Dacia has revealed its all-new Sandero hatchback at the Geneva Motor Show. The Sandero will be built in Pitesti, Romania and will be available in most European countries starting in June 2008. The Sandero will also carry Dacia’s three year/100,000 km warranty.
Available as a five-door hatchback, the Sandero’s exterior has a modern look and features a stylish C-pillar — although its thickness probably hinders outward visibility. Laterally, the Sandero features an “upturned wave” design theme.
The interior of the Sandero is also new and can be ordered in a wide range of color and material combinations.
Under hood, the Sandero is available with a range of gasoline and diesel engines. For customers who prefer gas power, the Sandero offers a 1.4L making 75 horsepower and a 1.6L unit producing 90 horsepower. Diesel engine options include a 1.5L dCi with 70 horsepower and a 1.5L dCi good for 85 horsepower.
03/05, 7:20 AM
posted by:
JohnnyBlazE
First, but why?
03/05, 7:48 AM
posted by:
jayjc08
I have to laugh in the back of my head a little bit, when some of you guys claim American cars are disgusting and horrible. Not saying some American cars aren’t horrible, but look at your own market first…
03/05, 8:00 AM
posted by:
RicardoHead
Eish.
03/05, 8:38 AM
posted by:
mg198242
Sandero??!?!?! It’s sand proof?!?!? I liked more the numbers moniquer for Dacia, like 1300 series, but anyway I’m going to buy it and you’ll never know why…
03/05, 8:41 AM
posted by:
Tosta Mista
You dumbasses, this is a car tailored for the emerging markets, namely BRICs, Turkey and some countries in northern Africa like Morocco and Algeria. However, Renault has geniously decided to sell it in Europe as a “low cost car”, following the success of the Dacia Logan, hopefully…
03/05, 11:02 AM
posted by:
SwerveEarly
This is car for 3 families to share, novel replacement for ox pulling 45 yr old Beetle w/chopped top, no doors and 4 different sized wheels. Roll-up windows, hand-crank wipers and heater are only options.
03/05, 2:45 PM
posted by:
Stinky007
Before making fun of Dacias, you should look up their prices…
As for Americans picking on this for being ugly: you’re right! It is ugly…
But let me be mean by saying the Logan got 3 stars from EuorNCAP when it’s main “american” competitor: the Chevy Aveo, got “almost” 1 and a half…
This car is based on the Logan so it is safe to say it will do at least as good as it in EuroNCAP’s test.
I’d rather have the uglier but safer car then…
03/05, 3:06 PM
posted by:
doghis
right on stinky!!
03/05, 3:13 PM
posted by:
GIUGIK1
I like it. I’d take this over the Aveo anyday.And it will probably be twice as affordable,too. Good job, Dacia.
03/05, 3:44 PM
posted by:
legr8est
To SwerveEarly, you are obviously an ignorant little person who has no idea what you are talking about. People who live like the ones in your little rant cannot afford a car costing more than 5,000 euros. Also, this car will be perfectly fine for the traffic, roads, and drivers’ needs in Romania.
To SmallPenis6.40mm, you could have done a little research before posting an immature, unfunny question. It just shows how big a brain you have. (Hint: it’s smaller than your head…penis head, that is)
Onto looks now, it kind of reminds me of a Renault Clio.
03/05, 3:48 PM
posted by:
SwerveEarly
Chevy Aveo is Korean designed and not US built. Chevy only has in line up to help w/ CAFE. I have only seen meth addicts and illegal immigrants in Aveos in US. Any American would rather ride a pogo stick then drive an Aveo.
03/05, 5:20 PM
posted by:
jayjc08
stinky, legr8est, tosta mista- And, your points are? I understand it’s not made to be a designer car, but just a run about. Americans have those too, only with better options, driving, quality, double the horsepower and standard features. Yet most of you base your opinions about American cars solely on those cars- Chevrolet Aveo, Suzuki Reno, etc (not even American designed cars).. I’d rather not, but I can’t help but notice the irony.
From what I’ve read it’ll sell around 9,000 USD, not bad considering the price, but qualities about on par with Tata- I would go for the Indica before this, but either way I’d kill myself over the decision- just buy used.
03/05, 8:54 PM
posted by:
autonut
I’ll be minority and state that Dacia is not ugly. It is utilitarian – it is a car for people who can’t afford BMW, Benz & Caddy. Majority of contributors to this site prefer and drive upper crust models from above mentioned premium brands, but the rest of the planet is not that wealthy. I think Dacia will find it’s way stateside via Nissan. I am amazed at engine choices for the car.
03/05, 9:40 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Who the hell is Dacia? autonut: are you implying they have ties to Nissan or that Nissan may simply want to put their name on someone else’s product.
03/06, 2:26 AM
posted by:
Stinky007
Don’t take my comment too seriously! I was trying to be sarcastic.
I am aware that the Aveo is infact a Daewoo, we have a Daewoo factory in Romania, which GM decided not to buy when it took over Daewoo. People didn’t like the these cars, but now that they are branded Chevrolet, everyone is acting like buying an Aveo is like having a “smaller Vette” =))
I know that the Aveo is not what you would call a success on the US market so it’s definitely not representative for the market.
In fact, this might be the biggest problem on the world stage today: brand-obsession.
PS: I forgot to mention: I have a Logan, so my comments are biased because of this.
03/06, 3:25 AM
posted by:
meekin111
Looks good for the price. anyoen know how much itl cost compared to the logan?
03/06, 6:51 PM
posted by:
jayjc08
stinky007- I didn’t mean to sound so serious if I did there. What model and how is it?
03/22, 1:51 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Not bad
Swerve: I’ve twice rented Aveos,and they get up to 85 without complaint. I was born here (although my father wasn’t) and I just say no.
But I’mnot shopping in this segment.