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Main competitors and classmates «Sandero» are currently Audi A1, Chevrolet Aveo, Lada Granta, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Solaris, Honda Jazz, Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Colt, Opel Corsa, Nissan Note, Peugeot 208, Skoda Fabia, Volkswagen Polo and Toyota Yaris.
First generation (2007-2012)
The first generation was first shown at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 2007. In December 2007, Sandero appeared in Brazil, becoming the first car «Renault» produced outside of Europe. In March 2008, it was shown at the Geneva Motor Show under the name «Dacia Sandero». Based on a modified platform «Nissan B» with the title «Dacia B0». The total length of the car was 4020 mm, width 1746 mm, height 1534 mm, wheelbase 2589 mm and curb weight 1025-1204 kg. Since 2010, a cross-country modification with the name «Sandero Stepway» with increased ground clearance due to other shock absorbers, with a different shape of bumpers and enlarged wheel arches. The length of this model was 4091 mm, width 1753 mm, height 1578 mm and wheelbase 2588 mm. Vehicles were assembled in Brazil, Iran, Colombia, Morocco, Russia, Romania and South Africa. In total, about 440 thousand cars were produced.
The following models of gasoline engines were installed on the Sandero of the first generation:
- 1.0 liter (999 cm3, D4D, I4, 16v, 77 hp)
- 1.2 liters (1149 cm3, D4F, I4, 16v, 75 hp)
- 1.4 liters (1390 cm3, K7J, I4, 8v, 72/75 hp)
- 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, K7M, I4, 8v, 85/95 hp)
- 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, K4M, I4, 16v, 105/112 hp)
Since September 2008, a 1.5-liter diesel engine has become available (1461 cm3, K9K, dCi, I4, 75/90 hp). The transmission was a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual.
Passive vehicle safety is designed to meet the requirements of European standards. Depending on the configuration, there can be up to four airbags. Active safety is provided by the latest generation Bosch 8.1 ABS system, which includes EBD (electronic brake force distribution) and EBA (emergency braking system). European Committee «Euro NCAP» carried out crash tests of the basic configuration, the results of which are shown in the table. Model tests «Safety Pack», equipped with side airbags for the body and head and seat belt pretensioners, received 31 points for adult passengers, the rest of the ratings remained unchanged.
In 2011, the Sandero was updated, slightly changing the exterior and interior.
Second generation (2012-present time)
The second generation was presented at the Paris Motor Show in October 2012. There was also a new version «Stepway». The car is based on a platform «Dacia M0», which is also used for «Dacia Lodgy», «Dacia Dokker», «Dacia Logan II» and «Renault Symbol III». It went on sale in Romania in October 2012, in the UK since 2013, in Brazil in June 2014 and in Russia in September 2014. The length of the car was 4057 mm, width 1733 mm, height 1523 mm, wheelbase 2589 mm and curb weight 969-1237 kg. Modification dimensions «Stepway» were the following - length 4080 mm, width 1757 mm and height 1533 mm. The assembly was carried out in Romania, Algeria, Brazil, Colombia, Morocco and Russia. At the end of 2018, about 1 million second-generation Sanderos were produced.
Gasoline engines were 0.9 liters (898 cm3, 12v, turbo, 90 hp), 1.0 liter (998 cm3, B4D, I3, 12v, 73 hp) and 1.2 liters (1149 cm3, D4F, I4, 16v, 72/75 hp). There was also one 1.5 liter diesel engine (1461 cm3, K9K, dCi, I4, 75/90 hp). Transmission 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed robotic «Easy-R».
In May 2013 the European Committee «Euro NCAP» has been crash tested and given a four-star safety rating, see table for detailed results.
restyling «Sandero» was presented at the Paris Motor Show in October 2016. The radiator grill looks like «Duster», installed new optics with built-in LED daytime running lights and new rear lights.
In January 2013 the British magazine «What Car?» awarded the second generation «Sandero» the best supermini for under £12,000. This magazine awarded the car again in 2014 and 2015.