Dacia Bigster
| Dacia Bigster | |
|---|---|
2025 Dacia Bigster | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dacia (Renault) |
| Model code | R1310 |
| Production | December 2024 – present |
| Assembly | Romania: Mioveni |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Renault–Nissan CMF-B LS |
| Related | Renault Boreal Dacia Duster III Dacia Logan III Dacia Sandero III Dacia Jogger Dacia Striker |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol / LPG: 1.2 L ECO-G I3 turbo Petrol hybrid: 1.2 L TCe I3 turbo (mild hybrid) 1.8 L I4 (Hybrid 155) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed DCT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Length | 4,570 mm (179.9 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,710 mm (67.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,364–1,440 kg (3,007–3,175 lb) |
The Dacia Bigster is a compact crossover SUV from the Romanian car manufacturer Dacia produced since 2024 and marketed in early 2025. It is based on the third-generation Dacia Duster with an extended body length and wheelbase.
The Bigster was presented at the 90th edition of the 2024 Paris Motor Show in October.[1][2][3]
Design
The Bigster is based on the Renault Group CMF-B platform. The model is available with a full hybrid petrol engine and a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) engine in the European market, and with a diesel option on other markets.
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Rear view
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Interior
Concept car
The Dacia Bigster was previewed by the Dacia Bigster concept presented on 14 January 2021 by Luca de Meo.[4]
Safety
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: | ||
| Adult occupant: | 27.7 | 69% |
| Child occupant: | 42 | 85% |
| Pedestrian: | 38.2 | 60% |
| Safety assist: | 10.3 | 57% |
Awards
Dacia Bigster has won many notable industry awards including German Car of the Year (category up to 25000 euro),[6] Lithuanian Car of the Year (category up to 35000 euro),[7][8] Irish SUV of the Year (Medium size category)[9] and others. It also received many awards from motoring publications, e.g. Cinch's Car of the Year,[10] or Family Car of the Year by News UK.[11]
References
- ^ Johann Leblanc (11 June 2024). "Dacia Bigster (2025). Why the Duster's big brother won't offer 7 seats". L'Argus.
- ^ Sébastien Vanhouche (13 September 2024). "Dacia Bigster: everything we already know". Vroom.
- ^ "New Dacia Bigster SUV: Price, specs and official release date".
- ^ Hugo Dupont (14 January 2021). "Dacia Bigster Concept: a 7-seater SUV above the Duster". L'Automobile Magazine.
- ^ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/dacia/bigster/54881
- ^ "Germany puts names on this year's best cars, omits local brands". Formacar (in Dutch). 6 March 2025. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Paskelbė „Metų automobilio 2026" nugalėtojus: rinkimuose dalyvavo net 33 modeliai" [Winners of the "Car of the Year 2026" announced: from 33 models that participated in the election]. Lietuvos Rytas (in Lithuanian). 1 December 2025. Archived from the original on 2 December 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
„Metų automobiliu iki 35 000 eurų" tapo „Dacia Bigster";
["Car of the Year under 35,000 euros" is "Dacia Bigster";] - ^ "Finalas: išrinkti trys „Lietuvos metų automobiliai" skirtingose kategorijose". 15min (in Lithuanian). 28 November 2025. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ Hedderman, Philip (19 November 2025). "Irish Car of the Year 2026 is revealed". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Big wins for Bigster and Duster at the cinch Car of the Year Awards 2025". Motor Group. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ Niven, Amy (2 October 2025). "The Sunday Times and The Sun reveal Cars of the Year". News UK. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
External links
- Official website (UK)