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"?
