DACIA IS THE UNDISPUTED VALUE CHAMPION AT THE WHAT CAR? CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2026

• Dacia solidifies its position as the UK’s value-for-money champion with four ‘Best for Value’ wins at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2026
• Sandero, Jogger and Duster all retain their titles, with Sandero claiming its 13th win at the awards
• Dacia’s latest model, Bigster, secures its first What Car? accolade on its debut year
• Offering the most affordable cars in Britain, Dacia prices start from £14,765 on-the-road

Against a backdrop of rising costs and growing competition from both established and emerging brands, Dacia has once again eclipsed its rivals, with nearly its entire range recognised for outstanding value at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2026.

Dacia’s successful quartet includes the Dacia Sandero, winning ‘Best Small Car for Value’, the Dacia Jogger being crowned ‘Best MPV for Value’, the Dacia Duster named ‘Best Small SUV for Value’ and Dacia Bigster taking home the ‘Best Family SUV for Value’ title.

These latest accolades reinforce Dacia’s reputation as the go-to brand for buyers who refuse to compromise on quality, practicality or everyday usability.

Steve Huntingford, Editor of What Car?, said: “Dacia has a reputation for giving you a lot of car for your money, and the Sandero, Duster, Bigster and Jogger all live up to that. In each case you’re getting something that’s more spacious and comfortable than many rivals despite being considerably cheaper to buy. And there’s nothing cut-price about the equipment you get in our recommended trims.”

This year marks the 13th win for the Dacia Sandero, further cementing its legacy as the UK’s most awarded small car for value.

Jogger continues to stand out for its unique blend of MPV practicality and estate versatility. It’s the fourth year in a row that it has taken home an award for its outstanding value proposition.

Duster continued its winning streak, retaining its crown thanks to its robust design and everyday usability.

Meanwhile, Bigster made a strong debut, immediately recognised for offering genuine whole-family space and capability without the premium price tag.

Lina Ribeiro, Dacia Brand Director for the UK, said: “Dacia exists to disrupt the status quo, and these awards once again show that we’re delivering on our promise of genuine value without compromise. Winning four titles, including for Bigster in its debut year, highlights the strength of our range and how well it resonates with real-world car buyers. We’re proud to make quality, practicality and affordability accessible to more people than ever.”

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ABOUT DACIA:
Born in 1968, then relaunched by Renault Group from 2004 across Europe and Mediterranean countries, Dacia has always offered the best value for money cars by constantly redefining the essentials. 

As a game-changer, Dacia proposes simple, multi-purpose, reliable cars in tune with customers’ lifestyles. Dacia models have become a reference on the market, including Sandero, the best-selling retail car in Europe each year since 2017 and the best-selling car in Europe in 2024, full stop; Duster, the best-selling SUV to European private customers since 2018 and the 2^nd most sold car to customers in 2024; Jogger, the C-segment versatile family car; Spring, the UK’s most affordable electric car; and Bigster, offering buyers of larger, family-friendly cars the robust, well-equipped, great value for money that they have been longing for.

Present in 44 countries, Dacia has sold more than 9 million vehicles since 2004. Dacia launched in the UK in January 2013 and enjoyed the most successful start ever for a new car brand in the UK. More than 260,000 Dacia vehicles have been sold in the UK to date.

For further information please visit www.press.dacia.co.uk or @DaciaUKPress or contact:

Charlie Roper
Dacia PR & Communications Manager
charlie.roper@dacia.com

Jim Holder
Renault Group UK Communications Director
jim.holder@renault.co.uk