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Dacia Sandero Stepway Hatchback 1.0 TCe Essential 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Essential
Price	£13,825
Engine Power - BHP	91
Acceleration	12
Top Speed	107 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	50.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	127
Length	4099 mm
Width	1848 mm
Height	1535 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	328 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1077 kg

Driver Convenience

3.5" TFT instrument panel with on-board computer
Cruise control with speed limiter
eCall emergency call system
Eco mode
Electric power assisted steering
Rev counter
Stop/start system

Entertainment

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

Exterior Features

3 speed windscreen wipers
Auto lighting
Black door handles
Black door mirrors
Black longitudinal roof bars
Black radiator grille
Body coloured bumpers
Front electric windows
Heated rear window
High level third brake light
LED automatic daytime running lights
LED Y-shape Dacia signature lighting
Manually adjustable door mirrors
Rain sensor
Rear manual windows
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Stepway inscription on radiator grille and roof bars
Tinted windows

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 interior door handles
Copper orange air vents
Fabric upholstery
Fixed smartphone holder on dashboard
Front armrest
Gear shift indicator
Height adjustable driver seat
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
Automatic emergency braking system
Child locks on rear doors
Door open warning
Driver airbag
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
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Automatic central locking
Immobiliser
Remote central locking

Wheels

16" Flex wheels with full wheel cap

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	127

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	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	55.4

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	10E
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
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 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	1561 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1108 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	328 l
Max. Loading Weight	484 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	575
Minimum Kerbweight	1077 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.39 m

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