Dacia Duster the new Lada?

robtri · 13-03-2019 9:03pm

while the dacia is a bit of boring basic car....

strangley since 2017 its only had 2 recalls

BMW on other hand a Premium brand for example the 3 series has had at least 6 recalls

Alos JD Power survey for dependability

Dacia destroys BMW

BMW is a better car to drive but does that mean they are better built or more reliable than a Dacia? recalls and JD says nope

https://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
UK recalls for all cars search

peasant · 13-03-2019 9:58pm

BTW, Lada is the new Lada...you just can't buy it here

18 k list price in Germany as pictured

colm_mcm · 13-03-2019 10:09pm

The Lada Largus literally is a Dacia.

peasant · 13-03-2019 10:14pm

might have something to do with the fact that Renault also has its fingers in the Lada pie

run_Forrest_run · 14-03-2019 10:40am

jesus that Lada looks well

colm_mcm · 14-03-2019 12:20pm

The surface on the doors is interesting, I think I’ve seen it on other Ladas too.

uck51js9zml2yt · 14-03-2019 12:22pm

Lada here, but it's sold

http://www.adverts.ie/2725900

alias no.9 · 14-03-2019 10:16pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

The Lada Largus literally is a Dacia.

Snigger... Lada Lard Ass

sk8board · 17-03-2019 12:37am

Irrespective of being good or bad, cheap or not, the Dacia Duster is a THREE star ncap rated car.

In the main manufacturers, people lose their jobs for getting 4 stars, 3 stars would be unfathomable.

If you want a Dacia, that’s the difference.

colm_mcm · 17-03-2019 12:46am

3 stars in 2017 NCAP like a Ford C-Max, Citroen DS3, Kia Stonic, Toyota Aygo, Ford Mustang, and Suzuki Swift. All of them known deathtraps.

antodeco · 17-03-2019 1:43am

If you actually look at why it only got 3 stars, it's because it lost points on "passenger friendliness" as well as for not having as many computerised safety features as other cars. It did quite well for occupant safety.

EPAndlee · 17-03-2019 9:00am

Last year the fiat panda got zero stars, so a Duster can't be that bad. If you go filling the Duster with all the high tech safety technology then it will be a lot more expensive. They sell so well because they are cheap

sk8board · 17-03-2019 1:44pm

EPAndlee wrote: »

Last year the fiat panda got zero stars, so a Duster can't be that bad. If you go filling the Duster with all the high tech safety technology then it will be a lot more expensive. They sell so well because they are cheap

I think that’s the point though, they’ve removed most of the newer safety tech to hit the value proposition. Absolutely fine.
I think that 3 stars is unacceptable to many people buying a brand new family car, myself included.
I’d argue most people don’t check ncap any more, it’s almost a given.

Example: The Aygo and Up are similarly priced - if we put them side by side and told buyers the safety ratings, it would surely make a difference.

wonski · 17-03-2019 1:49pm

EPAndlee wrote: »

Last year the fiat panda got zero stars, so a Duster can't be that bad. If you go filling the Duster with all the high tech safety technology then it will be a lot more expensive. They sell so well because they are cheap

I had to check that... Protection for kids in the back seats is at lowest level ever.

How is this even allowed to be on the road?

colm_mcm · 17-03-2019 4:05pm

The Euro NCAP is a bit farsical. They’re docking points for the font used on isofix labels. The cars are specifically engineered to do well in the test, much the same as the emissions cycle.
Then you have the ever changing standards where a 5 star rating from a few years previous becomes 1 star on the retest.

Take something like a first gen Volvo XC90. Safest car around at launch. Deathrap in hindsight?

Brian Scan · 17-03-2019 4:48pm

downburst wrote: »

Agree, it reminds me of the Renault 4 and I think it’s a great looking car along with loving the idea of the affordability and utilitarianism in the offering. But! since I’ve taken note of them I’ve also noted some crazy driving; speeding, no indicators and general odd driving. Still love the idea of them and I wish anyone well who goes for one.

That kind of driving is exhibited by some drivers of every make of car.

Dacia Duster the new Lada?

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