Dacia Duster Wins 25 Awards Across Europe in 2024

Published on 29 January, 2025

A great year for the Duster

Overview

The third-generation Dacia Duster has had a strong year, securing over 25 awards across Europe in 2024. Recognised for its value for money, design, and versatility, the Duster continues to be a standout choice in the SUV market.

One of the most notable achievements was being named "Best Buy Car of Europe" by AutoBest, an award that highlights the best vehicle in terms of affordability, performance, design, and innovation.

In addition to this pan-European recognition, the Duster earned awards in multiple countries from automotive media and industry experts:

Romania

Car of the Year 2025 – Romanian Automotive Press Association
The Most 4x4 SUV – Auto Pro

Poland

Car of the Year Polska 2025 – The Car of the Year
Champion of Value 2024 (Medium SUV category) – Auto Świat
Fleet Derby 2024 – Best in SUV/Crossover category

France

New Car of the Year – Trophées de L’Argus
SUV of the Year – Automobile Awards
SUV of the Year 2024 – Grand Prix Auto-Moto (Auto-Moto Magazine)
Readers' Choice Award (SUV category) – Auto Plus
Best Hybrid of the Year – Association des Médias Auto-Moto (AM-AM)
Jury’s Favourite – Association des Médias Auto-Moto (AM-AM)

Spain

Best Car of the Year – The Renting Automotive Awards
Best SUV – Car & Driver

Germany

Value Champion – Auto Bild
Best Family Car – Auto Strassenverkehr
Allrad Award – Auto Bild
Carwow Car of the Year 2025 – Carwow

United Kingdom

Best Small SUV – Auto Express
Smart Spender Award – Carwow

Austria

Grand Austrian Automobile Award – ARBÖ

Italy

Auto Europa 2025 – Unione Italiana Giornalisti dell’Automotive (UIGA)

Lithuania

Public Car Award – Lithuanian Car of the Year competition

Estonia

Estonian Car of the Year – Aasta Auto competition

Ireland

Car of the Year – Irish Examiner

These awards highlight the Duster’s ongoing popularity and ability to meet the needs of a broad range of drivers, from urban commuters to those requiring a capable SUV for tougher conditions. Its combination of affordability, practicality, and all-terrain capability continues to resonate with both consumers and industry experts.

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