Dacia Bigster: everything you need to know
The Dacia Bigster is the most anticipated budget SUV of the year, but what is it, and why should you be excited?
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By Ben Welham
Last updated: 16 January 2025
Following the success of the Duster, Dacia’s decided to go big or go home with the even larger Bigster – a five-seat rugged SUV aimed at the outdoor enthusiast.
With its boxy looks, strong interior tech and promised affordability, there’s no wonder some of Dacia’s rivals are beginning to worry.
Everything you need to know about the Dacia Bigster
Dacia’s biggest SUV yet
Hybrid and 4x4 variants available
More than 600 litres of boot space
Has an optional mini fridge
Priced from £24,995
What does the Dacia Bigster look like?
When the Dacia Bigster concept first appeared in 2021, we all thought, “Surely the real thing won’t look like that, but it would be nice if it did,” and what’s Dacia done? It’s made just that.
In many ways, it takes a lot of inspiration from the existing Dacia Duster with the distinctive modern Dacia logo, LED lines across the front grille and Y-shaped headlights.
As you look around the rest of the now-properly announced Bigster, you can see the sort of look Dacia’s going for, with its boxy design and wider arches much like the ones on the new Toyota Land Cruiser.
If you’re after a chunky SUV in 2025, this may be the one for you.
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Dacia Bigster interior
Inside, the Bigster is just how you’d expect a modern Dacia to look, it’s got rugged, hard-wearing materials throughout, physical buttons and dials, plus a whole host of tech.
Sitting on the dashboard is a 10.1-inch infotainment screen alongside a 10.0-inch digital driver’s display (in higher-spec models). In lower spec models, you can expect to find a similar phone holder arrangement as in the Duster.
This is great if you like using your smartphone’s map apps, but you can also just connect to the car and use Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Other options include a sunroof, central mini fridge to keep bottled water cool, dual-zone climate control, fully adjustable seats with lumbar support and much more.
Dacia Bigster dimensions and boot space
Dacia’s paid particular attention to boot space, giving the new Bigster 667 litres. That’s 211 litres more than the Duster and 80 litres more than its Kia Sportage rival.
This is because the Bigster is a bigger car... well, there’s a clue in the name.
Dacia Bigster dimensions
Length: 4,570mm
Width: 1,810mm
Height: 1,710mm
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What engine is in the new Dacia Bigster?
Powering the new Dacia Bigster is the choice of three different engines, plus a hybrid system for more fuel-efficient driving.
Hybrid 155
Self-charging petrol hybrid
155hp
It’s 80% electric in ‘Urban’ mode
Has a 230V battery that’s charged by the engine
TCE 140
Mild hybrid with a petrol engine
140hp
Smaller 48V battery that’s charged by the engine
TCE 130 4x4
Mild hybrid with a petrol engine
130hp
4x4 capabilities for off-road use
48V battery that’s charged by the engine
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New Dacia Bigster price and specs
Official trims have been announced, with the Bigster following the same naming structure as the Duster:
Dacia Duster Expression - from £24,995
Dacia Duster Journey - from £26,245
Dacia Duster Extreme - from £26,495
We don’t want you waiting for the new Dacia Bigster...
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