New Dacia Duster for less than PLN 80,000.  It costs like Chinese cars.  Hit the point?

New Dacia Duster for less than PLN 80,000. It costs like Chinese cars. Hit the point?


When journalists saw the new Dacia Duster, they were impressed with the styling improvements and how Dacia carefully concealed the SUV’s budget character. After this revival, it’s time to reflect painfully – this change must have a cost. “It will be expensive, prepare at least a hundred!” – various media said. And what? Of course you should use a hundred, but for the highest version of the hardware and not for the base engine. It is clear that Dacia has no intention of leaving the sales podium in the SUV segment.

The basic version of Essentials provides:


  • manual air conditioner,

  • Media Management System (Bluetooth, four speakers and a USB-C port, but no screen),

  • roof rails,

  • electric front windows,

  • electric, heated side mirrors,

  • rear parking sensors,

  • direct lights,

  • 16-inch steel rims,

  • steering wheel covered with eco leather,

  • adjustable driver’s seat height,

  • ship control,

  • basic security systems.

Not bad, right? Even in the case of this version, it is difficult to talk about the asceticism known from the earlier examples of Dacia. Well, like the base Sandero, there’s no multimedia screen (the system can be operated via your smartphone or with a remote control on the steering wheel), but otherwise it’s hard to notice any noticeable shortcomings.

Photo: Dacii Configurator

Dacia Duster basic dashboard

Already in the second version on the list (Details for at least PLN 87.9 thousand) the empty space on the dashboard is not a threat. There is a 10-inch Media Display system. And apart from that we also get:


  • 7-inch on-board computer screen,

  • development of wireless smartphones,

  • remote system updates,

  • electric rear windows,

  • automatic wipers,

  • center console with rest and storage area,

  • rear camera,

  • 17-inch aluminum rims,

  • protective cloths on the doors,

  • six points for YouClip attachments.

YouClip clips allow you to install accessories in cabinets

Photo: Mariusz Kamiński / Auto Świat

YouClip clips allow you to install accessories in cabinets

The hardware of this version should be enough for most customers. For the most demanding customers, Dacia has prepared Extreme and Safari models. All cost from PLN 93.9 thousand. zlotys. On the first board you will also find, among others: automatic air conditioning, keyless entry, standard roof rails, electric folding mirrors, automatic high beams, adjustable lumbar support and easy-to-clean upholstery.

The Dacia Duster Journey is equipped with the same equipment as the Extreme, but here we get Media Nav Live online navigation, six speakers, an inductive charger, automatic parking brake and 18-inch aluminum rims as standard.

Dacia Duster top cabin

Photo: Dacia

Dacia Duster top cabin

New Dacia Duster, new car units. There is gas, there is hybrid

What about the engine? In each version, the prices given apply to the 100-horsepower 1.0 ECO-G engine with factory gas installation. The small unit produces 160 Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. In Key and Expression types, there is no other option.

A full range of engines are available in the top Extreme and Safari specifications. The Dacia Duster can also be powered by a 1.2 TCe 130 smooth hybrid (130 HP, 230 Nm, 6-speed manual), which can be optionally ordered with 4×4 drive. The icing on the cake is the full hybrid, i.e. the 140-horsepower system familiar from Renault Clio or Dacia Jogger. Perhaps you expect that such a Duster should cost 150-160 thousand. zlotys. Surprise – you can have it for PLN 117.4 thousand. zloty!

By looking at this and the price list, it will be a hit

Photo: Dacia

By looking at this and the price list, it will be a hit

I remember that a hundred years ago, the price list of Dacia Duster opened with PLN 39,900. zlotys. But times have changed – today 79.9 thousand. PLN is new 39.9 thousand. zlotys. If one wants to argue that this is not a business, let him visit the showrooms of the competition. It will quickly turn out that only Chinese vehicles are left on the battlefield.