Dacia Sandero Stepway: The Affordable Adventurer
MIOVENI, ROMANIA – May 8, 2009: Today saw Dacia take the wraps off Sandero Stepway at simultaneous events at the Barcelona Motor Show and at the L'Atelier Renault showroom in Paris. The adventurer looks of this variant of Sandero seeks to build on the success enjoyed by Dacia's compact yet spacious hatchback, sales of which have reached 60,000 units across Europe and in the Maghreb region since its launch in July 2008.
Born for adventure
Dacia Sandero Stepway's trailblazing looks
are a sure sign that it was born for adventure. Its raised ground clearance
(up 20mm compared with the Sandero hatchback), black and body-coloured
bumpers – which house the satin-finish chrome front and rear
skid-plates –, foglamps and longitudinal roofbars (black and
satin-finish chrome) ensure that Dacia Sandero Stepway is in its element
whatever the type of road. Dacia Sandero Stepway combines sporty appeal and
refinement thanks to details such as its black headlamp masks, chrome
grille trim, 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels (depending on market),
satin-finish chrome exterior mirrors, door handles and sills, and chrome
exhaust tailpipe which all contribute to the model's assertive personality.
Inside, the specific black upholstery with visible white stitching combines
with the Stone Grey centreconsole fascia, air vents, steeringwheel rim and
door grab handles to add a touch of elegance to Dacia Sandero Stepway's
adventurous appearance. This forceful vehicle features Stepway branding on
the front doors and front chrome door sills, while decorative graphics for
the sides of the rear wings are also available as accessories.
An attractive line-up
In addition to its unmistakable
individual character, Dacia Sandero Stepway boasts the same strengths that
have helped forge the success of its elder, the compact Sandero hatchback,
namely a roomy interior, safety, reliability and an unbeatable performance
and equipment package for its price.
Sandero Stepway is a particularly spacious vehicle which can seat up to five tall adults thanks to its generous dimensions. It also delivers record carrying capacity thanks to its 320dm3 VDA boot which extends to 1,200dm3 VDA with the rear seats folded. Dacia Sandero Stepway's safety equipment includes Bosch 8.1 ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and emergency brake assist (EBA), plus driver and front passenger airbags.
Built on the B0 platform, Dacia Sandero Stepway's boasts robustness and quality, and also benefits from extensive anti-corrosion treatment (underbody, sill and wheel arch gravel protection, wax-injected hollow sections, etc.). Dacia Sandero Stepway is based on the Ambiance version (central locking, power steering, etc.) and, in addition to its specific styling details, features a long list of comfort-related equipment, including a 60/40- split folding rear benchseat and foglamps for enhanced visibility at night-time and in fog. A choice of three metallic finishes is available as standard: Mercury Grey, Comète Grey and Ruby Red.
Drivers will particularly appreciate the slightly raised driving position, while the pleasure felt at the wheel of Dacia Sandero Stepway is further enhanced by the performance of the 1.6 MPI 90hp petrol and dCi 70hp diesel engines (depending on market), two powerplants which have already shown their worth under the bonnet of other Dacia models. Thrifty combined cycle fuel consumption of 7.6 and 5.3 litres/100km respectively only adds to the appeal of the 1.6 MPI and dCi 70 versions of Dacia Sandero Stepway. Last but not least, Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 70 emits just 140g of CO2/km, making it eligible the Dacia eco² signature.
In keeping with the Dacia brand's philosophy, Sandero Stepway boasts an unbeatable performance and equipment package for its price and is due to go on sale from September 2009 in the majority of its European markets. Like the entire Dacia range, Sandero Stepway will come with a three-year or 100,000km warranty.
Sandero Stepway: From South America to Europe
Dacia Sandero
Stepway is the European version of Renault Sandero Stepway, one of the
Renault's range's latest additions in Brazil which is manufactured at the
brand's Curitiba plant. More than 80 per cent of the parts developed
especially for Dacia Sandero Stepway (like the roofbars and front and rear
bumpers) are shared by the South American version. Renault Sandero Stepway
is marketed in Brazil and Argentina where more than 2,700 units have
already been sold between its launch at the end of 2008 and the end of
March 2009. Renault Sandero Stepway's assertive looks have contributed to
the success of Renault Sandero which has enjoyed sales of 59,000 units up
to the end of March 2009 in South America.