Dacia Bigster 2025 review
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Overview
The Dacia Bigster is the biggest car Dacia has ever made — a family SUV that brings the brand's famous value formula to the Nissan Qashqai class. Launched in 2025 priced from £24,995, it offers full-hybrid efficiency and genuine five-seat space for thousands less than any mainstream rival.
The headline version is the Hybrid 155, which pairs a 1.8-litre petrol engine with electric motors for 155PS through a multimode automatic gearbox. It covers 0–62mph in 9.7 seconds, tops out at 112mph and officially returns around 58–60mpg with 105–106g/km of CO2 — strong numbers for a big, practical SUV. A 1.2-litre turbocharged mild-hybrid with front or four-wheel drive completes the range.
Equipment is generous for the money: a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital instrument display, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera all feature. The boot is usefully large, though quoted figures vary by configuration.
The Bigster is not plush and the interior is built to a price — but it is honest, tough-feeling and cleverly practical. For families who want hybrid economy and big-car space on a strict budget, nothing else comes close at £25,000.
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UK price from: £24,995
Specifications
| Engine | 1.8L petrol + electric motors (full hybrid) |
| Power | 155 PS (153 bhp) |
| 0-62 mph | 9.7 seconds |
| Top speed | 112 mph |
| Transmission | Multimode automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy | Around 58–60 mpg combined |
| CO2 emissions | 105–106 g/km |
| Seats | 5 |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60,000 miles |
Features
- 1.8-litre petrol/electric full hybrid (155PS)
- Multimode automatic gearbox; front-wheel drive
- 0–62mph in 9.7 seconds; 112mph top speed
- Around 58–60mpg combined with 105–106g/km CO2
- 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 7-inch digital instrument display
- Adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring
- Rear parking sensors and reversing camera
Common parts & prices
| Part | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake pads (set) | £44.99 | Pattern part; OEM specification |
| Oil filter | £9.99 | |
| Cabin pollen filter | £14.99 | |
| Front wiper blades (pair) | £19.99 | |
| 12V battery | £89.99 | |
| Engine air filter | £13.99 |
Pros
- Unbeatable value: hybrid family SUV from £24,995
- Excellent economy — around 60mpg in a big car
- Honest, tough-feeling cabin built for family life
- Generous standard equipment for the money
Cons
- The cabin is plainly built to a price
- No plug-in hybrid or electric option
- Ride and refinement lag behind pricier rivals
- Options are sparse if you like your toys
