ignition is still the way to go to save fuel.
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FiestaST said:
REVIEW | Renault's frugal diesel-powered Duster (and the mystery of the broken fuel gauge)

  • Renault's range-topping Duster Intens is ideal for people who hate filling up.
  • The diesel-powered SUV uses less fuel than most vehicles on sale in SA.
  • Expect a high level of features and a decent drive with loads of overtaking ability.
Is it worth buying then?

Absolutely. If you want a fuel-saver with space for five people and a decent luggage compartment (550 litres), you have to consider this car. It comes with a lovely warranty - five years or 150 000km - and you even get a three-year or 45 000km Service Plan as standard.

With a decent ground clearance of 210mm, you can enjoy a few gravel roads away from the beaten track but be warned that it's best suited to light off-road driving without the 4x4 system that you'll find in the slightly less expensive Zen 4WD model that's priced at R381 900.

Renault could make the car a little nicer by lining the wheels wells with insulation for less road noise, but other than that, it's challenging to fault an excellent package. It's easy to drive and easy to park, the ISOFIX points make it a cinch to move child seats in and out, and you just get this general sense of compliancy in the car.

The Renault Duster might be the ideal choice for you if you're thinking of buying your first SUV style vehicle, as we anticipate that you'll enjoy its high-riding driver's position that gives you a confident view of the road. Compared to hatchbacks and sedans that you might be used to driving, this car is a hidden gem, and you ought to explore it before moving on up.

I felt like quite a klutz thinking that Renault SA would supply a test vehicle with a broken fuel gauge, but it's fantastic to experience diesel technology that still gives you a smooth drive while sipping as little fuel as possible. Please, test drive one and let us know if you think it's a good deal in this highly competitive segment.

www.news24.com

REVIEW | Renault's frugal diesel-powered Duster (and the mystery of the broken fuel gauge) | Life

Renault's Duster 1.5dCi Intens proves that diesel isn't dead, and that compression ignition is still the way to go to save fuel.
www.news24.com www.news24.com
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Slightly skeptical about those fuel efficiency numbers but impressive no the less. Loved my duster back in the day, just wish there was a model with an engine around the 110-120kw
 
Dacia Duster review

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“A far better car than it needs to be at the price, and we love it for that”

The joy of the Duster is the way it seriously overdelivers on the underpromising price. Renault has been very disciplined in keeping Dacia's costs down. They're built in a low-cost country, using engines and platforms and electrics that have all been long-ago amortised by other cars, and integrating the dealerships with Renault rather than starting a separate network. The Duster cleverly shares body parts across the Dacia range and the number of available options is small.

Sure it's a bit slow, a tad unrefined, a little light on available active-safety features. But that's by the standards of rivals that are twice the price. The Duster isn't trying to kid anyone. It's not cheap in a way that insults your intelligence or makes you feel mean. It's a far better car than it strictly needs to be at the price, and we love it for that.

www.topgear.com

Dacia Duster Review 2023 | Top Gear

A proper Top Gear hero. Seriously overdelivers on the underpromising price...
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New-look Dacia Duster Commercial priced from £13,995

Van version of the rugged Dacia Duster SUV gets Romanian marque's new branding and goes up in price

The Dacia Duster Commercial has been updated with a new fascia, bringing it into line with the rest of the Romanian brand’s models.

The new brand identity swaps the conventional grille for a smoother surface featuring a new logo with an interlocking ‘D’ and ‘C’. Where the previous grille had a chrome surround, the new version gets white-striped panelling.

At the rear, the shield-style Dacia badge is gone, replaced by script spelling out the brand’s name, and the ‘Duster’ badging is completely omitted. The red panelling on the rear lights has also been replaced with flat-black plastic.

As with many vehicles from mainstream manufacturers at the moment, prices have increased across the Duster Commercial range. The entry-level model now costs £13,995 (excluding VAT), £1200 more than before.

Rising raw-material costs, soaring energy prices and supply-chain obstacles have forced manufacturers to raise list prices in a bid to preserve margins.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-look-dacia-duster-commercial-priced-£13995

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It’s the new Dacia Duster Commercial van, and it starts from £13,995

Dacia updates its still-really-cheap van with a new face and a new price

Less than a year after we saw the new Dacia Duster Commercial, comes news of the really new Dacia Duster Commercial.

So, welcome everyone to the New New Duster van! Keen commercial van enthusiasts (what what) will immediately spot the titanic differences that separate the 2021 car from the 2022 car.

And for those that don’t, it’s quite simple: the 2022 Duster CV gets the company’s new ‘visual identity’… which is a new badge, a new grille, and the inclusion of the badge in the middle of each wheel and around the back. Yuge.

The other difference is the price: like everything in the world, it’s gotten more expensive. Where it started from just under £13k, it now starts at just under £14k, and that gets you into the base ‘Essential’ trim with an 89bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol. There’s a 148bhp version of that engine, too.

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It’s the new Dacia Duster Commercial van, and it starts from £13,995

Dacia updates its still-really-cheap van with a new face and a new price
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Dacia Duster Extreme SE special edition returns to line-up

Prices start from £18,295 as model gains new logo and orange design features

The Dacia Duster Extreme SE edition will return to top the model’s line-up, this time showcasing the firm’s newly updated visual identity, including a new Dacia logo.

Previously on sale in February this year, the updated special edition is now available to order, with deliveries starting in the first quarter of next year.

Prices start from £18,295 - a slight increase over the previous special edition.

The Extreme SE specification injects some extra flair into the Duster’s exterior and interior design, and the equipment level is based on the previous range-topping Journey specification.

It will sit above the entry-level Essential and mid-range Expression models in the line-up.

Standard equipment includes an 8.0in infotainment system, keyless entry, a reversing camera, heated front seats and automatic air conditioning.

Among the design changes are new orange accents for the roof bars, door mirrors and Duster lettering on the rear of the car. It also gains 17in black alloy wheels.

www.autocar.co.uk

Dacia Duster Extreme SE special edition returns to line-up | Autocar

Prices start from £18,295 as model gains new logo and orange design features
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Dacia Duster review

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“A far better car than it needs to be at the price, and we love it for that”

The joy of the Duster is the way it seriously overdelivers on the underpromising price. Renault has been very disciplined in keeping Dacia's costs down. They're built in a low-cost country, using engines and platforms and electrics that have all been long-ago amortised by other cars, and integrating the dealerships with Renault rather than starting a separate network. The Duster cleverly shares body parts across the Dacia range and the number of available options is small.

Sure it's a bit slow, a tad unrefined, a little light on available active-safety features. But that's by the standards of rivals that are twice the price. The Duster isn't trying to kid anyone. It's not cheap in a way that insults your intelligence or makes you feel mean. It's a far better car than it strictly needs to be at the price, and we love it for that.

www.topgear.com

Dacia Duster Review 2023 | Top Gear

A proper Top Gear hero. Seriously overdelivers on the underpromising price...
www.topgear.com www.topgear.com
 
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