The former Romanian car manufacturer Dacia, which today operates as part of the French Renault Group, has officially presented its latest crossover called Striker. This model marks the continuation of the brand’s strong offensive in the strategically important C-segment and embodies their ambition to make electrified mobility widely available on the market. The name “Striker” comes from the universal term associated with a hit or attack, which directly reflects the challenging spirit and high sales targets of the company.
It combines three automotive worlds
The new model within the offer directly complements the Bigster model, which will further strengthen the presence of this car brand in the mentioned segment. With a length of 4.62 meters, the Striker is based on Renault’s proven CMF-B platform and is characterized by a pragmatic engineering approach, fully focused on the real daily needs of modern users and a high level of space utilization.
According to the company, Dacia Striker is innovative crossover which brings customers the best of three different car classes. The vehicle combines the dynamics and versatility of a classic station wagon with spaciousness and practicality hatchbackawhile the raised ground clearance provides recognizable off-road possibilities and a high seating position characteristic of SUV vehicles. The exterior design is characterized by solid lines, an aerodynamic silhouette, an upright front end and a modernized light signature of the LED daytime running lights.
Only multi-energy drives
The powertrain range of the Striker model offers a choice of four advanced and efficient electrified powertrains. The offer opens with the Striker mild hybrid-G 140, which combines bi-fuel technology (gasoline and autogas LPG) with a 48V mild hybrid system, a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo engine and a manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The system charges the 0.8 kWh battery through regenerative braking, and when driving on LPG it emits 10% less CO on average2 compared to the equivalent classic petrol, where the gas tank under the trunk floor does not reduce the loading space.
For buyers looking for a full hybrid, the Striker Hybrid 155 will be available, combining a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 109 hp, two electric motors (from 49 hp and a high-voltage starter-generator), a 1.4 kWh battery and an advanced automatic electric clutchless transmission. This technology enables the vehicle to operate in the city up to 80% of the time in fully electric mode, in which it always starts, with CO emissions2 less than 100 g/km.
Rounding out the range is the four-wheel-drive Striker Hybrid 150 4×4, which uses a 1.2-liter 140 hp (230 Nm) mild hybrid on the front axle with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and paddle shifters on the steering wheel, while the rear axle is powered by an exclusive 31 hp and 87 Nm electric motor with a two-speed automatic transmission.
Digitized interior
Despite the affordable starting price, the interior of the vehicle will be equipped with modern technological elements and safety systems of driving assistants. Basic equipment packages will include elements such as a 10.1-inch central touchscreen with smartphone integration, digital instruments in front of the driver, and a rear camera for parking assistance, while higher packages will offer equipment adapted to outdoor living or more advanced connectivity and navigation systems.
In line with the brand’s recognizable philosophy of providing high value for money, the target starting price for the Dacia Striker model on the European market will be less than 25,000 euros. The Striker will be available for orders at the beginning of 2027, and by then the remaining technical specifications, which are not yet available, should be announced.
| Length | 4.620 mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.530 mm |
| Ground clearance (4×2) | 19 cm |
| Ground clearance (4×4) | 20 cm |
| Trunk volume | 600 l |
| Air resistance coefficient (Cd) | 0,29 |
| Vehicle mass | 1.400 kg |
| Mild hybrid-G 140 | Hybrid 155 | Hybrid 150 4×4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorbike tips | 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo (Gasoline/LPG) + 48V mild hybrid, battery 0.8 kWh | 1.8-liter 4-cylinder gasoline + 2 electric motors (49 HP + high-voltage starter-generator), battery 1.4 kWh (280V) | Front axle: 1.2L 48V mild-hybrid (140 HP / 230 Nm). Rear axle: electric motor (31 HP / 87 Nm) with 2-speed gearbox |
| Force | 140 KS | 155 HP (Petrol 109 HP + Electric) | Combined: 150 hp (110 kW) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic or manual | Automatic electric (4 speeds for gasoline, 2 for electric), without clutch | 6-speed with double clutch and levers on the steering wheel |