Dacia Sandero Stepway

Romanian car manufacturer, Dacia, has been a subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault since 1999. They build economical cars, which sell quite well in the eastern part of Europe. At the Barcelona Motor Show, Renault introduced a new model called the Dacia Sandero Stepway. Renault hasn’t given details about the drivetrain, but it is anticipated that it will be offered in two versions: FWD and AWD. The AWD system would be the same as on the Nissan Qashqai.

Dacia Sandero Stepway will be available with 1.6-liter 90hp gasoline or dCi 70 diesel engine. Compared to the Sandero hatchback, the Stepway has a higher ground clearance (up 20 mm). Although it looks small, the car can seat five tall adults and offers enough room for their weekend gear. Pricing is expected to start around 10,000 euros and sales will begin in September.

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Dacia Shift

The Dacia Shift concept by Liviu Tudoran has a sporty design, which closely compares to the Renault E0 concept by the same designer. The Shift would be powered by hydrogen as well, which powers the lithium ion batteries for the concept.

It does, on some levels follow the design of the Duster concept that Dacia revealed at Geneva, but expresses the designer’s signature as well. The extended windscreen which is one the most noticeable design feature on the concept, looks cool, even though it is not very practical.

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Dacia Duster Concept

The Dacia Duster concept makes a serious bid at taking the SUV segment by storm, due in part to its superior aerodynamic efficiency (drag coefficient of 0.30). Its sleek lines show off the swept back headlamps and neatly tucked in rear-hinged rear doors. A 1.5dCi engine produces 105hp of power and 240Nm of torque drives the Dacia SUV.

Given today’s rigorous emission norms, the maker has guaranteed that the car emits not more than 139g of CO2/km. The Renault owned brand has made sure the interiors are up to snuff too. The fluid dashboard lines, expansive legroom at the front, a large glove box and storage bins, and a sliding passenger seat complement this SUV quite well. For space, comfort and impressive looks, the 4.25m long and 1.49m high Duster is sure to receive a big thumbs-up.

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Renault is getting ready for the Sao Paulo Auto Show with various models. Its sports division has cooked up F1-themed cars to display. And they aren’t exactly Renaults but the Dacia sub-brand. I am talking about the Dacia Sandero and the Dacia Logan which are really line models which got a new coat of paint and some decals to play with. If in Brazil, don’t forget to check the Sao Paulo car event. Besides the yellow Dacia models you will have plenty to see.

via easycarblog

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