Meet the all-new Dacia Bigster – the long-awaited bigger brother to the Duster. Dacia is now the second most popular brand in Europe among private buyers, and the Bigster is here to cement that position. It’s longer, more spacious, and comes with a powertrain that sounds like a dream for budget-conscious travellers: a 150 hp mild-hybrid with factory-fitted LPG and 4WD. Join me for a comprehensive review and off-road test!
The Bigster is about 23 cm longer than the Duster, offering a massive boot (up to 667 litres) and significantly more legroom in the back. But is it just a "stretched Duster," or does it bring enough to the table to compete with increasingly aggressive Chinese rivals? I’m testing the Hybrid-G 4x4 version to see if the electric motor on the rear axle can handle a proper incline and if the 1500 km total range is achievable in real-world driving.
In this video:
Size Matters: How the extra 18 cm of rear overhang changes the car's proportions and practicality.
The Hybrid-G Powertrain: 150 hp, LPG, and 4WD—how does this complex system behave on the road?
Interior & Tech: From the "YouClip" accessory system to the hard plastics—is it still "honest" or just "cheap"?
Driving Impressions: Why the Bigster feels a bit sluggish despite its 150 hp and how the insulation holds up at motorway speeds.
Off-Road Test: I’m taking the Bigster to my famous diagonal incline test. Can an electric 4x4 system keep up with traditional mechanical ones?
Value for Money: With prices starting around €25,000, is the Bigster still the king of value?
Join me for a subjective look at the largest Dacia ever made. Let me know in the comments: would you pick the Bigster over the Duster?
↔ 2026 Dacia Bigster dimensions:
✔ length: 4570 mm
✔ width: 1812 mm
✔ height: 1711 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2704 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 444-1712 L
? Dacia Bigster essential mild hybrid 140 starting price: 24 290 euro
? Dacia Bigster extreme hybrid-G 4x4 150 price as tested: 33 997 euro
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Chapters:
0:00 intro
0:45 the most popular brand in Europe
1:22 dimensions
1:42 boot
3:27 rear seat
4:20 cockpit
5:50 engine lineup
6:30 performance
7:25 driving impressions
9:10 fuel economy
9:40 4x4 diagonal approach test
11:40 pricing
12:00 conclusion