Dacia’s new Bigster SUV will come in at under £25,000

Dacia has revealed prices and specifications for its new Bigster SUV, significantly undercutting the competition when it comes to value for money.

The Bigster range will start at just £24,995, making it cheaper than an entry-level Volkswagen Golf.

Dacia is offering the car with a choice of three trim levels here in the UK. The base Expression model comes in at the aforementioned price of £24,995 and includes 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, a 40:20:40 split rear seat and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Move up to the mid-level Journey at £26,245 and it adds 19-inch semi-diamond cut alloy wheels, a powered tailgate, heated seats and steering wheel and front seat lumbar support.

The Flagship Extreme is only £249 more than the former at £26,494 and adds a panoramic sunroof, roof bars and rubber floor mats.

There is a choice of three powertrains including Dacia’s TCe 140 engine, which is a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder unit with 48V mild hybrid technology. The Bigster will also be available with the firm’s new hybrid 155 powertrain, featuring a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor. Finally, there is a four-wheel-drive version called the TCe 140 4×4 with a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol also helped by 48V technology.

Order books are open now with expected deliveries to commence later this year.