Eight million in Mioveni: Dacia’s factory that produces a car every 55 seconds reaches milestone
Images are for editorial use only. On 24 April 2025, the Dacia Vehicle Plant in Mioveni, Romania, celebrated the production of its eight millionth Dacia vehicle, a Bigster in Indigo Blue Mioveni, spanning 355,000 sqm, produces a car every 55 seconds, with 1,357 vehicles coming off the production line each day Steeped in history, over 57 years have passed since the production of the first Dacia car at the plant Dacia is celebrating a key milestone, as its factory in Mioveni, Romania, has produced its eight millionth vehicle to date. On Thursday 24 April 2025, a Dacia Bigster in Indigo Blue rolled off the line in the plant that produces a car every 55 seconds, with 1,357 vehicles made each day. Spanning 355,000 sqm, the plant is of great historical importance to the brand. Following its opening on 20 August 1968, it began producing the Dacia 1100 model, under the Renault R8 licence. During the first three decades that followed, production was dominated by the family of models developed under the Renault 12 licence. These were the Dacia 1300 / 1310 and its derivatives (1310 Sport, 1320, 1325, Pick-Up). Between 1969 and 2006, almost 2.3 million units were produced, of which 319,000 were commercial vehicles. A new generation of models, designed entirely by Romania, was launched in 1995, under the name Dacia Nova. Based on this, Dacia later developed SupeRNova, and Solenza. In 1999, a new chapter in Dacia’s history began when Renault Group took over Mioveni, later launching the Logan in 2004. Over the 57 years that have passed since the production of the first Dacia car, six model generations have followed one another on the assembly line. The production record belongs to the famed Dacia Duster. Launched in 2010, and already in its third generation, over 2.6 million have been produced to date. Building on the merits of its predecessor, the newest Duster enhances the multi-award-winning formula with a distinctive design, greater interior comfort and space and the latest technologies. Dacia’s latest model, and the most recent to begin rolling off the line is the Bigster. Strongly reflecting Dacia’s values, it shakes up the C-SUV segment, offering buyers of larger, family-friendly cars the robust, well-equipped, great value that they have been longing for. Even before cars have arrived in retailers across Europe, Bigster has already seen over 13,000 orders. In the UK, customers will see deliveries in the coming month, with cars available for test drive in retailers within weeks. ENDS NOTES TO EDITORS:MIOVENI IN NUMBERS: Year of inauguration: 1968 Area: 355,000 sqm Manufacturing rate: 1,357 vehicles per day, one every 55 seconds Employees (manufacturing): 6,850 Share of female personnel: 48% – top management | 27% – manufacturing Models produced over time: Dacia 1100, Dacia 1300 / 1310 (and derivatives), Dacia Estafette, Dacia Nova / SupeRNova, Dacia Solenza, Dacia Logan (and derivatives), Dacia Sandero, Dacia Sandero Stepway, Dacia Duster, Dacia Jogger, Dacia Bigster Export share: 90% MANUFACTURING MILESTONES 1985 1,000,000 1998 2,000,000 2014 5,000,000 2025 8,000,000 MODEL MANUFACTURING PERIOD UNITS Duster 2010 – 2025 2,620,000 Dacia 1300 / 1310 (and derivatives*) 1969 – 2006 2,280,000 Logan (and derivatives**) 2004 – 2025 1,700,000 Sandero / Sandero Stepway 2008 – 2025 880,000 Jogger 2021 – 2025 250,000 * Estate, 1310 Sport, 1320, 1325, utility vehicles** Logan MCV, Logan Van, Logan Pick-Up 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 2nd 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 RoperDacia PR & Communications Managercharlie.roper@dacia.com Jim HolderRenault Group UK Communications Directorjim.holder@renault.co.uk
