The revolutionary system that will propel Dacia Bigster to the top of the options: It has already been tested on the Renault Captur prototype

Recently Spanish media published images of a Renault Captur prototype, which appears to be equipped with an innovative all-wheel drive system. Although the design and dimensions of the model are in the future Dacia Bigster is already famous, technical details about this SUV collected at Mioveni remains largely unknown.

However, Spanish motoring journalists have noticed that Renault is conducting tests in Andalusia with a modified Captur, suggesting the development of a new 4×4 system that could be used on the Dacia Bigster, according to Economica.net.

This Captur prototype features an unusual rear axle, which has led to speculation that it could include an electronic all-wheel drive system, known as e-AWD. It is not clear whether this system will be available at the launch of the Bigster or introduced later, but tests in the Sierra Nevada region are intended to evaluate its performance in real conditions.

Sources within the Renault group have confirmed that this Captur is indeed hiding the chassis of the future Dacia Duster model. Tests could include a new 4×4 transmission that will be paired with the 1.2 TCe hybrid engine and an e-AWD electric rear differential, similar to the system seen on the base Renault Niagara concept in 2023.

This system, which could appear on the Dacia Bigster at the end of 2025, would provide 150 hp and would be available with a gasoline-LPG dual fuel system and the new EDC automatic transmission. This system is likely to be used on other Renault models, including the upcoming C-Neo crossover and possibly the Dacia Duster 3, after pollution regulations removed the all-wheel drive system. current wheel.

The Dacia Bigster will be officially presented in October at the Paris Motor Show, with first deliveries expected in 2025.