SCe 75 engine becomes available for New Dacia Sandero & New Logan MCV Lauréate.

• SCe 75 engine becomes available for New Sandero and New Logan MCV Lauréate
• Height Adjustment Pack becomes standard on Ambiance trim
• New Sandero Lauréate SCe 75 priced at £8,595
• New Logan MCV Lauréate SCe 75 priced at £9,895
• The new engine and trim combination for both models is available to order now

Dacia is making a number of updates to the New Sandero and New Logan MCV ranges. The efficient SCe 75 engine is now offered with Lauréate trim for both cars. In response to customer demand, the Height Adjustment Pack becomes standard equipment for Ambiance trim. The New Sandero Ambiance remains the most affordable car on the UK market equipped with air conditioning.

The frugal SCe 75 engine was previously available on the Access and Ambiance trims for New Sandero and New Logan MCV. Now customers looking for economy and low emissions can also enjoy the generous equipment of Lauréate, which includes satellite navigation and rear parking sensors.

The new 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine produces the same power as the outgoing 1.2-litre 16V 75, but is up to 10 per cent more efficient.

Equipped with the SCe 75 engine, the New Sandero returns 54.3mpg (NEDC combined cycle) and CO2 emissions of 117g/km. It allows the Sandero to accelerate from standstill to 62mph in 14.2 seconds on the way to a top speed of 98mph. The New Logan MCV SCe 75 achieves 52.3mpg (NEDC combined cycle) and 120g/km of CO2. It can accelerate from standstill to 62mph in 14.7 seconds and has a top speed of 98mph.

The new engine and trim combination will be available from later in the year, but can be ordered now.

Ambiance trim for both vehicles will have the previously optional Height Adjustment Pack fitted as standard. The pack consists of height adjustment for the driver’s seat, steering wheel and front seatbelts.

The New Sandero Ambiance SCe 75 remains the most affordable new car on the UK market with air conditioning, priced at just over £1,500 lower than the nearest competitor.

Price details New Sandero Hatchback

Sandero	Engine	CO2 (g/km)	MPG (Combined)	Price (OTR)
Access	SCe 75	117g/km	54.3mpg	£5,995
Ambiance	SCe 75	117g/km	54.3mpg	£7,395
	TCe 90	109g/km	57.6mpg	£7,995
	dCi 90	90g/km	80.7mpg	£9,595
Lauréate	SCe 75	117g/km	54.3mpg	£8,595
	TCe 90	109g/km	57.6mpg	£9,195
	dCi 90	90g/km	80.7mpg	£10,795

Price details New Logan MCV

Version	Engine	CO2 (g/km)	MPG (Combined)	Price (OTR)
Access	SCe 75	120g/km	52.3mpg	£7,295
Ambiance	SCe 75	120g/km	52.3mpg	£8,695
	TCe 90	109g/km	57.6mpg	£9,295
	dCi 90	90g/km	80.7mpg	£10,895
Lauréate	SCe 75	120g/km	52.3mpg	£9,895
	TCe 90	109g/km	57.6mpg	£10,495
	dCi 90	90g/km	80.7mpg	£12,095

Dacia announces pricing and specification of the new Logan MCV Stepway.

• Dacia announces UK pricing and specification for New Logan MCV Stepway
• Distinctive rugged exterior look to New Logan MCV Stepway
• Maintains the same impressive interior space with 573-litre boot as New Logan MCV
• Available with choice of TCe 90 and dCi 90 engines
• Logan MCV Stepway priced from £11,495
• Available to order now with UK deliveries commencing from June 

Dacia has announced UK pricing and specification for its New Logan MCV Stepway which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The distinctively rugged version of the New Logan MCV Stepway follows in the footsteps of the New Sandero Stepway. The fifth member of the Dacia UK range is available to order now priced from £11,495 with first customer deliveries expected in June.

The New Logan MCV Stepway – based on the recently revised New Logan MCV – has a muscular style with flared wheel arches, roof rails and a ground clearance of 174mm. It maintains the same impressive boot space of 573-litres (VDA) – one of the largest amongst any segment in the market. The New Logan MCV Stepway is available in Lauréate trim offering a high specification as standard.

At the front, the New Logan MCV Stepway sports a two-tone bumper as well as a satin-effect chrome skid plate, plus the fitment of fog lights. The model incorporates Dacia’s new lighting signature, unveiled at last year’s Paris Motor Show, with headlights that now incorporate LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) in the form of four stacked rectangles. This modern design results in a visibly wider look for the front end of the New Logan MCV Stepway.

Like its New Sandero Stepway cousin, the New Logan MCV Stepway’s grille mirrors the black elements of the two-tone bumper, with the chrome rectangles rounding off its distinctive style in much the same manner as the Duster. 

The New Logan MCV Stepway also has Dark Metal door mirror housings and Stepway decals on the front doors, along with Dark Metal longitudinal roof bars which further emphasise the model’s estate car lines.

At the rear, tail lights are bordered with black metal and echoes the front end with its two-tone rear bumper and satin-effect chrome skid plate – characteristics of Dacia’s Stepway range.

The New Logan MCV Stepway Lauréate comes in a choice of nine colours at launch, combined with new, 16-inch Stepway Flexwheels. This smart, economical and attractive system comprises a wheel trim design that fits over a similarly slotted rim.

Inside, the New Logan MCV Stepway benefits from the same upgrades given to the rest of the Dacia range in late 2016 with satin-effect chrome finish for the air vent surrounds, trim strip and centre console fascia, while a new four-spoke steering wheel design has an exclusive Soft Feel finish and a ‘Stepway’ logo on the chrome surround.

Available in Lauréate trim, the New Logan MCV Stepway has a high standard of specification including heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, rear parking sensors, height-adjustable driver’s seat and seven-inch touchscreen with MediaNav infotainment system which includes USB and AUX sockets, Bluetooth connectivity and satellite navigation with GB and Northern Ireland mapping.

The New Logan MCV Stepway is available with a choice of two economical engines – the well-proven TCe 90 petrol – with CO2 as low as 115g/km and fuel economy of 55.4mpg (NEDC combined) – and the dCi 90 diesel – with CO2 as low as 100g/km fuel economy of up to 72.4mpg (NEDC combined) . Both come with a five-speed manual transmission.

New Logan MCV Stepway: Technical Information

Version	Power (hp @ rpm)	Torque (Nm @ rpm)	0-62mph (sec)	Top speed (mph)
Lauréate TCe 90	90@5000	140@2250	12.4	106
Lauréate dCi 90	90@4000	220@1750	13.0	106

New Logan MCV Stepway: Ownership Information and Pricing

Version	0-62mph (secs)	CO2 (g/km)	VED (yr. 1)	MPG (NEDC)	Insurance group	Price (OTR)
Lauréate TCe 90	12.4	115	£160	55.4	7E	£11,495
Lauréate dCi 90	13.0	100	£120	72.4	9E	£13,095

Options

New Logan MCV Stepway options
Metallic paint	£495
Armrest	£75
Western European Mapping Upgrade	£90
Aspira leather upholstery	£500
Rear parking camera	£200
Alarm	£175
Emergency spare wheel	£100

Dacia Duster Commercial 4x4 wins ‘Best 4x4 Car-derived Van’ for the second consecutive year

• Dacia Duster Commercial 4x4 wins ‘Best 4x4 Car-derived Van’ for the second consecutive year
• Robust commercial SUV praised for its grip, ruggedness and affordability
• Priced from £10,095 (excl. VAT) – Duster is the most affordable new commercial SUV in the UK

The Dacia Duster Commercial 4x4 has been named ‘Best 4x4 Car-derived Van’ for the second consecutive year at the VansA2Z Awards 2017, held yesterday at Twickenham Stadium.

Based on the popular Dacia Duster compact SUV, and launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2015, the Duster Duster Commercial 4x4 was praised by judges for its off-road capability, driving style and value for money. 

The Duster Commercial offers the perfect package for many tradesmen – based on the passenger car version of the vehicle yet with a 1,604-litre maximum load capacity and cost benefits thanks to its classification as an LCV.

Neil McIntee, Editor, VansA2Z.com, said: “Dacia has made an excellent return to the UK light commercial market and the 4x4 version of its Duster Commercial is so good we had to make it our 4x4 Car-derived Van of the Year for the second consecutive time. It feels well put together with on-road ride and handling that far exceed expectations, and is much more capable off-road than it appears on paper; all at a very appealing price point.”

Louise O’Sullivan, Head of Dacia UK said: “We’re very proud to see the Duster Commercial 4x4 adding another trophy to its collection. The Duster Commercial 4x4 applies the Dacia philosophy to LCVs – providing a no-nonsense solution to businesses looking for an affordable and reliable vehicle that’s also capable of heading off-road when needed.”

The Dacia Duster Commercial 4x4 has a flat load area in lieu of rear seats and a payload of 550kg. Available in two different trim levels – Ambiance and Lauréate – the Duster Commercial 4x4 receives Bluetooth connectivity, electric front windows and a heated rear screen even on entry-level versions. The Lauréate version adds features such as cruise control, leather steering wheel, alloy wheels, air conditioning and electric heated door mirrors. 

The Duster Commercial is offered with one business-oriented diesel engine – the dCi 110 unit, the best-selling Groupe Renault diesel powertrain, either as a 4x2 or a robust, go-anywhere 4x4. The 4x2 dCi 110 returns up to 64.2mpg (NEDC Combined), with CO2 emissions as low as 115 g/km and is available from £10,095 (excluding VAT) for the Ambiance entry-level trim.  

Meanwhile, the 4x4 dCi 110 returns up to 60.1mpg (NEDC Combined), with CO2 emissions as low as 123 g/km and is available from £11,795 (excluding VAT) for the Ambiance trim.

Dacia offers a comprehensive selection of low-priced option packs to help owners secure payloads and protect their vehicle during a life of hard work. 

There is a choice of steel or mesh bulkheads between the passenger and cargo areas; privacy film for the tailgate window and mudguards.

The VansA2Z Awards are decided by the expert editorial team at the independent commercial vehicle website VansA2Z.com. VansA2Z provides essential information for anyone looking to buy and kit-out a light commercial vehicle. 

The VansA2Z Awards seek to reward the best products, companies and services in the industry for their ability to make life easier, cleaner, safer and more efficient for light commercial vehicle operators in the UK.

WHAT CAR AWARDS - The Dacia Sandero takes the best small car for the fifth year running.

• New Dacia Sandero wins ‘Best Small Car under £12,000’
• Fifth consecutive win for Dacia supermini at What Car? Awards
• New Sandero now on sale with specification and design upgrades and a new SCe 75 1.0-litre engine
• New Sandero available from £5,995 on-the-road
• More than 90,000 Dacias sold in the UK since launching in 2013

The Dacia Sandero has been awarded ‘Best Small Car for less than £12,000’ for the fifth consecutive year by What Car? at an awards ceremony in London this evening.

The Sandero first picked up the award in 2013, following Dacia’s entrance into the UK car market, and again in 2014, 2015 and 2016. 

Having undergone a series of recent updates for the 2017 Model Year, the supermini has taken the honours once more, underlining its ability to provide a class leading mix of practicality, comfort and low running costs. 

Its shockingly affordable £5,995 price tag is just half the amount of the category it competes in.

Commenting on the decision to give the award to the Sandero for the fifth time, Steve Huntingford, Editor, What Car?, said: “You won’t find this much space for so little in any other new car. 

A recent facelift brought an updated, higher quality interior. The Sandero also feels better to drive: the handling is tidy enough and the ride is surprisingly comfy for such a cheap car. You can buy a Sandero for less than £6,000, but we recommend spending a little more to get mid-range Ambiance trim. 

This adds niceties such as air-conditioning, central locking, electric front windows, a DAB radio and Bluetooth. It also replaces the standard black plastic bumpers with body-coloured ones that look a lot smarter. At this price point, only the Ford Ka+ comes close, and although that’s better to drive, the Sandero is more practical and a fair bit cheaper.”

Commenting on the result, Louise O’Sullivan, Head of Dacia UK said: “We’re delighted that the Sandero has been recognised by the judges at What Car? for a fifth consecutive year. The New Sandero offers customers even more value for money with upgrades to the interior and exterior as well as enhanced level of equipment while remaining the most affordable new car in the UK.”

The Dacia Sandero is a five-door hatchback, available in three trim levels with a choice of two petrol engines and one diesel engine. Pricing starts from £5,995, making it the lowest priced new car on sale in the UK today. The new interior and exterior upgrades for 2017 provide a more elegant and contemporary finish whilst providing the customer additional value and practicality.

The specific Ambiance version chosen by What Car? now comes with more features as standard such as air conditioning and DAB radio – it is the most affordable car on sale in the UK with air conditioning as standard. This is in addition to Bluetooth connectivity, electric windows and remote central locking. The new SCe 75 1.0-litre engine produces the same power as the outgoing 1.2-litre but delivers up to 10 per cent more efficiency.

The Dacia brand continues to go from strength to strength with 26,499 new Dacia vehicles sold during 2016, it’s best-ever year of sales in the UK.

PARIS - The Dacia Duster now comes with an Automatic option as well as a few nips and tucks to make this a better car.

• Dacia Duster available with Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic transmission for the first time
• Most affordable automatic crossover available in the UK yet with advanced dual-clutch technology
• EDC gearbox combines smoothness and comfort with similar efficiency to a manual gearbox
• Six-speed automatic is mated to the 1.5 dCi 110 turbodiesel engine
•  CO₂ emissions of only 116g/km and combined fuel economy of 62.8mpg
• EDC-equipped Dacia Duster costs from £14,895 on-the-road
• The Dacia Duster EDC goes on sale in the UK in October

For the very first time, the multi-award-winning Dacia Duster is available with an automatic six-speed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) transmission, whilst still maintaining its shocking affordability. The Duster EDC is the most affordable automatic crossover available in the UK.

Combining the comfort and smoothness of an automatic gearbox with fuel economy and low CO₂ emissions that are similar to those of a manual gearbox, the EDC transmission is certain to attract even more customers to the rugged SUV.

Drivers who specify the advanced transmission can now enjoy a more relaxing, simpler and smoother drive, which is boosted with the EDC transmission featuring Hill Start Assist. When moving away on a slope, the EDC control unit holds the brakes for sufficient time to allow the driver to apply the throttle before the vehicle rolls back.

Available on Lauréate and flagship Prestige 4x2 Duster variants, the automatic EDC gearbox is mated to the hugely-popular 1.5 dCi 110 turbodiesel engine. Perfectly complementing each other, the pairing returns fuel economy of 62.8mpg (NEDC combined) and CO₂ emissions of 116g/km.The EDC-equipped Dacia Duster is available from £14,895 on-the-road and will go on sale in the UK in October.

Version	0-62 mph	CO2 (g/km)	MPG (NEDC Combined)	Price
Lauréate dCi 110 4x2 Auto	11.9	116	62.8	£14,895
Prestige dCi 110 4x2 Auto	11.9	116	62.8	£15,795

Adding another string to the bow of the robust Duster, the availability of the EDC transmission builds on the raft of upgrades that were recently unveiled in the new 2017 model year version.

Spanning external and interior enhancements, the changes included new upholstery for all versions, DAB as standard from Ambiance trim upwards, new ‘square effect’ headlights, and the availability of new options such as rear parking sensors, part-leather ‘Aspira’ upholstery and 16-inch ‘Tyrol’ diamond-cut alloy wheels. A rear parking camera is also an option on Lauréate trim and above and the Duster’s purposeful good looks can be set off with new Pennine Green metallic paint.

The updates also included the availability of the 1.2 TCe 125 engine on Lauréate trim and above, ensuring that customers now have the choice of a petrol or diesel variant at every trim level, and the arrival of the top-of-the-range ‘Prestige’ trim level,

On top of the Lauréate trim, Prestige receives 16-inch ‘Tyrol’ diamond-cut alloy wheels, MediaNav Evolution and rear-parking camera as standard, offering a price walk of £900 from Lauréate and representing a customer saving of £250.

The Duster range is priced from £9,495 on-the-road.