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Dacia Bigster reimagined: budget SUV gets a predatory makeover
German dealer Carpoint has taken the affordable Dacia Bigster and rewritten its visual story. With two new Redust conversion packages, the once-conservative family crossover now reads like a muscle-inspired predator — equally at home hunting pace on the Autobahn or tackling rough tracks when equipped with off-road hardware. The changes are largely cosmetic, but the new stance, wheels, and trim completely alter the Bigster's presence on the road.
From people-mover to street and trail hunter
Where Dacia originally pitched the Bigster as a practical, budget-friendly mid-size SUV, Carpoint aims at buyers who want character over compromise. The Redust range splits into two distinct personalities:
- Redust Offroad: a rugged survivalist look with functional cues for light off-roading.
- Redust Sport: a lowered, street-focused package with muscle-car proportions and aggressive trim.
Redust Offroad: survival styling and higher ground clearance
The Offroad kit amplifies the Bigster's toughness. A vented bonnet suggests hidden aggression, while an aluminum roof rack with integrated LEDs adds a utilitarian, expedition-ready aesthetic. Wide side steps and beefy 235/65R16 all-terrain tires complete the image of a vehicle that could head into the wild at a moment's notice.
Optional suspension lifts increase ground clearance, creating a high-shouldered silhouette that reads like a heavyweight fighter. The effect is more than cosmetic: the combination of protective trim and chunky rubber makes the Bigster look capable beyond suburban duties.
Redust Sport: a low-slung, muscle-inspired street stance
The Sport package flips the script. Here the Bigster sits lower on large 20-inch alloy wheels and performance-oriented coilovers that sharpen handling and posture. Darkened trim, a gloss-black grille, and a decorative bonnet scoop create a face with hooded eyes and flared nostrils — a true street predator rather than a commuter.
Carpoint hasn’t changed the factory engines, but the stock powertrains suit the visual upgrades. The entry-level 1.2-liter mild-hybrid produces 129 hp (130 PS), which is enough for brisk everyday performance. A step up is the self-charging hybrid that brings around 152 hp (154 PS) and is available with all-wheel drive — a better match for the Offroad aesthetics and lifted chassis.
Pricing, options and what you can add
Positioned above the base Bigster but under many factory-built performance crossovers, Carpoint’s fully converted Bigster Extreme TCE 130 4x4 with the complete Redust Offroad kit starts at approximately €36,290 (about $39,200). For buyers preferring incremental upgrades, parts are available à la carte, including:
- Roof rack with integrated LEDs: €999 (~$1,080)
- Aluminum running boards: €799 (~$865)
- Decorative hood scoop: €749 (~$810)
- 16-inch alloy wheel set: €1,699 (~$1,840)
- 20-inch alloy wheel set: €1,999 (~$2,165)
Market position and quick takeaways
The Redust conversions move the Bigster out of the ultra-budget bracket and into a niche where style and attitude carry value. It doesn’t compete with high-output SUVs from Detroit or premium European performance crossovers on raw power, but it offers a bold visual alternative for buyers who want a distinctive look without the price tag of established performance brands.
Highlights:
- Transformation is primarily styling and chassis tweaks, not engine swaps.
- Two distinct personalities: Offroad (raised, rugged) and Sport (lowered, aggressive).
- Pricing undercuts many factory-built muscle SUVs while adding character and optional functionality.
For enthusiasts who value presence and customization over outright horsepower, Carpoint’s Redust Bigster is an intriguing proposition: a practical platform repackaged into a visual heavyweight with genuine road and light-off-road appeal.
Source: autoevolution
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