Dacia Bigster

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Dacia Bigster is what the name suggests: a big Duster. But that’s far from a bad thing.”
Author: Alastair Crooks
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol manual Extreme TCe 130 4×4
Score: 9 / 10
“If you’re after an off-roader which is capable, spacious and overall good value for money, look no further than the Dacia Bigster 4×4.”
Author: Alastair Crooks
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The bodywork is tinny, the interior feels plasticky and it’s got a silly name. But the Dacia Bigster may yet be one of the more honest SUVs out there, given no-nonsense simplicity and the impressively affordable price will be more relevant for many cost-conscious family buyers than a blingy badge, big alloys and snazzy upholstery.”
Author: Dan Trent
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol manual (with mild hybrid assistance)
Score: 7 / 10
“The new Duster is a desirable SUV itself; just think of the Bigster as its family SUV sister. It is not perfect, but there’s an overall likeable honesty to this Dacia – and it will take the brand in another exciting direction and build on previous sales success. It will certainly bring new conquest fleet customers to a brand they may not have considered before.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Dacia Bigster’s unashamed authenticity is intoxicating enough to let you overlook it minor faults. The cheap cabin plastics are forgivable when you look at the car’s starting price, while the calibration issues in the powertrain and chassis can be solved by switching to a more relaxed driving style. Which, with your family on board, you should be doing anyway.”
Author: Luke Wilkinson
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“There’s just so much value for money with the Bigster, and while it may not be the best SUV to drive and isn’t the most premium, it’s comfortable, powerful enough for the vast majority of buyers and offers a good level of comfort that’s actually more impressive than that of its smaller sibling.”
Author: Charlie Harvey
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Staying true to its name, the Bigster is Dacia’s largest vehicle yet, but keeps an impressively low price while jamming in lots of modern features. It’s got Value For Money written all over it, with impressive levels of practicality.”
Author: Phill Tromans
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“When it comes to the amount of car you get for your cash, not much can touch the Bigster. Dacia’s largest car yet is a family SUV with a focus on space, practicality and low running costs. But despite the cost-cutting, it’s a very decent car.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“What it lacks in sophistication, it makes up for in rugged charm and unbeatable value for money. Mark our words: Dacia has another hit on its hands.”
Author: Tim Pitt
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re shopping for a family SUV on a budget, the Dacia Bigster is a great place to start your search. Granted, it feels noticeably cheaper than rivals such as the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson – but that’s because it is.”
Author: Luke Wilkinson
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“What matters is that Bigster is here to give growing families something factory fresh and reliable, at a price more people can afford. It really is a B-I-G deal.”
Author: Rob Gill
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Model reviewed: Hybrid 155
Score: 6 / 10
“The Dacia Bigster feels like a work in progress. No doubt Dacia is already developing an improved version. Having overcome the ticklish engineering challenges of building the Bigster’s powertrain, it will soon get to grips with the problems of comfort and handling. In the meantime, for a similar price, it’s worth checking out a used BMW X5 or a Porsche Cayenne.”
Author: Nick Rufford
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Model reviewed: Bigster Hybrid 155
Score: 9 / 10
“The Bigster is an impressive entry into the affordable SUV segment — plusher, roomier and more high tech than a Duster, but retaining the brand’s trademarks of practicality, durability and value for money.”
Author: Will Dron
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It really is a case of more for less thanks to intelligent design and attention to detail that families of all incomes will appreciate.”
Author: Andrew English
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Dacia’s flagship that manages to be both value-for-money and slightly posher than other models. Useful, if not particularly flash.”
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