Dacia Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Jogger refreshed
Subtle design changes hide more fundamental improvements beneath the skin, including upgraded tech and new engine options...
On sale Early 2026 Prices from £14,765
The Dacia Sandero and Sandero Stepway hatchbacks and the seven-seat Jogger MPV have all been given new looks inside and out, plus new engine options.
Each now features headlights and taillights that ditch the old Y-shaped beams of light for a horizontal strip with a single pixel set out of alignment.
In addition, there are now two lines of pixels running across the front grilles of each car. And the theme is also repeated on the interior air vents.
Other interior changes include new fabrics on the seats, dashboard and doors that are said to be more hard wearing. Plus, the 10.0in infotainment touchscreen that we’ve already seen in the Duster and Bigster is standard on Expression, Extreme and Journey trim levels, replacing the old 8.0in unit.
It’s worth noting, though, that our impressions of this 10.0in system in those other Dacias are mixed. On the up side, the graphics are decent and the sheer size of the screen aids usability. But we’ve found it sluggish to respond to prods.
As for other tech, four new convenience features are now available on the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Jogger: automatic headlights, a wireless phone charging pad, power folding door mirrors and a multi-view camera.
Perhaps more reluctantly, to ensure the cars comply with the latest safety legislation, Dacia has fitted them all with an upgraded automatic braking system (featuring vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist and motorbike detection) and a driver attention monitor.
Dacia clearly realises, however, that a lot of drivers find these systems annoying, so it’s borrowed an idea from its parent brand, Renault: a ‘My Safety’ button, which allows you to quickly configure them to your preference (or switch them off).
It’s not just the infotainment system that’s been lifted from the Bigster; the Jogger also gets that car’s 153bhp hybrid set-up, which combines a 1.8-litre petrol engine with two electric motors and a 1.4kWh battery.
It replaces the old 138bhp unit and is said to bring a 10% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
There will also be a 153bhp hybrid version of the Sandero Stepway, although that won’t arrive until towards the end of 2026. Meanwhile, the 89bhp 1.0-litre petrol engine in the Sandero has been boosted to 99bhp.
The latter will come with the same three trim levels available with the outgoing model: Essential, Expression and Journey. Equipment across the three levels is largely unchanged, which means you get cruise control, 15in steel wheels and air conditioning as standard. Stepping up to Expression trim gets you 16in alloys, a reversing camera, touchscreen infotainment and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring, while top-spec Journey trim adds automatic air conditioning, a sat-nav and an electric parking brake.
The Sandero Stepway range is simpler, with only two trim levels to choose from. Entry-level models come with 16in wheels, protective body cladding and roof bars, while Extreme versions come with black alloys, heated front seats and steering wheel, keyless entry and an upgraded infotainment system with wireless smartphone mirroring and a built-in sat-nav.
The Jogger still comes with the same three trim options: Essential, Expression and Extreme. Equipment also remains largely the same, with manual air conditioning, cruise control and rear parking sensors available as standard.
Stepping up to Expression trim gets you touchscreen infotainment, keyless entry, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, rear electric windows, and automatic wipers. Top-spec Extreme trim adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a tablet holder for the rear seats, wireless smartphone charging and a multi-view camera.
Prices for the Sandero start at slightly less than the outgoing model, at £14,765. Indeed, you won't find many new models on the market that cost less – only the Citroën Ami quadricycle, Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03 beat it, but the latter two benefit from respective electric car grants.
Meanwhile, the Sandero Stepway starts at £16,065 – just marginally more expensive than the outgoing model. It undercuts most rivals, including the Hyundai i10 and Skoda Fabia.
Prices for the new Jogger start at £18,995, which makes it the cheapest new seven-seater you can buy.
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