Dacia Striker: New Crossover Aims to Dominate Segment C

Dacia has unveiled the Striker, a new crossover priced under €25,000, targeting the competitive European C-segment. The model blends SUV ruggedness, fastback aerodynamics, and estate practicality, with a starting price below €25,000. Positioned alongside the Bigster, the Striker is central to Dacia's goal of increasing its segment C market share from 20% to 33% by 2035 Source: lavanguardia.

Design and interior

The Striker features a 4.62m length, 1.82m width, and a height of just 1.53m, giving it a dynamic silhouette. Its ground clearance of 20cm (4x4) or 19cm (4x2) matches C-SUVs. The interior prioritizes space, with a 600-liter trunk, panoramic glass roof, and improved acoustic insulation. The distinctive T-shaped LED lighting appears at all four corners. ABC.es notes that the interior is split into two layers: one warm and user-focused, the other technical for protection Source: abces.

Launch date discrepancy

While La Vanguardia reports the Striker will arrive "before the end of the year" (2026) Source: lavanguardia, ABC.es states it will reach Spanish dealerships in January 2027, with production at Bursa, Turkey Source: abces. The engine range includes GLP mild hybrid (140 CV), hybrid (155 CV), and hybrid 4x4 (150 CV).