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Dacia Sandero Stepway Hatchback 1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel Essential 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Essential
Price	£15,845
Engine Power - BHP	100
Acceleration	11.9
Top Speed	108 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	130
Length	4099 mm
Width	1848 mm
Height	1535 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	328 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1132 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
Stop/start system
Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)

Entertainment

Media Control - DAB Radio with display on instrument panel, Bluetooth, 2 Speakers
USB connection for data transfer and charging
USB socket
USB-C plug

Exterior Features

3 speed windscreen wipers
Auto lighting
Black door handles
Black door mirrors
Black longitudinal roof bars
Black radiator grille with white inserts stepway inscription
Black stepway inscription on roof bars
Body coloured bumpers
Front electric windows
Heated rear window
LED 3rd brake light
LED automatic daytime running lights
LED Y-shape Dacia signature lighting
Manually adjustable door mirrors
Rear manual windows
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Tinted windows
White Dacia inscription on tail gate

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 air vents
Black interior door handles
Fabric upholstery
Fixed smartphone holder on dashboard
Floor mats
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
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
Remote central locking

Wheels

16" Atara dark flexwheels
Tyre inflation kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.38
HC	0.037
NOx	0.025
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	113

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	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	53.3

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	12E
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)	11.9
Engine Power - BHP	100
Engine Power - RPM	4600
Engine Torque - NM	170
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	108 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	1605 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1108 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	328 l
Max. Loading Weight	473 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1132 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.39 m

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