Dacia creates a new estate car to compete with Skoda Octavia Scout
Dacia is developing a new estate car that will hit the market next year and compete with the Skoda Octavia Scout, reported Autocar citing Dacia CEO Katrin Adt. The novelty is aimed at buyers who prioritize practicality and affordability: the starting price in the UK is expected to be less than £25,000, which is cheaper than segment counterparts.
What is known
The main features of the new car are a sturdy construction, the Bigster model foundation, petrol and hybrid engines, as well as increased ground clearance. The design of the model resembles an elongated and raised Sandero, with a length of about 4.6 meters.
Dacia's management notes that the success of the Bigster crossover inspired the company for further development and expansion of the lineup in the 'C' segment. The brand already has a strong position among city cars (B-segment), and the introduction of the estate car will appeal to new customers who are not satisfied with SUV forms.
The model, codenamed C-Neo, is intended to fill the gap left after models like the Ford Focus, and to offer an alternative to more expensive estate cars from brands like Volkswagen, Opel/Vauxhall, and Toyota. Dacia intends to adhere to a minimalism policy, excluding unnecessary additional options to reduce costs.
Dacia C-Neo. Photo: cochespias.net
All technical solutions will be extremely practical: hybrid power units with power ranging from 128 to 153 hp are expected, as well as a transmission for light off-road conditions. At the same time, the manufacturer emphasizes versatility and ease of use: the car is designed for everyday trips with the family and for an active lifestyle.
The date of the official premiere of the model has not been disclosed yet, but Dacia's management is confident that now is the perfect moment to enter this market, where many competitors have focused on producing crossovers and left the family estate car segment vacant.
Source: Autocar
