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Dacia’s new Bigster SUV will come in at under £25,000

This new C-segment SUV is rivalling the Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan and will come in three different flavours.

Dacia has revealed prices and specifications for its new Bigster SUV, significantly undercutting the competition when it comes to value for money.

The Bigster range will start at just £24,995, making it cheaper than an entry-level Volkswagen Golf.

Dacia is offering the car with a choice of three trim levels here in the UK. The base Expression model comes in at the aforementioned price of £24,995 and includes 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, a 40:20:40 split rear seat and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The range kicks off at £24,995. (Dacia)
The range kicks off at £24,995. (Dacia) (Clement Choulot)

Move up to the mid-level Journey at £26,245 and it adds 19-inch semi-diamond cut alloy wheels, a powered tailgate, heated seats and steering wheel and front seat lumbar support.

The Flagship Extreme is only £249 more than the former at £26,494 and adds a panoramic sunroof, roof bars and rubber floor mats.

The Bigster will be available with four-wheel-drive and hybrid power. (Dacia)
The Bigster will be available with four-wheel-drive and hybrid power. (Dacia)

There is a choice of three powertrains including Dacia’s TCe 140 engine, which is a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder unit with 48V mild hybrid technology. The Bigster will also be available with the firm’s new hybrid 155 powertrain, featuring a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor. Finally, there is a four-wheel-drive version called the TCe 140 4×4 with a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol also helped by 48V technology.

Order books are open now with expected deliveries to commence later this year.