All New Dacia Bigster - Set to take the C-SUV Segment by STORM ! | 4K

I went to Germany for a first look at the new Dacia Bigster, their first C Segment car. packed full of innovative features the Bigster is an impressive package and incredible value for money. This video has everything you need to know about the Duster's big brother.
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[@theanswer1993]

Dacia is changing the market. This car will take all the sales from the likes of Tucson, Sportage, Kodiaq and so on. For fraction of the price. What you mentioned is so true. Dacia is making practical and affordable cars in a time where all the greedy companies are adding stuff to the cars that don't provide any additional value. Great job Dacia!

[@robertallardice8119]

Dacia is a Renault Group car, it’s cheaper because of labour costs in Romania.

[@shanedavis9166]

Dacia are, as Skoda did a few years ago now, and are coming of age, so to speak. Long gone are the basic utilitarian vehicles, that your kids wouldn't be seen dead in, and are now something to be proud of.

[@TfRsmokinmasta]

Older kids and teens still wouldn't be seen dead in it....good as it seems

[@ianfranks3571]

Just a common sense vehicle. Well done Dacia. Other manufacturers take note!

[@stefanedmeades4298]

I think Dacia could teach the big car companies a thing or two!! Looks like a great car with some clever design features.

[@010MACS]

Good start to the day - coffee and petrol ped. Have a good day all!

[@PetrolPed]

The joys of an early embargo 😂

[@010MACS]

@@PetrolPed great that you got the invite 💪😊

[@magoo1uk2003]

Having owned a duster since 2017 without a single fault can confirm they are great value for money if you look beyond the badge.

[@PeterKirton-nu9iv]

Just eating my breakfast didn’t expect to see you at this time of the morning

[@PetrolPed]

The joys of an embargo 😂

[@russmcphillips3642]

I’ve a 2023 Duster 4x4 which I absolutely love. This I think is going to replace it in a year or two as it’s perfect for what I need it for.

[@ianashton1593]

Can see them doing very well with this, they’ve put a lot of thought into design and the practicality will appeal to many people. The price of some cars that offer this carrying capacity and versatility is crazy, you’d be very reluctant to put mucky bikes, kids and dogs in the back. Buy the right version of this and you’ve got a new car that meets the needs of a lot of people at a very reasonable price. Very fair and balanced review as always 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@DW-dd4iw]

I was going to post a cheeky comment about the name, but what an excellent vehicle for the money. Love the little practical features. It'll be interesting to see your driving review in the future.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@ianpalin8318]

Such a shame there won't be a plug in version, looks great and brilliant value.

[@kevinDG7]

10 years ago, dacia was the car for people who want a good car and that it. Now it looks even good and for going off the trail. It looks just good and useful

[@alantheskinhead]

I already have a Jogger Extreme so this will be next car in two years time. The only thing I would hope they improve on is the carpets. It's more like fluffy lino and it wears very quickly. But other than that nothing wrong with it. My neighbour has a Kia and he paid £6k more for his. Also the seven seats are useful if you have a big family, but I took mine out and use mine as a van. Also be prepared for "Brand Snobs" who will just turn their noses up at it, until they see what you get for money. What I like in my hybrid is nearly 70mpg and nearly 65-75% in EV mode around London. In fact Dacia short changed themselves on the MPG. One caveat is that I hope they have solved the clutch and gearbox issues that plagued the manual Joggers. There are good and bad points in all cars but my Jogger is more good than bad. Remember that the chances are it will badged as a Renault in some countries so you will never know the difference! One thing I hope they don't do is price themselves out of the "budget" market. The reason I chose Dacia was that I bought my car on my debit card on a whim!

[@stevegibbons7452]

Hi Pete, that was a very enjoyable review 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@guy3point14]

4x4 with wipe clean interior... very much liking that 👍Manual gearbox... not so much... have got very used to autos in recent years 😕

[@greg882]

Good looking car. Terrible name

[@PetrolPed]

Dacia car names end with ‘ster’ and this one is BIG 😂

[@freddiemaller]

Oh you Mean like the JOGGER, SANDERO, SPRING, LOGAN

[@zzhughesd]

@@PetrolPedlol. Design is awsome

[@MRT.1977]

Who cares about the name. If you look at other car brands they have strange model names. 😤😤

[@zzhughesd]

@@MRT.1977 tend to agree

[@TheVintageApplianceEmporium]

I bought a new Sandero Extreme in March of this year and I am SO impressed with it. Brilliant little car. When it comes time to change it up I will definitely be looking at a Bigster. Dacia dealers are amazing too!

[@PetrolPed]

Great to hear!

[@peterhenthorne7274]

I had no interest whatsoever in Dacia...but I do now! Looking forward to a full test.

[@PetrolPed]

They are converting a lot of people 👍

[@nickwebb9290]

Excellent post Pete. Didn’t know this model was coming and what a vehicle for the money 😁. It’s bound to rattle many other manufacturers for sure. Looking forward to watching your ‘on and off road’ review to see how it is to drive. And personally I like the name, it’s fun 👍

[@stan_austin]

I’m a Škoda man, wish they had used more physical buttons in my mk4 VRS…. Definite step backwards vs the mk3. Well done Dacia for bucking the trend!

[@tomashley5869]

You’ve summed the Bigster up very well indeed Pete! Yet another attractive creation of the Renault Dacia group. Impressive the cars they are currently churning out. Remarkable hard work going on there! As is yours, thank you. Cheers, Tom

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you for this, really like the look of this bigster, great first view, thanks again

[@cotswoldphotographers]

In an age where the cost of cars has gone through the roof it’s refreshing to see something that is not only good value for money but based on what we already know very capable as well. You can see a lot of thought has gone into this car so bodes well 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed 👍

[@KAM-666]

Great addition to the Dacia family, however I think the marketing team could surely create a more engaging name, I mean is the next model getting the “ Obesester” name tag 😮

[@PetrolPed]

Massivester 😂

[@stefanc4873]

😂😂😂

[@KAM-666]

🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@grmajina]

Hugester

[@fanfeck2844]

Love the shape

[@watchcommander2012]

A great video on a really good looking and practical car. That particular model colour etc and styling like you Ped it ticks an awful lot of boxes. And oh wow a manual!

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you liked it!

[@mikadavies660]

The wheel arch covers remind me of a material made by Bayer in 1980's called Bayflex. Plastic body panels with the paint colour as one, part of the panel.

[@shakesnbake]

Both this and the Duster have such a handsome front!

[@johns14a]

Nice looking car and seems very practical. I imagine they'll sell shed loads at circa 30k.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@markskeplorn6593]

Dacia and Renault really are on a roll with there designs at the moment. Nice looking motor, having just come from a Clio hybrid, that should drive very well and be pretty economical as well. Another great video there mr ped 😊

[@andypalin3287]

Mein Gott, I just love Dacia! Manual Transmission, spare tyre ...music to my ears! Best of all, the name is awesome. A proper middle finger to the badge snobs! 😜

[@stevenmoran4060]

There won’t be a spare wheel in UK ones as they aren’t required here. In France you get a fire extinguisher that’s their mandate. Something the government could easily add to new car requirements and safer for everybody too.

[@CrankedOver]

I didn't realise no spare tyre option is a UK constraint. But the option is there right? Fitting kit will be a standard manufacturer item even if have to buy from Europe somewhere

[@andypalin3287]

Sorry guys it was only a general observation. I wasn't expecting the Spanish Inquisition! 😜

[@PetrolPed]

Couldn't agree more!

[@MrTomwinter]

I thought it was going to be a 7 seater. Still a great looking vehicle.

[@9bar7and9bar8]

I think a lot of us are guilty of "brand snobbery" and no doubt the big names are so aware that they know we will pay big prices. Then along comes a vehicle like this and because it hasn't one of the big german badges we probably would turn our heads away. This car looks fantastic and i would have no hesitation having it parked in my driveway and who cares what the neighbours think.

[@PetrolPed]

Exactly 👍

[@presterjohn71]

I was stuck with a basic Vauxhall Nova at work for 6 months many years ago. Not even a bloomin' radio to comfort me during my hour-long drive to jobs. It was literally the reason I left the job. Basic, used to mean soul destroying.

[@GRfourfun]

I really really like it, design and little well thought out additions are brilliant, fair play Dacia. This is on the list for the future family car.

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you like it!

[@alasdairwilson4806]

Not a bad looking car.Hopefully you get the chance to drive one soon.

[@PeterKirton-nu9iv]

It is a good package Peter

[@michaelpapaioannou8921]

Honest car and great review 👌👌

[@HawkMillFarm]

Another proper car so I'll forgive the name.Why aren't LR producing something like this and affordable. Keep them coming.

[@SH-pg1wo]

Really impressed with the styling and thought and maybe a replacement for a Freelander 2. I'm sold. BUT, no ones to churn gears in modern start stop traffic day to day and I tow a caravan and trailer, so the only specification that I cannot find at reasonable cost with at least 1800kg tow capacity is an AUTOMATIC with 4WD and a capable torquey engine of whatever disposition. Shame.

[@ffotograffydd]

Indeed, Dacia has missed a trick on both this car and the Duster. Why not offer full hybrid AWD, people would pay the extra cost as it would still be cheaper than most competitors.

[@johnmull59]

Looks good. NCAP should take of points for the touch screens that do everything!

[@robinoconnor1203]

The Dacia Dusters historic low 3 star NCAP rating is not just down to a seat belt warning sensor. There are more fundamental issues with the cars. We know that, its shown on the NCAP test results that anyone can download. I spent around 40 years in the Motor Industry, working for manufacturers, including Renault. They build lots of 5 star NCAP cars.

[@dk8435]

NCAP has become a bit of a joke though as some of the drivers aids they insist on are down right dangerous, they don’t seem to care how well/poorly the features are implemented, I’ve had 5 star NCAP cars trying to force me off the road, hammering emergency brakes on for no apparent reason all whilst forcing them selves back on every time the vehicle starts.

[@jonstevens5962]

Love it! Just hope they add a PHEV in time.

[@toddy505]

looks brilliant, who’d have thought a few years ago there would be a Dacia costing over £30k though

[@brianmurphy283]

Great video as usual I’ll be interested to see your driving review as it sounds very underpowered to me..but the battery may make the difference…

[@joemunro2845]

Great review.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks!

[@johnwhite2143]

Never had a dacia or even thought of one but like the new logo etc an this car looks great, would happily have one if these, be great for my camping trips and mountain bike, this is definitely one to keep in mind, cant wait see a driving review soon pete, cheers 👌😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@NBMBC40]

Good review looks nice inside and out and a sensible price, Renault group are leading the way at the moment with design, features and pricing.

[@PetrolPed]

Totally agree

[@MrAjjm65]

Morning Ped, Great review of the vehicle at this time, before you get to drive it and test it properly. Any idea of the towing capacity and if there will be a tow bar option?

[@PetrolPed]

Yes it can tow but only 1 tonne with the 155 engine 😬

[@MrAjjm65]

@@PetrolPed such a shame, that! Almost a potentially great caravan owners car!

[@dimitrismagoulas093]

No grab handles above the doors? I assume there was no space left for installation, due to the large glass sunroof. Still, the grab handles are there for a reason! Especially in a SUV with a considerable ride hight such as this one. Nonetheless this car is going to dominate(pricewise) the C segment! Kudos 4 the presentation!!!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@waynemcsweeney1955]

Sounding more like a Dacia salesman

[@PetrolPed]

What’s not to like 🤷‍♂️

[@richardhargrave6082]

Morning Pete I'd like to see the new Duster first, launched it ages ago, still can't test drive one! I do like the Bigster, though

[@PetrolPed]

Coming soon!

[@albertofernandez-sanguino3373]

Wow, what a car! Skoda Kodiaq /Hyundai Santa Fe/Kia Sorrento/VW Tiguan Allspace/Seat Tarraco have some serious competition........ One niggle are those "wings" on the rear tailgate when you open it..... mmmmmmm!! Want to get a grinder and cut them off............. ha ha ha ha!!

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@johnbrown3951]

Interesting. After seeing your armed forces charity content a few years ago it certainly opened my eyes to the capabilities of the Duster.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@philipmichaelhughes5719]

Thanks Ped, like the more rugged looking Bigster but I’d need an automatic as I no longer possess cartilage in my knees. Let’s see when you get playtime with one….😉

[@PetrolPed]

Fair enough!

[@ashliehiggins]

You've driven the hybrid Clio, it'll be a little similar maybe a little softer and rolly due to the size and weight.

[@CrankedOver]

I like practicality over style and brand, I have 3 kids and youngest needs car seat ideally in the middle seat, internal minimum width needs to be 133cm (which ruled out all Skodas) and ideally no transmission tunnel protruding into the rear floor area. I prefer to have a good towing capacity although 1 ton mentioned in other comment is better than most. Wondering what the real world pulling capacity will be like, always used diesel before. Interesting...

[@Steve-Hutch]

The car and the price seem very respectable. Yup, name a bit left field but that aside it’s ok. Will look forward to your on the road review but for value for money. Seems to have it.

[@richardpiper4828]

Great value and sensibly designed car. You wonder how Dacia can sell it for the price. Either other manufacturers have become greedy or Dacia have been very clever utilising the Renault parts bin. In fact I think Renault are now very smart with their platform and component sharing strategy. I was amazed to hear that the forthcoming Alpine A290 shares its rear suspension with the 4x4 Duster. Hopefully Renault have learnt from VW to maintain some separation between their budget and mainstream brands so Dacia will not be moved up market to become as Skoda has to the mainstream Volkswagen brand. I found it interesting on my travels through Asia, South America and Africa earlier this year that Dacia’s all carry the Renault badges in these developing markets.

[@PetrolPed]

The price is central to their design philosophy. In fact the very first thing they decide is how much the car will sell for and then work backwards from there 👍

[@richardpiper4828]

@@PetrolPed I guess all manufacturers claim that they follow the same process but I suspect that the designers and marketeers drag them off course especially with their desire to upsell with options. There is an honestly with Dacia and actually you don’t feel short changed or exploited if the only options are trim packs and a choice of colour. As someone who has always been seduced by tempting options I know that I have often been my own worse enemy. Rationally it is only justifiable if you keep the car a long time so it is easier to sell on when the time comes. It does however annoy me when “essential” equipment is an option - and even worse if it is wrapped up in an expensive pack.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

That rear middle arm rest, call me old fashioned but I like my cup holders to not be on the wonk.

[@daveg9474]

Nice looking car with plenty of space. Love the panroof - had one one on a 5008 years ago. Looking forward to the pricing and warranty info along with your on and off-road reviews. With a 11 year old Yeti and 7 year old Tiguan, could this be the replacement we'll need soon?

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@mihayy2000]

Starts just under 25,000£. The full hybrid will start from 30,000£

[@ruskiryan2398]

Not too sure about the decorative chevrons but the Bigster ticks so many boxes that it doesn't matter, I hope they do it in dark green like the original concept one, and if it comes in under £20,000 as the head of Renault group said it would then it is a guaranteed winner.

[@varnavasioannidis3988]

Very good job man. In Greece when we can have the car?

[@ffotograffydd]

It’s a shame they’ve done the same as with the Duster and not offered a full hybrid AWD or I’d be seriously considering this car.

[@jamiep61]

Great 👍 Car and a brilliant name 😊

[@parky5329]

Great first impressions but.... Does it not come with 7 seats? I read that it was going to a few months back

[@columcreaven8860]

So did I, no mention it it in any reviews, just a bigger duster... 😢

[@mihayy2000]

No, 7 seats only on jogger

[@PetrolPed]

Not that I’m aware of 👎

[@malcolmbrew8815]

Good looking SUV.

[@PetrolPed]

It sure is!

[@paulbetesta]

Went to airport in a Dacia jogger ev and thought was a really nice car ❤

[@kevinobrien7315]

Looks a nice practical SUV. It does make you wonder if all the toys in modern car are worth it. The only toy in my car that really find useful is the reverse camera. I do like the fact that it has physical buttons for climate control although I surmise it would be the fan speed most people would change mostly

[@TriumphantTraveller]

I have the Jogger Extreme hybrid and for the money it is awesome but I miss 4wd .. I may well look at this as an option next year - but all depends on the bootspace

[@mihayy2000]

660L in the boot

[@TriumphantTraveller]

@@mihayy2000yeah, it is the height I need to see, I know it has a removable floor in the boot space but I don’t know ow if it is practical to use without that floor, I have a very large dog (36inches to shoulder! ) he just fits in the jogger but I think the jogger has more headroom

[@andyhopton]

As some will have already commented naff name, however I don't dislike it, it's a bit tonka toy but it's by far not the worst looking compact suv and it's good to see it's not another generic bev

[@stephenchan8985]

I hope they do a 4 wheel drive with automatic gearbox

[@kevincross9206]

Good looking car, albeit does look like a lot of other vehicles, so doesn’t stand out. The bronze accents are a nice touch, although think the wing mirror covers should only be a stripe, not the whole cover, it’s just a bit too much. All that said, it is very good value and an affordable option for the average family 👍🏻

[@PetrolPed]

Fair enough!

[@bispal]

I don't care what the price is, this is so much better than a Range Rover or anything over £100k. Its clever, has a manual box, cloth seats and a pano roof. It ticks all my boxes, makes a £150k Lotus SUV look stupid (not hard). I just don't know how any other manufacturer can compete. Just on badge snobbery, that's all. Hope you can get steel wheels like the Duster? Unfortunately it probably has the speed limit warnings and lane change assist that makes any new car unbuyable, unless there is a single button to turn it all off, Oh there is WOW!!!!!! Its game over for every other car, Dacia has listened to REAL people. I would have this over any other new car, anything, its the spiritual successor to my 2005 Subaru Forester I have been waiting for, its what people want. 10/10 Dacia. 10/10 Ped.

[@trackingcalin1988]

That's why they keep the wheels under 215/R17 for lower prices, 110 Euro Micheline tires. I have Micheline Crossclimate2 195/R15 with 65 Euro on my 2009 Van.

[@PetrolPed]

There is a single button to turn ADAS off. You weren’t listening closely enough mate 😜😂

[@bispal]

@@PetrolPed I was, read again ;-) Cant wait for you to drive it and see if its as desirable on the move.

[@XXKXXKXX]

Good morning all. 🚗 ❤️

[@PetrolPed]

Good morning!

[@izirins]

Ooh, a possible replacement for my ageing Yeti Outdoors

[@PetrolPed]

Love a Yeti 👌

[@andyburns6496]

Looks really good. However I’m pretty sure that the top range models will be closer to £40,000. Probably comparable to the Kia Sportage which has a 7 year warranty. In the UK Dacia’s warranty is only 3 years. Other European countries got 5 years. I nearly bought a Dacia a few years ago but because they don’t discount ended up buying a similar car for the same money from a manufacturer who did discount and who had a better warranty and reliability.

[@mihayy2000]

Starts just under 25,000£ for the petrol variants, while the full hybrid will start from just under 30,000£.

[@PetrolPed]

Nope 👎

[@stevie007]

😊😊😊😊 You nearly caught me out with this early upload Peds 👌👌

[@PetrolPed]

Don’t you just love an embargo 😂

[@stevie007]

@@PetrolPed You can`t beat a good embargo 😊😊 btw a very professional presentation as normal peds 👌

[@Piner5074]

I like it a lot too and I’m in the market for a new vehicle… if it was a plug in hybrid with an all electric range of 30-40 miles, I’d be down the dealership, knocking on the door to put down a deposit. But unfortunately no such engine combination is being offered… shame.

[@danielrider6166]

What size engine are thier doing for uk since not bringing lpg version to uk as we currently have lpg new model of duster save so much money using lpg

[@PetrolPed]

It’s the same engine as the LPG I showed in the video just without the LPG capability 👍

[@danielrider6166]

@@PetrolPed ok

[@WilliamLaverick-wo1nb]

I wonder how good the wind and road noise will be.

[@mihayy2000]

It's better insulated and with thicker windows. The windshield will be heated.

[@arda_ozkardes]

It is not Dacia Bigster, it is Dacia Duster + It should have been 8 cm wider and 4 cm higher. I'm disappointed. 😮

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

That’s a handsome looking car, but Dacia really need someone who isn’t a toddler to do the naming. Prime for a de badging session.

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@Sedici65]

GOOD NEWS!

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@andrew9466]

Interesting...Renault seem to be going ev route early( very well) Are they marketing the Dacia to fill in the gaps ?

[@terryjones6504]

Dacia has grown up with Renault. Just as Skoda did with VW. Put my name down for a journey.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@guylambrechts2303]

I might upset some people but could this be the Range Rover for sensible people? The design is not bad at all, especially the front!

[@SimT8]

I like the name 👍

[@offshore1987]

Unless I missed it, still no 3rd isofix in the rear row? 😕 not really seeing why you would get this over a duster

[@PetrolPed]

Space 👍

[@offshore1987]

@@PetrolPed Don't really see what space your getting extra, the jump up is tiny. They should of made a proper family car for people with 3 children, then left the duster for smaller familys. Strange strategy 🤔

[@TfRsmokinmasta]

Sort that Mic level out again Pete😂

[@MRT.1977]

The cheapest will be €25k which is roughly £20k.

[@brianmcclure8012]

I would really like to have a diesel option!

[@edmundhayes1840]

The Dusters big brother. So the Broom?

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@davedaggitt6926]

Pity as you had the opportunity to give us a verdict on the quality of the plastics used inside the car....love the look, they are going places in this industry.....

[@PetrolPed]

There is lots of plastic but expected at that price point.

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

"Bigster" 😂😂😂 reminds of of the Mitsubishi Stallion..... Sorry I mean Starion 😂😂

[@stephenhall5112]

The bigster will be a big seller. As you say 30k common sense

[@nicholasrigg8999]

I realise they paid for your trip but where's the negative criticism? I assume that in its absence the car must be perfect.😂

[@PetrolPed]

There was much I didn’t like to be honest. As I said the driving will be the real test and I hope to bring that soon. For the money it’s hard to criticise and I really like what Dacia are doing. I’m not a huge fan of the name though 😂

[@davidpegg4516]

It’s a great looking car with interesting design features. The name is rubbish though. Can you imagine when someone asks you what you drive! I drive a Bigster! Probably underpowered? What does it weigh?

[@angrynortherner3805]

Which 🔔 end in marketing came up with the name? Almost as bad as having a car called Wind or Zoe!! 😳 Car looks value for money for the low end of the market.

[@herbparker1824]

Love it