Dacia Sandero Stepway: New Small Crossover Revealed in Barcelona

The Barcelona Auto Show saw Renault's low-cost Romanian brand, Dacia swiping off the covers from the Sandero Stepway, a small hatchback with raised ground clearance but no all-wheel drive system as the crossover retains the standard Sandero's front-wheel drive layout. If the Sandero Stepway reminds you of another model, give yourself a pat on the back because it's essentially the European version of the South American market, Renault Sandero Stepway - 'oui', the French automaker didn't even bother changing names.

The Stepway features a 20mm higher road clearance than the conventional Sandero hatchback while cosmetic upgrades include black and body-colored bumpers housing front and rear skid-plates, new fog lamps and roofbars plus protective cladding around the wheel arches and satin-finish chrome rocker panels, exterior mirrors and door handles.

While we don't have any photos of the interior, Dacia claims in its press release that the Stepway benefits from specific black upholstery with visible white stitching and revised trim.

Depending on the market, the Sandero Stepway will be available with a 90HP 1.6-liter petrol and a 70HP 1.5-liter dCi diesel engine. Sales of Dacia's new model will begin in most European countries this September.

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Dacia Sandero Advert: Whole Car for Half the Price

When it comes to TV commercials, most automakers focus on things like safety, power, technology, styling and equipment, but not Dacia. Renault’s low-cost Romanian brand is all about offering acceptable vehicles at half the price of the competition. And that’s precisely what Dacia attempted to show in its new Italian TV advert for the recently introduced Sandero hatchback. Watch the video after the jump. -Continued

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Renault Launches Sandero Stepway Crossover Version

Renault is enriching its Sandero line-up with the introduction of a crossover version that will be launched from October in Brazil and then in Argentina. Manufactured at Renault’s Curitiba plant in Brazil, the Sandero Stepway is based on the French carmaker’s low-cost hatchback.

Apart from the higher ground clearance, the Stepway has been enhanced with restyled bumpers and grille, roof bars with an integrated spoiler and a chrome-finished exhaust pipe. In Brazil, the only engine available on the Sandero Stepway will be the 112 HP 1.6-liter Hi-Flex that runs on bio-ethanol. In Argentina however, Renault will also offer a dCi diesel engine on the Sandero Stepway. -Continued

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