Author: Radomskyi Maksym VasyliovychDacia is a Romanian car brand that has belonged to France’s Renault Group since 1999. Dacia’s main plant still operates in Mioveni near Pitesti (Romania) and in 2025 produced the third-generation Duster and Bigster; Sandero and Jogger are mostly assembled in Tangier (Morocco), the second-generation Spring in Slovenia, and the new Striker in Turkey.
Contents
- Whose car is Dacia and who owns it
- How Dacia began: from 1100 to Logan
- Where Dacia is assembled in 2026
- What Dacia’s lineup is in 2026
- How many cars Dacia sells
- What to install on a Dacia
Whose car is Dacia and who owns it
The brand was founded in Romania in 1966 as the state plant Uzina de Autoturisme Pitești. From the very beginning, Dacia worked under Renault license: the first models were licensed versions of French cars. In 1999, the Romanian government sold Dacia to the Renault group, and in September of that same year it became the group’s third brand.
So the answer to the question “whose car is Dacia” is twofold: by origin and main plant it is Romanian, by owner and engineering it is part of Renault Group. Modern Dacia models are built on Renault platforms: Sandero, Jogger, Duster, Bigster and Striker are on CMF-B, the second-generation Spring is on the group’s electric platform. Engines and hybrid systems are also shared with Renault.
How Dacia began: from 1100 to Logan
- 1968 — Dacia 1100. The first model of the plant in Colibași (now Mioveni), a licensed version of the Renault 8 with a rear engine. By 1972, around 37.5 thousand cars had been produced.
- 1969 — Dacia 1300. A sedan based on the Renault 12. The 1300/1310 family became the brand’s main model for 35 years: the last cars of this series rolled off the line on July 21, 2004.
- 1979 — Dacia 1310. A facelifted version of the 1300 family (it reached the Romanian market at the end of 1981); later came the 1410 with a larger engine and the 1320 and 1325 Liberta hatchbacks.
- 1994 — Dacia Nova. A compact hatchback of the late 1990s. In 2000 it was replaced by the SupeRNova with a Renault engine and gearbox, and in 2003 by the Solenza.
- 2004 — Dacia Logan. A budget sedan introduced in August 2004, which marked the start of modern Dacia: since 2004, the brand has sold more than 10 million vehicles.
- 2008 — Sandero, 2010 — Duster. A Logan-based hatchback and the brand’s first crossover; Duster has been sold in Europe since March 2010. In 2012, the Lodgy minivan and the Dokker van were added.
- 2021 — Spring and a new logo. The brand’s first EV and a new corporate emblem, unveiled in January 2021.
Where Dacia is assembled in 2026
According to Renault Group plant pages, in 2025 production was distributed as follows:
| Plant | Country | Dacia models | 2025 output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mioveni | Romania | Duster 3, Bigster, Jogger, Logan | Duster — 175 318, Bigster — 100 375, Jogger — 9 698, Logan — 6 769 |
| Tangier | Morocco | Sandero, Jogger | Sandero — 222 257, Jogger — 53 647 |
| Novo Mesto (REVOZ) | Slovenia | 2nd-generation Spring | sales start — late 2026 / early 2027 |
| Bursa (Oyak Renault) | Turkey | Striker | production from 2026 |
Sandero stopped being assembled in Mioveni in 2025 — the Romanian plant is now focused on the Duster and Bigster crossovers.
What Dacia’s lineup is in 2026
| Model | Type | Status as of October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Sandero / Sandero Stepway | hatchback / crossover-hatchback | on sale, 3rd generation since 2020 |
| Logan | sedan | on sale, 3rd generation |
| Jogger | 7-seat wagon | on sale; 2nd generation — only statements from management |
| Duster | crossover | on sale, 3rd generation since 2024 |
| Bigster | C-segment crossover | on sale since 2025 |
| Spring | city EV | 2nd generation presented on 08.09.2026 |
| Striker | wagon-crossover | presented, orders — from early 2027 |
| Hipster | micro EV | 2025 concept, no decision on production announced |
Dacia Duster 3
The third-generation Duster was unveiled in late November 2023, with European sales starting in spring 2024. The crossover moved to the CMF-B platform, is 4.34 m long, has ground clearance up to 217 mm and a 472 l trunk. In 2026 Dacia updated the engine range: the full hybrid Hybrid 155, the mild hybrid Mild Hybrid 140 with a 1.2-liter turbo engine, the LPG Eco-G 120 and the new all-wheel-drive Hybrid-G 150 4x4 — a front 1.2 l engine plus a rear 31 hp electric motor, 154 hp and 230 N·m combined, with the ability to run on gas. Tuning and accessories for the new generation are in the Dacia Duster 2024+ section.
Dacia Bigster
Bigster was unveiled in October 2024 as the brand’s largest crossover: 4.57 m long, 1.81 m wide, with a 667 l trunk. It was the first in Renault Group to receive the Hybrid 155 hybrid — a four-cylinder engine, two electric motors and a 1.4 kWh battery; mild hybrids and all-wheel drive are also available. Sales began in 2025, and in the second half of the year Bigster became the most popular C-segment crossover among private buyers in Europe. Products for the model are in the Dacia Bigster section.
Dacia Spring 2nd generation
The new Spring was shown on September 8, 2026. It is 150 mm longer and 180 mm wider than its predecessor (3 850 mm), has a 60 kW (82 hp) motor, an LFP 27.5 kWh battery and a range of up to 250 km (WLTP). It is assembled in Slovenia rather than China, as the first generation was. Details are in the article about the new Dacia Spring 2.
Dacia Striker
Striker is a wagon-crossover 4.62 m long with 19–20 cm of ground clearance and hybrid powertrains, including an all-wheel-drive version. Dacia promises a price up to €25,000, order intake in early 2027, and assembly at the Bursa plant. An overview is in the article about Dacia Striker.
Dacia Jogger and what comes next
The current Jogger is a 7-seat CMF-B wagon, refreshed in 2025 with the Hybrid 155 hybrid. There is no official press release about the second generation: Dacia executives at the Paris Motor Show 2026 told Auto Express that Jogger will be more spacious and will get an electric version for the first time, while Romanian outlets write about 2028. What is known is in the article about the 2nd-generation Jogger. Another future model is the three-seat micro EV Dacia Hipster: for now it is a concept, and only the press writes about production in 2027.
How many cars Dacia sells
At the end of 2025, Dacia sold 697 408 vehicles worldwide — 3.1% more than in 2024. In Europe, 601 765 brand vehicles were registered, and Sandero became Europe’s best-selling passenger car across all sales channels. One in four Dacia vehicles sold was electrified: hybrid sales grew by 121.7%. The most significant models by volume are Sandero, Duster and the new Bigster.
What to install on a Dacia
Dacia is bought as a practical daily car, so most often people fit items that protect the body and interior: side steps, floor mats, mud flaps, wind deflectors. For Duster 2024+ there are Erkul aluminum side steps, for Bigster — Stingray 3D mats, for Dokker — aluminum side steps. The full model-by-model range is collected in the Dacia tuning section, and separately — Logan III and Sandero.
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