Dacia Duster 2025 Review: Everything you need to know.

Check out the best Dacia Duster deals on carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW Is the new Dacia Duster still the best budget SUV on sale in 2026, or has the low price finally come with too many compromises? Mat Watson is getting stuck into the 2025 Carbuyer Car of the Year and 2026 What Car? Value Champion to see if its rugged new looks and 140hp hybrid engine are enough to beat the Peugeot 2008 and MG ZS. We’re putting the "Starkle" recycled cladding to the test and finding out if the 472-litre boot and "YouClip" accessory system make this the most practical family car for under £20,000. From the 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating to the reality of its 55mpg efficiency, here is the definitive verdict on the nation’s favourite "no-nonsense" SUV. Chapters 00:00 Intro: Why the Duster is the 2026 Value Champion 00:38 Price Check: Can you really get an SUV for £18,745? 01:15 Engine Guide: 1.2L Mild Hybrid vs 1.6L Full Hybrid 01:51 0-60mph: How fast is the first-ever Duster Hybrid? 02:28 Town Driving: Is it as easy to park as a Sandero? 05:14 Design: Why everyone calls it a "Junior Defender" 06:41 Interior Truth: Have the "cheap plastics" finally gone? 07:33 Motorway Driving: Is it too noisy at 70mph? 08:57 Back Seats: Can you actually fit three adults? 09:35 Country Road Driving: Does the 4x4 mode actually work? 10:29 5 Cool Features: The genius "YouClip" system! 12:00 Boot & Practicality: Why 472L is a family win 13:08 3 Annoying Features: What drives Mat mad? 15:53 The Verdict: Should you buy, sell or avoid? Sell your car for free with Carwow: https://bit.ly/Sell-Your-Car-For-Free-3010 Check out Mat's preferred trim & engine for each car: https://bit.ly/Mats-Engine-Choice