Dacia Sandero 2012–2020 car dimensions: 4089 mm long, 1761 mm wide and 1615 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,040 kg. Braked towing is 1,100 kg.
Cabin is basic with hard plastics and straightforward layout. Higher trims add manual air conditioning as standard, cruise control with speed limiter, and a 7-inch MediaNav touchscreen. From late 2018 the screen supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Rear parking sensors come on mid and top grades. a reversing camera is available on range-toppers. No advanced driver aids like AEB, blind-spot or lane keep appear in the published equipment for this generation.
Boot holds 320 litres with seats up. Fold the 60/40 rear bench and space grows to 1200 litres. Loading lip is high but the square shape makes everyday bags and boxes easy to fit.
Braked towing capacity is listed at 1100 kg on most engines, unbraked around 505-580 kg. Payload sits near 500 kg depending on engine and equipment.
Raised suspension and cladding suit light rough-road use. No heavy-duty cooling pack is mentioned in the specs.
The cabin is simple and practical with dark carbon Stepway cloth seats, satin chrome accents on vents, console and handles, plus a soft-feel wheel on higher trims. Manual air conditioning is standard on most grades along with a height-adjustable driver’s seat and steering wheel. Space suits a family of five with a 60/40 split rear bench, though materials stay hard-wearing and basic rather than plush.
Petrol and diesel engines available, plus bi-fuel LPG option later in the run.
Service every 12 months or 20,000 km.
Euro NCAP four-star rating from 2013 test on Sandero.
Standard kit includes ABS with EBA, ESC with traction control and hill-start assist, front and side airbags, ISOFIX points and tyre-pressure warning.
Fuel options cover efficient petrol turbos and diesels, with a bi-fuel LPG setup added toward the end of production for lower running costs where LPG is available. Combined figures sit in a practical range for everyday use.
Servicing follows a straightforward annual or 20,000 km schedule with an onboard indicator. Oil changes and basic checks form the core work, keeping ownership simple and affordable.
Safety centres on a solid 2013 Euro NCAP four-star result for the Sandero range. Standard equipment brings ABS, emergency brake assist, electronic stability control, multiple airbags, height-adjustable headrests and ISOFIX mounts. Advanced aids like autonomous emergency braking are absent.
Keeping the car is easy thanks to the basic mechanical layout, long anti-corrosion cover and optional extended warranties. Parts stay widely available and cheap.
Length 4089 mm, Width 1761 mm, Height 1615 mm, Wheelbase 2589 mm (Sandero 2012–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Dacia Sandero Stepway MY18 brochure / UK press kit, engine/performance, similar figures in other Dacia press materials 2016-2020).