First look: 2025 Dacia Bigster | Here's everything you need to know

[@robstammers7149]

I have owned my Duster for two years now, having previously owned a Sandero. I'm totally spell bound by my Duster. The Bigster, in my opinion will sell by the bucket load, and will be in my sights as my next Dacia. Reviews are OK, but they are only based on one person's views. Watch this space, this is an exciting development for Dacia and Dacia brand buyers. Regards Rob.

[@firozhaidermohammad728]

The specific name Bigster is really a handsome innovation from one of the specialist car manufacturers. Great fit for all budgets. Bravo!!

[@TheModernMusicsucks]

As someone who owns a 1.3 litre TCe150 Duster, I was hoping the Bigster would have larger engines, so they accomodate a different segment of the market.

[@sebastianstoica578]

It has the 1,2 TCE but also a 4 cylinder, 1,8 hybrid version.

[@TheModernMusicsucks]

@@sebastianstoica578 the 1.2 TCe in my opinion seems good for something like the Sandero and may be tolerant in the Duster (though I'd get what I have), I just think 1.2 litre is too small for any car that is bigger. In my experience, the best MPG comes from where the engine size and power is best for the car weight. Smaller engine doesn't necessarily mean better MPG.

[@TheModernMusicsucks]

@@sebastianstoica578 to add, I am someone who prefers petrol over diesel, however I do think Dacia could give the Bigster mora diesel engine variety, or maybe a bigger one than its usual perhaps a 2 litre. Diesel is better for pulling a lot of weight by the looks of it but it's definitely suffering from government scrutiny.

[@sebastianstoica578]

@@TheModernMusicsucks, keep in mind that Dacia uses the CMF-B platform for all its models, except Spring, and that is a small city car platform, hence all its cars are light. That said, there are many reasons why Dacia and Renault choose to use the 1,2 TCE. They polute less IF you drive them in their ideal way, and Dacia doesn't afford to have more polluting engines because it doesn't have more electric cars to compensate the pollution. Read a bit about how car manufacturers are penalised for exceeding the pollution norms which, from 2025, will get even more stringent.

[@alistairvenning7329]

This should sell loads,it looks the size of a range rover for the price of a puma and a massive spec too,it looks good value for money

[@roycefromsweden]

The early concept pictures look better than the eventual. As a business use car its really good for value...

[@Mack6234]

Thanks for your excellent review. I'd need to see them both in reality before I could decide.

[@CompletecarIe]

Thanks for watching.

[@georgeg8106]

Does the 4x4 come with an automatic transmission

[@carron979]

no

[@jayant89]

sir you must be topper in studies..great review...!!!

[@ss3923]

once the seats are completely down, what’s the length internal from the boot to the front seats?

[@bluemoon3525]

good review, thanks.

[@CompletecarIe]

Thanks for watching!

[@alantheskinhead]

Shame they didn't put the tray table back in like my Jogger. But yes, I am ordering one!

[@alistairvenning7329]

Looks an awesome car,good value for money,size of a range rover for the price of a puma,

[@CompletecarIe]

We agree!

[@jameshalpin1580]

Is it front wheel drive or rear wheel drive quite impressed so far and when is likely to be available in the uk

[@CompletecarIe]

The Bigster will be available with front-wheel drive and 4x4

[@garyflynn2651]

We waited because we thought it was going to be an affordable 7 seater but wasn't to be.

[@CompletecarIe]

Don't rule out Dacia producing a seven-seater too

[@phillongshaw8334]

Can’t wait to get a new one in the New Year the journey

[@CompletecarIe]

Good choice

[@timithomas6116]

7 seater or 5 seater?

[@CompletecarIe]

It's a 5 seater only.

[@carljones8022]

The number plate on my car is B165 TER... Think I might sell it 🤔😊

[@CompletecarIe]

Maybe wait until closer to the car’s arrival, but yes, you might make something on it if you’re not very attached already.

[@jokerdog3332]

Looks awesome apart from the little shopping trolley wheels…… with a proper set of rims this is very land rover ish

[@tezcatlipoca6336]

smaller is better - smaller = more performance

[@davidhilliard1245]

Nice video but wondering if you heard when the new Duster will be available in Ireland, thanks.

[@CompletecarIe]

The first ones will be arriving in dealers in the coming weeks.

[@anthonymannwexford]

Looks good.

[@CompletecarIe]

It does!

[@oxi_tyxaios]

Lovely car but I'm totally disappointed about the engine available in the 4X4. If they release the 4X4 with a better engine, I'll be at the dealership the very next day. But not with that crappy 1.2 3cyl engine.

[@timoivo1195]

Me too. 155hp with 4x4 and youll have my money. Not now.

[@royale4318]

Cars in this segment are often required to tow caravans; I wonder what the capacities will be, given it's only available with eother a 1.2 petrol, or the hybrid which, if the hybrid Duster and Jogger are anything to go by, will have a pathetically low GTW... However, if I'm wrong and it has a decent limit, I see no.reasom this couldn't eventually replace my ageing Honda CR-V

[@markhamilton83]

Sadly only 1000kg towing capacity

[@TheModernMusicsucks]

I was hoping they'd do that, to avoid competing with the Duster.

[@Mart16g]

If only it had a proper engine…

[@CompletecarIe]

Could be good with a 2.0-litre diesel

[@Yet_Another_Steve]

Not as chiselled as the concept, although that might be down to the paint and smaller wheels. Wish it came with options for satin/matte & 21s. Although a wrap is an option for the paint issue, I suppose.

[@CompletecarIe]

That is true, though there's always a difference between the design concept and the finished production model. It does also have to share some body panels with the Duster to minimise costs, which has an impact on overall design. Still, we think it could fit 21-inch wheels reasonably easily.

[@ColinCook-t4c]

A price guide would have been a helpful guide.

[@CompletecarIe]

Pricing hasn't been confirmed for our market when this was filmed, and it still hasn't been.

[@ivansusnjara2165]

Starts at 25 000 euro

[@LifeInUK_0]

I wish they had 7 seater in this model...

[@CompletecarIe]

We have a feeling that Dacia is cooking up a proper 7-seat SUV

[@ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣΣΟΥΡΛΑΣ-η9ρ]

Bigster 7 seater or other model...what do you mean???

[@nirvana3887]

Put a 2.0 liter diesel engine, automatic gear box and proper 4x4 and you got my money.

[@CompletecarIe]

Sadly for Dacia that's not going to happen

[@Narinjas]

Bigster is just a slightly bigger Dacia, Generation 2 had all that 4×4 goodness with Disel, now they nerfed it in gen 3 to introduce the Bigster ... in concept, Dacia Bigster was supposed to be the top of the line Dacia Electric SUV ... i just hope they take a look at Edison Mottors and make something like that, moderate battery for 150-250km (250 is best conditions, 150 is worst winter conditions) battery only range, but also have an efficient generator that can ptoduce 1.5× the maximum that the electric engines consume in turbo, and about the same output as them in efficiency mode, just to be covered in edge cases, and with generators is not that hard to do, and the generator engine does not power the wheels, is just an auxiliary system for redundancy and range extension, so you have in frame battery, with 2 electric motors , the back focused on efficient torque, while the front is focused on efficient regeneration braking, and a multi fuel disel generator in front... Bigster has enough space to fit all that, and would be a shame not to.

[@Narinjas]

F... i forgot to say Duster after dacia ...

[@3dthailandhappy3d-thailand46]

Check out the BYD shark 6 or leopard 5. But they are much more expensive.

[@metamorfoza7656]

Shame there are no better engines, especially in 4x4 config

[@CompletecarIe]

Lots of people are saying it should have larger or more powerful engines.

[@quillo2747]

Thank the new EU emissions 7 regulations.

[@eugenebrannigan7563]

Nice one but not available until mid year 2025 to late for me

[@tezcatlipoca6336]

VOLKSDACIA.

[@CompletecarIe]

😂😂😂

This should have a 7 seater option, even if you pay for it. It's mindblowing that they don't have it. Why would anyone would choose this over the Duster?

[@mihayy2000]

Because of the bigger boot and extra options like dual zone climate control, air vents for back seats, electric seats and panoramic roof. We got two kids and we do road trips every month, so for us the bigger boot space is a must.

@@mihayy2000 yes, but the option would need to exist. Even if we have to pay extra the seats, the option should exist. I would buy the Bigster with 7 seats but in this case I can save some money and just go for the Duster

[@andreasandreas1754]

Because of the size and hopefully greater towing capacity. Duster only pulls 1500kg braked. Haven’t seen the stats yet but I’m hoping the Bigster climbs at least to 1800kg. If so, it’s mine! I can wait.

[@CompletecarIe]

Perhaps there's a larger, dedicated 7-seat model coming...

[@mihayy2000]

@@andreasandreas1754 go for the TCE 140 if you want towing power

[@CptSpears007]

why do i have the feeling that I cant afford this

[@smashyrashy]

Because you are broke

[@mihayy2000]

It starts just under 25,000€ while the full hybrid will start at 30,000€ 🎉

@@mihayy2000 I really doubt that. The Duster hybrid is around 28 to 29k. I would say that, because of the bigger engine, around 35k or they would destroy Duster sales

[@mihayy2000]

All the speakers at the conference insisted on 25,000€ and 30,000€. We will just have to wait and see. Maybe it will be more expensive in Ireland compared to Germany or France.

@@mihayy2000 the 25k is for the base price.

[@CityTelek]

NO, NO NO... Is a CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) NOT an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle): CUV: Built on a unibody platform (autoportant), like a car, which makes it lighter and more fuel-efficient. It's designed for comfort and everyday road use. SUV: Built on a body-on-frame (chassis) platform, like a truck, it is more robust and better suited for off-road driving or heavy-duty tasks.

[@nigelmitchell5726]

Who's the scruffy bloke 😂

[@lesfernandez888]

I don't think he's had a bath recently.

[@markod7662]

The engines for such a big 😮 car are a joke. 1.2 L. Are you serious?

[@alexxander8158]

Very similar with Peugeot 5008 from 2018-2019 variant, a little higher Bigster.Look cheap instead but not bad. Not worth it 30000€, there are so many other variants much better.The car its ok but the price its huge...