Introduction
What Car? says...
The Dacia Sandero is from a Romanian brand owned by a French car maker (Renault), but its name has its roots in Greek. It means warrior – and we have to admit it fights hard to give good value.
In fact, no matter how hard we try, we can’t think of a new small car that competes as strongly on price. Even the MG 3 is several thousand pounds more expensive than the entry-level Sandero. Skoda doesn’t field a Fabia that gets anywhere near this level of price-cutting.
Still, we’re talking about a car class that includes the Ford Fiesta, Peugeot 208 and Volkswagen Polo. Can the Dacia Sandero really compete with such stalwarts of the small car category on anything other than price? The next few pages of this review will tell you.
By the way, we're focusing on the standard model here. If you're interested in the SUV-inspired version, we have a full separate Sandero Stepway review. The Stepway gets roof bars, jacked-up suspension and chunky plastic wheel-arch extensions.
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| RRP price range | £7,995 - £13,845 |
|---|---|
| Number of trims (see all) | 3 |
| Number of engines (see all) | 3 |
| Available fuel types (which is best for you?) | petrol, hybrid |
| MPG range across all versions | 48.7 - 53.3 |
| Available doors options | 5 |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £435 / £814 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £869 / £1,628 |
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