dacia duster - Dacia Duster Camper
dacia duster - Dacia Duster Camper

Dacia Duster Camper

Dacia Duster is surprisingly spacious and offers high ground clearance (200mm) and 4×4 four-wheel drive, making it a great microcamper. It offers a perfect blend of practicality and affordability. The boot size is shorter than an average SUV, but still, the Duster provides enough room for sleeping inside. 

Looking for something bigger and more rugged? Try the Mitsubishi Pajero (Shogun).

User ratings for the Dacia Duster among camping enthusiasts have been generally positive. The vehicle is appreciated for its affordable price point, spacious interior, and off-road capabilities. Many users have praised the Duster for its versatility. With its reliable performance(1,2,3) and practical features, the Duster has garnered a loyal following among camping enthusiasts seeking an affordable and reliable camping companion.

Feedback from a fellow Duster owner: “With seats folded, the boot floor is not completely even. Back seat’s backrest is on an incline, so the real height from the top of the backrest to the car ceiling is around 70cm.”

This car’s boot is 176 cm long ⤢, 90 cm tall ↕, and 100 cm wide ↔.

NimbleCamper rating: 2.7/5

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Body type

Make

Boot length (cm)

176
Boot height (cm)

90
Boot width [wheel arches] (cm)

100
Comfort rating

0.5
Consumption l/100km

7.4
Consumption MPG (UK)

38
Available in

Engine type

NimbleCamper rating (out of max 5)

Average used price, GBP (2015)

8052
Boot door type

DACIA DUSTER BROCHURE

Duster interior / exterior dimensions

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Dacia Duster camper – how good is it?

If you are looking for a budget-friendly SUV that can handle camping trips, you might want to consider the Dacia Duster. Here is a summary of its main features from a camping perspective:

  • The Duster has a good-sized boot – more than some rivals like the Ford Focus or the Volkswagen Golf
  • The Duster also offers four-wheel drive on some models, which can improve traction and stability on slippery or rough surfaces. The drive system automatically switches between two and four driven wheels as needed. This can be useful if you want to explore off-road trails or tow a caravan.
  • The Duster is reliable and durable, as it shares some technology with Renault. It scored well in the What Car? Reliability Survey, finishing 16th (2018+ model) and 31st (2013-2018 model) out of 39 models in the family SUVs category.
  • The Duster is rated highly by its owners, who appreciate its value for money, practicality and simplicity. It has an average user rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Carbuyer.

The Dacia Duster is a great option for campers who want a cheap and cheerful SUV that can handle different terrains and carry a lot of stuff. It may not have the most refined interior or the most advanced features, but it does the job well and won’t break the bank.

You can – it isn’t the biggest SUV out there (browse our database for bigger ones), but you can still get a decent 176cm long and 100cm wide sleeping area. Not that much headroom – the boot is 90cm tall. But combined with its low price and 4-wheel drive, the Duster is a good overall camping car.

The Duster has been updated with a new look, more tech and a dual-fuel option that lets you run on petrol or LPG. It’s not the most refined or comfortable SUV out there, but it does the job well enough for most people. The Duster comes with a range of engines, including a diesel that can be paired with four-wheel drive for extra grip. The Duster is not very fast or fun to drive, but it’s easy to manoeuvre and has decent fuel economy. The interior is simple and sturdy, with some hard plastics and basic features. The Duster has a big boot and plenty of room for passengers, though. The Duster also has a low starting price and cheap running costs, making it one of the best value SUVs you can buy.

Dacia is owned by Renault. If you look at Autoexpress.co.uk’s reliability metrics (by users) across various Dacia models, you’ll see good scores (1, 2, 3, 4). Somewhere around 3/5, but the Jogger scores 2.5/5 so far. It comes with a 3-year/60,000-mile warranty, which is pretty good for a car in this price range.

Yes, the Dacia Duster is available in both manual and automatic transmissions. The availability of transmission options may vary depending on the market and model. The manual transmission is typically the standard option, while automatic transmissions, such as the Dacia Easy-R automated manual transmission or traditional automatic transmissions, may be available as optional upgrades.

The Duster is rated highly by its owners, who appreciate its value for money, practicality and simplicity. It has an average user rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Carbuyer. It scored well in the What Car? Reliability Survey, finishing 16th (2018+ model) and 31st (2013-2018 model) out of 39 models in the family SUVs category.

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