The Dacia Duster SUV is the ‘most satisfying’ car you can lease right now in the UK, according to the annual Driver Power survey by magazine Auto Express.
The Duster beat every other new car on sale to be handed both the overall ‘Car of the Year’ title as well as the ‘Best Small SUV’ gong - the latter coming for the second consecutive year.
Its number one spot is based on customer feedback on all aspects of the ownership experience, spanning initial purchase right through to reliability and running costs.
And, make no mistake, it’s a massive coup for the Duster, with Dacia saying its vehicle offers a ‘unique blend of unrivalled value and usability’.
Paul Barker, Editor of Auto Express, said: "Dacia has proved once more that high customer satisfaction doesn't have to mean high cost, and the Duster, a car we've always rated highly, is a brilliant ownership proposition. Across the board, owners are delighted with their Dusters, and it's a worthy winner of Driver Power 2024 as the nation's number one car to own."
Luke Broad, Dacia Brand Director for the UK, added: “We know how good our cars are, but the real proof comes from those who own, drive and live with them. Duster’s unbeatable performance in the Driver Power survey shows that it delivers what we promise, day in and day out, being made for exciting adventures and demonstrating how you can have both robust quality and exceptional value. With the new model just months away, the current Duster leaves a fantastic legacy with this award showing just how capable it is and why it’s so iconic.”
Last year’s Driver Power Car of the Year was the Citroen C4 and e-C4 while 2022’s accolade went to the Hyundai Kona.
The Dacia Duster is available to lease with Select Car Leasing from £225 per month*, and offers power of up to 150 PS. There are petrol and diesel engines to go at while you’ll also find all-wheel drive capabilities with the ‘Extreme’ model.
What’s more, a brand new Duster arrives later this year (below), coming with overhauled styling, improved off-road skills, and the option of a self-charging hybrid powertrain.
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Here’s the full list of Auto Express Driver Power 2024 winners:
The 2024 Driver Power Top 10:
- DACIA DUSTER MK2
- TESLA MODEL 3 MK1
- TOYOTA YARIS MK4
- TOYOTA RAV4 MK5
- MINI HATCHBACK MK3
- PEUGEOT 208 MK2
- MAZDA CX-5 MK2
- PEUGEOT 2008 MK2
- CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS MK1
- FORD PUMA MK1
Category Winners
- Best Powertrain - Tesla Model 3 (above)
- Best Value - Dacia Duster
- Best Exterior - Peugeot 2008
- Best Interior and Comfort - Skoda Kodiaq
- Best Ride and Handling - Peugeot 208
- Best Practicality and Boot Space - Skoda Kodiaq
- Best Safety Features - Tesla Model 3
- Best Economy and Running Costs - Tesla Model 3
- Best Infotainment, Connectivity and Electrics - Dacia Duster
- Best Reliability and Build Quality - Skoda Kodiaq
Top Cars By Segment
- Best City Car - Kia Picanto (above)
- Best Supermini - Toyota Yaris
- Best Compact Family Car - Toyota Corolla
- Best Premium Compact Family Car - BMW 1 Series
- Best Small SUV - Dacia Duster
- Best Premium Small SUV - Volvo XC40
- Best SUV - Toyota RAV4
- Best Premium SUV - Jaguar F-Pace
- Best Executive Car - Tesla Model 3
*Prices include VAT. Credit is Subject to Status, Ts and Cs and Arrangement Fees apply. Excess mileage may apply. Stock levels and prices correct as of 13/06/24.
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