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C-segment is booming!

Dacia is fully committed to the C-segment. With good reason. Annually, about 2.8 million units are sold in the C-segment in Europe. That is 23 percent of the total market. So the C-segment is a mega-segment. So the Dacia Bigster is expected to be a real hit. Expect a starting price of about 30,000 euros in the Netherlands.

Shoemaker, stick to your last

Shoemaker, stick to your last. Dacia is one of the few brands that firmly believes in that. No tomfoolery, just build a “normal” car that is useful to people. This is also reflected in Dacia’s lineup. Take the Spring, Sandero or Jogger, all affordable no-nonsense cars for everyone. Don’t forget the Duster, either. That Duster now gets a bigger brother, aptly named Bigster. A C-segment SUV. Later, Dacia will release two other models.

The Dacia Bigster is based on the Bigster Concept presented in January 2021. Since that car was so positively received, Dacia did not have the guts to make very many modifications. The Bigster is built on the CMF-B platform.

Dimensions Dacia Bigster

The Dacia Bigster is 4.57 meters long. That is 23 centimeters more compared to the Duster, but only two centimeters more than the Dacia Jogger. Furthermore, the car is 1.81 meters wide and 1.71 meters high (+5 centimeters compared to Duster. The wheelbase is not even that much larger: 2.70 meters for the Bigster and 2.66 meters for the Duster. A difference of four centimeters, in other words. The luggage space is a hefty 150 liters larger than the Duster, at 667 liters.

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Durable edge

The Bigster also has a durable edge to it. The protective panels around the body – on the sides, wheel arches and the underside of the bumpers – are made of Starkle. This material was developed by Dacia engineers and made in part from recycled resources. It is also already used on the Duster. Starkle contains up to 20% recycled polypropylene and is used unpainted and unprocessed, ensuring a smaller carbon footprint during production. The protective panels on the underside of the body and wheel arches, as well as parts of the front and rear bumpers, are made of Starkle, which is recognizable by its speckled appearance. In total, the Bigster consists of almost 20% recycled plastic.  

Wheels

The Bigster comes standard with 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels, with 19-inch wheels available as an option for the top trim Journey. For higher trims, a contrasting black roof can be chosen. Also new is the body color Indigo Blue. This metallic paint is exclusive to the Bigster.

Interior Dacia Bigster

In the Bigster’s interior, everything is focused on the essentials: space, ergonomics and comfort. All driving information is grouped on a 7-inch or 10-inch digital instrument panel (depending on trim), while multimedia system information is displayed on a 10.1-inch central touchscreen (standard on all Bigster models).  A green line runs between the two screens, visually integrating them into the dashboard.

Different center consoles

Depending on the trim, the Bigster is equipped with three different types of front center console: normal (without armrest), normal with armrest or – for the first time at Dacia – a higher console with an armrest (with cooling compartment), an induction charger and generous storage space. You get those if you opt for the Hybrid 155.

Good finish

Cheap, the Bigster feels anything but. The car has a soundproof windshield and thicker glass for better acoustics. The model also has high-quality carpeting and LED interior lighting with touch controls. Adjustable lumbar support – including for the front passenger – has also been thought of, as well as an adjustable rear seatback. Dual-zone air conditioning with rear vent is available as an option.

Practical information Dacia Bigster

The car has a luggage space of up to 667 liters VDA under the luggage cover. The rear seat has a 40/20/40 layout. This allows you to still transport larger items well. With all backrests folded down, the Bigster offers a flat load floor with a maximum load length of 2.7 meters.  

The Easy Fold feature makes it easy to fold down the rear seatbacks from the luggage compartment using two levers located to the left and right of the cargo area. An easy-to-clean rubber cargo floor mat provides protection for the floor of the cargo area. When not in use, the mat can be easily rolled up and stored away. This mat is standard with the Extreme model and optionally available for the other model versions.

Convenient button for ADAS

Driving assistance systems are there, too, of course. To make things easier, Dacia has combined these functions into a smart system called My Safety. This allows the driver to have certain ADAS systems switch directly to custom mode when starting, so they do not have to be manually set each time.

YouClip

The Bigster also features YouClip, Dacia’s accessory mounting system. The Bigster comes standard with five YouClip points: on the dashboard, on the side of the center console near the front passenger, on the rear of the center console, in the luggage compartment and on the side wall of the luggage compartment. Two additional YouClip attachment points are optionally available for the headrests.

YouClip attachment points can be used for a tablet holder, storage bag, phone holder with or without induction charger, clothes hanger or an ingenious 3-in-1 system that combines a cup holder, bag hook and portable flashlight. This system is standard on the Bigster Extreme. All YouClip-compatible accessories are available through the Dacia network.

Dacia with panoramic roof

A first for Dacia is the panoramic sunroof. It is 120 cm long and designed to open 35 cm with a tilt and swivel function. The roof is standard on the Extreme and optional on the Journey. The Bigster also comes with a power tailgate. That one has only one electric motor to keep costs down. Normally, such a flap has two electric motors.

Models and equipment Dacia Bigster

The Dacia Bigster comes to market in four different trims: Essential, Expression and two top trims. That is the Bigster Extreme, built for outdoor enthusiasts and it comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, the modular roof rails, Hill Descent Control, rubber mats and the 3-in-1 YouClip system. The Bigster Journey targets users who want to travel in style and offers standard features including a two-tone body (black roof), a power tailgate and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.

Main standard equipment by version

Bigster Essential

17-inch alloy wheels, fixed roof rails, Media Display with 10.1-inch central touchscreen, 7-inch digital instrument panel, manually controlled air conditioning, rear parking sensors and reversing camera and power windows front and rear.

Bigster Expression

Such as Essential + dual-zone automatic air conditioning, electric handbrake, rain sensors, power folding mirrors and 40/20/40 folding modular rear seats with Easy Fold function.

Bigster Extreme

Such as Expression + 18-inch alloy wheels, modular roof rails, Copper Brown exterior and interior details, panoramic sunroof, hands-free key, washable Microcloud synthetic TEP upholstery, rubber floor mats and trunk mat, 10-inch digital instrument panel, Media Nav Live system with 10.1-inch central touchscreen and navigation, six-speaker Arkamys 3D Sound audio system and Hill Descent Control.

Bigster Journey

Such as Expression + 18-inch alloy wheels, two-tone body (black roof), power tailgate, hands-free key, high center console with armrest, power-adjustable driver’s seat, 10-inch digital instrument panel, Media Nav Live system with 10.1-inch central touchscreen and navigation, six-speaker Arkamys 3D Sound audio system, wireless phone charger and adaptive cruise control for HYBRID 155.

Engines Dacia Bigster

The Dacia Bigster enters the market with four different powertrains, namely the Hybrid 155, TCe 140 and ECO-G 140. Finally, there is a TCe 130 4×4. All powertrains have some form of electrification. A 100% electric Bigster is not in the cards. The platform is also suitable for PHEV, but Dacia is not doing anything with that for now.

Bigster Hybrid 155 full hybrid

• 79 kW (107 hp) and 170 Nm strong 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine 
• Two electric motors (one motor of 37 kW (50 hp) and 205 Nm) helps drive the wheels. Second electric motor is 15 kW/20 hp and 50 Nm starts the engine
• a high-voltage starter motor/generator)
• an air-cooled 1.4 kWh battery (230V) – 68 cells, weighs less than 45 kilograms. Placed under the luggage floor
• automatic electric gearbox capable of handling up to 450 Nm. No clutches and three modes: EV only, ICE only and EV+ICE
• Regenerative braking 
• Up to 80 percent EV driving in urban area
• Euro7 ready
• Has GPF (particulate filter)
• 4.9 l/100 km consumption
• 110 g/km CO2 emissions
• 0-100 in 9.7 seconds
• 1,419 kilograms heavy
• 1,000 kg braked towing weight Hybrid 155

Bigster TCe 140 mild-hybrid

• new generation 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, 
• a 48V mild hybrid system
• a six-speed manual transmission. 
• Average fuel consumption 5.6 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions (129 g/km) about 10% lower than a comparable gasoline engine. 
• Regenerative braking charges the 0.8 kWh battery while driving.
• 1,500 kg braked towing weight

Bigster ECO-G 140 mild hybrid

• bi-fuel gasoline/LPG powertrain
• 48V mild hybrid system. 
• 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine
• Regenerative braking charges the 0.8 kWh battery while driving. 
• With two tanks totaling 99 liters of fuel (50 liters of gasoline and 49 liters of LPG), it has a range of up to 1,450 km. The LPG tank is located under the luggage compartment and thus does not limit the cargo volume. A button on the dashboard allows quick and seamless switching from one fuel to another.
• Belt starter generator of 12 kW (16 hp)
• 48V battery under front passenger seat
• Up to 1,450 km of driving on paper
• 1,500 kg braked towing weight

Bigster TCe 130 4×4 mild hybrid

• Four-wheel drive system
• Six-speed manual transmission
• A 48V mild hybrid system
• 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine 
• Regenerative braking charges the 0.8 kWh battery while driving.
• Only in Offroad 4×4 lock mode
• 1,500 kg braked towing weight 

Further explanation of four-wheel drive

The Dacia Bigster TCe 130 4×4 is equipped with a Terrain Control 4×4 drive system, with five driving modes:

• AUTO: The driveline automatically distributes torque between the front and rear axles depending on grip and speed.
• SNOW: Optimizes grip on slippery roads with specific settings for the ESC and traction control functions.
• MUD/SAND: For riding on loose surfaces such as muddy or sandy trails.
• OFF-ROAD: delivers the best off-road capabilities on difficult terrain and tracks. This mode automatically and efficiently distributes torque between the front and rear wheels depending on grip and speed.
• ECO: optimizes fuel consumption by adjusting air conditioning and vehicle performance. It refines the distribution of engine torque between the front and rear axles to reduce fuel consumption while adapting to grip conditions.

Hill Descent Control is standard on the Bigster Extreme. This system continuously adjusts the brakes for a controlled descent at an appropriate speed (depending on the speed selected by the driver) of between 0 and 30 mph. The system works in all gears, including reverse. The driver does not have to worry about the gas pedal or brake, only about steering.

Dacia Bigster accessories

• Sleep Pack: simple, portable and affordable. The Sleep Pack fits in the trunk of the Bigster. It contains three main components: a double bed (1.90 m long and up to 1.30 m wide) that can be set up by one person in less than two minutes, a tablet and storage space. The Sleep Pack is designed specifically for the dimensions of the Bigster’s interior.
• Roof rack: ideal for outdoor activities. The roof rack is easily attached to the modular roof rails in the transverse direction or to the roof rails available through aftersales (maximum dynamic weight on the roof: 80 kg).
• Tent: specially designed to fit perfectly to the rear of the all-new Bigster and offers spacious accommodation while traveling.
• The nomad armrest in the middle of the second row of seats can be transformed into a backpack.
• The organizer transforms the back of the front seats into an ergonomic storage space for rear seat passengers.
• The Cargo Box can be attached to the tow bar of the new Bigster and provides additional cargo volume without stressing the roof.