Dacia Bigster

This article is about market version of Dacia Bigster. For the concept car, see Dacia Bigster (concept car).

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
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

Main article: Dacia Bigster (concept car)

Front view

The Dacia Bigster was previewed by the Dacia Bigster concept presented on 14 January 2021 by Luca de Meo. ^[4]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Dacia Bigster 1.8 HEV (LHD) (2024) ^[5]

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

1. Johann Leblanc (11 June 2024). "Dacia Bigster (2025). Why the Duster's big brother won't offer 7 seats". L'Argus .
2. Sébastien Vanhouche (13 September 2024). "Dacia Bigster: everything we already know". Vroom.
3. "New Dacia Bigster SUV: Price, specs and official release date".
4. Hugo Dupont (14 January 2021). "Dacia Bigster Concept: a 7-seater SUV above the Duster". L'Automobile Magazine .
5. https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/dacia/bigster/54881
6. "Germany puts names on this year's best cars, omits local brands". Formacar (in Dutch). 6 March 2025. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
7. "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";]
8. "Finalas: išrinkti trys „Lietuvos metų automobiliai" skirtingose kategorijose". 15min (in Lithuanian). 28 November 2025. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
9. Hedderman, Philip (19 November 2025). "Irish Car of the Year 2026 is revealed". Irish Independent . Retrieved 1 December 2025.
10. "Big wins for Bigster and Duster at the cinch Car of the Year Awards 2025". Motor Group. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
11. 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)