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

GENEVA - Dacia to launch a new Special Edition on its range of popular cars.

Dacia will launch a new special edition version for the Duster, Sandero Stepway and the New Logan MCV Stepway at Geneva International Motor Show on 7^th March. 

The Summit special editions will be based upon the highest equipment level and will stand out in particular through two exclusive exterior colour options: Nordic Grey or Magma Orange (Sandero Stepway only). 

In the Stepway range, these new colours will be complemented by 16-inch Grey Flex wheels, while the Duster will sport 16-inch diamond-cut black Cyclades alloy wheels.

Inside the cabin, these special edition models boast exclusive dual-material upholstery. The seats are instantly recognisable thanks to their Burnt Orange piping and top-stitching, plus the word ‘Stepway’ embroidered into the fabric in the same colour. The carpet mats are similarly finished with Burnt Orange top-stitching.

The same Burnt Orange detailing is to be found on the centre console cover and air vent surrounds.

This special edition is based on the Lauréate trim to include air conditioning, Media Nav Evolution multimedia system, rear parking sensors, DAB radio and cruise control with speed limiter.

The Duster also features wheel arch guards and protective side mouldings.

The Summit special editions will be available with the same engines as the Stepway and Duster ranges.

Pricing for the Summit special edition range will be announced closer to the on sale date in Spring 2017.

Dacia turns up the heat with some tempting offers for the 66 Plate Change next month.

• Enhanced offers across Dacia’s multiple award-winning line-up
• Free upgrade to five-year/60,000 mile warranty with all offers
• Deposit contributions increased to £750 on Sandero Stepway and £650 on Sandero
• £750 deposit contribution on Duster and £500 deposit contribution on Logan MCV
• Seven-year/100,000 mile warranty upgrade now only £395

Dacia is giving car buyers even more of a reason to choose its award-winning range with a host of enhanced customer offers – just in time for the new ‘66’-registration.

With its latest finance offers, the ‘shockingly affordable’ brand is increasing its deposit contributions on its affordable Dacia Dimensions finance scheme to £650 and £750 on the Sandero and Sandero Stepway respectively. The Logan MCV and the Duster also continue to be available with customer deposit contributions – £500 for the versatile estate car and £750 for the rugged Duster SUV.

The Dacia Dimensions PCP offers are available on all trim levels (excluding Access) and continue the ‘no-nonsense’ brand’s approach to offering its customers outstanding value.

In addition, customers who take advantage of the Dacia Dimensions PCP offers also enjoy the reassurance of five years’ care-free motoring with a complimentary five-year/60,000 mile warranty on their new Dacia – a free upgrade from three years/60,000 miles, worth £395 when bought separately.

Winner of the What Car? ‘Best Small Car for less than £12,000’ for four consecutive years, and the lowest priced new car on sale today, the popular Sandero five-door hatchback can be purchased through a four-year PCP package from £94 per month with a deposit of £577¹. 

This offer applies to the 1.2 Ambiance version, which as standard includes Bluetooth^™ and USB connectivity, electric front windows, remote central locking, daytime running lights and ESC/ASR (Electronic Stability Control & Traction Control).

Stylish and well-equipped, the five-door Sandero Stepway crossover is available from £104 per month after a customer deposit of £1,451. Also a four-year PCP, this particular offer is available on the Ambiance TCe 90 version that boasts such features as integrated satellite-navigation, MP3-compatible CD player with Bluetooth^™connectivity, electric windows, parking sensors and air conditioning.

The UK’s most affordable new estate car and winner of the Family Car category in the Auto Express Driver Power 2016 Awards, the Logan MCV can be owned through a four-year PCP offer from £104 per month with a deposit of £1,210. This specific offer is available on the 1.2 Ambiance Logan MCV, the versatile estate car combining a useful boot space of 573 litres with equipment that includes remote central locking, electric front windows, Bluetooth^™ and USB connectivity.

Also on a four-year PCP offer, the spacious and comfortable Duster SUV is available from £154 per month with a deposit of £853. This Duster offer is on the Ambiance SCe version, which is powered by a 1.6 115 bhp engine, and as standard includes ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with ASR (Traction Control), 16-inch wheels, height adjustable driver’s seat, front fog lights, 4x20w DAB/FM/AM tuner with steering column-mounted fingertip controls, remote central locking, electric front windows, Bluetooth^™ and USB connectivity.

For even more peace of mind and representing even greater value, customers can upgrade from the complimentary five-year/60,000 mile warranty to a seven-year/100,000 mile warranty for a one-off fee of just £395 RRP – a saving of £455 over the usual price².

Since Dacia launched in the UK in 2013, the brand has won multiple awards. Notably, it was rated 4^th best car manufacturer for ownership satisfaction in the 2016 Which? Car Guide and the Auto Express Driver Power ownership survey has placed Dacia in its top five best manufacturers for three consecutive years. Dacia was also voted number two in the 2016 Auto Express Driver Power Dealer Aftersales Satisfaction survey, while the Dacia Sandero has been awarded the title of “Best Small Car under £12,000” by What Car? for four consecutive years (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013). The Dacia Duster was also named TopGear magazine’s “Bargain of the Year 2012” at launch.

Dacia owners invited to the UK’s fourth Dacia Day to take place at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome.

• Dacia owners invited to the UK’s fourth Dacia Day
• Dacia Day to take place at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Leicestershire on 13^th August 2016
• Free day out for all the family promises to be the biggest yet
• Guests invited to try out new skills in falconry and archery amongst many other activities
• Builds on huge popularity of Dacia Picnics running since 2008 on the continent
• Entire Dacia range available to test drive – including Duster on a 4x4 course

Dacia is inviting owners from across the United Kingdom to the fourth annual Dacia Day, taking place on 13^thAugust at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Leicestershire. The free event, exclusively for Dacia owners will offer opportunities to meet with other passionate Dacia owners and a fun day out for the whole family.

Organised in conjunction with the Dacia Forum, an independent website for Dacia owners in the UK, attendees can enjoy an active family day out by trying their skills at archery and falconry, experience Rugby League up close with an opportunity to take a look around the new Duster Rugby League special editions, test drive each Dacia model – including the Duster on a dedicated 4x4 off-road course, and tickle their taste buds at a cake emporium for those with a sweet tooth. 

There will also be a bouncy castle area for the younger members of the family. The fun day out for all of the family also includes a tour around the Aerodrome’s amazing selection of historic aircraft.

Louise O’Sullivan, Head of Dacia UK, said: “Dacia Day promises to be a fun-filled free event with something for everyone. 

We love to see all of our customers enjoying themselves and many look forward to sharing experiences with other Dacia owners. 

A strong sense of community is one of the reasons why owners rate Dacia so highly so we’re really pleased to be involved with this fourth annual Dacia Day.  

We encourage everyone to bring a picnic with them and to make the most of the day!”

Dacia Day follows on from the popular and long-running ‘Dacia Picnic’ events across Europe, where Dacia owners meet for an enjoyable family day out with activities, socialising and picnics. 

The first Dacia Picnic was held in France in 2008 and they encourage customers and their families to enjoy a day full of events such as volleyball, football, sailing, photo booths and workshops. Dacia organises these events across the world to thank its enthusiastic customers and ever-growing community.

Dacia owners can register to attend by visiting www.info.dacia.co.uk/daciaday

Dacia has proven very popular with owners and critics alike since launching just over three years ago.  What Car? magazine have rated the Sandero ‘Best Small Car under £12,000’ for four consecutive years.  

One of the UK’s largest automotive owner satisfaction studies, Auto Express Driver Power, has placed Dacia in its top five best manufacturers for three consecutive years, out of 32 brands featured in the 2016 survey, with customers praising the brand’s reliability in particular. 

In the separate 2016 Auto Express Driver Power Dealer Aftersales Satisfaction survey customers rated Dacia as second overall in the industry for dealer service – ahead of all premium and luxury brands.  Dacia was ranked fourth out of 34 brands for customer satisfaction, with a 90 per cent satisfaction score, in the 2016 Which? Car survey.

The Dacia range comprises the Sandero 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 most affordable new car on sale in the UK today. 

The Sandero Stepway is the UK’s most affordable crossover – priced from £8,495.  It combines hatchback practicality with SUV looks and is available in two trim levels with a choice of a petrol or diesel engine.

The versatile Dacia Logan MCV is available in three trim levels and comes with a choice of three engines, including a diesel option that returns up to 80.7mpg (NEDC combined cycle). The Logan MCV is priced from £6,995 OTR.  

The multiple award-winning Duster is the most affordable SUV on the UK market today – priced from £9,495. Duster is available in a choice of three trim levels, with 1.6-litre petrol or 1.5-litre dCi diesel engines and in 4x2 or 4x4 set-ups.

Over 78,000 Dacia models have been sold in the UK since its launch in January 2013. More than four million Dacias have been sold since Groupe Renault reintroduced the brand in Europe in 2004.

Dacia's Parent, Renault, took the #1 spot in the After sales service Survey, Dacia takes #2, well deserved too.

• Dacia voted number two in 2016 Auto Express Driver Power Dealer Aftersales Satisfaction survey
• Eleven place rise from 13^th in 2015 for Dacia in UK’s leading dealer satisfaction survey
• Dacia ranked ahead of many more established and premium brands
• Impressive survey results from Groupe Renault UK – Renault rated number one

Dacia has been voted number two in the 2016 Auto Express Driver Power Dealer Aftersales Satisfaction survey, proving that you can have incredible value-for-money and an outstanding ownership experience – ahead even of many luxury and premium brands.

The ‘shockingly affordable’ brand recorded a score of 93.7 per cent overall satisfaction from customers and rises up eleven places from its 13^th ranking in 2015.

The brand, known for its value-for-money range, made its debut in the leading dealer survey in 2014 and since then has improved each year. The results in the 2016 Auto Express Driver Power Dealer After Sales Satisfaction survey complement Dacia’s ranking in the publication’s earlier vehicle ownership survey, where it finished in fourth overall, out of 31 marques, with the Logan MCV estate topping the Family Car category.  

Brian Walters, Director, Research and Insights at Driver Powersaid: "Dacia, like its sister brand Renault, improved in all six of the dealer-related attributes, most dramatically in keeping its customers informed on progress and cost of work and the technical knowledge of its workshop employees. Dacia continues to offer the highest rated franchised dealer aftersales experience when it comes to value for money."

Mark Crockett, Director of Total Customer Experience, Groupe Renault UK, commented: “Dacia’s vast improvement over last year shows how the brand has really struck a chord with customers by sticking to its core values of no-nonsense motoring, affordability and value for money. It’s gratifying to see that owners are not only happy with their vehicle but also with the service at Dacia dealerships, too.

“Dacia’s unrivalled value for money in the UK complements its top quality customer service throughout the car’s lifespan which will continue as the brand grows.”

The result is partly attributed to the redefinition of the Groupe Renault UK Services and Quality division in early 2016 to two new departments: Total Customer Experience (TCE) and After Sales. TCE supports a further emphasis on customer experience and performance and demonstrates the brand’s collective commitment to positively driving customer experience throughout the business and its dealer network. The TCE team is now also complemented by a new Customer Journey team in order to deliver the best possible Renault experience to customers, whilst After Sales now has a renewed focus on the commercial operations of parts, accessories, options and services functions.

The Dacia brand is no stranger to winning awards with Auto Express Driver Power placing Dacia in its top five best manufacturers for three consecutive years – out of 32 brands featured in the 2016 survey, with customers in particular praising the brand’s reliability. Most recently, Dacia was ranked fourth out of 34 brands for customer satisfaction with a 90 per cent satisfaction score in the 2016 Which? Car survey. Since launching in the UK in just over three years ago, Dacia has won numerous awards, including What Car?’s ‘Best Small Car under £12,000’ for four consecutive years for the Sandero.

The Dacia range comprises of the Sandero 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 most affordable new car on sale in the UK today. The Sandero Stepway is the UK’s most affordable crossover – priced from £8,495.  It combines hatchback practicality with SUV looks and is available in two trim levels with a choice of a petrol or diesel engine. The versatile Dacia Logan MCV is available in three trim levels and comes with a choice of three engines, including a diesel option that returns up to 80.7mpg (NEDC combined cycle). The Logan MCV is priced from £6,995 OTR.  The multiple award-winning Duster is the most affordable SUV on the UK market today – priced from £9,495. Duster is available in a choice of three trim levels, with 1.6-litre petrol or 1.5-litre dCi diesel engines and in 4x2 or 4x4 set-ups.

In the ten years since relaunching in Europe, Dacia has sold more than four million vehicles in Europe. Over 78,000 Dacia models have been sold in the UK since its launch in January 2013.

Dacia voted fourth most reliable brand in 2016 Which? Car Survey, You dont need an expensive brand to be good.

• Dacia voted fourth most reliable brand in 2016 Which? Car Survey
• Owners award Dacia a top 90% satisfaction score – above many premium and luxury brands
• 34 manufacturers rated in the UK’s largest ownership satisfaction survey
• Latest ownership accolade for the no-nonsense car manufacturer
• Over 4 million Dacias have been sold since 2004

Dacia has been voted the fourth most reliable car brand out of the 34 manufacturers in the 2016 Which? Car Survey – the largest of its type in the UK – outperforming many well-established and premium brands.

Dacia received a 90% satisfaction score from customers completing the 2016 car brand reliability survey – placing the no-nonsense car company above many premium and luxury brands.

The Dacia Duster – the best value SUV on the UK market – was voted third Best Compact SUV by Which? readers for ownership satisfaction.  The Dacia Sandero, the UK’s most affordable new car, received a Which? four-star reliability rating from owners with the Dacia Logan MCV – offering the more space for owners’ money than any other car in the UK – also received a Which? four-star reliability rating.

Nic Shaw, Cars Editor, Which?, said: “Our survey, the biggest of its kind in the UK, reveals that spending more on a car is no guarantee of reliability, and sometimes quite the opposite. The ultra-affordable Dacia Sandero shows that a reliable runaround need not break the bank and Dacia finishing fourth overall in our manufacturer reliability league table is a strong achievement for a relatively new car brand.”

Louise O’Sullivan, Head of Dacia UK, commented: “We’re delighted that the Which? Car Survey 2016 is another endorsement from Dacia owners of how satisfied they are with their cars.  Dacia is continuing to go from strength to strength in the UK with the range matching value for money with quality, reliability and owner satisfaction matching far more established vehicle manufacturers.”

The annual Which? Car Survey in 2016, measuring reliability and customer satisfaction, is based on feedback from more than 59,000 UK car owners based on their experience in the last 12 months and is the largest such survey in the UK. As well as breakdowns, it considers repair costs, the time a car is off the road for repair and the most common fault types for each model.

Dacia has won numerous awards in the UK since launching just over three years ago including What Car?’s ‘Best Small Car under £12,000’ for four consecutive years for the Sandero. One of the UK’s largest automotive owner satisfaction studies, Auto Express Driver Power, has placed Dacia in its top five best manufacturers for three consecutive years – out of 32 brands featured in the 2016 survey, with customers in particular praising the brand’s reliability.

The Dacia range comprises is of the 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 most affordable new car on sale in the UK today.  The versatile Dacia Logan MCV is available in three trim levels and comes with a choice of three engines, including a diesel option that returns up to 80.7mpg (NEDC combined cycle). The Logan MCV is priced from £6,995 OTR.  The multiple award-winning Duster has been a part of the Dacia range since the brand’s launch in the UK in 2013 and is the most affordable SUV on the UK market today – priced from £9,495. Duster is available in a choice of three trim levels, with 1.6-litre petrol or 1.5-litre dCi diesel engines and in 4x2 or 4x4 set-ups.

Over four million Dacias have been sold since Groupe Renault reintroduced the brand in Europe in 2004.  Dacia was launched in the UK in 2013 and over 78,000 of its ‘shockingly affordable’ vehicles have found UK homes to date. 

UK SALES JUNE - Renault continues to outpace the market in 2016 with growth of 14.4%.

• Renault car sales up 21.0 per cent on same period last year to 44,570 vehicles
• Renault car market share increased to 3.1 per cent year-to-date
• Renault continues to outpace the market growth
• Groupe Renault UK sales – including Renault cars, vans and Dacia – records 71,492 sales in first half of 2016 – up 14.4 per cent

Renault UK car sales were up 21.0 per cent during the first six months of 2016 to 44,570 vehicles – considerably outpacing the car market growth of 3.2 per cent, according to the official figures released today from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Renault’s first-half performance represents a year-to-date car market share of 3.1 per cent – an increase of 0.5 percentage points against the same period in 2015.

Sales of 9,156 cars in the month of June means Renault is also up on the month compared to last year – an increase of 37.6 per cent on June 2015.

In a burgeoning electric vehicle market that was up 12.5 per cent in the first half of the year compared to 2015, sales of Renault’s electric vehicle range, comprising of ZOE, Twizy and Kangoo Z.E., doubled, rising by 26.1 per cent across the same period, with 1,199 EVs sold. ZOE contributed strongly to this performance, with 1,069 examples of the all-electric supermini being sold – a 39.4 per cent increase on the first six months of 2015 – continuing the trend set in Europe where Renault was the top-selling electric vehicle manufacturer in 2015.

Groupe Renault, which comprises Renault cars, vans and Dacia, has experienced unprecedented growth over the last three years, consistently outpacing the UK market. This growth has continued into 2016 with 71,492 Group vehicles being sold in the first six months of the year for a market share of 4.4 per cent – up 14.4 per cent and almost double that of the total market growth rate of 3.1 per cent.  Of that total, Renault cars represented 44,570 vehicles (up 21.0 per cent), Renault vans 13,435 vehicles (up 20.3 per cent) and Dacia 13,445 vehicles.

Commenting on the results, Paul Flanagan, Managing Director, Groupe Renault UK and Ireland, said: “This extraordinary growth by Groupe Renault has been fuelled by customer demand for our stunning new car and van models, including the recently launched All-New Kadjar, and supported by our dealer network’s commitment to customer satisfaction. We are on track to deliver our GO5+ mid-term plan objectives and with one of the newest model line-ups in the car market, and with All-New Mégane arriving in showrooms this month, and then All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic arriving later in the year, we are confident that this trend is set to continue.”