Dacia offers its Bigster to Renault
This page is translated from the original post "Dacia offre son Bigster à Renault" in French.
- 02/05/2025 13:05
Renault has revealed the name of its new SUV: the Boreal. A rebadged version of the Dacia Bigster intended for emerging markets.
This vehicle will be introduced by Renault in the coming months, with an initial launch planned in Latin America, before being marketed in 70 countries outside Europe. In India, where it is expected to coexist with the Duster, its arrival is anticipated for 2026.
The name “Boreal” has its roots in Greek mythology, with Boreas, the god of the wind, and in Latin, where it refers to the “north wind.” According to Sylvia dos Santos, head of naming strategy at Renault, this choice perfectly reflects the SUV’s values: robustness, eye-catching design, and cutting-edge technology. She also notes that the name evokes the aurora borealis, known for its beauty and mystery.
The Renault/Dacia alliance has found its rhythm
The Boreal is an integral part of the Renault International Game Plan 2027, a strategy aimed at strengthening the brand’s presence in emerging markets. This SUV is confirmed to be a rebadged version of the Dacia Bigster, the flagship of the Romanian brand. It will feature minor aesthetic modifications to align with Renault’s design language, including a redesigned grille, reworked bumpers, and updated lighting.
Under its tough-looking bodywork, the Boreal is built on the CMF-B LS platform, already used by models like the Duster, Sandero, and Jogger. This modular architecture will allow for various powertrain options, ranging from an 1.8L hybrid to more affordable combustion options tailored to cost-sensitive markets.
The official launch will take place in Brazil, where Renault plans a grand presentation. This model will join other vehicles in the lineup, such as the Kardian, which is already assembled in factories in Brazil and Morocco. The only real surprise in this announcement is a rumor that it will be offered in 7-seat versions, a feature not currently available (yet) on the Dacia Bigster.
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