Horse Powertrain Limited (a Renault-Geely JV), has announced that its Horse unit will supply a 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder combustion engine to feature in the new Dacia Bigster Hybrid 155 – the flagship model of the range.
The new engine for the Hybrid 155 powertrain is the first entirely designed and produced by Horse since its creation in July 2023.
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It will be produced at Horse’s plant in Valladolid, Spain.
The 1.8 litre engine will provide up to 107bhp of power, but the powertrain will also feature two electric motors, a 1.4kWh 230V battery, and a clutchless gearbox.
Matias Giannini, Chief Executive Officer of Horse Powertrain, said: “The flagship all-new Bigster will be a perfect showcase of Horse Powertrain’s hybrid powertrain leadership and expertise. As the first engine produced entirely within our Horse division, this moment is extremely significant for the automotive industry: Horse Powertrain has now proved that it can handle the full life cycle of engine development and production.
“With our consolidated powertrain expertise, we are helping brands and OEMs to innovate and bring new offerings to market at an unparalleled pace.”
Patrice Haettel, Chief Executive Officer of Horse, said: “Our latest high-efficiency, market-leading engine will ensure that the All-New Bigster offers incredible performance and efficiency in all conditions and driving modes, providing a convenient and low-emission vehicle that raises the bar for the SUV class. This is an incredible moment for our engineers and Valladolid team members, who have made company history by bringing to market the very first engine developed and produced entirely by Horse.”
Horse says the Bigster Hybrid 155’s powertrain significantly improves on the existing Hybrid 140 powertrain, offering a 6% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. Its regenerative braking, high battery energy recovery capacity, and efficient gearbox means that the Hybrid 155 can remain in all-electric mode up to 80% of the time in the city – and can always start in all-electric mode.
