We no longer present to you Dacia Sandero. The star of our sales, the Romanian city car, developed and produced by Renault met wild success in France. Launched in 2008, its mission was to support the four-door Logan in the Dacia line. To offer the countries of Western Europe a product that better meets their expectations. The cheapest car in FranceSandero was available in engines gasoline, diesel and LPG. Its original mechanics and Renault components have also saved it from serious reliability issues. It was only four years after the introduction that she bought it 2012 of the modernized second generation. Which did not distort the DNA of her elder. We took the keys to a 2013 model, LPG (1.2L, 16V) and Lauréate topcoat. After 9 years and 213,000 kilometers, let’s see what has aged. And also what can be good to watch…

life on board

Because of cheap carSandero is not really a model with noble materials and accessories. Plastic on board everywhere. From the steering wheel to the instrument panel, from the door trim to the gear knob. After a few years, they show signs of fatigue. The seat fabrics wrinkle over time. The door seals are damagedand more unpleasantly, that steering wheel plastic deteriorates. More aesthetic than practical problems. They can be compensated, for example, by purchasing a seat cover and steering wheel rim protection.

Driving

The The second name is Sandero did not do no miracle with sound insulation. At high speed or on capricious roads, there is a lot of noise on board. Air and engine noise, unpleasant vibrations. Considering the price of the model, this is not a big surprise, but it is something to be aware of. Regarding behavior, The 72bhp 1.2 16V here on LPG is winding and very lacking in pep. Times are long and it loses its low-end flex to the point where you can easily stall. In particular, in diesel, Sandero 2 inherits more powerful engines. Especially 1.5 DCi at 75 or 90 horsepower, which may be more suitable depending on your needs.

Support

The overhaul must be carried out every 20,000 km or two years. You will be billed between 130 and 200 euros on average. watch distribution, which in principle should be changed every 120,000 kilometers or five years. A distribution kit (including a water pump) costs between 600 and 800 euros. From a mechanical point of view, Renault engines are characterized by good reliability. Apart from a few jerks and a 0.9 Tce loss of power, the other petrol units and diesel have no known issues. Use of a small amount of electronics, Sandero also has no problems at this level. However, the optional GPS may have glitches that require a €120 upgrade.

The Dacia Sandero the second name is final good prejudice, that over time. Aside from a few relatively frequent degradations over time, its mechanics benefit from high reliability and his demeanor remains healthy despite his years.