What does the Dacia Bigster offer for under 25,000 euros?

Dacia promises an entry-level version at less than 25,000 Euros for its large family SUV. An interesting price?

First of all, at this price your Dacia Bigster will be hybrid. The manufacturer has indeed chosen to offer only electrified engines for this model. This avoids any comparison with the new Duster Essential with a mixed petrol/LPG engine which retains only customers looking for a vehicle under 20,000 Euros and/or completely resistant to any form of electrification.

To close any comparison with the Duster, the upward leveling continues with 17-inch alloy wheels from the entry-level against steel wheels for the little brother and optimized sound insulation. Let’s be clear, Dacia has done everything to avoid having the two models compete directly, and this is an excellent choice that only adds more value to the overall range, which now spans from the Sandero to the Bigster.

Dacia offers three trim levels: Essential, Expression, and at the top of the range, Journey for city dwellers and Extreme aimed at outdoor enthusiasts.

From the Essential level, the equipment is rich, including the famous 17-inch alloy wheels, fixed roof bars, a beautiful 10.1-inch central screen paired with a 7-inch digital dashboard, manual air conditioning, rear parking sensors and camera, and electric front and rear windows.

Under the hood, the first level of electrification combines a 1.2L turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V mild hybrid system. The hybrid system will not allow you to drive in 100% electric mode as it only assists the thermal engine during starting and acceleration phases. Regenerative braking allows the 0.8 kWh battery to be charged in a completely transparent manner for the driver. The real aim of this system is not really to optimize driving pleasure but to lower the average consumption by about 10%, which stands at a respectable 5.6 l/100 km. More importantly, it has a beneficial effect on CO2 emissions, kept at 129 g/km compared to an equivalent thermal engine. Thus, you will only have to pay 280 euros in penalties upon purchase, a completely painless sanction. Finally, driving enthusiasts “old school” will be delighted with the 6-speed manual transmission. 

ALSO READ: Dacia proves that size matters with Bigster