It’s almost hard to believe that Dacia only arrived in the UK back in 2013, when it was offering the Dacia Sandero for just £5,995 and we were first introduced to the Dacia Duster. Since then, the brand has sold more than 250,000 cars in Britain alone, established a reputation for making affordable, great-value cars, and now has a line-up of five different models. But excitingly, there’s still more to come.
Dacia Bigster
If the Dacia Duster isn’t quite practical enough for you or your family, but you love its square-jawed looks and down-to-earth personality, the Dacia Bigster might be the solution. It’s the brand’s first-ever mid-size SUV, meaning it’s going up against best-sellers such as the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage. Dacia says it’s worked hard to provide the level of refinement, space and equipment that customers expect from a family SUV, and among the highlights are a large dual display and a panoramic sunroof (another first for Dacia).
We were hugely impressed by the amount of space inside the Bigster when we got to look around it last year, plus the 667-litre boot is way bigger than you’ll find in any of its key rivals. The engine line-up consists of a mild-hybrid petrol, available with front or four-wheel drive, and an all-new full-hybrid powertrain that can return up to 57.6mpg and allows for pure-electric driving around town. The Bigster is due to go on sale soon, and prices will start from well under £30,000.
Dacia C-Neo
The ‘C-Neo’ is Dacia’s internal name for a new C-segment hatchback that the brand could pit against hugely important cars like the Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Golf. We know it’ll use the same CMF-B platform as the Bigster, suggesting it’ll also get the same engine options, and that it’s one of two new models Dacia will launch in the C-segment of the market soon. But otherwise very little is known about the car right now.
Dacia Duster
The reigning Auto Express Small SUV of the Year, the Dacia Duster is a fantastic-looking car, with an interior that’s just as bold, and features a revised infotainment system including a new 10.1-inch touchscreen. And yet, prices start from under £19,000 – only slightly more than the model it replaced.
