Dacia Striker: The new "Gigant" from Mioveni has been revealed. Everything you need to know about the crossover that wants to conquer the C segment

Today, March 10, 2026, the Romanian automotive industry marks a historic moment. The Renault Group officially presented the futuREady strategic plan, and the undisputed star of the event is the Dacia Striker. The new model is not just another crossover in the range, but officially becomes the longest car ever produced under the Romanian brand, surpassing even the recently launched Bigster.

A revolutionary design: Goodbye, conservatism!

If until now Dacia relied on pragmatic lines, Striker breaks the mold. It is the boldest design project to come out of the brand's studios:

• Front: The headlights introduce a new light signature, with LED elements that descend towards the bumper like "lion's fangs", framing a massive and modern grille.
• "Floating roof" profile: The D-pillar is visually interrupted, giving the illusion of a floating roof, an effect accentuated by the panoramic roof, an increasingly present feature in the new Dacia era.
• Futuristic rear: The T-shaped taillights are joined by a glossy black strip, giving the car an imposing visual width and a premium look.

Record size: Larger than Bigster

The big surprise comes from the preliminary technical data sheet. With a length of 4.62 meters, the Striker is 5 centimeters longer than the Dacia Bigster (4.57 m). This size places it directly in battle with established models in the compact segment, such as the Škoda Octavia or the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, offering a cargo volume and interior space that promise to become references in the class.

Engines: Hybrid and LPG, without compromise

True to its strategy of offering sustainable and affordable mobility solutions, Dacia equips Striker with:

1. Hybrid Version: Most likely the new 1.8-liter, 155 HP system, capable of urban driving in electric mode most of the time.
2. ECO-G (LPG) version: The gas-powered thermal engine, the brand's pillar of efficiency, which ensures a record range of over 1,000 km with both tanks full.
3. 4x4 traction: Although 4x2 will be standard, officials have confirmed the existence of an all-wheel drive version (possibly hybrid), for those who want to explore beyond the asphalt.

Price and availability: Below the psychological threshold of €25.000

Despite its generous dimensions and cutting-edge technology, Dacia remains the champion of fair prices. The starting price will be under 25,000 euros, an offer that will be hard to match in the C segment in 2026.

    "Striker is the ideal travel partner, a model that exudes energy and robustness," said the group's representatives during the presentation.

The new model will be produced at the Bursa plant in Turkey, part of a massive €400 million investment by Groupe Renault in the region. Full technical details, equipment list and prices for Romania will be made public in June.