Dacia has officially unveiled the all-new Striker, a compact wagon with crossover styling and hybrid powertrains, promising a starting price under €25,000 ($28,300).
The model follows the Bigster SUV in Dacia's compact lineup, but the brand claims it combines the best of three body styles: SUV, estate, and saloon.
Design and Dimensions
The Striker adopts a lifted wagon stance with rugged cues, featuring T-shaped LED headlights and taillights that evolve Dacia's current design language.
At 4.62 meters (181.9 in) long, it is the longest Dacia model, surpassing the Bigster by 50 mm (2 in).
Its roof height of 1.53 m (60.2 in) is lower than typical SUVs, contributing to a drag coefficient of 0.29 Cd.
Ground clearance measures 190 mm (7.5 in) in standard models and 200 mm (7.9 in) for the AWD variant.
Wheel sizes range from 17 to 19 inches depending on trim.
Trim levels include Essential, Expression, Extreme, and Journey.
The Extreme targets outdoor enthusiasts with scratch-resistant Starkle cladding, Copper Brown accents, washable upholstery, and rubber floor mats.
The Journey focuses on family comfort with a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, wireless charging, navigation, and a power tailgate.
Interior and Practicality
The dashboard resembles the Duster and Bigster but with unique trim elements.
Standard equipment includes a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.1-inch infotainment screen, rearview camera, rear parking sensors, and a switchable ADAS suite via the My Safety button.
An optical reflection technology projects key information as a 3D floating image.
The interior seats five in two rows, with a cargo capacity of 600 liters (21.2 cubic feet).
An Easy Fold system for the rear bench and a reversible three-part modular boot floor enhance versatility.
Optional accessories include a 480-liter (17 cubic feet) roof box and the YouClip mounting system. A panoramic glass roof is also available.
Powertrains
The Striker rides on the CMF-B platform and launches with two self-charging hybrid options.
The Hybrid 155 (FWD) combines a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine (109 hp) with a 49 hp electric motor, a starter-generator, a 1.4 kWh battery, and a clutchless automatic gearbox.
Dacia says it can handle up to 80% of urban driving on electric power.
The Hybrid 150 4×4 uses a mild-hybrid turbocharged 1.2-liter engine (140 hp) with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic, plus a disengageable rear electric motor (31 hp) with its own two-speed gearbox.
Drive modes include Auto, Eco, Snow, Mud/Sand, and Off-Road, along with Hill Descent Control.
Future powertrain options, such as bi-fuel gasoline/LPG or mild-hybrid engines, may follow based on the Duster and Bigster lineup.
The Striker is expected to launch in Europe and the UK shortly, aiming to attract buyers from subcompact SUVs and compact hatchbacks with its price and versatility.
