Dacia reveals more details of the Striker crossover

Dacia has announced more details on the C-segment Striker which will sit below the firm’s Bigster SUV.

The Striker forms part of the brand’s ambition to achieve a 33 per cent sales growth in C-segment vehicles by 2030.

The car’s exterior design will share a lot of DNA with other Dacia models, focusing on the firm’s ‘robust’ and ‘outdoor’ approach. With its sloping roofline and pronounced rear haunches, the Striker is more of a high-riding estate than an SUV.

In the UK, there will be four trim levels to choose from with the entry-level Essential coming with 17-inch steel wheels, roof bars and a 10.1-inch infotainment system. The Expression adds 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic air conditioning and power-folding door mirrors.

Move up to the Extreme and you get 18-inch alloy wheels, Copper Brown exterior and interior trim, a panoramic sunroof, an Arkamys 3D six-speaker premium sound system and keyless entry. The range-topping Journey boasts even more kit with a powered tailgate, heated front seats and steering wheel, a wireless smartphone charger and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat.

Under the bonnet, the Striker will be available with a hybrid powertrain, badged ‘Hybrid 155.’ It will use a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to two electric motors that produces 153bhp.

There will also be a hybrid four-wheel drive model called ‘Hybrid 150 4×4’, which is equipped with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine and 48-volt technology that makes a total of 168bhp and 317Nm of torque. This variant will also benefit from five driving modes; consisting of Auto, Eco, Snow, Mud/Sand and Off-road to help maximise the car’s ability on different road conditions.

Prices for the new Dacia Striker are anticipated to start at less than £25,000 when the car goes on sale later this year.