2024 Dacia Duster - Chief Engineer Explains

Dacia's chief engineer explains some of the design decisions and details of the new Dacia Duster.
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[AndrewKNI]

A great interview. Well done Pit-Stop. A fabulous looking SUV and not overtly too big either. I can't wait to see this Duster in the UK, especially the automatic hybrid version. Previous versions of the Duster have proved very popular here in Northern Ireland.

[alteregoklause]

Chief Engineer talking design bullshit would have been the right headline. Why does the french Renault people think they can do anything better than the romanian Duster team? I would NEVER consider to buy a Renault.


Yes, the AWD car looks better but the very old drive train technology is the same like before, transfered to the CMD platform and wrapped in a nice looking shape. With an engin lost one cyclinder, has 20Nm less torque, 20PS less power but costs now ~2.500€UR more.
B.t.w.: the gear ratio is NOT shorter 😡, its 100% the same gearbox as it was for >10 years. Maybe somebody should tell him...😂

So, where is the progress? I own a 2023 TCE150 4x4 and will keep it until it fells apart. I call it a good-enough-offroadable car for an affordable price. Not more, not less.

[dgumuvo]

Congratulations for this beautiful duster🎉🎉🎉👌👌👍

[sebeqone]

Great review, love the technical details

[kamko]

Great presentation of the Duster, only it has a few flaws. Six years ago, I bought a fully equipped Duster 1.5 dci 4x4 for about €21, 000. now the same thing costs €25, 000, even with a three-cylinder engine, but ugh.

[YouTubenonesense]

I am a Dacia customer but no way I will buy a Hybrid version that is as expensive as the Arkana or Suzuky Vitara. Renaults get 5 star safety rating with 96% adult protection vs 70% Dacia. If you price it like Renault make it just as safe!.

[salmothymus]

in general I like Pit-stop reviews....but, boy, this ""chief engineer explains" really annoys to hear him being involved in Logan's creation 15 years the evolution has brought us ???? ...."cool looks" at the expense of everything they put together in terms of usability, practicality and very decent all gone soon we will surely start to see criticism on the technical solutions (or better, lack off) in terms of underbody (no antirust protection, textile padding instead of metal truly hope my 4x4 2018 dci 110 will stay healthy and will drive it happily until it will be possible (now at 170 000 km)....but than, it is over with Duster as such (btw, it was the highest trim available at the time and I spent exactly 20000 eur on this perfect car (added bonus, no AdBlue installed in my life will I own such a beautiful and capable car 😑

[dennythescars]

Why 3 pistons engine on a 4x4 off-road car ? This is my biggest let down.

[uwekloos]

Ich bin endtäuscht das der 1, 6 Hybrid kein Allrad hat😢.
Deswegen lieber einen Jeep Renagade 😊 oder Ähnliches..

Nett ist er ja aber trotzdem eine Rostlaube😢

[ARVIthereyet]

Why didnt you add overlays of what the chief engineer was talking about? Would have been much more engaging to look...

[ARVIthereyet]

Is there going to be full hybrid 4x4 version with automatic and adaptive cruise control?

[paulmitchell]

Hoping UK version brings 110BHP 1L as i read Dacia not selling LPG to the UK as no market for LPG in the UK.

[vicensseguragil]

Menudo estilo que tiene el Duster es precioso han dado en el clavo a mi personalmente lo encuentro entre los coches mas bonitos un muy gran acierto ❤❤

[Wallor]

I would buy suzuki scross over this in a instans. Way way overpriced duster. Only people who would buy this is Duster fanatics

[jonniesantos]

Another brand we can’t get in the US. 😢

[chemareasalbaticiei]

You update the design...and downgrade the engine...but asking for more money...

[JohnDoe-tipd]

Dear chiefengineer, why new Duster has adult occupants safety rating only 70% ? And brown color on dummy's chest ???

[dionamuh]

I wish Dacia would make a 4x4 full hybrid automatic. Unfortunately they don’t, even though on their website and press material they proudly state 4X4 HYBRID 140HP.

[TG]

Nice looking Suv. I just wished it was called Renault Duster (likeit in most non european countries) and not Dacia (horrible brand name) Duster.

[Wallor]

Never the less it's way overpriced for brand as Dacia. Way way overpriced