Dacia/Renault Bigster

This is the chonky new Dacia Bigster, a sub-£30k rugged SUV

Dacia’s BigBoy packs in a lot of stuff into an off-road-ready bodyshape

The concept that previewed this BigBoy apparently illustrated Dacia’s “ambition to scale greater heights”. Might have taken that brief rather literally, because this new Dacia Bigster looks fit to scale a mountain.

As it should do. Though intended to combat the “spiralling costs” facing customers, this new small SUV has been designed for proper outdoor walkies. And already you’re thinking ‘which mountain shall I use it to climb’.

Because it looks really very good indeed. Dacia’s new design language fits rather nicely on this kind of motor: that new headlight and grille identity, the boxy outline, roof rails, ‘Starkle’ body protection and a choice of funky wheels ranging from 17in to 19in. If you're struggling for size, it's a 'C-segment SUV', and C-segment cars include yer Golfs and Astras and Meganes and Corollas and A3s and C4s and... well, you get it.

It’s spun off the same set of underbits that form the bones of stuff like the Renault Clio and kid brother Sandero – what platform enthusiasts would know as ‘CMF-B’ – which Dacia reckons allows for “generous interior space” and the fitment of five adult humans.

 
A hybrid 4x4 Bigster with a 6-speed manual would be the one to go for IMHO
 
New 2025 Dacia Bigster undercuts SUV rivals at £24,995

Entire Bigster range comes in below £30k as firm aims to steal a big chunk of Europe's biggest car segment

The new Dacia Bigster SUV is available to pre-order now for less money than a Volkswagen Golf.

The Romanian firm's largest model yet starts at just £24,995 - nearly £3000 less than the cheapest Golf and far below the list price of many of its closest rivals

The Nissan Qashqai, for example, starts at £30,135, the Ford Kuga at £33,395 and the Skoda Kodiaq at £38,720.

www.autocar.co.uk

Dacia's new Bigster SUV costs less than a Volkswagen Golf | Autocar

Entire Bigster range comes in below £30k as firm aims to steal a big chunk of Europe's biggest car segment
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Dacia Bigster: the market’s latest chonky boy starts at £24,995

Even with an exhausted options list, the Bigster won’t cross the £30,000 mark

Dacias are built to be cheap and accessible, and its chonky new Bigster is no different. Prices for the entry-level ‘Expression’ are now confirmed to be starting at a very reasonable £24,995, with the ‘Journey’ and ‘Extreme’ models costing a smidge over £26,000.

So, what are you getting in return? Aside from the robust looks and cavernous interior, the Bigster is fairly well-equipped from the off. Standard features in the Expression include a 10.1in infotainment screen, dual-zone climate control, a four-speaker audio system and smartphone connectivity.

The safety suite isn’t completely basic either and comprises front/rear parking sensors, emergency braking, traffic sign recognition and even a driver attention warning beep. On top of the three metres of metal on each side of the occupants, obviously.

The £26,245 Journey - which, as the name suggests, is more about long-hauling - builds on this with dandier upholstery covers, front seat lumbar support and a powered tailgate. S-Class, beware.

 
Looks really decent and one of the few cars around that can complete with the Chinese pricing.
 
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