Currently reading: Dacia says Bigster success gives it freedom for the future

"Very significant" sales of brand's biggest, most expensive model yet gives it more flexibility

The early success of the new Bigster proves that Dacia can find new customers in different market segments and gives it more freedom for the future, its sales boss has said.

Dacia has sold 17,329 examples of the new C-segment SUV, its largest ever model, in the first half of 2025, with more than 38,000 orders being placed. Notably, 88% of those orders are of high trim and powertrain specification.

That number contributed to Dacia’s overall global sales of 356,084 in the first half and helped offset declines in sales for its best-selling Sandero (151,948, -7.8%

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