2026 Dacia Bigster: EU Specifications, Trims and Buying Guide
A market-qualified overview of 2026 Dacia Bigster with verified specification boundaries and practical purchasing questions.
What changed and why it matters
Bigster’s 2026 range puts Dacia into a larger SUV footprint than the Duster, but the headline technical story is its unusual mix of LPG fuel, mild hybrid assistance and electric rear-axle drive. Buyers should not confuse Bigster with Duster merely because both share a hybrid-G 150 name; cabin volume and everyday family roles are different.
Powertrains and market-specific engineering
The hybrid-G 150 4×4 brings a 1.2-liter front turbocharged gasoline/LPG 48V mild-hybrid engine and a rear electric motor. A six-speed dual-clutch gearbox handles the combustion engine while a two-speed unit drives the rear axle. Dacia quotes up to 113 kW/154 hp combined and describes two 50-liter fuel tanks.
Who should consider it?
Bigster better suits drivers who want more cabin and luggage capacity than Duster, without moving into a luxury-SUV price category. LPG flexibility can be useful where fuel stations are convenient and local service support exists, while AWD is relevant to snow and poor surfaces.
Limitations and year/market distinctions
The maker’s up-to-1,500-km WLTP range relies on the bi-fuel system and test conditions, not on a single petrol tank or a universal real-world outcome. Its dual-fuel and electric-rear-axle arrangement is also not the same maintenance case as a conventional simple gasoline engine.
Used-vehicle checks and ownership trade-offs
On a second-hand vehicle, check both fuel systems, charging of the small hybrid energy store where applicable, suspension damage and the correct gearbox service documentation. Local LPG inspection requirements may affect ownership and must be checked before importing a vehicle.
Alternatives worth comparing
Renault Austral or Toyota RAV4 offer different hybrid SUV approaches at varying cost levels. Bigster’s distinctive proposition is space plus LPG-bi-fuel traction technology rather than claiming to outperform more expensive SUV models in every category.
Verified regional configurations
Manufacturer-verified EU configurations below apply to the stated 2026 sales or model-year scope. These configurations must not be copied into other countries without matching homologation documents.
| Grade | Powertrain | Transmission | Driven wheels | Specific figures | Test cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hybrid-G 150 4×4 | 1.2L 48V mild-hybrid petrol/LPG plus rear electric motor | 6-speed dual-clutch front and 2-speed rear electric drive | AWD | combined power: 154 hp / 113 kW; rear motor max power: 31 hp / 23 kW; lpg petrol total tank volume: two 50 L tanks in system description | Not applicable |
Sources and Further Reading
- New powertrain range for Duster and Bigster — Dacia Global Media (2025-09-04, EU).
- Dacia product offensive in 2026 — Dacia Global Media (2026-02-18, EU).