Motoring

Motoring: Dacia plans on cleaning up with the all-new Duster

Better looks, more equipment and the introduction of a hybrid option mark out the new Dacia Duster

Dacia’s designers have given the new Duster a rugged look that’s more about an outdoor lifestyle than looking chic on city street

Every so often, a car comes along that really hits the right notes, from its design and market positioning to price and overall packaging. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the best at any one metric, either. One such example is the Dacia Duster.

When Dacia launched in Ireland in 2012, it billed itself as a budget-friendly, no-frills car brand that gave buyers what they needed and little more. It wasn’t quite the Ryanair of ...