Dacia Duster 2024– car dimensions: 4343 mm long, 1813 mm wide and 1656 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,346 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin offers a practical layout with good rear legroom for adults. Entry Essential trim uses a phone-holder Media Control setup without a built-in screen. Expression and above add a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Manual air conditioning is standard on lower trims while automatic climate control comes on Extreme and Journey. Cruise control with speed limiter is fitted across the range. Rear parking sensors are standard. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection plus lane keep assist are standard on every version. A reversing camera arrives from Expression. Blind spot warning is available via option pack on mid trims and included on higher ones.
Boot space measures 517 litres with seats up on the 4x2 mild hybrid and expands to 1609 litres with the rear bench folded. The load area is wide and square with a modest lip. An adjustable boot floor is available on higher trims for a flat load surface.
The TCe 130 mild hybrid 4x2 can tow 1500 kg braked or 685 kg unbraked. Payload sits between 454 and 496 kg depending on exact configuration. Gross vehicle weight is 1800 kg.
The cabin offers more space than before with a high driving position, soft seats that support well for longer trips, and easy height and reach adjustment on the steering wheel plus driver seat height. Higher grades add lumbar support, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Automatic climate control appears on upper trims while lower ones stay manual. Acoustic windshield helps cut noise on some versions. Overall it feels practical and roomy for daily use with simple controls and decent rear space, though materials stay basic.
TCe 130 mild hybrid 4x2 combined fuel use 5.5 l/100 km, CO2 123-124 g/km, 50-litre tank.
Euro NCAP 3 stars (2024): adult 70%, child 84%, vulnerable road users 60%, safety assist 57%.
Standard kit includes ABS, ESC, AEBS with vehicle/cyclist/pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, hill start assist, eCall, front/side/curtain airbags, ISOFIX and driver fatigue detection.
Service interval typically 20 000 km or 1 year for oil and filter on this mild hybrid.
The 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo with 48 V mild hybrid delivers 130 hp and 230 Nm. Official combined consumption sits at 5.5 l/100 km with CO2 around 123-124 g/km. The 50-litre tank supports solid range for mixed driving. Eco mode further trims use by limiting power and climate response.
Routine oil and filter changes fall due every 20 000 km or once a year. Air and cabin filters follow longer cycles while brake fluid needs attention every few years. The chain-driven engine avoids belt replacement. Warranty options extend coverage when services stay with the network.
Euro NCAP awarded three stars in 2024. Adult protection reached 70% with stable structure but weaker chest readings in some tests. Child protection scored 84%. Vulnerable road user and assist scores were lower at 60% and 57%. Standard equipment covers AEBS that detects pedestrians and cyclists, lane keep, traffic signs, eCall and multiple airbags plus ISOFIX.
Living with the car stays straightforward. Soft suspension soaks up bumps well for an SUV in this class. The mild hybrid system assists gently on take-off and recovers energy under braking without needing plugs. Tyre pressure monitoring and a simple My Safety button keep daily checks easy.
Length 4343 mm, Width 1813 mm, Height 1656 mm, Wheelbase 2657 mm (Duster 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Dacia France brochure Duster, file dated February 2025), Dacia Nederland prijslijst Juni 2024.