2017MY Dacia Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Logan MCV
Presented at the 2016 Paris Auto Show,
the freshly-faced Dacia range has become more stylish, with updates enhancing
both the exterior and interior designs.
Flashier to look at and mimicking the front end of
the Duster, the Sandero Stepway has received a similar grille, complemented by
the new lighting units, tweaked LED daytime running lights and different
bumpers, which can be found across the Sandero and Logan MCV as well.
The aforementioned models have received a slightly
updated cabin too, dominated by the new steering wheel and satin-effect chrome
finish on the air vent surrounds and center console fascia, along with an
additional 12-volt socket and an extra cup holder, for the rear passengers.
Perhaps the most important addition to the lineup is
the 1.0-liter SCe three-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 75 PS and is offered on the most basic version, paired to a manual transmission, or
the optional Easy-R automated manual gearbox.
While the Sandero, Sandero Stepway, and Logan MCV
have been reworked by Dacia, the Romanian automaker has decided to give the
Duster a feature that customers always wanted: a new six-speed automatic
dual-clutch transmission. This is available solely with the 1.5-liter dCi
diesel engine, rated at 110 PS, which promises an average fuel
consumption of 4.5 lt/100 km.
Besides the addition of a new gearbox and some
modest revisions made to the color palette and trim levels, the 2017 Dacia
Duster also features a rear view camera, which will assist drivers when
maneuvering the budget SUV into a tight spot.
