Dacia – FAQ

Q. When will Dacia be launched in the UK?

Prices and specifications for the Duster SUV will be announced on 28th June 2012. We’ll also be opening pre-orders for Duster on the same day. Deliveries of Duster and the New Sandero hatchback will begin in January 2013.

Q. How much will a Dacia car cost?

Dacia always offers incredible value-for-money, and the UK will be no exception. Duster will start from under £10,000 when it goes on sale, but stay tuned via our E-Newsletter to ensure you’re the first to know once we release final Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Prices (MRRP) on 28th June 2012. Sandero will also start from under £7,000, with launch prices to be confirmed later in the year.

Q. How is Dacia pronounced?

Dacia is pronounced “Datch-ee-er” or “ˈdat͡ʃi.a]”

Q. How can I be kept informed about Dacia products and services?

By clicking the ‘Keep me informed’ button, we’ll make sure you’re the first to hear about all the latest developments.

Q. Where will I be able to buy a Dacia when it goes on sale in the UK?

As in Europe, Dacia will be sold through appointed Renault main dealers in the UK. These dealerships will be dual-franchise Renault-Dacia sites. A list of Dacia dealers will be published on this website nearer to launch. Subscribe to our E-Newsletter to be kept up-to-date. From 28th June 2012, you’ll be able to pre-order your Duster for just £100 via credit or debit card payment on our website.

Q. Are Dacia cars reliable?

Dacia cars use only useful technology, so their simple, robust design means they’re built to stand the test of time. That’s why Dacia finished second, just behind Audi, in the 2010 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Survey, in Germany.

In 2011, Dacia was also voted “Europe’s Most Reliable Car Brand” in a survey of 29,000 car owners across 5 European countries.*

Q. Where will I be able to service my Dacia?

All appointed Dacia dealerships will be fully qualified and equipped to service, repair and maintain your Dacia.

Q. What is the link between Renault and Dacia?

The Renault Group bought the Romanian car manufacturer Dacia in September 1999. Through shared technology and production methods, Renault has helped Dacia become an icon in its own right, selling over 348,000 vehicles worldwide in 2010. Dacia  was also the fourth best-selling Retail brand in France in 2010.

The ultra-affordable Dacia Logan helped to spark Dacia’s renaissance, selling over 230,000 units worldwide in 2007, whilst the recent addition of the Sandero supermini and Duster crossover have helped Dacia’s range go from strength to strength.

* “Que choisir” Car Reliability Survey, 2011. The Survey included 32 car brands, with responses from 29,026 owners across France, Spain Italy, Portugal and Belgium. Dacia scored 95/100.