Dacia Bigster | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Dacia (Renault) |
Model code | R1310 |
Also called | Renault Bigster |
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 | 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 7-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) |
The Dacia Bigster is a compact crossover SUV from the Romanian car manufacturer Dacia, set to be produced from 2024 and marketed in early 2025.
The Bigster was presented at the 90th edition of the 2024 Paris Motor Show. [1] [2] At the beginning of October, before the official presentation, some teaser pictures were published. [3]
The Bigster is based on the technical platform CMF-B of the Renault Group, and on the structure of the Dacia Duster III.
The model will be 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.
The Dacia Bigster was previewed by the Dacia Bigster concept presented on 14 January 2021 by Luca de Meo. [4]
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