2025 Dacia Bigster UK Version

• The 2025 Dacia Bigster UK Version brings honest SUV styling, hybrid engine options, and loads of space at a starting price under £25k.

• It rides on the same CMF-B platform as the Duster but stretches dimensions to compete with Qashqai and Tucson.

• Offers a choice of mild-hybrid, LPG, and full-hybrid powertrains, with AWD available on select variants.

Big Proportions, Simple Confidence

Dacia doesn’t try to disguise the Bigster as something it’s not. At 4.57 meters long, with 220 mm of ground clearance and broad shoulders, it’s built to look the part. You get that upright stance, squared wheel arches, and a face that leans heavily on the new Dacia identity — with those sharp Y-shaped LEDs and an embossed logo that’s proud of its bargain roots.

The overall stance is solid without being bulky. There’s visual weight at the base, and the car sits on wheels that start at 17 inches but go up to 19 on the range-topping trim. No fake vents, no over-styling. Just straightforward presence that doesn’t look cheap.

Cabin That Prioritizes Function

Inside, it’s more modern than you might expect from Dacia. Two 10-inch displays on higher trims cover infotainment and instruments. The layout is clean, with physical controls where they matter and digital features where they help.

Rear legroom is generous, and the boot is massive. Depending on seat configuration, you’re getting up to 702 liters, expanding to over 1,900 liters when folded flat. It’s not flashy, but it’s smartly packaged and durable — a cabin built for everyday abuse, not just showroom sparkle.

Powertrain Choices That Make Sense

There are three engine options:

• A 1.2-litre mild-hybrid TCe 130 engine available with front- or all-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual.

• A 1.2-litre ECO-G 140 engine that runs on petrol and LPG, also with manual transmission.

• A 1.8-litre full-hybrid (Hybrid 155) that pairs a petrol engine with an electric motor and auto gearbox — this one’s the quiet cruiser of the bunch, and ideal for urban drivers chasing lower emissions.

Performance isn’t groundbreaking, but the mix hits the sweet spot for a budget-friendly SUV. The hybrid gets from 0–62 mph in under 10 seconds and returns close to 60 mpg in the right conditions.

Equipment and Trim Highlights

Even the base Expression trim includes a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, reversing camera, and advanced driver assist features. The top-tier Extreme gets all the kit: panoramic sunroof, power tailgate, adaptive cruise, wireless charging, and unique interior trim with the YouClip modular accessory system.

The materials still lean toward the utilitarian side, but the tech kit is up there with pricier rivals. Safety-wise, it scored three stars in Euro NCAP — adequate, not standout, but in line with Dacia’s priorities.

Technical Specification

Performance

• Hybrid power output: 155 hp (115 kW)
• Mild-hybrid power output (1.2 L): 140 hp (103 kW)
• Mild-hybrid AWD version (1.2 L): 130 hp (96 kW)
• 0–62 mph (full-hybrid): 9.7 s
• Top speed (full-hybrid): 112 mph (180 km/h)

Body Measurements

• Length: 4,570 mm (180.0 in)
• Width: 1,812 mm (71.3 in); with mirrors: 2,069 mm
• Height: ~1,662 mm (65.4 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,702 mm (106.4 in)
• Ground clearance: 220 mm (8.7 in)

Powertrain

• Hybrid 155 — 1.8 L inline‑4 petrol + electric motor + 6‑speed automatic (4-speed auto + 2 EV) — FWD
• Mild-hybrid 140 — 1.2 L turbocharged inline‑3 + 48 V hybrid — 6‑speed manual — FWD
• Mild-hybrid 130 4×4 — same 1.2 L setup as above — 6‑speed manual — AWD
• ECO‑G 140 — 1.2 L turbo + 48 V hybrid with LPG option — 6‑speed manual — FWD

Capacities & Weights

• Boot: 677 L; up to ≈ 1,912 L with rear seats folded
• Fuel tank: ~50 L (plus additional ~49 L LPG for ECO‑G)
• Curb weight (full‑hybrid): ~1,419 kg; mild hybrids ~1,350 kg
• Towing capacity: up to 1,500 kg braked; 710 kg unbraked
• Payload: ~540 kg

Price (UK)

• Starting from £25,215 for mild‑hybrid 140 Expression
• Full-hybrid Journey ~£29,245
• Extreme trim tops out just under £30,000

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