Dacia Bigster 2024– car dimensions: 4570 mm long, 1813 mm wide and 1712 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,425 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Essential gets a 10.1-inch Media Display touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus a 7-inch digital driver display. Manual climate control is standard. Cruise control with speed limiter, rear parking sensors, reversing camera, lane keep assist with warning, traffic sign recognition, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian/cyclist detection all come as standard. Blind-spot warning is not standard and needs a pack on higher grades.
Boot holds 667 litres with seats up and expands to 1937 litres with the rear bench folded. The split rear seat folds asymmetrically 1/3-2/3. A roll-up cover is fitted.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked is 710 kg on the mild-hybrid Essential. Payload is 465 kg. Roof load is listed at 80 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is stated for this grade.
The Essential cabin seats five with strong leg and head room plus a large boot. Fabric seats include height adjustment for the driver. Manual climate control and a pollen filter keep air fresh. A 10.1-inch central touchscreen and 7-inch digital display handle info and media. YouClip points add flexible storage. Higher trims bring dual-zone climate, lumbar support and electric seat moves.
Mild hybrid 140 combined fuel use 5.5 l/100 km and 124 g/km CO2.
Service intervals vehicle-specific via Oil Control System, typically yearly or 15-30 000 km.
Euro NCAP 3 stars: adult 69 %, child 85 %, vulnerable road users 60 %, safety assist 57 %.
Standard kit includes front/side/window airbags, ABS/ESP, AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane keep assist, fatigue warning, eCall, ISOFIX.
The mild hybrid 140 petrol engine delivers 140 PS with combined consumption of 5.5 l/100 km and 124 g/km CO2. LPG bi-fuel variants cut running costs further with dual tanks. Full hybrid options reach lower figures around 4.7 l/100 km.
Servicing follows the Oil Control System and the car-specific schedule in the handbook or My Dacia app. Intervals are commonly one year or 15-30 000 km. Regular dealer visits extend the loyalty warranty to seven years or 150 000 km. Hybrid systems need specific electrical checks. 4x4 versions add transmission inspection.
Euro NCAP awarded three stars. The structure stays stable in frontal offset crashes with good knee and side protection, but chest compression scores weaker and far-side impact lacks a centre airbag. Standard safety covers six airbags, ESP, hill start assist, active emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist with warning, traffic-sign recognition, fatigue and attention alerts, eCall and ISOFIX anchors.
Ownership stays simple with a 50-litre tank, 667-litre boot expandable past 1 900 litres, fixed roof rails and practical YouClip storage. Warranty and service plans keep costs predictable. Ground clearance and available 4x4 modes suit light off-road use without complex upkeep.
Length 4570 mm, Width 1813 mm, Height 1712 mm, Wheelbase 2702 mm (Bigster 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Dacia Bigster Preisliste, Renault Deutschland AG, valid 3 September 2026, mild hybrid 140 4x2, rails are standard), wheelbase, Dacia UK model brochure.