Renault CEO bets big on the Bigster

Dacia Bigster concept — Dacia and Lada will share a new compact SUV. Dacia's version was previewed by the Bigster concept, shown. The Renault brand will also have a version for markets outside of Europe.

February 09, 2021 12:06 PM

PARIS -- Renault CEO Luca de Meo is turning to the compact SUV segment to boost the group's performance outside European markets, with a model for the Dacia, Lada and Renault brands that could sell more than 1 million units annually.

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