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Dacia Sandero Hatchback 1.0 SCe Essential 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Essential
Price	£10,155
Engine Power - BHP	67
Acceleration	16.7
Top Speed	98 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120
Length	4088 mm
Width	1848 mm
Height	1499 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	328 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1015 kg

Driver Convenience

3.5" TFT instrument panel with on-board computer
Cruise control with speed limiter
eCall emergency call system
Electric power assisted steering
Rev counter
Stop/start system

Entertainment

Media Control - DAB Radio with display on instrument panel, Bluetooth, 2 Speakers
Pre-wiring for radio and speakers
USB connection for data transfer and charging
USB socket

Exterior Features

3 speed windscreen wipers
Auto lighting
Black door handles
Black door mirrors
Black radiator grille
Body coloured bumpers
Front electric windows
Heated rear window
High level third brake light
LED automatic daytime running lights
LED Y shape Dacia signature lighting
Manually adjustable door mirrors
Rain sensor
Rear manual windows
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Tinted windows

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seats
12 volt front socket
3 height adjustable rear headrests
3 seat rear bench
Black interior door handles
Fabric upholstery
Fixed smartphone holder on dashboard
Front armrest
Gear shift indicator
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable front headrests
Height/depth adjustable steering wheel
Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
Manual air conditioning
Satin chrome air vents
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel controls

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS and Emergency brake assist
Automatic emergency braking system
Child locks on rear doors
Door open warning
Driver airbag
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) + Hill Start Assist
Front curtain airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Passenger airbag
Seatbelt reminder for driver and front passenger
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Automatic central locking
Immobiliser
Remote central locking

Wheels

15" Steel wheels with full wheel cap

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	71
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84.1
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	60.1

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	4E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	70
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	72
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	2
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	41
NCAP Safety Assist %	42
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	16.7
Engine Power - BHP	67
Engine Power - RPM	6300
Engine Torque - NM	95
Engine Torque - RPM	3600
Top Speed	98 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	185/65 R15
Tyre Size Rear	185/65 R15
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	15" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1499 mm
Length	4088 mm
Wheelbase	2604 mm
Width	1848 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2007 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1500 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1108 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	328 l
Max. Loading Weight	485 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	980
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	545
Minimum Kerbweight	1015 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.5 m

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