Dacia

Dacia rebuilt its entry-level electric car from the ground up. The 2027 Dacia Spring abandons the China-sourced Kwid architecture and adopts Renault Group's RG-EV small platform, a dedicated electric structure that adds 5.9 inches of length and 7.1 inches of width over the original. The result is a taller, wider, and substantially more useful A-segment EV that still lands below the $21,000 threshold before incentives. Every version undercuts that ceiling, and the base Expression trim starts at approximately $20,821 in Italy, with the Journey grade at roughly $22,680.

Dacia positions the Bigster as a family SUV for buyers who want Duster honesty with extra cargo space. The Duster works well as a compact crossover, but the Bigster makes more sense for child seats, airport runs, caravan trips, and owners who often load bulky gear.