Business Car Manager verdict
Dacia has made its mark in the UK as a “shockingly affordable” no-discount brand aimed largely at retail buyers. Thus the business case for a car like the Duster might seem a bit tenuous, at first glance.
However you slice it, though, you are getting a lot of bang for your buck and with this version of the Dacia Duster, CO2 emissions, economy and company car tax numbers are on the pace for a compact SUV.
Factor in low overall running costs and a price point that undercuts the closest rivals by some £5000-plus, and you have quite an enticing proposition, offset by the fact that Dacia is not really supporting the UK business sector, as such.
Still, there’s a cheerful unpretentiousness to our Dacia Duster review car that soon wins you over. That it’s a decent drive is the icing on the cake. For the company car driver on a budget, in the market for a simple, tough SUV, here is your car.
The Low Down…
| Doors and body style | 5-door crossover SUV |
| Engine/gearbox | 1.5 litre 4-cyl turbodiesel / 6-speed manual |
| CO2 Emissions | 130g/km |
| Economy | 56.5mpg |
| Power/torque | 107HP/240Nm |
| 0-62mph/top speed | 11.8secs/106mph |
| Insurance group | 11 |
…and what it costs
| P11D Value | £13,140 | |
| Monthly business rental (ex VAT) | From £184 (3yrs/30,000 miles) | |
| Road tax (VED) | Band D | |
| Company Car Tax Bands 2013/14 to 2015/16 | 21%, 22%, 24% | |
| Benefit in kind 2013/14 to 2015/16 | £2759, £2891, £3154 | |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (20%) | £886/£74 | |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (40%) | £1772/£148 | |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (20%) | £552/£46 | |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (40%) | £1104/£92 | |
| Figures correct at time of posting | ||
| For latest figures | Use our company car tax calculator | |
