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Dacia Unveils Hipster Concept, a 3‑Metre, Four‑Seat City EV Built for Low‑Cost Urban Mobility

The back‑to‑basics prototype strips costly hardware to target short daily trips, with a potential production model hinted for 2026–27.

Overview

  • The ultra‑compact concept measures about 3,000 mm in length, seats four adults, and features a split tailgate with boot space that expands from 70 to 500 litres.
  • Dacia adopts a Bring‑Your‑Own‑Device setup where a smartphone serves as the digital key and infotainment hub, paired with a portable Bluetooth speaker.
  • Outlets report a modest driving range of around 100 km, as Dacia emphasizes typical urban use patterns and targets roughly 800 kg, around 20% lighter than the Spring.
  • Cost‑cutting and durability cues include only three painted body panels, strap door pulls, recycled plastic body protection, and rugged skid plates.
  • Dacia positions the Hipster as a possible sub‑Spring entry for urban markets, with media suggesting a 2026–27 timeline and no confirmed launch or market rollout, including India.