New Dacia Duster: first details of the 2024 generation

Heavily disguised and revealing few details, prototypes of the third-generation Dacia Duster are already undergoing testing. The images confirm that the robust, adventure-ready appearance will remain, while also showing the brand’s new identity, including the Dacia Link emblem.

The new generation of the Romanian brand’s SUV, which has recorded more than two million registrations since 2010, will form part of the line-up alongside the forthcoming Bigster.

Dacia Duster and Bigster positioning

The more compact dimensions will be reserved for the Duster, while the Bigster will take on the role of carrying more passengers. In styling terms, several similarities with Dacia’s latest models are already apparent.

Dacia Duster becomes more refined

Among the features visible beneath the camouflage are the daytime running lights and the new badge positioned in the middle of the front grille. Another change concerns the rear door handles, which are now integrated into the pillars.

The light clusters use a design inspired by the solution seen on the Bigster Concept. Other partly visible details include the sturdy longitudinal roof rails, which are also expected to feature a system allowing them to be repositioned crossways. This is ideal when extra load space is needed on the roof.

Platform, engines and four-wheel drive

The new Dacia Duster will use the Renault Group’s CMF-B platform, first introduced on the Clio in 2019. It is already capable of accommodating electrified powertrains, although Dacia’s main focus will continue to be on “simple” internal-combustion engines.

For the 2024 Dacia Duster, diesel may disappear from the range, but LPG versions will remain available. There is also talk of the Renault 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, which already meets Euro 7 standards. In addition, the new Duster is expected to gain a plug-in hybrid version using the Renault Captur E-Tech system, paired with a 1.6-litre petrol engine.

As this is a Duster, the next generation will remain equipped to tackle tracks and routes beyond the tarmac. Four-wheel-drive versions will therefore continue to be offered.

Production of the new Dacia Duster, expected to reach the market in 2024, will take place at the Mioveni factory in Romania, as with the model’s previous generations.