The Duster is one of the most popular models in the Dacia range. The 2nd generation of the SUV, marketed since 2018 and slightly restyled in 2021, has gained a more modern design and equipment. Which versions do the French prefer? X-ray of the Duster-type.
After 7 years of loyal service, the first generation Dacia Duster has given itself a well-deserved retirement. Its replacement, presented at the end of 2017, still seduces with its unbeatable price / performance ratio in the SUV segment. Which versions appeal the most to the French? Argus scanned the statistics for draw the robot portrait of the Duster of 2e generation by comparing phase 1 to phase 2, launched in September 2021.
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A high-end Duster or nothing
The Duster is an SUV “ low cost », But most buyers take advantage of its low price to target finishes with the best equipment. Thereby, more than half of restyled Duster buyers opt for the Prestige finish which offers automatic air conditioning, GPS, reversing camera and 17 ” rims as standard. 28% even choose the Up & Go offer which, in addition to offering delivery within a shorter period, adds additional equipment (hands-free card, multi-view camera, etc.). On the Duster II phase 1, the proportion of posh versions was already 77%.
Diesel in decline
More and more customers are turning to LPG.
Diesel remains the preferred engine on the Duster, even if the proportion of vehicles running on diesel has slowed down considerably from 76% to 46%. It must also be said that the restyled Duster catalog now only has one entry (Blue dCi 115) against two in the past (dCi 90 and dCi 110). If the number of Duster gasoline remains stable, there is a real craze for the gasoline-LPG version. In addition to being the cheapest in the catalog, it offers a small advantage at the pump with fuel at 0.85 € per liter and can travel up to 1000 km thanks to its dual-fuel. Conclusion: it has conquered 5 times more buyers on the restyled Duster, going from 5 to 25% of the mix.
The auto gearbox goes up in the stats
On the gearbox side, Dacia has reinstated the 6-speed EDC which had made an express switch to the Duster 2 phase 1 diesel. This justifies this renewed interest in the automatic transmission which now attracts more than 23% of buyers, against 4% on the un-restyled SUV. Finally, all-wheel drive has so far attracted only 15% of buyers of the new Duster, against 25% on phase 1. It must also be said that the 4-wheel drive, formerly available on gasoline TCe 130 and 150 , are only offered with the 1.5 diesel 115 hp.
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Full of gray and white Duster
In terms of colors, despite a few shimmering shades, the vast majority of Duster owners prefer to opt for Comet Gray (27%) or Glacier White (25%). The Bleu Iron (19%) rises on the 3e step of the podium of the most popular colors on the Duster II phase 2. On the non-restyled SUV, the Orange Atacama (12%) held the rope.
Top 5 options and accessories
To conclude this robot portrait of the Duster, let’s take a look around the options catalog. The spare wheel invoiced at 200 € (not available on the ECO-G) is the one most often selected. The hands-free card system, only offered on the Prestige level (+250 €), is the 2e most chosen option on the Duster. This duo was also in the lead in phase 1.
On the other hand, in 3e and 4e position, we now find the 360 ° camera (300 €) and the GPS Europe (100 €). While navigation with extended mapping was also often selected before the restyling, buyers also added fog lights and cruise control, once reserved for the more expensive versions. The Comfort + pack, which includes the central armrest, 2 USB sockets at the rear and lumbar adjustments on the driver’s side, now completes the Top 5 of the restyled Duster. Note that only owners opting for the Comfort version can subscribe to this option at € 200.
Finally, whether it is the Duster 2 restyled or not, buyers are all turning to the same accessories. Here is the trifecta:
- Trunk mat (35 €)
- Coupling (from 500 €)
- Trunk tray (55 €)
- Body protection (290 €)
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Dacia Duster 2 – phase 1
