Dacia Bigster: Duster is bigger, but not only that

VALUE HEADLINE – The Big Dacia is the new medium SUV from the Romanian company. It comes from the Duster but yes height at 457 cm (23 plus) and comfortably accommodates five people. It shares the mechanical base and much of the design and interior with the Duster. Above face only the bumper and fog light frame change; equal the retrowhere the original “lay Y” lights stand out. The greater length results in longer rear doors (increase from 4 cm stepthe distance between the centers of the wheels) and, above all, a rear cover that is 19 cm higher. The car is left proportionallywith the attractive plastic protections in the lower part of the bodywork that give it a “off road” view.. And it’s not just a question of style: the car is 22 cm from the ground (one more than the Duster) and passes easily over rough surfaces.

It is richer inside – Also a good part of the interior of the Big Dacia it reminds me of the Duster: the dashboard and all the panels are in rigid plastic, but still well assembled. And the modern and “edgy” design enhances them. The central display, which is focused on the driver, is still 10.1″: it is easy to read, has a good resolution and is responsive in fulfilling commands. It is accompanied by an unreleased song digital dashboard of the same size (as an alternative to the “standard” of 7″). The “piano” keys are well positioned for the “change”climate”, which is automatically available for the first time on Dacia bison (also making a debut is the large glass roof). Practical and accessible smartphone holder on the left side of the “touch” screen (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wireless as standard).

Innovative solutions – Behind, too three adults of medium build they are comfortable. Even those who sit in the middle, even if they are tall, have room for their head, knees and feet: the tunnel in the floor is not very heavy, and the same can be said for the cabinet in center (which has two “climate vents” and two USB-C sockets for charging). It’s just a shame that the handles in the lid are missing. The backrest of the sofa is in three parts, which can also be lowered with appropriate levers in the walls of the sofa a dress. By going down in the middle, four people can travel comfortably, loading long objects and creating a arm large (but not covered) with two drink holders and the same number support which allows you to use it smart phone no need to hold it in your hand. The trunk has an amazing capacity: with all the seats in use and loaded up to the roof, it holds 667 litres, 150 more than in the Duster. The system is ingenious ThuCliprepair in some points (in the dashboard, in the passenger console, in the back part of the center console and in the trunk) accessories as a jacket holder, tablet holder or the “3 in 1” kit (with drink holder, bag hanger and LED light integrated in one element).

HYBRID ONLY (PURE LPG) – For the Big Dacia There are no diesel versions planned, only petrol hybrids. The mild hybrid they are 1.2 three-cylinder turbos, with the 48-volt electric motor contributing to start-up and acceleration; the battery is 0.8 kWh, the manual gearbox six gears. The 1.2 is also available with LPG, with a 49-litre gas tank, or with all-wheel drive (with 130 hpand in other cases 140). The Great full hybridthe only one with a robotic gearbox, instead it is powered by a four-cylinder paired with two electric motors (high-voltage starter and 50 HP traction motor) and a 1.4 kWh battery. Compared to the full hybrid Duster, the petrol engine goes from 1.6 to 1.8 (increased piston stroke) and has 14 more horsepower: 155 CV in everything.

BRING THE SPRING – The new one Big Daciawhich will arrive at dealers in the first half of 2025, comes standard with automatic emergency braking, road sign recommendation in the dashboard, the rear view camera, rear parking sensors, lane keeping and driver attention monitoring . Four versions, with prices from less than 25.000 euros for the “base” petrol hybrid 140 HP; let’s take 1,000 euros more for the LPG version. Full hybrids start from less than for 30,000 euros.