2025 Renault Duster 7 seats (4570mm)

Renault Bigster based on next-generation Duster will challenge rivals such as Hyundai Alcazar, XUV700 and Tata Safari

The Dacia Bigster SUV has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show. In India, the Bigster will be launched under the Renault brand. It will be launched after the next-generation Duster, which is scheduled to be launched in India in the second half of 2025.

Dacia/Renault Bigster – Main features

Compared to the new-generation Duster, the Bigster is 230 mm longer. It is 4,570 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,710 mm high. The wheelbase is 2,700 mm, which is 43 mm longer than the new generation Duster. Most of the features from the 2021 concept model have been carried over to the production model.

Some exterior highlights include a glossy black grille, studded lower grille and Y-shaped lighting elements. With a ground clearance of 220 mm, the Bigster should be able to handle off-road conditions.

Thick body cladding, sporty alloy wheels, front door trim, black pillars and roof rails give the side profile a rugged look. Depending on the variant, the wheel size may range from 17 inches to 19 inches. The taillights at the rear of the car also adopt a Y-shaped outline.

Dacia/Renault Bigster – Interior

The model revealed by Dacia is a 5-seater version. A 3-row version may also be available. A 7-seater version of the Bigster is likely to be launched in India, allowing it to compete with the likes of Hyundai Alcazar, XUV700 and Tata Safari.

The 5-seater Bigster has some unique advantages, such as the extra-large trunk of 667 liters. Many features are borrowed from the new generation of dust collectors, such as the Y-shaped elements on the air conditioning vents.

There’s a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 7-inch or 10-inch digital instrument cluster, depending on the model. Dacia Bigster is equipped with ADAS, panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate and wireless charging. There’s dual-zone climate control, a power driver’s seat and a premium Arkamys sound system.

Dacia Bigster – Powertrain options

The Dacia Bigster’s powertrain range includes options such as mild hybrid ECO-G (petrol/LP gas), mild hybrid petrol and self-charging hybrid units.

The Bigster is Groupe Renault’s first model to feature the new Hybrid 155 powertrain. The system pairs the four-cylinder engine with two electric motors, a 1.4 kWh battery and a clutchless automatic transmission to produce a combined 153 hp (114 kW / 155 PS), making it the most powerful Dacia ever . According to Dacia, the Bigster Hybrid 155 can drive in full electric mode up to 80% of the time in urban environments, resulting in a 6% improvement in efficiency compared to the Hybrid 140 featured on the Duster and Jogger.

Other powertrain options include the TCe 140, a mild-hybrid 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 138 hp (103 kW / 140 hp) and a 0.8 kWh battery. The unit is mated to a six-speed manual transmission sending power to the front wheels.

Although Dacia has phased out diesel engines, they continue to offer dual-fuel powertrains. The Bigster ECO-G 140 introduces LPG functionality to a mild hybrid system, producing 138 hp (103 kW/140 hp). The Bigster ECO-G 140 is equipped with a 50-liter gasoline tank and a 49-liter LPG tank and can travel up to 1,450 kilometers (901 miles) on a full tank.

Finally, the only all-wheel drive version is the Bigster TCe 130 4×4, which comes with a slightly detuned 1.2-liter mild-hybrid engine developing 128 hp (96 kW / 130 hp). It comes with a six-speed manual gearbox and Dacia’s Terrain Control 4×4 system, which offers five driving modes: Auto, Snow, Mud/Sand, Off-Road and Eco.

Powertrain options for the Renault Bigster may differ in India. In select markets where emissions standards are relatively lax, the Bigster will also be available with a diesel powertrain option, depending on consumer preference.