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Dacia Sandero Stepway Hatchback 1.0 TCe Expression 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Expression
Price	£16,795
Engine Power - BHP	91
Acceleration	12
Top Speed	107 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	126
Length	4099 mm
Width	1848 mm
Height	1535 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	328 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1095 kg

Driver Convenience

3.5" TFT instrument panel with on-board computer
Cruise control with speed limiter
Driver attention warning
eCall emergency call system
Eco mode
Electric power assisted steering
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Event data recoder
Lane departure warning
Lane keep assist
Rear parking sensors
Rescue code
Rev counter
Reversing camera
Stop/start system
Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)

Entertainment

8" Media display - DAB radio, smartphone replication, bluetooth, 4 speakers, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
USB connection for data transfer and charging
USB socket
USB-C plug

Exterior Features

3 speed windscreen wipers
Auto lighting
Automatic wipers
Black radiator grille with white inserts stepway inscription
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Drivers one touch electric windows
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Expression specifc decal below door mirror
Front electric windows
Front fog lights
Heated rear window
High level third brake light
LED automatic daytime running lights
LED Y-shape Dacia signature lighting
Megatith modular roof bars
Rear electric windows
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Tinted windows
White Dacia inscription on tail gate
White stepway inscription on roof bars

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seats
12 volt front socket
12 volt rear socket
3 height adjustable rear headrests
3 seat rear bench
Driver and passenger vanity mirror with cover
Fabric upholstery
Fixed smartphone holder on dashboard
Floor mats
Fog grey animation on air vents
Fog grey interior door handles
Gear shift indicator
Height adjustable drivers seat with armrest
Height adjustable front headrests
Height/depth adjustable steering wheel
Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
Manual air conditioning
Single front passenger seat
Soft feel steering wheel
Steering wheel controls

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS and Emergency brake assist
Advanced emergency braking system
Alcohol imoboliser predisposal
Automatic emergency braking system
Child locks on rear doors
Door open visual and audible warning
Driver airbag
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
ESP + 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
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Automatic central locking
Immobiliser
Keyless entry
Remote central locking

Trim

Decopart on instrument panel and door with textile

Wheels

16" Atara dark flexwheels

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.266
HC	0.035
NOx	0.021
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	126

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	72.2
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	81.34
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	56.5

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	13E
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
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	12
Engine Power - BHP	91
Engine Power - RPM	4600
Engine Torque - NM	160
Engine Torque - RPM	2100
Top Speed	107 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ATARA DARK FLEX
Wheel Type	16" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1535 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1587 mm
Length	4099 mm
Wheelbase	2604 mm
Width	1848 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2007 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1580 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1108 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	328 l
Max. Loading Weight	485 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	585
Minimum Kerbweight	1095 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.39 m

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