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Bigster meets Kendal Mountain
Dacia’s partnership with the Kendal Mountain UK Tour put Bigster on the road with stories of adventure. Here is what the SUV offers for weekends of your own.
Your quick guide
- The partnership: Dacia supplied two Bigsters as Official Vehicle Partner of the Kendal Mountain UK Tour 2026.
- The programme: the spring tour was announced with more than 50 venues, from Stornoway to Falmouth.
- The everyday link: flexible rear seats and useful storage make the Bigster worth exploring for active family life.
Taking adventure stories around the UK
Earlier this year, Dacia joined the Kendal Mountain UK Tour as its Official Vehicle Partner. Two Bigster SUVs were supplied to support the team as it travelled with equipment for the film and speaker programme.
Dacia’s April announcement described a spring tour visiting more than 50 venues, with dates running until May. Its reach stretched from Stornoway to Falmouth, taking stories of exploration and outdoor life to audiences around the country.
Announcing the partnership, Dacia UK Brand Director Lina Ribeiro said: Bigster is built for those who live life outside.
For drivers here in the North West, that is a useful starting point for a more practical question: how would it fit your own weekends?
Room for the people and the kit
A walking weekend, a family visit and the school run can each call for a different use of space. Bigster has five seats and a 40:20:40 split rear bench, giving you more ways to balance passengers and luggage.
The central section can be folded separately. That is worth trying if you carry longer items but still need the two outer rear seats. Check that your luggage can be secured properly and that passengers have the space they need.
Bring your regular bags when you visit. Try the tailgate opening, lift items over the loading edge and see whether you can reach what you need without unpacking everything.
Choose the features you will use
The UK Bigster range includes Expression, Journey and Extreme. Rather than choosing on the trim name alone, compare the features that would make a difference to your routine.
For example, the powered tailgate is a Journey feature. If you regularly return to the car with your hands full, ask the team to demonstrate it. Check the complete specification of the exact car before deciding.
The same applies to the engine. Hybrid 155 brings automatic full-hybrid driving; mild hybrid 140 uses a six-speed manual; hybrid 150 4x4 combines automatic transmission with four-wheel drive. None needs plugging in.
Equipment and engines: Bigster’s UK specification and Dacia’s powertrain guide.
A place for the small things
Bigster’s YouClip attachment points are designed for compatible accessories. They give you another way to organise useful items around the cabin, rather than leaving them loose in a door pocket or on a seat.
Ask to see the accessories you are considering, where they fit and what they cost. Accessories are separate purchases unless included in the particular car or offer.
That is the value of seeing the car in person: you can judge whether a storage idea works with your own phone, bags and passengers. You do not have to be setting off on an expedition to appreciate a cabin that is easy to use.
Your questions answered
What was Dacia’s role in the Kendal Mountain UK Tour?
Dacia was the Official Vehicle Partner of the 2026 UK tour and supplied two Bigster SUVs to support the travelling team.
Is this an announcement of upcoming tour dates?
No. This story looks back at the spring 2026 partnership announced by Dacia in April. The announced tour schedule ran until May.
How many seats does the Bigster have?
Bigster has five seats. Its rear bench splits 40:20:40 to help accommodate passengers and different loads.
Does every Bigster have a powered tailgate?
No. Dacia lists the powered tailgate on Journey. Confirm the equipment of the exact version you are considering.
Where can I see Bigster and discuss accessories?
Contact Invicta Dacia Bolton to check vehicle and accessory availability, compare versions and arrange a visit.
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Our Bolton team can help you try the seating layout, compare engines and discuss accessories. Start with your usual passengers and luggage, and we will help you narrow down the versions.
Sources: Dacia’s Kendal Mountain announcement · Bigster UK overview · Bigster UK engines · Invicta Bigster.
Selected versions shown. UK equipment, prices and availability can change; confirm the specification and current quotation for your chosen car.
