2021 Dacia SANDERO Stepway X-Tronic CVT [1.0 TCe 90HP] POV Test Drive #10

[@vinoo202]

I purchased my new Dacia Sandero 2021 Comfort CVT (Non-Stepway) for 12890 Euros, around 7+ months back, and have driven it for more than 2300 kms till now, Across city roads, Autobahns etc. I must say that this vehicle is very easy and relaxed to drive around, thanks to the Automatic Transmission and Electronic Power Steering. It has a 328 litre boot, which is more than enough for my shopping needs. I get a gas mileage of 6.6 L / 100 km, and I am more than satisfied with this vehicle for the price that I have paid. If I have to describe this vehicle in four words....(1) Simple, (2) Smooth, (3) Reliable and (4) Affordable.

[@Wex-us]

In town area without traffic jam it can stay below 8l / 100 km ? Smooth ride 3~ 3.5k rpm max at accelerations.

[@vinoo202]

@@Wex-us Yes, In town driving it can stay below 8L / 100 km, with relaxed acceleration/braking, take advantage of the car's inertia, keep the start/stop system on, perform all scheduled services on time. I also try to avoid short car trips (< 5 km) in cold weather, as much as possible, check my tyre pressure every 3 months, and remove unnecessary items from the trunk to reduce weight and avoid driving in heavy traffic whenever possible. If we try all these, then achieving even 7 L / 100 km in town is possible.

[@patxperia]

I think you should add in the title that this is a cvt - x-tronic version :) there is a lot off pov drives with manual gearbox, and not a lot cvt's. Chears mate.

[@NRJDrive]

Thank you, made the edit, so it seems X-tronic makes Dacia more expensive if there's manual ones only haha.

[@frooxiegamer]

I recommend for everyone Bosch silicone wipers. I have them 2nd year on my old car and they are still silent.

[@oddities-whatnot]

That picks up well with very little effort. I had the same car but with manual box, took some getting used to but nice engine, comfy ride.

[@bozhidarpopov]

Are the materials inside good quality?

[@NRJDrive]

Materials are good enough for that price tag, still same plastic but at least design is quite nice. Also these textile decorations are looking good.

[@videt_scit_dicit]

Does renault produce cvt gearbox? So, which brand cvt gearbox does dacia use? Subaru, Nissan or its own cvt gearbox?

[@oddities-whatnot]

I was wondering that. Didnt know they did this with a CVT. Ive had Subaru CVT and driven eCVT with Toyota. Would be interesting to know the setup here.

[@charlestaylor8566]

@@oddities-whatnot probably Nissan / Renault box , I’m waiting for mine coming , ordered mid Nov last year , dealer said it would be mid March then mid April , no word mid April so phoned dealer and was told probably about end of May , long wait for auto box models 😮

[@oddities-whatnot]

@charlestaylor8566 hope your car arrived and youre enjoying it 👍. I ended up with a used Lexus hybrid but the insurance and maintenance costs (parts, servicing, tyres) are outrageous. Superb MPG but thats about it. I may end up getting one of these instead, ive had enough of manual boxes so it would be the CVT version.