Dacia Bigster Hybrid 2026

Dacia positions the Bigster as a compact SUV accessible to tight budgets. The 2026 range is built around three powertrains: the light hybrid Hybrid 155 version (155 hp), the TCe 140 petrol engine (140 hp), and the ECO-G 140 bi-fuel variant. The Romanian manufacturer is banking on an entry price of €24,990 to attract families seeking interior volume and modularity without excessive cost. The Bigster hybrid occupies an intermediate positioning within the range, neither more expensive than petrol nor offering the simplicity of a thermal engine alone.

Design and livability

The Bigster displays generous dimensions for its category: 4,570 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,710 mm tall. The 2,700 mm wheelbase frees up a spacious interior, confirmed by 667 liters of trunk space. This classic compact-SUV architecture has no pretense of ostentatious aesthetics, aiming instead at functional efficiency.

Equipment relies on practical details: an electric tailgate, a 1.20 m panoramic sunroof, and automatic dual-zone climate control in mid and upper trims. The Essential trim remains soberly equipped, while Expression, Extreme and Journey progressively add comfort without tipping into affected luxury.

Powertrain and performance

The Hybrid 155 variant combines a petrol engine and 48V electric powertrain with a 50 hp electric motor. The combination develops 157 kW (155 hp) and achieves 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds. The light hybrid battery has 1.4 kWh capacity: it does not allow 100% electric driving, but serves only to assist the thermal engine and capture braking energy.

The TCe 140 and ECO-G 140 variants offer 140 hp with 230 Nm of torque in petrol-petrol or petrol-gas configuration. These conventional powertrains remain more affordable than the hybrid and target users for whom reduced fuel consumption matters less than minimal purchase price.

Range and charging

The Bigster's light hybrid system relies on no external charging. The 1.4 kWh battery regenerates only during braking and deceleration, integrating energy recovery into standard driving cycles. This approach avoids the cost and complexity of charging infrastructure, but also deprives the driver of the psychological benefit of voluntary recharging.

Thermal powertrains (TCe and ECO-G) inherit conventional ranges, linked to fuel tank capacity and average fuel consumption. No WLTP data appears in the commercialized documentation for hybrid versions, reflecting the lack of distinct electric homologation.

Equipment and technology

Technology equipment is organized around a 10.1-inch touchscreen and digital instrumentation, presented throughout the hybrid range. This base offering sits within the norm for the compact segment, with no surprise or notable lag versus direct competitors.

Essential trims remain very bare-bones, while Expression adds comfort features (dual-zone climate control, interior details). Extreme and Journey top the hierarchy, with no detailed specification of their specific features in the provided documentation. No advanced driver assistance system (full ADAS, automatic parking) is explicitly mentioned to validate current equipment.