Dacia at the Brussels Motor Show 2026

Dacia comes to the Brussels Motor Show 2026 with a message that remains surprisingly clear in a market full of complex choices: offering robust, attractive and well-equipped cars with the best value for money. Only the brand has clearly shifted up a gear in 2025. Not by abandoning its DNA, but by maturing the range: sharper design, more connectivity, more efficient powertrains and an electrification approach that actually fits real life.

The stand centres on the big 2025 updates: new Sandero and Sandero Stepway, new Jogger, the new engine range for Duster and Bigster and a Dacia Spring that's been thoroughly refined but hasn't let go of its “unbeatable price” position. And as if Dacia still wants to make a point: there's also a concept car that sounds almost un-Dacia in the numbers, but is entirely Dacia in philosophy, the Hipster Concept: four full-size seats and boot space in a car just 3 metres long.

Dacia grows because it stays simple

Dacia's success doesn't come from marketing poetry, but from a consistent choice: no excess, but usable solutions. You see that in the figures too: at the end of November 2025, Dacia ranks fifth in the Belgian passenger car market, with a notably strong position among private customers (13% market share in that channel). The engine behind that growth is the familiar trio: Sandero, Duster and Jogger.

Sandero remains the anchor: number one among private buyers four years running. Not because it's a “cheap car”, but because the formula works: clear choices, no-nonsense equipment and a price that stays logical.

New Sandero & Sandero Stepway: recognisable, but finally “fresh” in everything you see and touch

Dacia refreshes the Sandero and Stepway without reinventing the model. The biggest change is visual: the new inverted T-shaped LED light signature and a more sharply drawn nose give the car more presence, aligning it with recent Dacia design language (think: Duster).

The Stepway remains the “outdoor” flavour: extra rugged protection and a clearer adventurous look. New colours are also being added, including Amber Yellow metallic and Sandstone (specific to Sandero), giving the car just that bit more personality without trying to play premium.

Inside, it's mainly about what customers expect today: connectivity. The new multimedia system can go up to 10.1 inches, with connected navigation and online services. There are also options such as an induction charger and a renewed digital 7-inch instrument cluster. It's that typical Dacia move: not everything as standard, but offered smartly where it counts.

And then the engines: Dacia expands the range with a new TCe 100 and doubles down on its strength: Eco-G (petrol/LPG). The new Eco-G 120 promises more comfort and lower running costs, and most importantly: for the first time, Eco-G 120 Auto can be paired with an automatic gearbox. That's exactly the kind of upgrade Dacia drivers have wanted for years: driving cheaper, without giving up comfort.

New Jogger: even more “Swiss Army knife”, now with beefier engines and automatic options

Jogger remains Dacia's ultimate answer to space: practical, modular, a lot of car for your money. In 2025, it gets a clearly stronger engine story. The new Eco-G 120 (petrol/LPG) arrives here too, with 122 hp, and is positioned as a genuinely budget-friendly family choice (with a starting price from €18,990 in Essential, according to the supplied information).

More importantly: Eco-G 120 Auto also appears on Jogger. LPG + automatic is a combination you'll find almost nowhere else in this price class, and that makes Jogger unique once again.

Dacia also plays the hybrid card further: Hybrid 155 replaces the previous Hybrid 140. With 158 hp and an electrified automatic transmission, this is the “I want it all in one” version: nimble in the city, relaxed on the motorway, without plug stress.

Here too: the same modernisation line as Sandero, new light signature, modernised interior and the option of the 10.1-inch screen + digital 7-inch cluster.

Duster & Bigster: Hybrid-G 150 4x4 is peak Dacia, smart, efficient and genuinely usable

Dacia's most interesting tech statement at the show is without doubt the Hybrid-G 150 4x4 for Duster and Bigster. It's a setup you almost never see on the market because it's “too logical”: hybrid + LPG + four-wheel drive in one package.

The basis: a combustion engine supported by a 48V system and a 0.84 kWh lithium-ion battery that recharges itself during braking and deceleration. The rear wheels are driven by an electric motor, allowing Dacia to offer a form of electric 4x4 without the classic complexity. According to the information, you can drive electrically up to 60% of the time in the urban cycle.

The big advantage is range and cost: two 50-litre tanks (petrol and LPG) together deliver a potential range of up to 1,500 km WLTP, while running costs are up to 30% lower than comparable petrol versions.

Bigster also gets extra momentum: finalist for Car of the Year 2026 and already voted VAB Family Car of the Year 2026 in Belgium (according to your input). So Dacia isn't becoming “more expensive”; it's simply being taken more seriously.

Dacia Spring: better to drive, faster charging, still the budget EV benchmark

With Spring, Dacia continues to focus on one thing: keeping electric driving affordable. The update doesn't focus on gadgets, but on the basics that make the difference: structure, stability, brakes, aerodynamics and battery.

New are two engines: 70 hp and 100 hp, with noticeably better acceleration (especially 80–120 km/h). The new 24.3 kWh LFP battery is meant to be more durable and safer, and Spring stays light, which helps it reach up to 225 km WLTP.

The charging story becomes more practical: optional 40 kW DC charging, letting you go from 20 to 80% in 29 minutes. Inside, the digital layer is up to date with a 7-inch cluster and a 10.1-inch infotainment screen (depending on version), plus YouClip accessories and a Power-to-Object function for powering devices.

Hipster Concept: Dacia's “big idea” packed into 3 metres

The Dacia Hipster Concept is Dacia in a nutshell: back to real needs. Four seats, boot space up to 500 litres, all in a length of around 3 metres. Dacia positions it as an attempt to halve the CO₂ footprint of current EVs by focusing mainly on weight and material efficiency: it's said to be 20% lighter than a Spring.

The philosophy is typically Dacia: clean, robust, little paint, smart materials such as Starkle®, and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), where your smartphone can carry the central screen and key experience. It's both a concept and a statement: the “people's car” doesn't have to be heavy, expensive or complex.