Dacia Bigster (2025 onwards) | Expert Rating

Summary

The Dacia Bigster is a mid-sized SUV and the biggest model in Dacia’s UK range, which became available to order in Spring 2025.

Described by the Carbuyer team as a “bigger-booted Dacia Duster“, the Bigster has received a warm reception from the British motoring media to date, though various automotive outlets have taken issue with the SUV’s interior trim and driving refinement.

Parker’s Ted Welford says that the Dacia’s interior “feels quite low-rent for a car of this size – even with its lower price – and refinement lags behind most in this class.”

“What it lacks in sophistication”, adds the Motoring Research team, “it makes up for in rugged charm and unbeatable value for money.” Dacia has continued its trend of undercutting the price tag of key rivals for this flagship model, making alternatives like the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga look rather expensive by comparison.

As of April 2025, the Dacia Bigster holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 65%. Despite the SUV’s set of very favourable UK review scores, this overall rating is hindered by a lower-than-average three-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

Bigster highlights

Excellent upfront pricing and cheap to run
Comfortable and good build quality
Well-equipped as standard considering price

Bigster lowlights

Some cheap interior trimmings
Rivals have sharper infotainment tech
Can get rather loud at motorway speeds

Key specifications

Body style: Medium SUV
Engines: petrol mild-hybrid, petrol-electric hybrid
Price: From £25,215 on-road

Launched: Spring 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Adult protection: 69%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 60%
Safety assist: 57%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of April 2025, the Dacia Bigster has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	50 mpg	C
Hybrid models	61 mpg	A

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	130 g/km	B
Hybrid models	106 g/km	A

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	27	C

The Dacia Bigster is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The Bigster’s estimated fuel economy averages of 50mpg for pure petrol models and 61mpg for hybrid versions is respectable for a car of this size. That said, the car’s predicted insurance premiums are a little higher than the average car, and key rivals like the Ford Kuga are slightly cheaper to insure on average.

We are yet to compile maintenance and servicing cost predictions for this model.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of April 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Dacia Bigster to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Bigster, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Dacia Bigster

Overall rating
D
31%

Petrol or diesel models
E
17%

Electric or hybrid models
C
56%




New car warranty duration
3 years

New car warranty mileage
60,000 miles

Battery warranty duration
8 years

Battery warranty mileage
100,000 miles

Dacia’s new car warranty is fairly standard, and no different from rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Bigster.

The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles.

Warranty on a used Dacia Bigster

If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ Dacia Bigster from an official Dacia dealership, you will get a minimum one-year warranty included
If you are buying a used Dacia Bigster from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
If you are buying a used Dacia Bigster from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Dacia Bigster

As of April 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Dacia Bigster. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Bigster dealer.

Awards

Significant UK trophies and awards that the Dacia Bigster has received.

2025

Carwow Awards – Most Anticipated New Car + Smart Spender Award

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