The basic version will cost less than 20,000 euros
Even though Dacia is a budget carmaker, the company notes that approximately 70% of its customers choose more expensive trim levels. The new Duster 2024 will offer a simplified line-up consisting of four trim levels.
The Basic version (Essential) includes fixed roof rails, six airbags and rear parking sensors. The Expression trim adds a digital cockpit, 17-inch alloy wheels, a rearview camera and other options.
The next variant (Journey) is equipped with 18-inch wheels, fog lights, automatic air conditioning, wireless smartphone charger, Media Nav Line infotainment system and Arkamys 3D sound system with 6 speakers.
Finally, the flagship trim (Extreme) features modular roof rails, washable TEP MicroCloud upholstery, rubber floor mats, YouClip 3-in-1 system, power mirrors and copper-brown accents.
Brand new Dacia Duster 2024: trim levels and very attractive starting price announced
While Dacia has historically saved money by not including driver assistance systems (ADAS) in base versions, the new Duster must now meet regulatory requirements. As a result, it offers a range of safety features including automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, speed warning, reverse parking assist, emergency stop signal, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, driver attention warning, automatic headlights and emergency call.
Exact prices for trim levels will be announced later, but Dacia has promised that the Duster will have “the most affordable prices in its segment”, and company CEO Denis Le Vot has confirmed that the new generation will have a starting price of under 20,000 euros.
Like its predecessor, the new SUV will be produced at the Pitesti plant in Romania. About 1,000 vehicles leave the plant every day, bringing cumulative production to 2.2 million units since the first generation debuted in 2010, according to the company.
