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Dacia Bigster Estate 1.2 TCe 140 Expression 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Expression
Price	£24,980
Engine Power - BHP	140
Acceleration	9.8
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	50
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
Length	4570 mm
Width	1812 mm
Height	1662 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	677 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1350 kg

Driver Convenience

4 Native youclip fixation points
7" digital driver display
ADAS Disconnect (advance driving systems disconnect) - My Safety
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Blind spot warning
Cruise control and speed limiter
Driver attention warning
eCall emergency system
Eco mode
Electric power assisted steering
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Energy smart management
Event data recoder
Forward collision warning
Front and rear parking sensors
Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
Multi view camera
Rescue code
Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Stop/start system

Entertainment

10.1" media display with DAB, smartphone replication, bluetooth, connected services, 4 speakers,plus access to apps vis app store

Exterior Features

Auto lighting system
Automatic folding mirrors
Automatic wipers
Black with white trim radiator grille
Body coloured door handles
Body coloured roof
ECO LED Front foglights
Electric adjustable/heated door mirrors
Electric front windows with driver's one touch operation
Electric rear windows
Front and rear body coloured bumpers
Grey longitudinal roof bars
Grey tinted exterior side mirrors
Grey Y-Shaped air vents inserts
Heated rear windows with wash wipe
High level third rear brake light
LED automatic daytime running lights
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Shark fin antenna
Side protection
Tinted acoustic windshield
Tinted rear windows
Tinted windows
Turning signal integrated in door mirrors
Wheel arch protection and snorkel in starkle
White rear Dacia lettering
Y-shaped LED lighting signature

Interior Features

12 V socket + 2 USB Type c with blacklight front + rear
3 rear height adjustable headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 way manual adjustable front passenger seat
40/20/40 rear bench with an easy fold function
6 way adjustable driver seat
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Fabric upholstery
False floor
Front head restraints
Gear shift indicator
Grey gear lever deco part
Height adjustable front headrests
Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
Mid centre console micro cloud with soft feel armrest
Rear 12v plug in boot
Removable parcel shelf
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisor for driver and passenger with mirror/ticket holder and light
Synthetic leather steering wheel
White steering wheel logo

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
6 airbags - front and side driver and passengers including curtain airbags
ABS and Emergency brake assist
Advanced emergency braking system
Alcohol imoboliser predisposal
Child locks on rear doors
Door open visual and audible warning
Driver and passenger seatbelt warning
Electric parking brake
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist
Protective rear brake disc
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitor
Vehicle dynamic control

Security

Automatic central locking
Central door locking
Engine immobiliser
Keyless entry

Trim

Cast forming denim dashboard decopart
Cast forming denim door deco part

Wheels

17" Diamond cut tergan alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	89.3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27A
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	69
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	60
NCAP Safety Assist %	57
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.8
Engine Power - BHP	140
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	230
Engine Torque - RPM	2100
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/65 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/65 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	TERGAN
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1662 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1711 mm
Length	4570 mm
Wheelbase	2702 mm
Width	1812 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2069 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1890 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1977 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	677 l
Max. Loading Weight	540 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	710
Minimum Kerbweight	1350 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.97 m

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