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Dacia new models 2020/2021

BrianD3

I read on challenges.fr that the new Sandero is to be revealed next month with first deliveries in France towards the end of the year. The new car is said to be on a simplified Clio platform, not sure if it is the current Clio or the one launched in 2012. If the strength of the new Sandero body is similar to that of either Clio generation, it should result in a big improvement in safety.

I had a 201 Logan MCV on loan recenty, was quite impressed by it, the only aspect that was truly bad was ride comfort/body control on bog roads, it was bouncing and lurching very badly. Hopefully a new platform would improve that also.

In general, I like Dacia as a brand and wish they would expand their range here. They have already started offering dual fuel LPG cars. I know a few Eastern Europeans (of whom there are obviously a lot in this country) who cream themselves over both Dacia and LPG so to have both in the same car...:D

I'm just hoping that Dacia doesn't "do a Skoda" and move "upmarket", in fact I wish they would bring in the "poverty spec" versions that they sell in other countries but not here. i'd have no issue driving a car with unpainted bumpers, no aircon and even no radio - I find that I increasingly don't listen to the radio at all and my last two cars have had aircon/climate control which I almost never used.

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antodeco

I've a 2015 Duster. It was purchased for cheap motoring. Gets me from A to B safely, without braking down, that's all I need. I've used it for towing other cars, carrying furniture, off road and a lot of motorway driving. It's not exciting to drive, but it gets me where i want. I've other cars for that wow factor, but the Duster is my daily no sh1t given car which is why I bought it.

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You can pick up a clean mid 2000s Clio for 500 quid these days.
While other cars have moved on in terms of refinement and sophistication a Dacia hasn't so its competitor is a mid 2000s Clio as they are basically the same car.
Actually, I lie, the Clio has a better, torquier 4 cylinder 1149cc motor.

The one thing the Sandero has going for it is a new numberplate which matters to some people.

colm_mcm

Ta ceist agam wrote: »

Such a pity it's gone all upmarket and fancy.

I wonder will there be a base Access model stripped of radio, electric windows, mirrors etc.

Thats what made the Sandero Access appealing for the no frills motoring!

It’s only yourself and Dia_Anseo that’s looking for them. And the two of you could comfortably fit in a phone box.

BrianD3

Ta ceist agam wrote: »

Such a pity it's gone all upmarket and fancy.

I wonder will there be a base Access model stripped of radio, electric windows, mirrors etc.

Thats what made the Sandero Access appealing for the no frills motoring!

They should bring in an Access type model and sell it for 10 grand, at least give people the option of forgoing luxuries like a radio

With modern technology i.e. smartphones and changes in how people consume news and music, I'm not sure that a radio is even necessary. Radios in cars might go the same way as cigarette lighters.

Also, in a post Covid-19 world there might be less emphasis on "spec" as people spend less time in their cars due to working from home and have less money due to recession.

I wonder do Eastern Europeans and other foreign nationals make up a relatively large proportion of Dacia buyers in Ireland - IME they are likely to get more excited about LPG and other practical aspects than about climate control and touchscreens.

Ta ceist agam

Such a pity it's gone all upmarket and fancy.

I wonder will there be a base Access model stripped of radio, electric windows, mirrors etc.

Thats what made the Sandero Access appealing for the no frills motoring!

BrianD3

Full reveal today - as already mentioned a major improvement over the current model
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/dacia/sandero/109074/new-dacia-sandero-grows-aims-keep-cheapest-car-crown

Width not including mirrors of 1848 mm? That is wider than a Laguna III (1811 mm) might be an error.

road_high

Misery spec is just that...misery! Dacias are very cheap anyhow so dont really see the point in spending a few grand less on one-might as we get a good used car instead.
Grew up in late 80s/90s we had enough poverty spec cars to last a lifetime thanks

reubenreuben

Ta ceist agam wrote: »

The lowest no frills Sandero is called the Access and doesn't include a radio, no electric windows in front and back, no rear headrests, no air con, no nothing really. Just a lovely no nonsense car.

Like this one, but this one has an aftermarket radio (very fancy)

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008262949368

Have we gone back in time to 1990? Vans have a higher spec than that.

Life is too short to put up with that misery.

ShadowHearth

Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »

Good news!

Oh No!

Anyway..

Rowley Birkin QC

Good news!

ohnonotgmail

Ta ceist agam wrote: »

The lowest no frills Sandero is called the Access and doesn't include a radio, no electric windows in front and back, no rear headrests, no air con, no nothing really. Just a lovely no nonsense car.

Like this one, but this one has an aftermarket radio (very fancy)

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008262949368

that sounds grim.

mk7r

monkeysnapper wrote: »

A few years ago all I wanted was a basic petrol estate car to last me 7 to 10 years as the family and dog work horse and felt this Dacia logan fitted perfectly.

I'm by far a fussy person , but god almighty was it a depressing place to sit.... it's bad when you come out of a 2006 c4 to test drive a brand new car and it feels like other way round....

It quickly hit me that I was planning spending 7 to 10 years driving this turkey ....

So I went out and bought a hyundai i40 2013 .... it feels like worlds apart

The i40 isnt THAT bad :pac:

monkeysnapper

A few years ago all I wanted was a basic petrol estate car to last me 7 to 10 years as the family and dog work horse and felt this Dacia logan fitted perfectly.

I'm by far a fussy person , but god almighty was it a depressing place to sit.... it's bad when you come out of a 2006 c4 to test drive a brand new car and it feels like other way round....

It quickly hit me that I was planning spending 7 to 10 years driving this turkey ....

So I went out and bought a hyundai i40 2013 .... it feels like worlds apart.

Hurrache

Wow. It was the Duster I was talking about, the first model available here, basic spec, although had a radio, was unpleasant.

Ta ceist agam

Hurrache wrote: »

Dunno, the one I was in was an Irish one and it was pretty poor, what would even lowers spec'd ones not have?

The lowest no frills Sandero is called the Access and doesn't include a radio, no electric windows in front and back, no rear headrests, no air con, no nothing really. Just a lovely no nonsense car.

Like this one, but this one has an aftermarket radio (very fancy)

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008262949368

Hurrache

colm_mcm wrote: »

I thought we didn’t actually get the proper basic one like the uk got?

Dunno, the one I was in was an Irish one and it was pretty poor, what would even lowers spec'd ones not have?

ba_barabus

colm_mcm wrote: »

I thought we didn’t actually get the proper basic one like the uk got?

We didn't but I've seen a very small handful of used imports knocking around.

colm_mcm

Hurrache wrote: »

There's nothing materialistic or sheepish about wanting to be in a nice place for any length of time. The first model we (as in Ireland) got here, the basic spec, are a terrible place.

I thought we didn’t actually get the proper basic one like the uk got?

ohnonotgmail

Ta ceist agam wrote: »

I think the stripped out Dacia Access offers great no frills motoring. I like how Dacia recognise that some drivers arent materialistic sheep that actually don't want colour coded this and electric that etc

so what is the spec?

ba_barabus

Hurrache wrote: »

There's nothing materialistic or sheepish about wanting to be in a nice place for any length of time. The first model we got here, the basic spec, are a terrible place.

Hurrache

There's nothing materialistic or sheepish about wanting to be in a nice place for any length of time. The first model we (as in Ireland) got here, the basic spec, are a terrible place.

Ta ceist agam

I think the stripped out Dacia Access offers great no frills motoring. I like how Dacia recognise that some drivers arent materialistic sheep that actually don't want colour coded this and electric that etc

[IMG]https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article1748972.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200c/Dacia Sandero Access .png[/IMG]

BrianD3

New Sandero exterior revealed today as predicted on challenges.fr

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-dacia-sandero-and-sandero-stepway-shown-first-time

The stance of the car and overall appearance would suggest a new platform and a big improvement.

Hopefully price will be similar to current model, if so I could see these selling like hotcakes.

murphyebass

They would make an absolute killing if they brought their 7 seater “Lodgy” here.

Instead I think we’ll get a 7 seater Duster.

The Lodgy would be at a cheaper price point I’d imagine but we do seem to love an SUV here for some reason.

ohnonotgmail

are they still offering cars with workout windows?