Dacia Duster and Bigster with new hybrid G 150 4x4
Dacia is expanding the Duster and Bigster drivetrain variants with the new hybrid G 150 4x4. With this, the Romanian company is presenting a world premiere: The combination of hybrid technology, bivalent LPG bi-fuel drive, and all-wheel drive technology is unique in the market.
The new drive in detailThe new drivetrain combines a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 48-volt mild hybrid technology producing 103 kW (140 hp) on the front axle with a 23 kW (31 hp) electric motor on the rear axle. The combined output is 113 kW (154 hp). Maximum torque is 230 Nm for the combustion engine and up to 87 Nm for the electric motor.
The gasoline engine is coupled to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, while the electric motor features a two-speed transmission with a decoupled rear axle. This two-speed transmission, combined with the 48V rear-axle motor, is a technical world first. It delivers high torque at low speeds in first gear, thus maximizing off-road capability. In second gear, the system operates up to 140 km/h (87 mph), providing power, electric driving, engine braking, and off-road performance. A neutral position reduces friction loss during on-road driving and lowers fuel consumption, for example, when driving at a constant speed on the highway.
A first for Dacia are shift paddles on the steering wheel, which are particularly useful off-road, when towing a trailer, or climbing hills. The electric motor on the rear axle is powered by a 0.84 kWh lithium-ion battery, which recharges itself during braking and deceleration. This allows the Duster and Bigster Hybrid-G 150 4x4 to run purely on electricity for up to 60 percent of their driving time in city traffic.
Dacia Duster Hybrid G 150 4x4 (2025)
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Another advantage comes from the LPG drive: It takes advantage of currently low LPG prices (€0.97/l in France, as of September 1, 2025), thus reducing operating costs by 30 percent compared to the Mild Hybrid 130 4x4. At the same time, CO₂ emissions are reduced by 20 g. Thanks to two 50-liter tanks, one for gasoline and one for LPG, the Duster achieves a range of up to 1,500 kilometers in the WLTP cycle without refueling. Average fuel consumption is 7.1 to 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers in LPG mode and 5.5 to 5.6 liters for gasoline. CO₂ emissions are 116 to 118 g/km with LPG and 124 to 126 g/km with gasoline.
The rear-engine all-wheel drive offers several advantages: two gear ratios in 4x4 operation up to 140 km/h, a decoupled rear axle for lower fuel consumption and emissions, immediately available torque when traction is lost, and overall better drivability on and off-road.
Dacia Bigster Hybrid G 150 4x4 (2025)
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Additionally, there are six selectable driving modes for different conditions: Auto (automatic switching between 4x2 and 4x4), Eco (maximum efficiency, 4x4 when traction is lost), Snow (greater safety on slippery surfaces), Mud/Sand (permanent 4x4 operation for loose surfaces), Lock (low-speed off-road driving), and Hill Descent Control (controlled descents between 3 and 30 km/h). The hybrid G 150 4x4 will be available at the end of the year (certification for Duster and Bigster is still pending).
New engine range in the DusterAt the same time, Dacia is updating the Duster's engine range. New additions include the Hybrid 155, which replaces the Hybrid 140; the Mild Hybrid 140, which succeeds the Mild Hybrid 130; and the Eco-G 120, which replaces the Eco-G 100. This means the Duster will now offer four powertrains, all certified according to the EU6e-bis standard, including the new Hybrid-G 150 4x4.
The Duster Hybrid 155 combines a 109 hp four-cylinder gasoline engine with two electric motors (50 hp and a starter/generator), a 1.4 kWh battery (230 V), and an automatic electric transmission without a clutch. This system enables up to 80 percent electric driving in city traffic, and the car always starts in E-mode. Fuel consumption is 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers, eight percent lower than the Hybrid 140. CO₂ emissions drop to 105 g/km, seven grams less than its predecessor.
The Duster Mild Hybrid 140 combines a new 1.2-liter three-cylinder Miller-cycle turbocharged gasoline engine with a 48V mild hybrid system and a 6-speed manual transmission. The system provides enhanced acceleration and assists, reducing fuel consumption to 5.4 l/100 km and emissions to 122 g/km. This results in approximately 10 percent less CO₂ compared to a pure combustion engine of the same power.
The new LPG variant of the Duster Eco-G 120 delivers 20 hp more than before and is aimed at customers who value low running costs. When running on LPG, CO₂ emissions are reduced by an average of ten percent. With two 50-liter tanks for gasoline and LPG, the Duster achieves a range of up to 1,380 kilometers. The tanks are housed under the trunk floor to save space.
Dacia Duster Hybrid G 150 4x4 (2025)
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Along with the new powertrains, the Duster is getting a fresh new interior. New seat upholstery and trim create a redesigned ambience, and the driver's seat now features lumbar support. The Extreme trim level adds new black alloy wheels. Both trim levels—Journey and Extreme—are now available with adaptive cruise control in combination with the hybrid drivetrains, standard on the Journey and optional on the Extreme.
There is no information yet on the prices of the new versions. Currently, the Duster starts at €18,990 in Germany, and the Bigster at €23,990.
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