Renault has announced the Xth new SUV with the “Bridger”, and now its daughter Dacia is following suit with the Striker. Except that Dacia is not fully committed to the SUV craze like its mother Renault, but rather has its eye on the station wagon market that still exists. The Striker is intended to be a practical lifestyle station wagon according to the Dacia recipe. What is known so far?

Dacia reveals the next secret and announces a new model: the Striker. The name was deliberately chosen and, with its “-er” ending, fits seamlessly into the brand’s current naming scheme Grim, jogger and the Bigster.

Dacia Striker – station wagon at a bargain price

It is a mixture of crossover and station wagon in the C segment. Dacia is targeting established competitors such as the Skoda Octavia Combi or the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. The Striker is supposed to fill the gap between the Duster and the Bigster.

According to initial unconfirmed reports, the striker is around 4.60 meters long. The wheelbase could be on the same level as the Bigster, which promises plenty of space in the interior. The design will not be officially unveiled until March 10, 2026 as part of the Renault Group’s “futuREeady” event. The first concrete prices and technical details are also expected on this date.

Petrol engines and hybrids with up to 155 hp

Drives based on the 1.2-liter three-cylinder will probably work under the hood. A suitable candidate would be the 1.2 TCe mild hybrid with a 48-volt system and around 140 hp, which is combined with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. In addition, a 1.8-liter full hybrid with a system output of 155 hp could be offered, similar to the drive that is also available for the Jogger and the Bigster.

The first price estimates from Romania are particularly interesting. Industry experts suspect that the Striker will be priced below the Bigster. A starting price of around 23,900 euros seems realistic. This would make it around 1,100 euros cheaper than a comparable Bigster with hybrid drive and would be a declaration of war in the compact station wagon segment.

In recent years, Dacia has established itself as a brand that offers vehicles with a very good price-performance ratio. Models like the Sandero cemented this reputation. With the launch of the Bigster, Dacia has expanded its presence to the A, B and C segments. Since the relaunch in 2004, Dacia has sold more than 10 million vehicles worldwide, including over a million in Germany since 2005. The Striker is now set to continue this success story.