Engineering:Dacia Bigster
| Dacia Bigster | |
|---|---|
 2025 Dacia Bigster | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dacia (Renault) |
| 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) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,364–1,440 kg (3,007–3,175 lb) |
The Dacia Bigster is a compact crossover SUV developed by a motor vehicle joint venture between the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia and produced for the 2025 model year. 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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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 (June 11, 2024). "Dacia Bigster (2025). Why the Duster's big brother won't offer 7 seats". https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/dacia-bigster-2025-pourquoi-le-grand-frere-du-duster-ne-proposera-pas-7-places-30034330.html.
- ↑ Sébastien Vanhouche (September 13, 2024). "Dacia Bigster: everything we already know". https://www.vroom.be/fr/information/dacia-bigster-sait-deja-teaser.
- ↑ "New Dacia Bigster SUV: price, specs and official release date" (in en). https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/dacia/363420/new-dacia-bigster-spotted-sub-ps20k-family-suv-getting-shape-2025.
- ↑ Hugo Dupont (January 14, 2021). "Dacia Bigster Concept: a 7-seater SUV above the Duster". https://www.automobile-magazine.fr/voitures-hybrides/article/28705-dacia-bigster-concept-un-grand-frere-pour-le-duster-en-2025.
- ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/dacia/bigster/54881
- ↑ "Germany puts names on this year's best cars, omits local brands" (in nl). 2025-03-06. https://www.formacar.com/nl/dacia--bigster--68194--article.
- ↑ "Paskelbė „Metų automobilio 2026" nugalėtojus: rinkimuose dalyvavo net 33 modeliai" (in lt). 2025-12-01. https://www.lrytas.lt/auto/technika/2025/12/01/news/paskelbe-metu-automobilio-2026-nugaletojus-rinkimuose-dalyvavo-net-33-modeliai-40450186. "„Metų automobiliu iki 35 000 eurų“ tapo „Dacia Bigster“;"
- ↑ "Finalas: išrinkti trys „Lietuvos metų automobiliai" skirtingose kategorijose" (in lt). 2025-11-28. https://www.15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/autorinka/finalas-isrinkti-trys-lietuvos-metu-automobiliai-skirtingose-kategorijose-1636-2573914.
- ↑ Hedderman, Philip (2025-11-19). "Irish Car of the Year 2026 is revealed". https://www.independent.ie/life/motoring/car-news/irish-car-of-the-year-2026-is-revealed/a95558374.html.
- ↑ "Big wins for Bigster and Duster at the cinch Car of the Year Awards 2025". https://www.batchelorsmotorgroup.co.uk/news/big-wins-for-bigster-and-duster-at-the-cinch-car-of-the-year-awards-2025/.
- ↑ Niven, Amy (2025-10-02). "The Sunday Times and The Sun reveal Cars of the Year". https://www.news.co.uk/latest-news/the-sunday-times-and-the-sun-reveal-their-cars-of-the-year-at-the-news-uk-motor-awards-2025/.
External links
- Official website (UK)
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