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New Dacia Striker revealed

Phill Tromans
Tue, 10 Mar 2026
  • Photos of new crossover
  • Dacia Striker prices still to be confirmed
  • Full reveal in June

These are the first official images of the new Dacia Striker, a value-for-money crossover coming later this year.

While little further information has yet been officially confirmed, the Striker is set to be a value-for-money rival for the likes of the Volkswagen Golf, albeit with a higher ride height. It's a lofty estate car-cum-SUV, and it shares its mechanical underpinning with the Bigster.

Dacia says the name "draws inspiration from the 1980s" and references ten-pin bowling in its marketing material. (We'll let you make up your own puns along those themes.)

The Romanian company will hope this new type of Dacia will fill a gap left by the Ford Focus, and fit into a price point vacated by cars like the Skoda Octaviva Estate and the Volkswagen Golf, which have been steadily increasing in price.

Full details have yet to be revealed, but expect a similar line-up of power options to the Bigster, with mild-hybrid and full-hybrid systems. There may even be a four-wheel-drive version to fit with the rugged image.

2026 Dacia Striker price and release date

2026 Dacia Striker

While prices haven't been confirmed for the Striker, it's likely to cost between £20,000 and £25,000, therefore undercutting its rivals. It'll sit between the Bigster and the smaller Sandero in the Dacia line-up. A UK release date hasn't been announced, but the car will be revealed in full in June, and we should here more after that.

2026 Dacia Striker styling, interior and technology

2026 Dacia Striker

Other than some exterior images, little has been revealed about the Striker so far. The exterior design shows dynamic lines with an aerodynamic profile, with a swept back look and a large roof spoiler. Dacia says it's paid particular attention to design details with eye-catching front and rear lights. It measures 4.62 metres in length, which makes it slightly longer than the Bigster.

The car's interior hasn't been revealed yet, but we'd expect it to share a lot in common with the Bigster's cabin. We'll update this article with more information once it's available.

Ask HJ

Why can't I source a replacement windscreen for my car?

I have a Dacia Spring Extreme 2024 but I need a new Windscreen as mine has a hairline crack from top to bottom in the centre of the screen. I have been trying to get a new screen since Nov 25 but cannot get one from Autoglass or from Dacia UK. All I am told is there are no screens available in UK or Europe and no date as to when they will be available how do I stand legally on this as it still has 18 months warranty left?
Parts supply for newer cars can be problematic, with the majority of production given over to building new cars rather than maintaining those that are already on the road. Ultimately it is a matter of staying in regular contact with both the dealer and windscreen replacement companies to see if a screen becomes available. You can also try and source one yourself from independent parts suppliers or salvage companies, but ultimately there is little else you can do in this situation other than making a complaint to Dacia UK.
Answered by David Ross
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