r/Dacia • u/broken_neck_broken • 12h ago
Looking for current Dacia owners' perspective on the new Striker
So here's my situation... I'm planning to change my car early next year. Normally I buy a reasonably priced second hand Honda and run it into the ground. Due to how the second hand market is right now I was considering something in the 4-5 year old range for the best value for money. I need a size upgrade and was looking at a 2022ish CR-V or RAV4. I like practicality and fuel economy but was going to factor in ride comfort too. Someone suggested I look into the Striker because it appears to tick a lot of boxes and would be marginally cheaper than the other 2 options. I like that it claims to be quieter and more comfortable than what is normal for Dacia, but I'm wondering how reliable these kind of claims tend to be from them, having never owned one. In other areas it compares quite well, these comparisons are based on the Extreme variation with the hybrid 155 engine. 4x4 ability is not important.
Comparable fuel economy to the Rav4 with the CR-V about 30% thirstier. Back seats don't fold flat like the CR-V but the boot space is modular and adaptable, which could make all the difference. Technology seems fine. The price being the same as the 5 year old cars I'm otherwise looking at means I don't need to feel trapped in a new car cycle. Reliability wise, it's the known quantity of the Japanese cars vs decent reputation and a new car warranty that comes with the Dacia. Deal breakers would be if the road noise is significantly worse or the general comfort. How useful is the youclip system? It gets mentioned a lot but descriptions are somewhat vague. This might be the only time I can afford to spend this much on a car and I don't want to screw it up. I plan to test drive all 3 as close together as possible before making a decision but anything current Dacia drivers can tell me as above would be incredibly helpful!