New Dacia Bigster Coming Soon: Specs, price and release info

Dacia has perfected the art of combining practical design with affordability, giving us rugged looking cars which won’t break the bank. For those with an adventurous spirit the Dacia Duster is a popular go-to, but although it’s a decent size, some families might be after a bit more room. To address this, Dacia is launching the Bigster. This will be a larger Ford Kuga-size SUV, doing exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a Duster only big-ster.
• As the name suggests the Bigster will be Dacia’s largest SUV sitting above the Duster • We expect rugged looks, plenty of room and the essential features to be covered • Likely to be available with a choice of frugal engines • Expected to be on sale in 2025 • Prices likely to start around £30,000

We know very little about the Bigster so far but expect it to take its styling cues from the 2021 concept car of the same name. The Bigster Concept also inspired the look of the all-new Duster. Expect lots of recycled plastics, Y-shaped details, and sturdy looking materials. We’re speculating here, but the Bigster will probably follow a similar pattern to the Duster with its line-up of trims, starting with a no frills entry-level and branching off with two flavours of higher spec cars to cater for true adventurers and those more lifestyle focused.

Inside the Bigster, there’s sure to be a focus on space. The new Duster is roomier than the outgoing model, and the Bigster will be larger still. We expect it will be major on practicality and have the same optional wipe-down interior as the Duster. Higher level cars will likely gain useful features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and digital driver displays.

Again, we don’t know for sure, but we expect the Bigster to be offered with the same engines as the Duster and Jogger. There’s likely to be a hybrid version, along with both two-wheel and four-wheel drive mild hybrid petrol options. Dacia also has its unique bi-fuel engine able to run on petrol and LPG. This is a big seller in Europe, but it is unlikely Dacia will offer it as an option in the UK.

We are expecting to hear more about the Bigster soon and for it to arrive in the UK during 2025. Dacia hasn’t shared any official pricing for the Bigster but we predict it will be in the region of £20,000-£30,000.

It’s been a busy year for Dacia. It’s already launched the all-electric Spring with a headline-grabbing starting price of £14,995 and order books for the new Duster will open soon.

Dacia usually offers such good value it makes it hard for rivals to compete on price. However, Citroen has been updating its line-up and we expect a new Citroen C5 Aircross to arrive next year which could give the Bigster a run for its money. There’s also an all-new Vauxhall Grandland coming soon which will be offered as either a hybrid or full EV. Meanwhile MG, another budget friendly brand, has just launched its new HS.