In a scene more befitting a royal birth than a car launch, Dacia’s biggest and boldest model to date — the Bigster — has officially arrived on British shores. And how else would one mark such a momentous occasion than with the booming voice of a bona fide town crier?
At the break of dawn on April 8th, the UK welcomed the arrival of its first Dacia Bigster at Royal Portbury Dock in Bristol. Bringing pomp and circumstance in true British style, Alan Myatt — Guinness World Record holder for being the world’s loudest town crier — delivered a thundering proclamation that echoed across the port.
“Oyez, oyez, oyez! On this day, the 8th day of April, in the year of our Lord, 2025… we welcome with great pride the very first Dacia Bigster to the United Kingdom shores. You know, sometimes big is just what you need. God Save the King!”
It was a fitting tribute for a car that’s set to shake up the C-SUV segment. As the Indigo Blue Bigster Journey Hybrid 155 rolled off the boat, Dacia signalled not just the start of deliveries but a bold new chapter in accessible, family-focused motoring.
A Big Arrival with Big Ambitions
Poised to rewrite the rulebook for value-led SUVs, the Bigster embodies everything Dacia has come to stand for: simplicity, robustness, and incredible value for money. Available to order now from just £25,215 on-the-road, the entire Bigster range sits comfortably under the £30,000 mark — a rare feat in today’s bloated SUV market.
Despite UK customers not having had the chance to see, sit in, or drive the car in person until now, more than 500 eager buyers have already placed their orders since order books opened just a month ago. That level of confidence speaks volumes about Dacia’s growing reputation and the buzz around the Bigster’s arrival.
Generous Equipment, No Nonsense
Available in three well-appointed trim levels — Expression, Journey, and Extreme — the Bigster brings a host of premium touches without the premium price tag. Standard features across the board include:
- Keyless entry
- A 10.1-inch central touchscreen
- Multiview camera and parking sensors (front and rear)
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
- Alloy wheels, Hill Start Assist and automatic wipers
Step up to Journey or Extreme trims and the spec sheet grows even more impressive. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, and rear window privacy glass come as standard, with the option of a stylish two-tone black roof for extra flair.
Under the bonnet, the Bigster gives buyers a choice of efficient mild-hybrid or full-hybrid petrol powertrains — with four-wheel drive also available for those looking for extra confidence off the beaten track.
What Comes Next?
With the first batch of cars now undergoing final quality checks, Bigsters will begin arriving at Dacia retailers nationwide imminently. Test drives and showroom displays are just around the corner, and the first customer handovers are expected to begin in May.
From its delightfully dramatic UK debut to its class-leading practicality and pricing, the Bigster is no ordinary SUV. It’s a clear statement of intent from Dacia — one that proves that “big” can still mean brilliant value, and that sensible doesn’t have to be boring.
And if the bell-ringing, crowd-gathering welcome is anything to go by, the Bigster has already earned a place in the hearts — and driveways — of Britain’s budget-savvy SUV buyers.
