Dacia Duster

Neil Briscoe gets a first drive of the updated Dacia Duster in Europe ahead of a potential Australian launch in the next 12-18 months.

With bolder, more cohesive styling, the Dacia Duster will be offered with a choice of hybrid, mild hybrid and dual fuel drivetrains.

Dacia's next Duster has been leaked ahead of its reveal in a matter of hours. It's expected to come to Australia in 2025 badged as a Renault.

The Duster, from Renault's low-cost Dacia brand, is coming here in 2025 but it'll wear the Renault diamond and may not undercut Chinese rivals.

The next generation of the affordable Dacia Duster SUV has been spied testing, and this could be the first generation to be sold here.

Renault Europe's budget Suzuki Vitara competitor has been given a refresh ahead of potential Australian launch in 2022.

Car-based utes are but a memory for Australians, but similar types of vehicles still fill dealer forecourts across the Americas – and sometimes beyond.

Budget Euro brand Dacia appears incoming, though Renault Australia's new management says hurdles around pricing and ADRs remain.