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2026 Dacia Bigster combines LPG with MHEV technology

In August last year, Dacia announced that the new generation of its cars will combine LPG with MHEV technology. The first to lead the revolution will be the new generation of the Bigster crossover.

The new Bigster is powered by a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine assisted by a small electric motor, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Top speed is 180 km/h. It is equipped with a 0.84 kWh battery, a 50-liter gasoline tank and a gas cylinder hidden under the trunk floor, which give the car a range of up to 1,450 kilometers. The driver can quickly switch between the two fuels by pressing a button on the dashboard.

Inside, the standard Essential version comes with manual air conditioning, a rearview camera, a 7-inch driver display and the Media Display multimedia system with a 10-inch touchscreen.

The company claims that the new Bigster consumes 5.8 liters of gasoline and 7.1 liters of LPG per 100 km, and that when using LPG, it emits an average of 10 percent less CO2 compared to a standard gasoline engine.

The Bigster Expression is a slightly better equipped version that comes with dual-zone automatic air conditioning and a 40/20/40 split rear seat. Customers can also choose the Journey and Extreme versions, which are slightly more expensive (27,290 and 27,490 euros) and better equipped.

When it comes to price, the Bigster Mild Hybrid G ​​140 Essential costs 23,990 euros, while the price of the Expression version is 25,390 euros.

Source: Dacia

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Dacia announces new model in the C-segment

After great success primarily on the European market, Dacia intends to increase its fleet with new models. The Romanian brand is now trying to compete with the Chinese brands in the C-segment where they are the absolute leaders.

The first step that Dacia intends to take, before presenting new models, is to refresh Sandero and Jogger, which will have better equipment in order to remain attractive to customers. The reason is that Chinese cars offer more than most other manufacturers can.

Dacia Sandero has been the best-selling car in Europe for a long time, and now the company intends to add its bigger brother to its fleet. The car is likely to be built on the CMF-B platform and will be offered with multiple powertrains: petrol, dual-fuel (LPG) and HEV variants.

The price will play a big role in whether the car, which should arrive on the market in 2027, will be accepted on the market, and it is expected that this model could be the most affordable in the segment.

Dacia is also announcing a new EV due in 2026. The car was announced in February and according to Renault Group CEO De Meo, the company has reached the speed of new car development currently experienced by Chinese companies, after starting an R&D partnership with a Chinese consultancy for the Renault Twingo E-Tech project.

The new EV will be built on a shortened version of the AmpR Small platform specially developed for electric vehicles. This platform is derived from the CMF-B platform, which is currently used by Dacia’s entire fleet with combustion engines. What could attract buyers is the price, and the car is expected to cost around 18,000 euros.

Source: Dacia

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Dacia Duster RS ​​with aggressive body kit

The Dacia Duster has been the best-selling car in Europe for a long time, and now the German company Carpoint NRW has presented a tuned version of this model. It is the Dacia Duster RS ​​(Redust Sport) based on the Duster Extreme model, with more aggressive aerodynamics.

The Duster RS ​​is equipped with a body kit that includes sills, a spoiler, a central dual exhaust, wider wheel arches, and a hood with a central air intake, while the roof racks have been removed. There are also KW shock absorbers and 20-inch discs for better and safer braking and stopping.

The cabin is equipped with leather-covered seats with orange inserts and thread, and a lot of decorations on the dashboard, door panels and steering wheel. For a better driving experience, there is also RGB lighting.

When it comes to the powertrain, Carpoint NRW has not changed anything. The Duster RS ​​is powered by a TCe engine with 130 hp (97 kW) and a 48V mild hybrid system, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, and a hybrid engine with 142 hp (104 kW) paired with an automatic transmission.

Speaking of price, the price of the standard Duster Extreme Hybrid is around 21,500 euros, while the tuned version costs almost twice as much. Buyers who opt for the mild hybrid version will pay 42,490 euros, while the hybrid version is slightly more expensive and costs 52,990 euros.

Source: Carpoint NRW

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Dacia Duster RS ​​with aggressive body kit