The new Dacia Bigster is scheduled for the year 2025. A new SUV that will play the role of “big brother” of the Duster in the Dacia range. The new SUV from the Romanian manufacturer keeps an important secret that will be key to running as the best cheap 7-seater SUV when it begins its assault on European dealers.
At the time that the new Dacia Jogger settles in European dealerships, the popular low-cost brand will be in a position to focus all its efforts on the next model that will increase its product offer in Europe. And it is that, in just a few years, the SUV range of Dacia will welcome a new and very important member. The new Dacia Bigster.
The idea of seeing in the market a “big brother” of the Dacia Duster will finally become a reality. About a year ago the company offered a preview of this long-awaited SUV through a conceptual model, the Dacia Bigster Concept. A concept car on which, in addition, the new corporate image of Dacia was reflected. A corporate image that will be applied very soon to each of the models that are available with the exception of the Lodgy since it is out.
Dacia Bigster, an affordable 7-seater SUV
The Romanian manufacturer has placed special emphasis on a decisive issue. And it is that, with the new Bigster they will be able to enter through the big door in segment C. However, Dacia is already present in this category with the new Jogger and the veteran Lodgy. Moreover, it can even be said that the Duster also deals in this segment since it has a size similar to that of the SEAT Ateca or the Volkswagen Tiguan.
The concept version of the Bigster measures 4.6 meters long. Some dimensions that, predictably, will be transferred to the production model. Therefore, and although Dacia treats it as a compact todocamino, we can point out that it will deal in a higher category. segment D SUV. Having a interior for up to 7 passengers It will allow it to deal with other family-focused SUVs like the Skoda Kodiaq, Peugeot 5008, and Nissan X-Trail.
Dacia will play, once again, the trick of a more affordable sale price compared to its main competitors. The new Bigster is called to be a clear candidate for the best cheap 7-seater SUV. But, beyond an economic price, which is a crucial factor, the expected Romanian SUV has other keys that we must also take into account.
The secret of the new Dacia Bigster to achieve success
This new SUV will make use of the CMF-B platform, the architecture on which Dacia is basing all its new developments. Despite being a platform designed for B-segment models, it has been properly adapted to be used in compacts and, in this case, a mid-size model. This is not a Dacia strategy. The Skoda Scala and the Citroën C4 are two clear examples of models that use a lower segment base.
On the other hand, and no less important, as it is supported by the CMF-B platform, the new Bigster will be able to bet on electrification. The current information indicates a bet without complexes. Petrol engines with mild hybrid technology (MHEV) as well as hybrid versions will be available in the engine range. Dacia does not plan to offer the Bigster with a diesel engine.
Depending on the chosen engine, we will find a manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. The front-wheel drive will concentrate the bulk of the available versions, however, it will also be possible to opt for models with 4×4 drive. Some models that will be exclusively electrified in order to maintain low emission levels.
Dacia will culminate its process of revolution with the Bigster
The coming-out of the new Bigster, which is scheduled for some time in 2025, will mark the end of the process of internal revolution that Dacia has begun. The renewal of its entire product offer, the launch of new models, the change of corporate image and the commitment to electrification with hybrid and 100% electric models.