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Dacia Spring Hatchback 27kWh Expression 45 33kW 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Expression 45 33kW
Price	£14,985
Battery Capacity	26.8
Engine Power - BHP	45
Acceleration	19.1
Top Speed	78 mph
Length	3701 mm
Width	1583 mm
Height	1519 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	308 l
Minimum Kerbweight	951 kg

Driver Convenience

Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver attention warning
e-Call (emergency call)
Electric power assisted steering
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Event data recorder
Lane departure warning system
Lane keep assist system
Rear parking sensors
Rescue code
Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Mode 3 charging cable

Entertainment

Media control - DAB radio with display on instrument panel, bluetooth, 2 speakers, USB-C plug
USB socket

Exterior Features

3 speed windscreen wipers
Automatic headlights
Automatic wipers
Black door mirrors
Body colour door handles
Front and rear Bumper, body coloured with black elements and grey insert
Front electric windows
Heated rear window
High level third rear brake light
LED automatic daytime running lights
LED Y shape Dacia signature lighting
Manually adjustable door mirrors
Rain sensor
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash wiper
Tinted windows

Interior Features

1 piece folding rear bench seat back
12V socket in front
Carpet mats
Fabric upholstery
Front headrests
Grey interior door handles
Height adjustable steering wheel
ISOFIX attachment on outer rear seats
Manual air conditioning
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Soft feel steering wheel

Passive Safety

6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags
ABS+EBA
Alcohol imoboliser predisposal
Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS)
Child locks on rear doors
Door open visual and audible warning
Driver and passenger seatbelt not fastened warning
ESP + Hill Start Assist
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Side impact protection
Two 3 point rear seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Engine immobiliser
Remote central locking

Trim

Brick red dashboard decopart
White airvents inserts

Wheels

14" steel wheels
Cians styler cover for 14" steel wheels
Tyre inflation kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	26.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	650
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	20-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	240
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	20-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	45
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	20-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	30
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	30
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	26.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	11.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	14.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	14.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	13.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	4.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	225
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	140

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	24A
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	19.1
Engine Power - BHP	45
Engine Power - RPM	8200
Engine Torque - NM	125
Engine Torque - RPM	2521
Top Speed	78 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	165/70 R14
Tyre Size Rear	165/70 R14
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	14" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1519 mm
Length	3701 mm
Wheelbase	2423 mm
Width	1583 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1767 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	1315 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1004 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	308 l
Max. Loading Weight	364 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	951 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.6 m

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