Slightly Shambolic SMMT Reviews: 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.0 TCe 90 Prestige
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Somehow, and I am still really not sure how this happened, Mr Jake Bill from the Wull's Wheels CZcams channel ( / @fuelpower ) and I ended up at Oakley Hall near Basingstoke on 23rd September 2021 for the SMMT Drive Day South, where we got to drive and film six different brand new cars from six different manufacturers, having just half an hour with each of them to film a review. Naturally, things took a bit of a shambolic turn, as they usually do on this channel...
First of all, we were privileged to drive a 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.0 TCe 90 Prestige, the top of the range version of the Dacia Sandero without LPG. Be prepared for smooth driving dynamics, an interesting paint colour, excellent ride quality, trying not to complain about hard plastics and generally little of any consequence at all. Nothing untoward then!
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I didn’t know Jake had a younger brother, great to see some new cars on the channel, we love the new format too, fantastic cars the new Dacia’s.
Yes, I sort of just came up with the new format, it seems to work OK, though! Mr Bill's lack of beard is certainly something more appropriate for such an event in my opinion, although he and his lady friend may have other opinions.
Corduroy jacket reviews are a perfectly suitable alternative.
Ah yes, sir, but they don't convey the shambolic element of our SMMT Drive Day filming process....
I've got the previous version 2017 Ambiance and I'm immensely happy with it. Cheap to run, comfortable on long journeys, spacious and surprisingly rapid performance for a three pot turbo. It didn't cost stupid money and by my estimation I could probably sell it now 12 months on with 16k on the clock for what I originally paid for it! Do the maths.
Yes, Dacia don't tend to discount very much in my experience, as the cars are generally unopposed in value amongst new models anyway. I drove a Logan MCV in 2017, and it really wasn't that bad at all! You are right about the current secondhand values, you may well get most of your money back if you were to sell it again now.
What have things come to when a full size spare wheel being included with a new car is something to get excited about? Dacias look good, they're really inexpensive and they have a proper spare in the boot. There's no wonder I see more and more of them on the road. I do see more Dusters and Logans than Sanderos though.
Yes, the Duster is probably more popular due to the current trend for SUVs. The Logan MCV looks like it has been discontinued for our market, from what I understand? The styling is much, much better than before, so is the quality and refinement, and we do like the full size spare, sir...
It is not a full size spare.
Alloys are 16 inch spare is a get you home 15 inch.
Fantastic looking car. It certainly doesn`t look like a budget oriented brand. This one is in one of my favourite colours too. 😀
It really belies its sub-£10,000 origins, as I know the basic Sandero is really quite cheap! Very refined, neatly styled and well equipped with decent quality for the price.
It's a fine looking car alright. I could tell you really like the driving experience, too. Food for thought....
It isn't particularly luxurious or fast, but it is well equipped, and the level of refinement is especially impressive for the price.
A very smart looking car for the money, well equipped and a fantastic colour.
I think that I prefer the standard Sandero, but this is pretty good too. I prefer the dark blue colour Dacia offer, but this shade of orange does really stand out!
Great review sir, that car looks nice,take the badges of and you would think it was a small vw. Front of the car v nice,like the headlights.
Yes, they probably have been studying brands like Seat and Skoda, and to be honest, they have done a really good job making these with excellent quality and refinement for the price.
Interesting vehicle!
I also admit it is at a very good price point for the level of equipment it has.
Also surprising is the phone mount AND USB port right next to the infotainment screen! Extremely convenient!
My only complaint, which is minor, is the add-on infotainment screen that looks like an afterthought, otherwise I like this very much!
Would this be the same size as the Vauxhall Mokka? I believe that had a 3 cylinder turbo.
The headlamps remind me of current Volvo range of DRL headlamps.
Excellent review Joseph !
Yes, a lot of cars have these tablet style infotainment systems on the dashboards now. I think the basic Sandero (not the Stepway) lacks the big colour central screen of this top of the range Stepway. The mount and USB port next to the screen is brilliant, more car should be like this. The Mokka is a bit bigger than this and is sold with the three cylinder turbo also used in many Peugeot and Citroen models.
I’m not sure if it’s needed as it has wireless phone connection.
@@Neil2022 I think it is a very good idea; 1) Your phone is next to you
2) There is that USB port for charging if need be.
I like wireless connection, don't get me wrong. But having your mobile in your line of vision means you can reject calls whilst driving!
@@Neil2022 , yes, but it is nice to have it there!
I've just put an order in for a stepway prestige bifuel.
I'm really liking the new style, colour and features. Yes it has lots of plastic but lots of nice features too. Time will tell if it's reliable
The downside is 3-4 months delivery time ☹
Thank you for watching! Yes, most small SUVs in this class at this price point have hard plastics, so no surprise there, really. I was most impressed with the quality and refinement of the car, actually. The running costs should be very low with the LPG option!
Its around 7- 8 months now I've just put an order in today for a sandero!
Just got the Journey… 2 month wait for me.
Dacias are really looking good these days, l just hope they try and keep their cars at a low price point as there are many people that want a lower priced and slightly lower tech vehicle.
Well, they start at £9,000 for what is now the base model Sandero, which is still the cheapest car in the country, so I think they are very much sticking to their principles, even if they are much better than they used to be.
A good cracking honest review 👏
Thank you ever so much indeed, Russell! Glad you enjoyed the video.
The fact that fuel bills can be half in this Versus the ZS or Tivoli by means of the bifuel negates the fact the top spec Stepway costs similar money to them cars
It's not quite as simple as that, really. Both the ZS and the Tivoli are physically larger with even more equipment in the top specification models, as well as a bit more rear space, and they both come with seven year warranties. All very good options in their own way, it depends what you want, really.
Got this model exact colour with a spare wheel…Did 600+ miles around NC 500..never missed a beat best value car I’ve ever owned..just buy it..it’s basic compared to any other modern SUV..but £10,000 plus cheaper .It’s robust economic 44.8 average mpg on the tour handles really rough roads kept us warm dry great Sat nav if required easy to drive and handles better than Renaults first gen Captur..which it replaced…hard plastics yes but touring with 3 dogs and two adults…I’m not regretting this buy having covered 3000 miles..big smile on my face ..
Wonderful, thank you ever so much indeed for watching, Diane! This was the first car we filmed of six in one day, and it has been by far the most popular of all of them. We both really liked it, probably Mr Bill even more than me, as his parents own a previous generation one! Having driven an old Captur, I really was not impressed with it, this is a much, much better car. The thing I really appreciated about the Sandero Stepway was how refined and well equipped it was compared with the old car. No regrets at all!
Cracking little car, i think Dacia are on the up in the uk, if you want value for money motoring and your not a badge snob its a no brainier for the price, Joseph can you review the new facelift Duster ?? I think they are trying to compete on value with MG
Dacia came into the UK market in early 2013, which was about six months before the launch of the MG3, so they were around before MG re-launched in earnest. The refinement and quality seemed particularly impressive to me. We may be able to do the Duster at some point, but it could be a while....
Could this Sandero "Step Its Way" into the place of your lovely Ssangyong Tivoli? A Renault derived vehicle would certainly be a departure from the MG3, Seat Toledo, Ssangyong Tivoli, line thus far.
The earlier Sandero Stepway Tce was a good car and I know two very happy owners. One coming from a 2011 Ford Focus and one from a 2009 Vauxhall meriva. Two good cars.
Yes sir, we did like this one, although we won't be replacing the Tivoli for a while yet, I think. The three cylinder turbo was the one to have in the previous generation of Sanderos and Logans, and so they have only released a petrol three cylinder for this generation. It's tempting, but I don't think it is quite what we would be looking for, probably been spoiled by driving that Kia Stinger...
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Stinger. Yes please, Sir.
@@seancooke7332 , coming soon, sir!
I really liked the previous model but they seem to be not as cheep anymore.
The normal Sandero is a fair bit cheaper than the Stepway, but you are right, the prices are a bit higher than before. Mind you, the quality is significantly better too.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting True that the quality may have improved but the same was said of Skoda and they are no longer cheep. Sane with the Korean brands. The quality needs to be up there to compete at a higher price. The magic of the Facia was tried and tested mix or current and last gen Renault/Nissan componentry at a bargain price. Ok so in the UK nobody bought the entry level.sub £6k car which didn't even have a radio. The mid spec Sandero was a bargain though and later was available with AC and the TCE engine for around £8k from memory (I think 7k with the 1.2). These were so cheep for a new car and stepway versions were probably another £1k on top but still incredibly good value. I hope the new car has t lost too much of that budget conscious motorist appeal.
@@markonmotoring , the base model Sandero is still only around £9,000 for the Essential model, I believe. I think that still makes it Britain's cheapest car, and it is still fairly basic. There is no doubt that it is a much, much better car too, in every respect apart from price. I was actually surprised just how good this was, and I do think that the non-Stepway model in particular will appeal to those who are budget conscious.
It would be interesting to see how that base spec car stacks up against say the equivalent price from the previous generation. I expect it will be more like the old mid spec car as the base car never really appealed to UK buyers.
@@markonmotoring , yes, there was briefly an Access model (without the radio) available when this new Sandero was released at around £8,000, but that has now been dropped since, as you say, no one really bought the previous generation Access, and it just existed to advertise the low starting price, much in the same way as an MG3 Explore, which has also now been dropped.
Excellent review of the new Renault Clio. 🙂 as that’s what this is in all but name.
Reading the reviews of this and seeing this video I cannot see why anyone would buy an actual Clio when this is so good.
I think the Clio would appeal to someone who wants a bit more power, as the top engine in the Sandero has just 100 bhp, as well as someone who likes the look of it. Other than that, I would personally just buy a nice top specification Sandero!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting True, however a quick check of the Renault site, you have to buy a….. a…… d d d diesel for more power, or have to have an automatic or hybrid. Not to everyone’s taste. Interestingly, the 100bhp Renault version only has a 5 speed box.
@@colinhicks4174 , did you just talk about diesels on this channel, sir? You know the rules....
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I was forced to look at Clio specs. I'm blaming the presenter for being a bad influence. :)
@@colinhicks4174 , now why would be the presenter be a bad influence on you, sir?
I've seen Brand New Prestige Models from Renault Retail Group for as little as £10,888 (not even pre-registered) which makes it cheaper than a low mileage 3 year old Seat Toledo Xcellence! Granted the Xcellence is a very well equipped car but there's no getting away from it being 3 or 4 years old and those previous owners on the logbook! With the used car market as badly inflated as it is, there is so much more encouragement to buy a brand new Dacia!!!
The Sandero does not have anywhere near the boot space or the performance of a Toledo, but it does have the fuel economy and also comparable equipment these days. I suppose that it really depends on what one wants.
I have the prestige bi-fuel giving 100 bhp and extra torque for 58.9 pence per litre.
Fantastic, thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting! This is a seriously impressive car, probably even more so in LPG/petrol Bi-Fuel form.
The phone holder and USB port, baggage hooks etc are very Skoda.
I like the conventional hating and ventilation controls but not so much the electronic park brake. It's unnecessary, especially on a budget car. I previously had to retire a car when this failed and the repair cost was uneconomical for the value of the car. Think I could live without the keyless entry. I was very excited about all this tech on some Renault's I had twenty years ago.
Yes, don't get Mr Coleman in particular started about electronic handbrakes. He is not a fan of them at all, and I wouldn't say I particularly endorse them myself, but it does seem to be what the market demands these days. The key on this Stepway was the same as the Arkana we drove next, and that was almost double the price!
People need to get used to electronic parking brakes because as soon as we all go full electric you can bet that's all they will use.
Well i like it, a lot of car for the money......btw other engine oils are available (castrol)!!
It is very good value, even more so as the standard Sandero, as that is cheaper. Indeed, other brands of oil are available!
@@lloydvehicleconsultingi wonder if have dacia got a contract with castrol?
@@trabali5168 , it used to be Elf with Renault back in the day, it could well be Castrol with them now.
Think dacia never really had any presense here in the uk, most people see the badge and thought give it a miss half the problem was no one knew it was renault based. these new generation cars are way above the older ones and i think the market at this price point will shake up a bit the more they go on the road. the standard sanderos have got to compete with VAG products at lower price points and indeed the hyundai group in the form of the rio and its kia derivative these dacias will be more common sight i think.
The quality, equipment and refinement of this car were very impressive for the price. You are right about these new generation Dacias, they are much, much better than before. Kia and Hyundai really have become very popular mainstream cars, and Dacia is also now slowly moving upmarket, which is probably a good thing for us all.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting i do agree these are now a serious rival for some at the price point.i remember a dacia yrs ago being nothing more than a renault 12 built in romania by dacia just minus renault badges.this is dacia,s roots and heritage..keep up the good work LVC
@@darthgardner , yes, I remember the Dacia Denem, that didn't sell too well over here in the 1980s. This Sandero Stepway is much, much more than something like that!
See plenty of them in the north of England.
@@Neil2022 , interestingly, this car was registered in the North of England, as are all Dacia's press fleet, I believe.
a bit of a badge snobbery on your end, yet this car is unbeaten in its price class and not everybody can afford all the latest and greatest
I don't think so. I would recommend this car to anyone.
It's an odd one with Dacia. It looks like their sales seem to be falling as the cars become better appointed. Almost like people are going off them the more they move away from the no-frills image.
I still think there is a place for a cheap, dependable, basic motor. Come back Proton of old!
Yes, the basic Sandero still costs under £9,000, which continues to make it the cheapest car on the market. There could be another brand which comes in underneath it from elsewhere, but with everyone going electric by 2030, it may not happen now.