Dacia Bigster spied testing: What to expect from this Renault Duster-based Tata Safari rival

Romanian automaker Dacia, after having revealed the all-new Duster globally, is now working on a 7-seater SUV known as the Bigster. The model was recently spotted testing for the first time.
Dacia Bigster: What to expect
Although details about the Bigster are limited, the camouflaged test mule does offer glimpses into its design. Taking cues from the new-gen Renault Duster which recently made its global debut, Dacia’s SUV, the Bigster is likely to incorporate similar design elements and might as well share its skins and bones with the former.It will be based on the familiar CMF-B platform.
Further, it will get a larger structure to accommodate its increased seating capacity, likely to measure 4.6 metre in length.
Speaking of the powertrain options, it’s speculated that the Bigster will borrow the same powertrains from the latest-generation Duster, which offers three engine options, including two hybrid options.

The anticipated debut of the Dacia Bigster is slated for later in 2024, with its Renault counterpart expected to follow shortly thereafter. Renault is anticipated to offer either a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol-hybrid or a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine for these models. The former mill features two electric motors and a 1.2kWh battery, while the latter, a 1.2-litre unit, delivers 130 hp and gets a 48V starter motor.
The official launch date for the Dacia Bigster is yet to be announced, but these test mules suggest a reveal could be on the horizon.
Dacia Bigster: India launch
The Renault Duster is expected to be launched in India in the latter half of 2025 which will possibly be followed by the Bigster. In India, this model directly rival the likes of Tata Safari and the Mahindra XUV700 among others.