Is the Renault Sandero Stepway a good car?

The Sandero Stepway is a solid, practical and fashionable ‘pumped up’ hatchback that makes a strong case for itself. However, it does lack some sparkle on the open road and at R251 900 it has become somewhat more expensive over the years. But as an entry into the crossover realm, it certainly makes some sense.

What is the difference between Sandero and Sandero Stepway?

The Dacia Sandero Stepway is all about ‘more for less’. What it does offer, relative to the standard Sandero on which it’s based, is ruggedised 4×4 styling, 40mm of additional ground clearance and a dose of extra standard equipment, all for little extra outlay.

How reliable is Dacia Sandero Stepway?

Is a used Dacia Sandero Stepway hatchback reliable? However, Dacia as a brand only came in at 19th place out of 32 manufacturers, according to our latest reliability survey. That’s only one place higher than parent company Renault.

Is Dacia Sandero Stepway a good family car?

Owned the Dacia Sandero Stepway for just over a year, it’s been a great car. The car runs and drives great, it’s easy on fuel and cheap to tax, good on long journeys, comfortable and the cruise control is good.

What does stepway mean?

a flight of steps
: a flight of steps.

Why is the Dacia Sandero so cheap?

The Sandero shares a platform with the current-generation Renault Clio and Nissan Juke. The Clio’s exhaust is longer. But it’s apparent that one of the reasons the Dacia is cheaper is because it’s had Renault and Nissan do the hard work.

Should I buy a Dacia Sandero?

The Dacia Sandero Stepway is excellent value for money. It’s performance is reliable and it punches above its’ weight. Fuel consumption is very good. On the downside some of the interior fittings are not at the standard of the Renault engine which does detract from the overall performance and feel of the car.

How many miles can a Dacia Sandero do on a full tank?

Dacia is the only manufacturer offering LPG from the factory, adding a separate 40-litre LPG tank in the spare wheel well, in addition to the 50-litre petrol tank. The Bi-Fuel setup gives the car a range of more than 800 miles, and Dacia claims the car emits around 11% less CO2 when running on LPG.

Where can I buy a Renault Sandero car?

R 164 900 Renault Sandero 66kW Turbo Stepway Expression Used Car 2019 42 000 km Manual Dealer GROUP 1 NISSAN STELLENBOSCH Dennesig, Stellenbosch km from you?

What kind of engine does Sandero Stepway have?

So, my expectations of the Sandero Stepway were very high and it would have been easy for the Stepway to disappoint me once I got my hands on it, but it didn’t disappoint at all. With the upgraded model, Renault put the 1,6 l engine aside and fitted the 0,9 l turbo engine in the new Stepway – with great results.

What kind of car is the Renault Stepway?

The new Stepway combines the rugged SUV-type looks of an SUV with the manoeuvrability and low fuel consumption of a hatchback and the car took on a whole new design identity this time round. Its upsized diamond-shaped badge is suspended within the black front grille and I thought this worked well with the car’s crossover DNA.

What kind of safety features does Stepway have?

The Stepway comes standard with ABS, Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Hill Start Assist (HSA) and front side airbags.