What changes with the 4th generation
The Dacia Duster 4 (HJD code) sits on the new CMF-B platform of the Renault Group — the same one underpinning the Renault Captur 2 and Renault Clio 5. A major structural change: the 3rd-gen still rode on the aging B0 platform inherited from Logan/Sandero. The benefit: a chassis ~20% stiffer, better NVH decoupling, and the ability to host more modern powertrains (notably the Hybrid 140).
On design, Dacia abandons the "pragmatic without personality" philosophy of the first three generations to adopt an assertive rugged-chic look: new front bumper with Y-light, more pronounced wheel-arch plastic protection, Brand Symbol lighting signature (LED grille) that visually approaches recent Renault SUVs. Inside, the most marked rupture: new 7" digital cluster + 10" central screen with MediaNav 2, MicroCloud recycled-fabric upholstery on higher trims, redesigned ergonomics. A considerable step up from the Duster 3 whose interior frankly looked low-cost.
2026 powertrains
Three engines in the 2026 Moroccan catalogue, all with a 6-speed manual gearbox (Dacia does not introduce an automatic on the Duster 4 in Morocco — a deliberate budget-positioning choice). The 1.0 TCe 100 petrol stays the entry point at 220,000 MAD: 100 hp / 160 Nm, 6.3 L/100 km WLTP. The 1.0 TCe 100 LPG (220,000 MAD too) is the 2026 newcomer: same block with a factory Dacia LPG kit (50 L tank in the spare wheel well, total range 1,200 km petrol + LPG). The 1.6 Hybrid 140 (260,000 MAD), a self-charging full hybrid identical to the Renault Captur E-Tech: 140 hp combined, 4.8 L/100 km WLTP — the most economical version in use.
Note: no diesel and no 4x4 in the 2026 Moroccan catalogue. Dacia dropped the 1.5 dCi on this segment in Morocco (diesel stays active on the Sandero/Logan utility). All-wheel drive — the Duster's historical emblem — does not arrive on the 4th gen in Morocco, unlike the European version. Renault Maroc justifies this choice by very limited Moroccan demand for 4x4 below 250,000 MAD.
Prices and trims at Renault Maroc
Three trims available in 2026. Essential (220,000 MAD, 1.0 TCe 100 or LPG) — entry: manual A/C, 10" screen with DAB+ radio, 16" wheels, 4 airbags, ABS+ESP. Comfort (240,000 MAD): adds automatic A/C, MediaNav 2 with navigation, 17" alloys, MicroCloud fabric upholstery, emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning. Extreme Hybrid 140 (260,000 MAD): takes the Comfort kit + Extreme-specific upholstery with copper inserts, off-road styling pack (modular roof bars, underbody skid plate), hands-free tailgate, and the hybrid powertrain.
At this price level, the Duster Comfort at 240,000 MAD sits against the Peugeot 2008 Allure (~269,000 MAD) and the Renault Captur Equilibre (~269,000 MAD). Its proposition stays unbeatable: it's the only true B-SUV under 250,000 MAD in Morocco today with a distinctive design and honest perceived interior quality (Sandero Stepway and base Mokka play in a lower category).
Our 2026 verdict
The Duster 4 is the best B-SUV on the Moroccan market on price-equipment-design. The 4th gen corrects the line's three historical weaknesses (low-cost interior, dated ergonomics, tired chassis) without touching the entry price. If your budget caps at 250-280,000 MAD for an SUV in Morocco, the Duster 4 Comfort or Extreme Hybrid becomes the default pick.
Two reservations though. First, the Duster's used-car residual value is historically modest (~50-55% at 3 years, vs 60-65% for a Tucson). The Dacia brand still carries a "low-cost" perception that translates into faster depreciation; at equal mileage, you lose 5-10% more on resale than against a Japanese or German competitor. Second, the Renault Maroc network stays among the densest in the kingdom, but Dacia-specific aftersales sometimes shows longer waits on hybrid powertrain parts (launched end-2024, the network is still learning). These two reservations don't disqualify the purchase — they calibrate it.
