Dacia's New Striker Estate: Answering the Key Questions

Daily Car

13/03/2026

The Romanian automaker Dacia has unveiled its new Striker estate, a model aimed at the heart of Europe's most popular car segment. Here are the answers to the key questions surrounding this new vehicle.

What exactly is the new Dacia Striker?

The Dacia Striker is a new C-segment estate, or station wagon, designed to compete with established models like the Skoda Octavia Estate. It will be positioned alongside the Bigster SUV at the top of Dacia's lineup, with a starting price under £22,000. The Striker is built on the Renault Group's CMF-B platform, a shared foundation that helps keep production costs low. At 4.62 meters in length, it is slightly longer than the Bigster but features a lower, sleeker roofline for a more traditional estate profile.

What kind of engines will it have?

The Striker will be offered with several powertrain options. A four-wheel-drive variant will be available from launch, featuring a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine paired with a rear-mounted electric motor for a combined output of 152 horsepower. Other options will include mild-hybrid and full-hybrid systems with power ranging from 138 to 153 horsepower. A hybrid engine uses both a gasoline engine and an electric motor to improve fuel efficiency. While an LPG version will be sold in some markets, it is not expected to be offered in the UK.

How does it fit in the market?

The Striker represents Dacia's strategy to increase its presence in the highly competitive C-segment. It provides a different option for buyers than the brand's Bigster SUV. While the Bigster has a taller, more rugged stance, the Striker is a lower, sleeker vehicle focused on practicality and cargo space. Its primary market advantage will be its price point, offering a vehicle of similar size and capability to its rivals for a significantly lower cost.

What does the Striker signal for Dacia's future?

This model is a key part of Dacia's plan to expand its range and compete in larger vehicle classes. The company's goal is for C-segment cars like the Striker and Bigster to account for one-third of its total sales by 2030. The launch also aligns with Dacia's push towards electrification. The brand aims for two-thirds of its vehicles sold by the end of the decade to be either hybrid or fully electric, demonstrating its adaptation to industry trends while maintaining its focus on affordability.

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