We review the Dacia Duster from price to economy and all its features

DACIA is dusting down the Duster and making it even better value.

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All 2015 models, including the cheapest 1.6-litre Access at £9,495, have been tickled inside and out and get new seats, new front grille and Duster-branded roof bars.

But there's been NO increase in price.

Dacia is the budget brand owned by Renault and it has proved a real winner with cash conscious Brits since arriving here in 2012.

Sales are up 69.8 per cent - 15,060 from January to August this year compared to 8,872 in the same period last year - and there is no sign of slowing.

There's a zero per cent finance deal on a Duster right now too, so you can bag one from £184 a month with £2,848 deposit.

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Improvements... The SUV has been tweaked but the price remains the same

I've just tested the top-end £15,495 Duster Laureate, which has the same 1.5-litre turbodiesel I had in my 7-seat Renault Grand Scenic but with four wheel drive.

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Granted, it's not going to pull up any trees but it's a strong engine and cheap to run with around 50mpg. There's nothing fancy inside - it's just a decent-sized, comfy SUV with easy access that will do a job for you.

The Duster line-up, voted Top Gear's Bargain of the Year, has two and four-wheel-drive models based on three trim levels - Access, Ambiance and Laureate.

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Winner... The Duster scooped Top Gear's Bargain of the Year award - this is how the 2015 model looks

And there's a whole shopping list of options like 7in touchscreen satnav (£300) and rear parking sensors.

There's only two engine choices, though, the diesel and a 1.6-litre 16v petrol, which is a bit limiting. They need a 2-litre turbodiesel.

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Interior... Added extras include the cool touchscreen sat nav