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2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway


Dacia has refreshed its provide withinside the compact automobile phase with the All-New Sandero and Stepway. The ultra-modern 0.33 technology fashions provide simple, spacious, dependable and sturdy automobiles without a useless frills, on the maximum aggressive price.

An iconic and famous version, the Sandero has been the nice-promoting automobile in Europe withinside the retail patron phase on the grounds that 2017 and the nice-promoting Dacia version with nearly 2.1 million motors sold, representing 32% of the carmaker's income on the grounds that 2004.

The extra adventurous Stepway represents 65% of all Sandero income, with extra than 1.three million motors sold, and has been the Sandero version of desire for almost all of UK clients in latest years.

With the identical outside dimensions because the outgoing fashions, each variations supply more modernity, roominess and flexibility with the simplicity and reliability drivers have come to count on from Dacia.

Thanks to a brand new platform, they provide extended energetic and passive protection functions, new engines - inclusive of petrol and LPG Bi-Fuel - a brand new computerized transmission and an all-new six-velocity guide.

The All-New Sandero and Stepway maintain to provide clients more get admission to than ever earlier than to the nice value-for-cash motors at the market.

All-New Sandero



Subtle tweaks to the outside make certain the All-New Sandero provides an sturdy and sturdy presence. The normal traces are smoother, with a extra sloped windscreen, a barely decrease roof and flowing roofline. Ground clearance is unchanged but the New Sandero offers the influence of sitting decrease and extra grounded.

The the front and rear lighting fixtures show Dacia's new Y-fashioned LED mild signature, offering the All-New Sandero with a sturdy identity. A horizontal line joins the 2 lighting fixtures each on the the front and rear and extends into the LED lighting fixtures, giving the auto more visible presence.

The LED headlights, provided as a general characteristic throughout the complete version variety, boom night-time visibility, with a 37% boom in beam period and 9% in beam width.

The stated wheel arches display 15-inch wheels, at the same time as Comfort model characteristic Flexwheels with meticulously designed trims which mirror the appearance and experience of actual alloy wheels.

The layout of the door handles well-knownshows a focal point on fine and extra ergonomic form. Most variations now have electric powered boot launch at the decrease tailgate section, enhancing the appears and practicality. The new form of the doorways and wing mirrors improves the auto's aerodynamics at the same time as decreasing air noise all occupants.

All-New Stepway

The All-New Stepway is at once recognisable on the the front with its particular ribbed and domed bonnet, the chrome Stepway brand below the the front grille and the curved fenders above the fog lighting fixtures. The the front and rear bumpers encompass a steel skid plate designed to provide safety from ordinary scratches.

The All-New Stepway gives 174 mm floor clearance (an boom of forty one mm in comparison with the Sandero) roof bars providing the brand, wheelarch cladding and in particular textured strengthened door bottoms for a extra crossover-like layout.

Standard variations are equipped with 16-inch Flexwheels, at the same time as special 16-inch diamond-reduce alloy wheels are to be had at the newly added Prestige model. .

The All-New Stepway's modular roof bars appear to be normal roof bars however are adjustable. Using a key placed withinside the glove compartment, they may be without problems dismantled in only some seconds and became a roof rack with a load capability of as much as 80kg.

PLATFORM AND ENGINES

The new CMF modular platform underpinning the All-New Sandero and Stepway combines more resistance and pressure with much less weight. It reduces emissions at the same time as complying with extra stringent crash-take a look at and pollutants manage requirements.

The All-New Sandero and Stepway are equipped with a brand new the front axle with square suspension hands that offer powerful surprise absorption and stronger guidance. Anti-roll capability has been progressed and the wheelbase prolonged for more cornering stability. The new engine mount has been upgraded to minimise vibrations withinside the cabin.

Petrol and LPG Bi-Fuel powertrains are to be had in Sandero and Stepway fashions, all of which observe stringent Euro6D-Full emissions requirements that come into impact on 1 January 2021.

The complete engine line-up consists of:

  • SCe 65: clearly aspirated 1.0-litre 3-cylinder engine paired with a five-velocity guide transmission. Available on Sandero most effective.
  • TCe ninety: turbocharged 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit paired with a six-velocity guide transmission or CVT computerized transmission.
  • TCe one hundred Bi-Fuel: new LPG bi-fuelled turbocharged 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit paired with a six-velocity guide transmission.

Dacia is the most effective carmaker to provide LPG Bi-Fuel throughout its complete variety of passenger motors, combining driveability and luxury with decrease CO2 emissions and extended variety.

The integration of this generation into Dacia factories, that has been attempted and examined at the TCe one hundred Bi-Fuel engine, ensures its protection and reliability. The producer guarantee period, servicing and boot capability are similar to the ones of the petrol model (the LPG tank is placed wherein the spare wheel could be).

Running on LPG, the All-New Sandero Bi-Fuel emits on common 11% much less CO2 emissions than an equal petrol engine. It is likewise able to traveling extra than 800 miles with the 2 tanks combined: 50 litres for the petrol tank and forty litres for the LPG tank - an boom over the outgoing automobile.

A new CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) computerized debuts at the All-New Sandero and Stepway, turning in smoother tools modifications and a extra responsive riding experience.

Available in aggregate with the TCe ninety engine, gas intake has reduced way to a lighter gearbox and higher engine management, at the same time as CO2 emissions are decreased in comparison with the preceding computerized version (11% discount for the All-New Sandero, and 4% for All-New Stepway).

Stop&Start is general on all engines, which mechanically turns the engine off whilst the auto involves a standstill, consisting of in traffic, restarts nearly instantly.

INTERIOR AND FEATURES

Inside, the redesigned dashboard functions a cloth-wrapped insert along new air vent designs for a extra top rate layout.






For the All-New Stepway, indoors upholstery is customised with the Stepway brand, at the same time as the door panels and dashboard get special orange cloth inserts and edging.

The All-New Sandero and Stepway each characteristic 3 rear seats that could accommodate 3 adults, at the same time as a 1/three-2/three split-fold rear bench seat (relying at the model) brings in addition practicality. The boot of the Sandero has a beneficiant 328-litre capability and functions a flat ground with adjustable peak ground with positions.

Rear seat lodging is specifically spacious, with an extra 42mm of area in comparison to the outgoing fashions. Elsewhere, the cabin gives as much as 21 litres of garage with cubby holes and wallet featured below the important armrest, withinside the the front and rear doorways and withinside the returned of the the front seats.

Newly designed the front seats offer more consolation and help with peak adjustable headrests and new, extra top rate upholstery. A wider variety of adjustment withinside the the front seat and guidance wheel boosts consolation for the motive force, at the same time as a important armrest to be had on Prestige variations complements this in addition. The gearlever is now shorter, at the same time as the strength guidance gives more riding consolation - specifically in tighter manoeuvres or in automobile parks - with 36% much less attempt required than the preceding Sandero.

The functions to be had at the All-New Sandero and Stepway are consistent with what clients need and want of their motors. We concentrate to our clients and supply them the beneficial functions and generation that they are asking for, with out including useless costs.

Standard functions throughout the variety encompass a phone holder (detachable relying at the model), an on-board laptop display screen and a guidance wheel providing velocity limiter. Automatic headlight activation is to be had from Essential fashions and up.

New computerized air-conditioning with virtual show is general on All-New Stepway Prestige, with a hands-unfastened card providing far off boot launch to be had, in addition to an electric powered parking brake, opposite digital digicam, the front and rear parking sensors and automated windscreen wipers.

The All-New Sandero and Stepway provide distinct multimedia systems: Media Control and Media Nav.

With Media Control, smartphones may be located on a smart detachable phone help in the front of the motive force to come to be a far off multimedia gadget through the brand new unfastened Dacia Media Control app and a Bluetooth or USB connection.

The gadget presents clean get admission to to the radio, music, calls, messages, sat nav apps and lots of different functions consisting of Siri and Android voice recognition. Controls are inside clean attain both at the guidance wheel (for the radio) or at the back of it (sat-nav) to make certain more secure riding.

Without a phone linked to the Media Control, radio and report playback through the USB port is likewise to be had, giving clients a extensive variety of options. Further system consists of audio system, Bluetooth and USB connection, and the three.5-inch TFT virtual show among the dials, wherein the radio settings also are displayed.

With Media Nav, the console functions a huge 8.0-inch touchscreen located on the pinnacle of the dashboard with 4 audio system for the duration of the car. The display screen is barely angled in the direction of the motive force for more visibility and ergonomics. The layout is sleek, and the intuitive, clean-to-use interface is well suited with Bluetooth and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

A new 'Car' tab presents get admission to to unique motive force help and protection settings. The multimedia gadget now additionally functions onboard navigation and wi-fi connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus six audio system for the sound gadget.

SAFETY

The All-New Sandero and Stepway are the primary Dacia fashions to be constructed at the CMF modular platform. Offering advanced power and pressure, it will increase safety withinside the occasion of a collision. The shape has been strengthened withinside the engine bay and the passenger compartment. The new door stress sensors and accelerometer can hit upon early aspect-effect collisions permitting the brand new curtain and aspect airbags to inflate rapidly, shielding the stomach, chest and head.

The All-New Sandero and Stepway encompass the subsequent general functions: six airbags, seat belt load-limiters, back and front seat belt pretensioners and emergency name gadget (SOS button placed subsequent to the dome mild withinside the the front of the auto).

The structural body of the brand new the front seats has been progressed and anti-whiplash headrests had been suited to offer higher safety.

Standard LED headlights enhance visibility, growing the period of the beam mild through 37% (one hundred ten m) and the width through 9% (24 m) in comparison with the halogen dipped beam headlights of the outgoing Sandero, at the same time as there may be additionally a broader choice of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to be had.

In addition to the rate limiter, ultra-modern ESP gadget and the guidance wheel-hooked up cruise manage switch, the All-New Sandero and Stepway characteristic modern-day motive force-help systems:

  • Emergency brake help as general: Active among 4-106mph. A radar sensor placed on the the front of the car identifies the gap to the auto in the front (stopped or in motion). The sensor triggers an audible and visible caution if there may be a danger of collision with the car in the front, earlier than:
    • growing the brake pressure if the motive force has carried out the brakes however there may be nevertheless a danger of collision
    • mechanically activating or making use of more potent braking pressure if the motive force fails to brake tough enough, or quickly enough.
  • Blind spot caution: Active from 19-87mph. It warns the motive force of a danger of collision with every other car placed subsequent to or at the back of the car in the course of lane extrade manoeuvres. An ultrasound detection gadget comprising 4 sensors ( on the returned, on the the front) detects any transferring objects, inclusive of motors and motorbikes, withinside the motive force's blind spot area. When the sensors hit upon a car or a person withinside the blind spot area, an LED placed on the best wing reflect flashes.
  • Park help: This gadget utilises 4 radar sensors on the the front and on the returned, a rear-view digital digicam and dynamic guiding traces, and triggers audible and visible warnings to assist with the manoeuvring.
  • Hill begin help: Prevents the car from rolling backwards for extra than seconds whilst drivers carry their foot off the brake pedal to depress the accelerator pedal whilst pulling away on a hill.










Dacia Sandero dimensions

  • Length: 4,088mm
  • Width: 1,848mm (2,007mm inclusive of mirrors)
  • Height: 1,499mm
  • Ground clearance: 133mm loaded
  • Boot capability: 328 litres

Dacia Stepway dimensions

  • Length: 4,099mm
  • Width: 1,848mm (2,007mm inclusive of mirrors)
  • Height: 1,535mm (1,587 mm with roof bars)
  • Ground clearance: 174mm loaded
  • Boot capability: 328 litres