Dacia · Sandero
Sandero
Dacia's supermini, sold in the UK with one 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine and a manual gearbox, suited to buyers who want a new car with a big boot for the lowest price.
- Body
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Power
- 99 bhp
- Range
- –
- Boot
- 328 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the Sandero is excellent value, roomy for passengers and luggage, comfortable and competent to drive, with a sturdier cabin than its price suggests. The common criticisms are its low Euro NCAP safety rating and noticeable noise at speed; Auto Express found the TCe engine a little jerky, and Autocar noted a few signs of cheapness.
From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Power
- 99 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 9.7 s
- Top speed
- 111 mph
- Engine or motors
- 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 74 kW (Dacia UK quotes 100 hp); bhp converted from kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm from 2,900 to 3,500 rpm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
Range and charging
- Economy (WLTP)
- 53.3 mpg
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 53.3 mpg (Essential), 52.3 mpg (Expression, Journey)
- CO2 emissions
- 121–122 g/km (WLTP combined)
Practicality
- Body
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 328 litres
- Length
- 4,102 mm
- Weight
- From 1,059 kg
- Boot
- 410 litres (328 dm3 VDA) with the rear seats up, 1,455 litres with them folded; 78 litres under the false floor
- Towing
- 980 kg braked
- Size
- 4,102 mm long; 2,604 mm wheelbase; 10.64 m turning circle (between kerbs); kerb weight 1,059–1,132 kg
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- 10-inch Media Display touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on higher grades; 7-inch digital driver display
- Driver assistance
- Automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, lane change warning, speed limiter and cruise control, rear parking sensors, driver drowsiness detection camera
- Warranty
- 3 years or 60,000 miles; extendable to up to 7 years with Dacia Zen servicing
Pros and cons
Pros
- 410-litre boot, up to 1,455 litres with the rear seats folded
- Up to 53.3 mpg (WLTP combined)
- Automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist as standard
Cons
- One engine (100 hp) and a manual gearbox only in the UK
- 0–62 mph takes 9.7 s and top speed is 111 mph
- Tows up to 980 kg braked
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Hybrid | 121 bhp | – | 304 l | Jun 2020 | |
| Hatchback | Petrol | 79–204 bhp | – | – | Sept 2021 | |
| Hatchback | Hybrid | 114–129 bhp | – | 286 l | Aug 2020 |
Sources
- dacia.co.uk/vehicles/sandero.html
- cdn.group.renault.com/dac/gb/transversal-assets/brochures/model-brochures/Sande…
- cdn.group.renault.com/dac/gb/transversal-assets/brochures/model-brochures/Dacia…
- dacia.co.uk/vehicles/sandero/engines.html
- daciaphp82.staging.digitalnewspress.com/view/releases/281
- suttonparkgroup.co.uk/dacia/news/dacia-confirms-all-new-sandero-and-sandero-ste…
Photo: 3dv1.renault.com