This is the new Dacia Bigster, the largest car that the Romanian firm has ever produced, and it promises to be a very affordable large family car.
Sitting above Dacia's other SUVs – the Sandero, the Jogger and the Duster – the Bigster will touch down in the UK next year and should have a starting price below £30,000. That, in paper at least, will make it exceptional value against cars like the Skoda Kodiaq, the Kia Sportage and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
We first got a hint of the Bigster through a concept car released in 2022, which seemed to suggest the production version would be a seven-seater, but only five-seat models will be sold in the UK. Dacia says it's a genuine off-roader with 4x4 powertrains available, and a very large boot should make it eminently practical, too.
New 2025 Dacia Bigster: price and release date
Although no official UK prices have been confirmed yet for the Dacia Bigster, we expect the range to start at less than £30,000, which would undercut its similar-sized rivals by some way. For reference, the Skoda Kodiaq starts at more than £36,000 and the VW Tiguan costs from £34,000. The most affordable Kia Sportage is just over £29,000, but most models are £32,000 and up.
Expect the Dacia Bigster to arrive in the UK in the Spring 2025.
New 2025 Dacia Bigster: exterior and interior
Although primarily noted for its afforable pricing, Dacia has been ramping up the style of late, and the Bigster builds on the smart looks established by the Jogger. The Bigster keeps many of the looks of the concept car that foreshadowed it, with robust styling and chunky features, as well as a gloss and matt black elements to keep things interesting on the outside.
Front and rear skid plates hammer home the off-road message, and there's body protection around the sides and while arches made from a recycled material, called Starkle. The Bigster rides on 17-inch or 18-inch wheels as standard, depending on the spec, with 19-inch units available on the top-spec Journey trim. Higher spec models can also be outfitted with a contasting black roof.
Inside, Dacia has decided to maximise space. There's no seven-seat version, so up to five passengers should have acres of space, and the huge 667-litre boot should be able to cope with just about anything family life throws at it. The rear seats fold in a 40:20:40 split for flexibility between passenger and boot space.
The dashboard plays host to a seven-inch or 10-inch digital instrument panel, depending on the trim, and a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen on all models, which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The centre console varies by trim level, too, with three heights available, including a high console with an armrest and built-in cooler compartment.
Dacia promises more comfort than ever before, with an acoustic windscreeen and thicker glazing to reduce road and wind noise and dual-zone air conditioning as standard.
New 2025 Dacia Bigster: engines and gearboxes
Three power options have been announced for the Dacia Bigster. Those wanting to head off-road will be interested in the petrol-powered TCe 130 4x4 model, which uses a mild-hybrid system with a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine producing 130PS. The all-wheel-drive syste, is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and has a Terrain Control setup that lets you switch the car between five driving modes, including Snow, Mud/Sand and Off-Road.
A more powerful, front-wheel-drive version of this engine is the TCe 140 with, as the name suggests, 140PS, while the top-spec engine is the Hybrid 155. This is a full-hybrid car with a four-cylinder peytrol engine, an electric motor and a starter/generator, producing 155PS and 170Nm all together and using an automatic gearbox. Dacia says it can stay in all-electric mode up to 80% of the time during city driving.
New 2025 Dacia Bigster: Trim levels
Three trim levels have been announced, all well-specified for the expected price.
The entry level Bigster is the Expression, which comes with 17-inch alloy wheels androof bars and has rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. Inside, there's dual-zone air con and the smaller seven-inch infotainment screen.
The Extreme trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, modular roof bars and Copper Brown trim both inside and out for a more sophisticated look. The upholstery is a washable synthetic material, and rubber floor and boot mats are standard. The Extreme gets the larger infotainment screen with a six-speaker Arkamys sound system, and hill descent control is included for slippery off-road hills.
Should the Extreme be your cup of tea, you can also add various accessories to complement the look, including a Sleep Pack (a double bed for the boot), a roof rack and a tent that fits to the Bigster's rear.
If the Extreme is a bit rugged for your tastes, the Journey trim is more luxury focused. It also has 18-inch wheels and features two-tone paintwork, and electric boot lid and hands-free key, as well as the higher centre console with an armrest. A wireless phone charger and adaptive cruise control are included.
Dacia hasn't confirmed when the Dacia Bigster will go on sale, but we'd expect it to arrive in the Spring of 2025.
At 4.6m long, the Dacia Bigster will be the largest Dacia on sale.
Dacia doesn’t pretend to be a fancy car brand. It uses cheap plastics and recycled Renault parts to keep its cars as affordable as possible.
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