The new Dacia Sandero, the supermini that goes on sale in January 2013 has been priced right away in the U.K starting of at from £5,995 (equal to €7,400 / US$9,700) leading that to be labeled as Britain’s Cheapest car now. The second generation of the Sandero, which made its world premiere alongside the Logan at the Paris Motor Show last month, is offered with a choice of three engines, including Renault’s new 0.9-liter three-cylinder turbocharged petrol (TCe90) rated at 89hp (90PS).
And with that engine is the Dacia Sandero is capable of delivering a top speed of 109 mph (175km/h), while returning a fuel economy of 54.3 mpg UK, and Co2 emissions leading to
120 g/km. The base model which kicks of at £5,995 , is powered by 1.2-liter petrol delivering 74hp (75PS) and 47.9 mpg on the combined cycle with CO2emissions of 137g/km, and the Third engine option from Renault’s new new 1.5-liter dCi 90 turbo diesel rated at 89hp (90PS), with which the five-door Sandero delivers 74.3 mpg UK and sub-100 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
The entry-level model comes with front black bumpers, 15-inch steel wheels, power assisted steering, a 60/40 split folding rear seat, ABS with Emergency Brake Assist, ASR traction control, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), driver, passenger and front side airbags and ISOFIX points in both outer rear seats. And if you Spend another £600, the mid-level Ambiance adds radio CD player with fingertip remote controls, USB and AUX input, Bluetooth, remote central locking, electric front windows, body colored bumpers and 15-inch ‘Colorado’ wheel trims. At the top of the range is the Laureate, which Dacia expects to be selected by up to two thirds of UK buyers, would come with air conditioning, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, cruise control and electric rear windows as standard in them. There is also an optional 7-inch navigation and multimedia screen available just £250.
As for the Price List details, check this out:
Trim level Engine CO2emissions MPG On-the-roadprice
Access- 1.2 16V 75 137 47.9 £5,995
Ambiance- 1.2 16V 75 137 47.9 £6,595
0.9 TCe 90 120 54.3 £7,395
1.5 dCi 90 99 74.3 £8.395
Laureate- 1.2 16V 75 137 47.9 £7,995
0.9 TCe 90 120 54.3 £8,795
1.5 dCi 90 99 74.3 £9,795
Now with this its for sure, that many buyers out there would be interested to lay their hands on any of the models from above, because now that the Sandero has become the Cheapest cars, among Britain’s, a lot of customers would be waiting for the dealership to begin. Anyway take a look at the pictures, and lets us know your thoughts.