Customer reviews for Dacia Bigster

The Bigster is a great car, roomy and easy to drive. Some of the plastics look a bit cheap, but you get what you pay for and overall the car doesn’t look ‘cheap’, it’s just clearly not premium. The boot cover is clunky and awkward and falls off its rails while you’re trying to adjust it. The automatic windscreen wipers seem a bit erratic. Sometimes they go crazy over a slight drizzle, other times they don’t even come on in pouring rain. Everything else is great. I enjoy driving it. It’s not a fun car to drive, but it’s comfortable and pleasant.

I like the technology and safety. Petrol economy is miraculous - 51mpg over 2400 miles and based on actual fuel fill-ups - not onboard computer which in common with other cars over-estimates the level of economy.

I don't like the restriction regarding not "loading" the spare wheel compartment - even when no spare wheel is carried. This would be the only useable space for the essential "stuff" that every motorist needs to carry around. My "stuff" is now in the main luggage compartment which is untidy and restricts the space for actual luggage.

Overall the Bigster is very good value for money. My only moans are the phone connectivity. It disconnects randomly. You get in and out of the car a couple of times and all is fine then the next time you have to reconnect your phone. Also gets confused when two phones are in the car and one leaves it doesn’t pick up on the phone that is still in the car unless you reconnect. The Kadjar used to do this automatically. Also I cannot fathom why I am sometimes driving around using petrol when I have a fully charged battery.

Great value for money, lots of standard equipment, does over 50mpg easily, practical with loads of space and comfortable, service plan only £10 a month for first three years and excellent residual value. Only slight downside is some of the plastics feel old school and no auto dimming rear view mirror on our extreme model, our other cars are a 22 plate peugeot 2008 and 25 plate 2008 which cost £33k compared to £26k for the Bigster, similar equipment and mpg however Bigster better value and stronger residual value.

So much more well designed than it's predecessors. Previously owned Mk1 Duster, Logan MCV and Mk2 Duster and this is a step change. Loads of gizmos and now using most of them even though I thought I would not. Hybrid technology is outstanding and efficiency is very good. Auto gearbox is seamless. Interior space is excellent. Trim quality may be lower than other brands but that is where the value comes in. When you are driving you don't notice the plastic trim and therefore anything else is wasted money. Impressed.

Make the adaptive cruise control less susceptible to not working, use radar instead of the front camera.

Car is very comfortable and the large boot is excellent. Engine is a bit noisy when it is charging. Unless you get over 50mph it stays in too low a gear so revs a lot.

The wireless connection to android auto drops out occasionally as well. Most of the time it is good.

The built in sat nav needs an auto-light function, when it is night or day. As having to go into menu to change is not the best while driving.

I upgraded from the Jogger (hybrid) to the Bigster (hybrid) recently. I did this because of a number of improvements, and it is all as I hoped for. I love the panoramic roof and the improved sound system. Also the drive train is smoother and a little bit more powerful, which makes it better for the long journeys on the motorway. Furthermore, it is more quiet in the cabin due to better insulation. There is more space in the back seats area, and there is heating there as well. Great car, excellent value for money.

I like the car, it gives a smooth comfortable ride. It has a lot of tech that is great to assist the driver. Very economical.

What I have found is that in a sunny day the front camera does not work. Which is ok as should not re!y on technology. Electric driver seat would be a bonus as when you get in 9 times out of the you have to readjust the seat as you catch the seat lever when you get in and out. I had the side steps fitted as it is rather high but the step needs to be wider as your foot does not fit on.

2,000 miles in and so far, very pleased with my Dacia Bigster 155 Hybrid Extreme. I love the commanding elevated drive position, intelligent hybrid drive and head-turning looks. The economy is excellent and interior very practical and well designed. What could be better - the 4 auto gears appear to struggle with appropriate changes up, and the volume/mode stalk on the steering wheel is completely hidden from driver view - irritating but bearable once to learn to 'feel' the position to change anything.

The bigster feels comfortable inside, we love the heated seats and steering wheel. Room for two child seats and an adult in the back. The high clearance has been great in the recent floods. The screen is a bit complicated for a non techie!

The screens giving all round views are great but the alarms when you get close to something are so overwhelming that when we actually reversed into our daughter’s car we don’t know if they sounded and we just ignored them like usual when there’s only a hedge there!