Dacia Bigster: The No-Nonsense Road Trip Hero
- by ethan holland
Let’s be honest, boys, not every car needs to look like it belongs in Monaco. Sometimes it’s not about flash, it’s about function. And the all-new Dacia Bigster, landing in the UK this year, is exactly that: a proper workhorse built for big journeys, muddy boots, and no complaints. It's not here to win aesthetic design contests, but it gets the job done, and then some.
Built for the kind of long-haul UK staycations where you end up on single-track lanes, up the Highlands, or parked next to a chip van in Cornwall, the Bigster is spacious, economical, and refreshingly no-frills. With a boot big enough to chuck in the missus’ suitcase, the kids' bikes, and your fishing gear (702 litres, expanding to over 1,900), there’s room for it all.
Under the bonnet, you've got options. The full hybrid kicks out 155bhp and sips fuel at an easy 61mpg. That’s less filling up, more cracking on. Whether it’s the mild-hybrid or the beefier full-fat version, you’ll be surprised how easy it makes those cross-country missions.
Inside, it's clean, solid and no-nonsense, just what you want when the mutt jumps in with muddy paws. Dual 10-inch screens give it a bit of modern tech, and there’s even an electric boot lid if you’re feeling fancy. It's got the stuff you need and none of the gimmicks you don't.
Set to land from around £24,995, the Bigster proves you don’t have to spend Range Rover money to get the job done. If you’re looking for the perfect motor to carry you and your chaos across the UK this spring, this might just be your new best mate.
Forget looks. It’s all about performance—on the road, and in the boot.
