The Dacia Duster SUV, produced in Romania, in the city of Mioveni, has already been included in the ranking of the best all-wheel drive and SUVs of 2023 by the British journalists of Autocar. In addition to the price, the Romanian car is considered “adequate for the fight”. wild areas,” reports Profit.ro.

Journalists combined the model next to the big names of the automotive industry, from the off-road segment. If the Land Rover Defender, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Land Cruiser, Mercedes-Benz G Class or the recently launched Ineos Grenadier are the cars unanimously recognized by experts as the best-equipped off-road and off-road vehicles, they also come at a price. according to the technology they have, the Duster is considered more of an on-road SUV, and very few consider its off-road capabilities.

“It’s not as cheap as it used to be (there’s no entry-level AWD Access now), but at just under £21,000 for the Expression dCi 115 4×4, it’s still affordable, whatever type of vehicle you’re looking for. (these days you will be hard-pressed to buy a similar supermini for that amount)”, – begins their description of the British, who put Duster on the 10th place among the best 4×4 cars and SUVs, Profit.ro notes.

The Brits also say that the Duster 2 looks “more modern and compact than its predecessor”, but also that “steering is precise, body control is good and has more than enough grip”, but also that it’s “light and long”. the suspension, combined with the high-profile tires, allows you to overcome bumps and potholes with rare confidence.” Despite this, the article claims that the Duster “feels even better on the road”.

Land Rover Defender is the best all-wheel drive car of 2023 according to Autocar.