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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Sinead McCann

Sinéad is our resident car tester who has the unenviable (-ok, slightly enviable) task of reviewing all the latest new cars to hit the market. You can follow her on Twitter @smcani and on Instagram @whatshedrives