Dacia Duster 2021–2023 car dimensions: 4341 mm long, 1804 mm wide and 1633 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,189 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch touchscreen on Comfort and Prestige trims offering Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard. Manual climate control is fitted lower down the range with automatic climate control on Prestige. Rear parking sensors and reversing camera appear on Comfort and above while Prestige adds front sensors, multiview camera and blind spot warning. Automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist are not offered.
Boot space measures 445 litres with seats up and 1623 litres with seats folded on two-wheel-drive models. Four-wheel-drive versions offer 411 litres seats up and 1614 litres seats down.
Towing capacity reaches 1500 kg braked and up to 750 kg unbraked depending on engine. Payload sits around 500 kg. The Duster suits light work and off-road trips thanks to its ground clearance and available 4x4 system.
The cabin feels practical and roomy with fresh upholstery and slimmed headrests that improve support and rear visibility. A raised centre console adds a sliding armrest, extra storage and rear USB ports on selected grades. Higher trims bring automatic climate control and heated front seats. An 8-inch touchscreen handles smartphone links and basic media. Materials are hard-wearing rather than plush, suiting everyday family and light off-road use.
Petrol, diesel and LPG bi-fuel engines offered
Three-star Euro NCAP rating
Six airbags standard across the range
ESC, ABS, hill-start assist and tyre-pressure monitoring standard
Cruise control and speed limiter standard
Blind-spot warning and multi-view camera on higher grades
Engine choices cover turbo petrols, a Blue dCi diesel and a bi-fuel LPG option that switches fuels seamlessly for lower running costs where LPG is available. Combined ranges stretch further on the dual-tank LPG models. Economy is competitive for a compact SUV with decent ground clearance.
Routine servicing follows standard manufacturer schedules with oil and filter changes the main recurring job. Service plans cover several years or set mileages and keep costs predictable. Extended warranties are available to stretch cover beyond the base three-year term.
Safety equipment centres on six airbags, electronic stability control, emergency brake assist and seat-belt reminders. Higher grades add blind-spot monitoring, front parking sensors and a multi-view camera. The generation carries a three-star Euro NCAP result based on the platform tests.
Daily ownership is simple thanks to durable cabin materials, modular roof bars and easy-clean surfaces. Ground clearance and available 4x4 help with light trails or rough roads without complicated extra maintenance.
Length 4341 mm, Width 1804 mm, Height 1633 mm, Wheelbase 2673 mm (Duster 2021–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Dacia Duster Technical Specifications PDF 2022-06-15, UK Press Kit May 2023 and 2022 brochures.