Striker, that's the name of the new Dacia crossover. Everything we know on the eve of the debut
It will be unveiled on 10 March at the announcement of the Renault group's futuREady strategic plan
Key points
Dacia announces the new Striker, breaking the deadlock just days before its official debut on 10 March. The name of the crossover is not only easy to pronounce, but also offers powerful phonetics for a model that is preparing to offer a new proposition in Europe that is even more dynamic than the current one and will also launch an offensive in other high-growth markets. The Striker will certainly remain faithful to Dacia's project of offering excellent value for money, but also a spacious and usable interior, to which hybrid mode will be added. At the base of Dacia's new crossover is the Renault group's CMF-B architecture capable of supporting both front-wheel and all-wheel drive to ensure real economies of scale.
Fundamental was to minimise the weight of the car
The basis of the design was to focus on reduced weight, which meant more compact engines, as well as seats for a virtuous circle of cheaper components. All of which guarantees that the price of the new Stiker will always be affordable, but with the ambition of satisfying a demand that has not yet been fully exploited. The Striker's interior is inspired by that of the Bigster, which means a basic dashboard layout with a 10-inch touchscreen at its centre. Added to this is Dacia's YouClip system, which will enable smartphone use, while space on board is five seats. And available driver assistants will include automated emergency braking as well as cruise control.
Under the bonnet, the main focus will be on the hybrid
Don't expect the Striker to be offered in electric mode. Dacia has recently redesigned its hybrid system for the Bigster to increase efficiency and performance. This will be the unit at the heart of the Striker's offering. The system is powered by a larger 1.4 kWh battery and two motors, one of which powers the drive for 80 per cent of urban driving. Dacia's long-term goal with the launch of the Striker, but not only, is to sell one million vehicles per year, a huge growth compared to last year's 676,340 units. But in addition to the new crossover, the brand that is part of Renault has plans for other models in the most strategic sectors, namely the medium-sized sector to which the Striker itself refers, and in the ultra-compact car sector.
