
Dacia Announces Prices for Bigster Crossover – This Is How the New Niva Was Designed
The Romanian brand Dacia has announced the price of the new Bigster crossover. Cars have already appeared in the showrooms of official dealers. The model is offered in several versions, differing in engines, drive type and equipment.
The manufacturer has already officially announced that Dacia Bigster is the most affordable new crossover in its class on the local market. The cost of the most basic version starts at 24 thousand euros (2,52 million rubles).
By the way, it was the Dacia Bigster, or rather the prototype of this crossover, that was supposed to become a model for the production of the new generation of the Niva. AVTOVAZ, which at that time belonged to Renault, was firm in its decision. Representatives of the concern stated that the VAZ-2121 was hopelessly outdated and required not even a global revision, but a complete replacement.
The Dacia Bigster's interior is spacious. Photo: youtube.com
What was supposed to happen to the old Niva was not specified. It is quite likely that it would have continued to be produced in small batches in parallel with the next-generation model. But in 2022, it became clear that there would be no new Niva in the near future.
As for the Dacia Bigster, this car is offered in three basic trim levels. The basic version for 24 thousand euros (2,52 million rubles) received front-wheel drive and a turbo petrol engine with a volume of 1,2 liters. Its power is 140 hp.
The engine works in conjunction with a mechanical six-speed gearbox. Among the modern "chips" there is a starter-generator, that is, Dacia Bigster is a "light" hybrid.
The next, more expensive configuration is offered for 28 thousand euros (2,94 million rubles). The engine under the hood of this car is the same - with a volume of 1,2 liters. But it is slightly derated - up to 130 hp. This Dacia Bigster does not have a starter generator, but it has a full drive.
Many in Russia believe that the new Niva should be like the Dacia Bigster. Photo: youtube.com
The most expensive version of the crossover is Extreme. It costs 30,6 thousand euros (3,21 million rubles). This is the most powerful and reliable modification. The engine under the hood is naturally aspirated, but with a volume of 1,8 liters. This hints that the engine will be resourceful. An electric motor works in tandem with the power unit. The total capacity of the system is 155 hp. The Extreme has a robotic gearbox.
Dacia Bigster has much in common with the third generation Duster. They are similar both externally and technically. But the new crossover turned out to be slightly larger in almost all dimensions, except for the width.
Bigster is more suitable for family use. After all, this car has more space in the second row. And the trunk volume is 667 against 472 liters in Duster.
The manufacturer has already officially announced that Dacia Bigster is the most affordable new crossover in its class on the local market. The cost of the most basic version starts at 24 thousand euros (2,52 million rubles).
By the way, it was the Dacia Bigster, or rather the prototype of this crossover, that was supposed to become a model for the production of the new generation of the Niva. AVTOVAZ, which at that time belonged to Renault, was firm in its decision. Representatives of the concern stated that the VAZ-2121 was hopelessly outdated and required not even a global revision, but a complete replacement.

What was supposed to happen to the old Niva was not specified. It is quite likely that it would have continued to be produced in small batches in parallel with the next-generation model. But in 2022, it became clear that there would be no new Niva in the near future.
As for the Dacia Bigster, this car is offered in three basic trim levels. The basic version for 24 thousand euros (2,52 million rubles) received front-wheel drive and a turbo petrol engine with a volume of 1,2 liters. Its power is 140 hp.
The engine works in conjunction with a mechanical six-speed gearbox. Among the modern "chips" there is a starter-generator, that is, Dacia Bigster is a "light" hybrid.
The next, more expensive configuration is offered for 28 thousand euros (2,94 million rubles). The engine under the hood of this car is the same - with a volume of 1,2 liters. But it is slightly derated - up to 130 hp. This Dacia Bigster does not have a starter generator, but it has a full drive.

The most expensive version of the crossover is Extreme. It costs 30,6 thousand euros (3,21 million rubles). This is the most powerful and reliable modification. The engine under the hood is naturally aspirated, but with a volume of 1,8 liters. This hints that the engine will be resourceful. An electric motor works in tandem with the power unit. The total capacity of the system is 155 hp. The Extreme has a robotic gearbox.
Dacia Bigster has much in common with the third generation Duster. They are similar both externally and technically. But the new crossover turned out to be slightly larger in almost all dimensions, except for the width.
Bigster is more suitable for family use. After all, this car has more space in the second row. And the trunk volume is 667 against 472 liters in Duster.
- Ulf
- youtube.com
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