New Dacia Duster 2026: the “bombshell SUV” with hybrid power, 4×4, LPG bifuel and EDC at an unbeatable price

Dacia shocks the market once again with a unique European-spec SUV: hybrid, bifuel, all-wheel drive and dual-clutch transmission… all for under €28,000.

Dacia has done it again. The new Duster 2026 arrives with a technical and commercial package that leaves its rivals without an answer. The Romanian brand, known for disrupting the market for over a decade, now presents a model that not only improves in technology and efficiency, but one that simply has no direct competitor in terms of equipment and price.

Hybrid-G 150 4×4: the configuration no other SUV offers

The new Hybrid-G 150 4×4 version is a true game-changer. It combines a 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine with 140 hp powering the front axle, with a 14-hp electric motor on the rear axle, resulting in a bifuel system capable of running on petrol or LPG, with a combined output of 154 hp. The thermal engine is paired with a six-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic gearbox, while the rear electric motor uses its own two-speed transmission. And yes, it features steering-wheel paddles and the coveted Eco label.

Performance figures are equally impressive. The Duster sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds, reaches a top speed of 180 km/h, and can drive up to 60% of the time in full-electric mode in urban environments. Official consumption is 5.9 l/100 km (or 7.2 l/100 km when running on LPG), delivering a remarkable 1,500-km total range–numbers unheard-of in an SUV at this price point.

And the equipment list is stunning. The Expression trim includes six airbags, full digital instrumentation, 17-inch wheels, a 10-inch touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, automatic parking brake, plus distance alert, lane-keeping assist, rear camera, fatigue detector, LED headlights, automatic emergency braking, traffic-sign recognition and cruise/limit control. The Extreme trim adds automatic climate control, modular roof bars, tinted windows, darkened alloy wheels, power-folding mirrors, mixed upholstery and keyless entry.

Pricing once again places the Duster as the undisputed king of value. The Duster Hybrid-G 150 4×4 Expression starts at €27,790, while the Extreme version comes in at €29,290. Both figures put serious pressure on rivals like the Citroën C3 Aircross, Ford Puma, Hyundai KONA, Kia Niro, MG ZS, Toyota C-HR, Peugeot 2008 and Volkswagen T-Roc 2026. Dacia is no longer just competing on price – it is setting the future standard for the accessible SUV segment.