2011 Dacia Duster

The low-cost Dacia Duster SUV continues to attract the interest of the public and experts. The car produced by the sister group of the Romanian Renault Autobest won the 2011 best car on the market in 2010. The jury for this award is made up of 15 automotive journalists, particularly in emerging markets such as Russia, Turkey and Eastern Europe. The Duster was launched in the spring and has already seen more than 60,000 registrations, numbers that certifies commercial success.

The criteria used by the jurors to award the prize Autobest 2011 were thirteen. Among these were the most important consumption, versatility, interior space and style. The Romanian was the first SUV in the lists of 10 of the 15 jurors, from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Macedonia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine and Malta.

The Autobest Awards 2011 are awarded for 10 years and represent an important recognition for cars sold in countries where the automobile markets are expanding. In addition to Europe, Turkey and the Maghreb, the Duster is also marketed in the Gulf, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Russia.

Dacia Duster has aroused great interest because it offers the features of an urban terrain, such as space and off-road capability, the price of a small car. In some markets, the car will be brought directly under the Renault brand.