Grille test: Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (65 kW) Stepway
The reason for the above statement lies in the drive. While most people think the Sandera Stepway is equipped with four wheels due to its looks, it basically has the technique of the previous Renault Clio. This is why it is cheap and therefore only driven by the front pair of wheels.
In front of the door, in fact, already between the frames, there is a redesigned Sandero, so the first New Year's number is perfect for drawing attention to the old one last time. If you are quick-witted, you can also ask the stores for an unrepaired model, as you can get an additional discount on a car that is more demanding on the skin of less demanding drivers.
The exterior still has nothing to complain about: beautifully designed bodywork, combined with plastic trim and increased ground clearance (thanks in part to 16-inch aluminum wheels), catch the eye of those who raise their noses over low-cost brands. We're going to be a little more restrained in terms of technology: there is nothing wrong with borrowing third-generation Clia technology from Sander, as it has acquired modern engines, proven gearboxes and chassis. Well, right off the chassis, we feel like Dacia has only done half the job.
The test car was based on a platform called B0 in the Renault-Nissan alliance and was used first in the third-generation Clio, then in the Logan family, and was also inherited by Sandero. If we can say that the chassis is tuned for comfort, we do not mean anything bad, as the main buyers of this car are families and the elderly.
But the 90-horsepower dCi turbodiesel seems too powerful for the chassis and steering system combination, as suspension and damping interfere with the front-wheel drive from pulling the rest of the car well. However, we are now in a dilemma as it was not seen in the previous Clio; we are already so spoiled that we are worried if the Sander with a higher center of gravity violated the geometry of the attachment or is it something else? Could it be that the (very loud!) Gearbox with the lower gear ratio is to blame? A combination of all of the above? In short, under more extreme loads (full throttle, full load), the engine with its torque seems too much for the chassis. But don't worry, only the most experienced and demanding drivers will feel this, others won't notice yet.
This is the end of swearing. The test car had two airbags, an ABS system, an older radio with steering wheel controls and a USB connection, as well as a hands-free system, manual air conditioning, comfortable seats with white stitching, Stepway logo, and more. used in the interior are not the most representative, but therefore they are very durable and easy to clean. You know if you will ever ride in mud, even if it doesn't have all-wheel drive ... Unfortunately, the steering wheel is not adjustable, so the driving position requires some adjustment, and you will be pleasantly surprised by the spaciousness and ease of use. The trunk is large and flexible enough so that you don't have any problems with your sports equipment, and we even managed to squeeze a stroller into it.
The revolvers in the left-hand drive and the dCi engine also show that the previous Clio's technology is hidden under Sander's body. The bike feels great in this brown car (don't you think this color suits it immensely?), As it is not too loud and the consumption is about seven liters.
Although the updated Sandero was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and offered to Slovenian buyers shortly before the new year, the old still has a lot to say. Ask for a discount, maybe you're in luck.
Text: Aljosha Darkness
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (65 kc) Stepway
Basic data
| Sales: | Renault Nissan Slovenia Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 11.430 € |
| Test model cost: | 11.570 € |
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| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 13,6 with |
| Maximum speed: | 173 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 6,9l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.461 cm3 - maximum power 65 kW (90 hp) at 3.750 rpm - maximum torque 200 Nm at 1.900 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front-wheel drive engine - 5-speed manual transmission - tires 195/55 R 16 H (Continental ContiEcoContact2). |
| Capacity: | 162 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 12,8 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 5,0/3,7/4,1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 108 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.114 kg - permissible gross weight 1.615 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.024 mm – width 1.753 mm – height 1.550 mm – wheelbase 2.589 mm – trunk 320–1.200 50 l – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| T = 3 ° C / p = 984 mbar / rel. vl. = 77% / odometer status: 18.826 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 13,6s |
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| 402m from the city: | 19,1 years ( 118 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 8,6s (IV.) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 14,3s (V.) |
| Maximum speed: | 173km / h (V.) |
| test consumption: | 6,9 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 45,7m |
| AM table: | 42m |
evaluation
We in no way agree that the old Sandero has already been decommissioned. In the past, we were more than happy that the third generation of Clio lent him this technology, right?
We praise and reproach
engine
durable materials that are easy to clean
price
useful trunk
gearbox (five gears in total, very loud)
chassis
the steering wheel is not adjustable
access to the fuel tank by key only
