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Dacia Duster

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2017
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VERDICT

The passenger compartment of the Duster remained stable in the frontal offset test.  Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger but structures in the dashboard on the driver's side were thought to present a risk of injury to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions.  In the full-width rigid barrier test, head injury values based on decelerations indicated poor protection for this part of the body and all points for the driver dummy were lost.  Dummy readings for the head of the rear passenger were good, but it moved too far forward in the test, and protection was rated as marginal.  In the side barrier test, the Duster provided good protection to all critical body areas and scored maximum points.  Even in the more severe side pole test, protection of the chest was adequate and that of other body areas was good.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated marginal protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.  A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated marginal whiplash protection.

Tested modelDacia Duster 1.5 diesel, LHD
Kerb weight1303 kg
ClassSmall SUV
Adult Occupant

Adult Occupant

71%
Child Occupant

Child Occupant

66%
Vulnerable Road Users

Vulnerable Road Users

56%
Safety Assist

Safety Assist

37%

Safety equipment

Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year

  • Fitted to the vehicle as standard
    Fitted to the vehicle as standard
  • Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
    Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
  • Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
    Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
  • Not available
    Not available
  • Not applicable
    Not applicable

Rating validity

Additional information

Euro NCAP | Dacia Duster