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Dacia Sandero Hatchback 1.0 Tce Journey 5dr CVT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Journey
Price	£17,995
Engine Power - BHP	91
Acceleration	13.4
Top Speed	105 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	129
Length	4088 mm
Width	1848 mm
Height	1499 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	328 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1103 kg

Driver Convenience

3.5" TFT instrument panel with on-board computer
Blind spot warning
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
Front parking sensors
Lane departure warning
Lane keep assist
Rear parking sensors
Rescue code
Rev counter
Reversing camera
Speed limiter with audibe warning
Stop/start system
Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)

Entertainment

8" MediaNav - DAB Radio, smartphone replication, bluetooth, 6 Speakers, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Pre-wiring for radio and speakers
USB connection for data transfer and charging
USB socket
USB-C plug
USB-C plug rear

Exterior Features

3 speed windscreen wipers
Auto lighting
Automatic wipers
Black painted door mirrors
Black radiator grille
Body colour door handles
Door sill protection
Drivers one touch electric windows
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front and rear body coloured bumpers
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
Rear electric windows
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Shark antenna
Tinted windows

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
Automatic air conditioning
Black titane door panels
Driver and passenger vanity mirror with cover
Fabric upholstery
Fixed smartphone holder on dashboard
Flexible trunk floor
Fog grey air vents
Fog grey interior door handles
Front ceiling light
Height adjustable drivers seat with armrest
Height adjustable front headrests
Height/depth adjustable steering wheel
High central armrest with console storage
Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
Journey carpets mats
Removable phone support
Single front passenger seat
Soft feel steering wheel
Steering wheel controls

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags
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
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electronic parking brake
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) + Hill Start Assist
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Seatbelt reminder for driver and front passenger
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Automatic central locking
Engine immobiliser
Keyless entry
Remote central locking

Trim

Decopart on instrument panel and door with textile

Wheels

16" Alloy wheels Randia

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	129

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	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - High	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	54.3

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)	13.4
Engine Power - BHP	91
Engine Power - RPM	4500
Engine Torque - NM	142
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	105 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	RANDIA
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

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	1580 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1108 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	328 l
Max. Loading Weight	477 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	585
Minimum Kerbweight	1103 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.5 m

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