German engineers «examined» the used Dacia Duster second generation to determine whether the Romanian company's SUV can withstand time and how it holds its value.
The Dacia Duster has evolved into one of Dacia's most successful proposals, mainly thanks to the combination low price, SUV display and relatively simple engineering approachThe second generation, presented in 2017, greatly strengthened the market presence of the model while at the same time enhancing the market presence of the model , improved significantly Its image in its field reliability.
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When Duster II was presented, Dacia was faced with a rather unusual communication problem. The new model still based on platform B0 and He looked quite like his predecessor. Narin length 4,32 metres and luggage space up to 445 litres, external changes were not as dramatic as one would expect from a brand new model.
THE Head of Renault design, Laurens van den Acker, he even had to explain that almost every body panel was new and that it was not just an extended facelift. Real differentiation became easier to perceive in internalWhere The second generation took an important step forward.
In third generation, which is located on the market from 2023, Dacia did not have to deal with similar comments. The Modern Duster differs much more by its predecessors, among others because it is based on the most modern CMF-B LS architecture.
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The new platform is accompanied by more electronic systems and more assistance systems The driver. This naturally increases the technological complexity of the car and creates questions on how its reliability will evolve As the years pass.
However, for now, interest is directed at second generation, which entered the German microscope, becoming a pleasant surprise.
The test car was model 2022, which had traveled almost 89,000 km. Despite the kilometers, it was offered to approximately EUR 10,780, while it was new it cost 14.690 euros. It is about the basic version, 90 PS power engine and traffic in Forward wheels.
Even more interesting is that, after four years of use and almost 89,000 km, the specific car showed no significant signs of deterioration and all his systems were still on operating normally. In other words, its loss of value was relatively limited for market data used.
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In question because Duster remains expensive as used, the explanation probably lies more in market the absolute reliability of the model. Anyone who wants one SUV that is relatively cheap both in the market and in use, does not have many corresponding options. High demand for used Duster keeps their prices high.
There is, in fact, Another significant advantage: the cost of spare parts and repairs. Even if the probability of damage is significantly increased after the early years, spare parts remain relatively economical. Whether it is a starter, a water pump or electrical wiring, repairing a Duster usually does not entail the same cost that one would encounter in a much more expensive SUV.
In addition, many of the mechanical components are also used in other models of the Renault group. This means that there is large spare parts availability and, in several cases, the car can be maintained without problem and independent workshop, lower labour costs.
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Duster combines low market costs, affordable maintenance, simple technology and impressive good maintenance of resale value.
Therefore, a carefully tested Duster II with good maintenance history can be a particularly reasonable choice on the market for second-hand goods
