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We’re living with this rugged SUV to find out whether it brings out our adventurous side

Hybrid option offers new level of sophistication for the Duster but at its core it’s still the same appealing combination of value and toughness

All-new Dacia Duster shows off tougher look and increased off-road ability without forgetting its signature affordability

There’s a new badge on the Dacia Duster’s grille but the car behind it is just as appealingly affordable and no-nonsense as ever

Rugged, affordable and with a cool functional style there’s a lot to like about the Dacia Duster, now with new tech and an automatic gearbox option

Find out why the Dacia Duster is the 2020 winner of our Best Value New Car award

The Dacia Duster is a mid-size SUV you can pick up for the same price as a low-end city car. That means it has an immensely diverse set of rivals. In some ways it competes with a Nissan Qashqai, but in others, it competes with a Hyundai i10 or a used Ford Focus.

Find out why the Dacia Duster is the 2019 winner of our Best Value New Car award.

This week, Rachael, Erin and Vicki (REV… get it?) are testing three popular budget SUVs – Suzuki Vitara S, Dacia Duster, and Jeep Renegade – based on how people search for them at Autotrader.

The Dacia Duster isn’t the only affordable way into SUV ownership – the MG GS and Ssangyong Tivoli do likewise – but it is one of the best, not least because it has a sizeable price advantage