Dacia SUV Spy Photos
Here are some spy photos of the Dacia SUV, due to be launched in 2010.The name of the model will be Steppe. Apparently Dacia Steppe will come with both 4×2 and 4×4 traction, which will be borrowed from Nissan. The difference will be that the Dacia SUV will have a much more competitive price. Steppe will resemble Nissan Qashqai both in appearance and technical details.
New Engine For Dacia Logan And Sandero
Dacia Logan and Sandero get a new engine today, and it’s a 1.2L petrol engine, with 75HP. This is the fourth petrol engine offered by Dacia.
The prices for Dacia Logan with the new engine are: 6,550 euro for Ambiance version, 7,250 euro for Preference and 8,150 euro for Laureate. As for Dacia Sandero, these are the prices for the same three levels of equipment: 7,500 euro, 8,200 euro and 9,100 euro.
The consume of the new petrol engine is 5.9 liters per 100km.
Dacia Sandero Stepway Launched In Romania
Dacia Sandero Stepway was launched yesterday in Romania. The model can be ordered starting from June 23rd. There are two engine variants to choose from right now: petrol 1.6 MPI with 90 HP, for a price of 9,200 Euro and a diesel 1.5 dCi with 70HP at a price of 10,400 Euro.
The differences from the regular Sandero are: 20mm more distance to the ground, front and rear protection bars and fog lights. Some of the standard equipement included are: ABS, AFU, 2 airbags, assisted direction and electrical windows.
This is not the Dacia SUV we’ve been hearing about. It’s just a more sporty and dynamic Sandero, with the real SUV waiting to be launched in 2010.
Dacia Sandero Stepway Launched At Barcelona
Dacia launched yesterday, at Barcelona, the production version of their first crossover, based on the Dacia Sandero hatchback. Stepway is basically just an European reinterpretation of the Sandero Stepway that is being sold in Brazil, under the Renault badge.
Dacia Sandero Stepway is basically just a taller version of the Sandero hatchback, and its audience is the young and dynamic audience. There is no 4×4 traction or any new engines, so it’s basically just a new design and a car that should do a little bit better on rough terrain thanks to the extra height.
The dimensions aren’t that bad, offering plenty of space. It has 4,024 meters in length, 1,997m in width and 1,582m in height. For 5 passengers, the interior space should be enough. The trunk can fit 320 liters in normal conditions and 1200 liters when the backseat is folded. The distance to the ground is now 175mm, 20mm more than the regular Sandero.
There are two engines available for Dacia Sandero Stepway:
- 1.6L petrol with 90HP
- 1.5 dCi diesel with 70HP
The start of the sales will be in September 2009. The official price hasn’t been announced yet.
Dacia Increases Production And Hires 500
Even though the crisis hit most of the auto manufacturers, Dacia seems to go quite well and they will be increasing their production capacity from 1200 to 1340 cars per day, starting from June 15th.
Thanks to the programs from different countries that try to boost the auto economy, Dacia benefits since the Dacia Logan and Sandero are cheap cars and people don’t need to add too much money to the government subventions for new cars.
The production increase also means that another 500 people will be hired at the Dacia plant from Romania.
