New Dacia Sandero Stepway review: £10k less than a Fiesta!

[@AndySnap]

A better looking car than most new BMWs... A very complete and very affordable car for 90% of drivers.

[@ibraben4146]

Are you on drugs?

[@action963]

@@ibraben4146 are you? Bmw don't represent any value or reliability

[@another3997]

@@ibraben4146 I daresay there are >some< people would consider you really good looking... but I also suspect they are in a minority. As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[@asaadezzaher2187]

Engineering at it's finest! Put your money where it delivers the most value. This french-romanian car is the real every day milionaire car. I have been driving the sandero 2 every day, for 160 000 kms, no problem whatsoever. I used to own a VW eos that wrecked my budget every 2 months or so.

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

was your vw experience that bad? some vw owners are swearing that their cars is such and such, all good things while some say that the check engine light never goes off on a vag product. Which one was it for you?

[@ukimenustah7932]

@@mihaiserbanescu8676 volkswagen is pretty solid, used to have a 2004 passat and it worked well for many years with no fuss

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

@@ukimenustah7932 their golden era. Was it a 1.9tdi? Those were long lasting engines.

[@ukimenustah7932]

@@mihaiserbanescu8676 it very likely may have been. Got written off about 10 years ago after a Prius rear ended it in London. Can't quite remember which exact engine it was.

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

@@ukimenustah7932 I live in London too. I'm sorry to hear you got rear ended but hopefully you're on to better things now!

[@mdluk199]

I have a 2017 Sandero with a 1 litre engine. Absolutely excellent car for the money. A car is just a tool for me so why pay more?!

[@carbuyer]

Exactly! You and so many others...

[@nicolasbocchino3761]

It also depends what you do with it. If you’re just doing short city driving then yes, if you do long motorway miles cars like this are extremely uncomfortable.

[@mdluk199]

@@nicolasbocchino3761 Yes, they are better for city driving but they can still handle motorway journeys with no problems .

[@nicolasbocchino3761]

@@mdluk199 yes but spend a few hours in one and you’ll see how uncomfortable they are.

[@ian2183]

How can you say a 1 litre is excellent......

[@robtheplod]

Often wondered why car reviewers take against plastic on doors/dashboards etc... the car is cheap. I cant ever recall getting in a car feeling the need to scratch the plastic? A car with leather interior still does the same thing as a car that has plastic - if you want to pay £20k more for that then that's fine, but those who aren't taken in by this unnecessary fluff and expense the Dacia range is good value and robust - the big brother - Duster is a great fun car that i've had for a few years and its more reliable and fun than any of my previous cars (and its 150BHP!)... Jag/Ford/Vauxhall/Seat etc... look past the badge and have a great fun car!

[@Richard-Bullock]

I love the Dacia Sandero. So much so that I was one of the first to buy a new one here in the UK back in March 2013. If you are prepared to accept the Sandero for what it is, which is good, honest, value for money, basic transportation, it fills that remit with aplomb. If I wanted to go blasting down a twisty B road, I would buy a sports car or a hot hatch. If all you want is a hassle free way to get around, in reliable comfort, with minimal fuss, and maximum value, then I cannot recommend the Dacia Sandero highly enough.

[@carbuyer]

Absolutely! Are you considering a new one, Richard?

[@Richard-Bullock]

@@carbuyer Yes I am. Sandero Comfort TCe.

[@russcattell955i]

For the price saving you can have both. New Dacia & big bike or used hot hatch for the price new of the competition.

[@stevey2070]

Just ordered a Comfort Sandero (blue) after a quick test drive today.. Think this car will do for me. It doesn't arrive until end of October 😢

[@MostlyPennyCat]

If I buy a Dacia Sandero... ...I can _afford_ a 2nd fun car to muck about on B roads are the weekend!! 🤩

[@samuelkim1827]

a dacia sandero review: exists *james may wants to know your location*

[@duncanidaho7494]

For a budget car it looks quiet brilliant!

[@georgedowns4034]

AND with led headlights as standard which a £36,000 Citroen doesn't even get...

[@KineticRain]

i love the look...for me its one of the best looking cars

[@sdrubaa]

I like it a lot, just a shame it only comes with a 1.0 litre engine. For someone who does a lot of highway i would have loved a 1.6 petrol or something around it.

[@anglosaxonmike8325]

@@sdrubaa I can assure you that the turbo petrol has plenty of legs for the motorway. I just came back from Wales to Hastings, and did 80mph for an hour on the M4 at night before reaching the 60 speed limit area. The acceleration from 60 in 5th is brisk for overtaking. You would be surprised.

[@filippxx]

LED and adaptive cruise control for this orice? Take my wife's money 🤑

[@Piketom1]

Good news! There is a review of the Dacia Sandero!

[@dncviorel]

After all this years...this joke is still around. hahaa

[@georgenicolas2297]

I would add cheap cost to maintenance, chesp exchange parts ,good behavior on bad roads,the value in time decrease less then others brands...etc,etc. With all kind the crises all around peoples are going to appreciate savings ...

[@volt8684]

I ran the rear engine skoda estelles as 2nd cars in the late 70s and 80s. I used them as a to b workhorses to commute 40 miles a day. Did a 100k miles in most. Very easy to repair. Distributors a common earth failure but slow, comfortable, great in bad weather but saved me 1000’s. Dacia look to be in same value for money but with modern safety and mechanicals. It depends what you want a car for imo

[@oliverstemp9132]

These reviews are getting better, this channel is one of the best around again

[@carbuyer]

So pleased you think so! So much great content to come.

[@rg6982]

That awkward moment when you realise it has the Lambo Urus headlight design...

[@06pramodbhat]

At 1/10th the price? XD

[@3mariusx]

And some dash too :)

[@banu6301]

@@06pramodbhat 1/10th the price of what? more like 1/30th the price if you're still talking about the urus

[@carolinewaters5451]

Just ordered a new Sandero Stepway, approximate delivery May 2022. Had my current Sandero Stepway from new for 7 years, 147,000 miles later and no problems at all had absolutely no hesitation in getting the newer Sandero Stepway Prestige model, in Highland Grey.

[@Akdemx]

Very good choice. Dacia Stepway is a beautiful and equipped car at a decent price

[@todorkolev7565]

how did you get on with it, 2 years later? :)

[@Eezablade1]

From what I heard I was expecting an unsophisticated, slow off the mark plodder. What I got was a great looking vehicle, enough technics to throw a stick at, comfortable ride and a nippy off the mark and good speeds throughout the gears. Only negative is the steering compared to my last car Honda Civic 69 reg. More than happy with it and I've saved £12000.

[@Akdemx]

Ohooo super! Very good car

[@funnyfiveminutes]

Still happy with it? Any reliability issues?

[@keylimepie210]

I'm getting one and slapping a turbo on it to boost bhp to 200. I love the fact that even the basic models come with full led lights. Even the £24,000 top of the line Fiesta Vignale doesn't come standard with led lights!

[@chrishart8548]

Even the one with 64hp grey plastic bumpers steel wheels has led headlights ? Talk about getting priorities right.

[@tomazikov]

Just bought it a month ago and I am wery happy with it and I have gone for the essential model with AC and spare wheel and the 65HP version . Mind you it’s not that slow as the figures suggest,yes it’s not the quickest thing in the world but it’s quick enough for most people at least for me 😉

[@misterhoeflak]

Haven't watched Carbuyer reviews for a little while. Great, informative review, and Nicola is a hoot! Love the 'Carry On Carbuyer' moment with the doorhandles.

[@carbuyer]

Pleased to have you back. Now go on, go subscribe!

[@greyknightsrealm8251]

I love cars like this (and I'm a petrolhead with a Lotus in the garage). I would definitely buy this for my wife who has zero interest in cars and just wants a runabout. She says she likes the styling (so do I actually), so that's a win. The money I save by getting her a low price runabout I can put towards something more special for me, hurrah! I'd get the top spec model though with the 100ps engine and LPG.

[@anglosaxonmike8325]

Brilliant cars for the money. Our Stepway Essential is just due for it's 1st mot in September. A faultless 3 years. I would avoid an electric handbrake. I hope Dacia don't start making their cars complicated and therefore troublesome like expensive brands.

[@carlarthur4442]

My Sister bought one and she loves it , does everything you need in a car , why pay more .

[@TheLittleBilli]

@VinAr Run That's quite a sad point of view you have over there man. You don't need a specific car to justify your ambitions or to show your success in life, if you do, you didn't achieve much.

[@TheLittleBilli]

@VinAr Run I don't know man, i'm happy with the position i have. I'm a simple man watching some reviews to buy a new car. I don't know your wealth status just like you don't know mine, but i hope you will achieve something someday, keep your head up and stop wasting money on worthless stuff

[@michaelannetts5839]

@VinAr Run oh dear, what a wanky viewpoint you have. Imagine thinking this way...I'm going to hazard a guess here...mummy and daddy have lots of money, don't they?

[@Tom-sg4iv]

@VinAr Run Why would you assume that? I only got one, but have cash in the bank for another 40 top spec models (and my apartment paid for).

[@dncviorel]

@VinAr Run Man, I don't get people like you buying things for status. Things are tools, get your logic straight.

[@danielstanley4921]

Nicola if you read this comment, I apologise what I mentioned on my previous comment, I was wrong and I am really starting to enjoy your videos. Your personality shines through!! Hope all is forgiven 😬😬👍👍

[@nicolahume]

Ah thanks Daniel. You’re a good boy you are ☺️

[@danbarnes8263]

@@nicolahume tbh, I’ve said worse. But to your face. 😂

[@nicolahume]

@@danbarnes8263 this is correct 🤣

[@gregoryuk]

Smartphone holder and power socket is a stroke of genius. Simple, accessible and effective.

[@gedmcmahon3206]

Good honest review.. I have to say it looks great and there's decent spec to for the price.

[@carbuyer]

Thanks Ged. Obviously, we agree!

[@Kona88lyle]

What about the car Ged? 😉

[@SamSeama]

I'm passionate about cars, and own a Sandero Stepway.

[@carbuyer]

A wise choice!

[@georgedowns4034]

I actually think the latest Sandero- especially the Stepway version actually looks really cool particularly in orange...

[@Neil2022]

The stepway looks great in Prestige spec.

[@jamesmccormack3229]

As always great review Nicola, targeted at the right audience, the folks that will buy this are likely not interested in frills and extras. Or this may be a great option with all the extras it can come with for the budget they can afford. Especially compared to others in this field. Dacia really are doing a great job with these models and are giving alot of people a fresh decent and we'll equipped option for their money, they are showing some more expensive brands how it can be done really, even the added touches to the interior to break it up are better then some more expensive Kia's or Hyundai's interiors just now.

[@carbuyer]

You got it!

[@ragingsilver]

I dunno about you lot but I really like the new look of it lol. Whilst I love cars and would drive a Tesla, I also like to just get from A to B as cheaply as possible. A lil bit more money would get you a nice Kia too.

[@BelgiumHxCDefiance]

Kia's arent that cheap anymore

[@ian9outof10]

Honestly, I really like it too. It doesn't look cheap on the outside and I don't think the inside on this model is at all bad either. I'd always get something cheap used, but this is great option.

[@Schwarze_Sheep]

Kia are a bin unrelyable as of late buy thats what my frinds tell me

[@ragingsilver]

@@Schwarze_Sheep unreliable in what way? they have their famous 7 year warranty that should help

[@another3997]

@@Schwarze_Sheep Ignore what your mates tell you, especially if they haven't owned one. Look at what people actually drive, see what those people say about their cars and maybe check the reliability surveys. I see an awful lot of Kias around, and the ones I've test driven have been more than adequate for the money. The same with Hyundai and Suzuki.

[@Kingsoupturbo]

Really a more then decent looking car, reminds me of a Subaru Crosstrek here in north america, the tiny engines are pretty standard for the UK but wow, 0-60 in 16 seconds, thats for SE Asia only where you'd barley ever go 30mph. Great review, all the right energy and perspective, top marks!

[@carbuyer]

Thanks! We'd definitely recommend one of the more powerful engines.

[@charlestaylor8566]

Your speed limit is only 50 mph so what’s the problem , sooner or later your gonna have to ditch your V 8 gas guzzlers , we’ve been doing it for years , and our UK speed limit is 70 mph on motorways !

[@williamegler8771]

@@charlestaylor8566 You have obviously never been to the United States. The speed limits are set by individual states. Most states have speed limits on limited access highways of between 70 and 80 mph. Texas has sections where 85 mph is permitted. On country roads the limit is usually 55 mph. American vehicles are not powered by gas guzzling V8's either. Trucks and luxury vehicles yes but a overwhelming majority of vehicles are powered by 4 or 6 cylinder engines.

[@Kingsoupturbo]

@@charlestaylor8566 No doubt you don't need 300hp in a Crossover to merge with traffic, pickup trucks with v8's and turbo v6's are rediculous until you start to tow something big or just enjoy how powerful they are now (and ludicrously expensive)Roads are pretty wide here too compared to B-roads. Also people drive far in north america, so nice to have something good on the highway you can pass with over long distances. But small cars with turbo-diesels from europe are pretty awesome! (and great choice in manual transmissions!) Also generally gasoline and diesel is far far cheaper here then in the UK (taxes)

[@joshbacon8241]

James May approved! 👍🏼

[@alfamonk]

Makes a lot of sense. New car inflation is ridiculous: many have doubled in the last 5 years. For a mid-range compact crossover you're looking at £30K+. Would be fine if wages had gone up as well.

[@shanjanusman9974]

I like Nicola a lot 😍 sassy and classy yet so funny 😄

[@whitemoor66]

Smart, simple solid = perfect for the vast majority of people who just want reliable affordable transport. If I was looking for a new car I would definitely consider this. Love that colour too.

[@carbuyer]

Absolutely right - you've hit the nail on the head.

[@ronandowling4983]

I got this car with lpg or GPL and petrol. It's fricken great. Cheap to run. Loads of mod cons and compared to other cars on the road looks great. High ground clearance, I take it on rough track sometimes. Roof rack works. Took a roll of Astro turf home the other day. Been running for only three months so can't tell you about reliability yet, but so far so good. Touch wood.

[@Akdemx]

I own a Logan LPG 1.0 and it's great. I didn't have any problem and I understood that the first time the LPG pressure sensor will break

[@tomattime]

From Bentley to Dacia and all with style. Another quality review, 👏🏽

[@carbuyer]

We do it all at Carbuyer!

[@SXsoft99]

The plastics inside the car are easier to recycle, Soo it's even better In regards to the engine, get the 100hp petrol+lpg, it's very good

[@blarkdexture8899]

Clicked faster than a Rimac does 0-60

[@AA-ke2ns]

😂

[@AbhishekDebnath28]

Good one 👍🏼

[@gordonmccartney5648]

As long as that

[@CaiSpidox]

I miss Saab

[@martinbland8510]

Enjoyed the video. An honest review. Laughed at the gags. I’ve gone from a top spec Mondeo to the Stepway. There are a few things I miss about the Mondeo, but I love the Stepway. It may not have all the refinements but what it does, it does well. It’s surprisingly nippy, easier to park and the fuel consumption is a double take! The fuel level indicator hardly moves! And I still have money in the bank. So far, I am very pleased.

[@georgepreston8173]

Great review, thanks! I've ordered mine a slate grey prestige bi-fuel version as I have a local LPG station. I have a previous gen Stepway and that's been a great car, it just reminded me of the 05 clio I had years ago just a bit much. The new one is very plush in comparison and feels very confident and capable on the road. Once it' is delivered, as unfortunately things are a bit up in the air about deliveries no matter which manufacture you go to. Looking forward to my new Stepway very much. :-)

[@nadnuts]

Sandero knows how to treat a girl 😂😂😂

[@patrickg3164]

and how to treat her right

[@Tudor356]

😁💖😁

[@Joris013YT]

@Son Of Rabat its a reference to what the host in the video said. Maybe better if you get over yourself, bio-organic co2 neutral lgbtq++deluxe karen

[@Mr11ESSE111]

It even looks better then fiesta and not only looks better then its more reliable then fiesta which are basically like Fiat with unreliability

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review Dacia offer unbeatable value, love my Duster.

[@carbuyer]

Good choice!

[@danielrichards8472]

I’m amazed that no car journalists are emphasising the fact that Dacia are offering an automatic transmission for the first time ever! who can be bothered to depress the clutch every time the car needs to change gear 😂

[@carbuyer]

Dacia fitted an auto gearbox in the Duster back in 2017, but in reality the manual was a better bet!

[@danielrichards8472]

@@carbuyer was that just to the duster or the sandero too? I’m interested in getting one just cba with manuals anymore lol

[@bojankis5999]

"The Lord knows we all need to cut back on our screen time" 😂 I love you!!!

[@matejmatej3554]

This car looks really good

[@gittin_funky]

We know you really wanted to say that about the host but your wife was watching hehe

[@estherhutton2819]

I'm an a to b girl, I don't use a car alot so didn't want to spend loads but I've ordered the stepway in orange, automatic, it was such a lovely drive, didn't notice the noise either.

[@ericsmallman1904]

Good looking car especially in the metallic Orange.

[@decnijfkris3706]

yes, you'll see them driving all the time. Indeed a Fiesta allmost costs double. You have to be hard core Ford to buy one.

[@piccalillipit9211]

*I LIVE IN BULGARIA* where basically every taxi is a Dacia - they do 400,000km - what more do you need to know...???

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

Excellent review and totally true. Not everybody cares about performance and quality. Sometimes it’s just about kids to school and the Tesco shop.

[@henryviiifake8244]

"Its doesn't have enough soft-touch materials." "It's a Dacia Sandero. 😐" "It's not quick." "It's a Dacia Sandero. 😐" "It doesn't have torque vectoring." "It's a Dacia Sandero. 😐" "It doesn't -" "It's a Dacia Sandero. 😐 How much does _your_ car cost, again? And where's your spare wheel? 🤔" (Pls don't flame me - it's a joke)

[@alexmarginean1135]

I gotta say, this is one of the best car reviews i've seen in a while on KZbin, congrats!!! and keep it up

[@doktoruzo]

yes, agreed...I enjoyed her presentation. Very good.

[@BobMartinsback]

Don't agree with the implication that Dacia owners aren't passionate about cars... the first 40 seconds would be best forgotten about.

[@BobMartinsback]

Watched it all... I couldn't help but feel patronised by some of the reviewer's comments in this review, and as much as the reviewer gave a seemingly positive review, it was perfectly clear to me that she would never buy one.

[@carbuyer]

Nicola reviewed a Bentley last week - she won't be buying one of those either!

[@slugger7440]

Nicola is going after Mat Watson with these videos. Informative, entertaining and nicer to look at than Mat.

[@russcattell955i]

Oh yes, I remember the German brand fanboy.

[@steve050867]

Why are motoring journalists hung up on soft touch plastics? I've never gotten into a car and held onto the dashboard or pressed the plastics to see if they're soft. It's completely rediculous.

[@carbuyer]

It just makes the car feel more upmarket and solidly built. Cheap, hard materials have the opposite effect.

[@MadMonroe90]

I recently had to opportunity to ride in the new Logan (which is pretty much identical from the interior design perspective) and it wasn't bad... At least compared to the older models which were meh

[@Gotta_Keep_Moving_On]

Nice review. I certainly fall into the A-B category and I think this one does look quite good. Saw one in blue at my local dealer, pretty impressed with new version.

[@carbuyer]

This really could be the perfect car for you...

[@hectorheath9742]

What a refreshing change. Let's all buy one of these and cock-a-snook at the other manufacturers who keep loading their cars with ridiculous technology.

[@auriel8300]

Perfect first car to buy if your a young driver, or second car to get to complete your trophy car

[@TS-qc7ny]

Having a few tens of thousands in a rainy day bank account and a lot more money in diversified investments feels much better than having a fancy car. But if you calculate how much you could spend buying a new expensive car over a lifetime the two situations are equivalent. Don't seem rich, be rich.

[@jonathantaylor1998]

WOW... One minute - glamming it up in a £200k Bentley... The next - slumming it in a £14k Dacia...!! What a life...! ;-)

[@carbuyer]

We cover them all at Carbuyer! That's what's so great.

[@marknewman5387]

I've got an essential spec Stepway, would you be impressed if I covered the door handles with a bit of tin foil?

[@carbuyer]

Pictures please!

[@InterStelarVoid]

looks better then the fiesta especially the front

[@davidalons0]

It has LED lights, and they are amazing

[@lesshrubb203]

A very honest appraisal of a very reasonably priced car. I think you covered all of the pro’s and con’s in a balanced way, and although I wouldn’t buy this car, I did very much enjoy your presentation. Thank you for a great video.

[@carbuyer]

Glad you liked it!

[@mmmmmm.6199]

6:46 was so damn funny considering I've been driving a 45 hp machine. 😂😂

[@koksy]

Just got ours, a Bi Fuel Stepway Comfort. Why wouldn't you go for the Bi Fuel? £17 of LPG for 204 miles on our last top up. We don't think it's noisy. In fact, we both commented on how quiet it is. The engine does have a lovely growl when you put your foot down. Dont agree about the handling either. We both like "spirited" driving and it handles that fine. So impressed with it that my only regret is we didn't buy 2 so we could have one each. The price has gone up 10% since we bought it. :-/

[@Akdemx]

Very good car with LPG

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

I don’t know why I love them but I do

[@squod1]

Good review. Upbeat and informative

[@carbuyer]

Much appreciated!

[@nithishjvj8736]

2:27 that sentence had me in the first half not gonna lie

[@davidh7126]

Value for money was always the point of this car and it looks decent enough.if you are just running round town there's not a thing wrong with this

[@casperdog777]

James May of Top Gear ''loves the Dacia brand''. He's an intelligent guy. He's also rich, but shrewd. You can have a Ferrari or Rolls Royce but in a traffic jam they go as fast or as slow as the other traffic including the Sandero Stepway LOL. Also, car buyer, don't forget the bi fuel is a really sensible way to go. I like ''unassuming and competent'' . Oh scrummy I could have a picnic. But I can afford some champagne as I am not paying £24,000 for a.......Ford Fiesta. ''Fantastic value for money'', you're on the money girl. The 999cc TCe engine in my pre facelift 2020 version is exactly the same as a Clio. It puts out just over 100 bhp and even in pre facelift form this car is absolutely fine and does the job. £24,000 for a Fiesta ? I can think of plenty of other things to spend my money on rather than an over priced Ford. Nice review Nicola. A career in Top Gear beckons?

[@MirceaD28]

WV and Skoda has the same plastic all over the dash and door panels... In Dacia , I get it, but I don't understand why on those cars.

[@rocky7891]

I’ll say it again carbuyer. Hold on to this presenter. Your channel will grow leaps and bounds. Better yet get her to drag race!

[@carbuyer]

We'll leave the drag races to everyone else. We're here to present helpful, pragmatic new car reviews; loads more content to come!

[@westpunjab73]

Leave the childish drag races to that b*llend on Car Wow

[@westpunjab73]

@@GarethColquhoun I've been following Matt for nearly 10 years so I think I'm more than capable of making a valid comparison.

[@catherinewilson3880]

@@GarethColquhoun The problem with your comment is that Matt is a childish be***nd, and he would probably admit that himself. Not everyone is interested in drag races, and whilst I do enjoy them myself, it is refreshing to just see a plain simple car review. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@H4rleyBoy]

We have driven two Stepways, and two Sanderos this week at two dealers, We can live with the styling, and the price for a new car is obviously good, however, they are truly awful to drive with the exception of the Auto Stepway, the steering is badly weighted and also way too sharp, it's also very twitchy over rough roads, we currently have 2016 tdci 1500 Fiesta, and granted it isn't the best car out there and it has 60k on it, but there is no comparison, you just get in it and drive just like any other car out there, but the Dacias need you to be careful as the way the power (what there is) comes in quite high up the revs, above 3k ish, so you are having to change down for the slightest hill. there is also an anomaly where you cannot have the automatic on the bi-fuel cars for some reason, which has 10 more horses to play with, the 90 hp auto Stepway was the best out of the bunch but we wanted the economy of the dual fuel, I think we'll be sticking with the fiesta.

[@TheCuvar]

Yep. But you should remember that Sandero is just a tractor. The Japanese tried to learn the secret of Sandero and shiped it in Japan piece by piece. When they were done assembling it, they had a tractor. At the Geneva Motor Show the Japanese admited the industrial espionage and asked the Dacia engeniers how did they manage to build this car, when they were able to build just a tractor. The response: we are building a tractor too, but we are grinding it a lot around the edges.

[@Mithrasboy]

Nicola going full Nancy on the door handles. Oom-pah-pah.

[@nicolahume]

Fun fact: I played her once. Typecast or what?!🤣

[@Mithrasboy]

@@nicolahume Cor lummy, an' no mistake.

[@Chris-oe9mi]

Nicola, love your review. I am collecting one in April. I got rid of mondeo which was sooo thirsty (2l, 240bhp ecoboost, not really eco around town). I'm hoping to run Sandero much cheaper on lpg.

[@Vm94-p7u]

Every Dacia model is best what u get for money

[@codyhearne932]

Why would you not recommend getting the CVT Auto?

[@teaforthree1]

I have the same question, seriously interested in buying it with CVT

[@stelviodelbrava6218]

00:01 best pronunciation for "Dacia"

[@davidharvey4059]

Dacia are the new Skoda Fast becoming quite a cool car and rightly so.

[@carbuyer]

Think you might be onto something there...

[@davidharvey4059]

@@carbuyer Stick a Renault badge on that car and looking in the street 90% wouldn't know the difference

[@gr3yh4wk1]

Its a shame Skoda became a VW / Seat clone instead of a value brand it should have been. I drove a Fabia for nearly 20 years and bought it back when Skoda were a value brand. Unfortunately the Duster is suffering from pricing hikes. Dacia have some competition with that model now that the new version is considerable more expensive than the '017 plate Duster special edition I currently drive

[@radurotaru9778]

A quick reminder for all the 1 liter engine haters. Formula one cars have an 1.6 engine and still can produce around 800hp. Its the advance in turbocharger and boost technology that makes a car produce more power and be more economical, not the engine size.

[@Aramis_Production]

Ef me, it's more stylish than half of the parking lot.

[@yak750i]

I don't put up in UK but have been watching Carbuyer videos only for witty content and presentation 😀

[@carbuyer]

Pleased to have you, thanks for watching!

[@violaknight1989]

With this girl ..car wow finally have competition . Must say ... Fresh air in world of cars reviews . Let's take a deep breath ... And keep watching in the following future.

[@carbuyer]

Good to have you along for the ride!

[@kevinwilliams1602]

If it gets you from A to B thats all that matters

[@dmbdwsm]

This honestly is a smart choice for someone who just wants a car but still gets the essentials

[@ianowen5098]

Two questions please? 1) when will Nicola’s trousers get their own KZbin channel? 2) are you going to be doing a review of the Enyaq?

[@carbuyer]

1) We've got too many cars to review for that 2) and we have an Enyaq coming very soon...

[@MrLinarez90]

I bought the new bi-fuel Essential version for 12k two months ago. The car looks nice and has good steering. The gears are awful and hard to change(I've been driving many cars since 1985!) and now the passenger window refuses to open from the drivers side. I cant see the point in creating a really nice car, but putting a garbage gearbox in and poor quality control on the electrics.

[@willemm]

If you buy one of these, I don't understand why you would spend the extra 6 grand for some frills that will probably break. Go for the basic option. Steel wheels and plastic bumpers are more practical anyway.

[@georgedowns4034]

No basic is horrific

[@willemm]

@@georgedowns4034 It isn't. When you buy one of these you don't buy it for its fancy colours or the state of the art sat nav. You buy it for its price, so you might as well go for the cheapest one. For 8 grand you have a decent car from a major manufacturer. It's the same price as your average shitbox was in 1990, and that is without taking inflation into account, and it is considerably better than anything you could buy at that price at the time.

[@georgedowns4034]

@@willemm granted it does get alright equipment but for me, spending about 3 grand extra to get some actual useful stuff like radio, air con & parking sensors would make all the difference. And would still be just 11 grand. Plus, if u went for basic one, u might as well just get a much cheaper, older car with much better value. Cus who actually wants a car with no radio or air Con? Literally nowone...

[@renners4367]

I really like these cars they are cheap,reliable and decent on fuel what more could you ask for

[@andrewpreston4127]

Must say, and I've never ever had the desire to buy a Dacia....., this car looks like Dacia/Renault have given it a horse syringe size injection of style. To me, it comes across as far more attractive than the reviewer gives it credit for.

[@carbuyer]

Styling is subjective - we'll leave that part to you.

[@andrewpreston4127]

@@carbuyer Indeed, it is subjective. I note, though, that the balance of opinion in the comments here, seem to agree with me about the car's looks.

[@ikhomchaninter6137]

That is a good car for little price

[@carbuyer]

Too right - for value it can't be beaten!

[@paulvanderhaegen761]

imo it is not that the stepway is particularly cheep it's that the other brands are heavily overpriced, but that's just me i guess.

[@pittsburough6575]

James May: Bad news Jeremy Clarkson: what? James May: The Dacia Sandero is delayed Jeremy Clarkson: oh no, anyway

[@zuti071]

It's way better looking car outside than Corsa, Polo, Fabia, Fiesta and 100HP version with factory installed LPG is best buy for everyone. There is no reason and common sense to buy or recommend 90HP version at all if you have even 3% brain in your head for just a few hudred euros or pounds extra.

[@carbuyer]

LPG is less common in the UK, so you'd need to be sure you could fill it up regularly to take advantage of the cost savings. But if it works for you that's great!

[@camelspyyder]

Dacia UK has no price difference between petrol or dual fuel. In Spain we've just had to stump up 500 euros more for the lpg option but hey, the overall price was 2k less than an identical UK spec.

[@stroopwafel6141]

I have a new Fiesta Titanium. Brilliant car, but this sensible Dacia looks pretty nice as well. I could live with that. As with your trousers ))

[@robertsmuggles6871]

I'm looking at this car - just off to visit my local LPG outlet to see how it all works.

[@fgcpeak9591]

saw this today. that why this was recommended? Surveillance going really well for big tech I see

[@riverman83]

Looks good, but basicly everything on that car cost extra. With the basic model the swithes for the AC is just black plasic that feels like its going to break anytime, you get steal wheels, you dont get navigation ecs ecs. I would like to see the basic Sandero tested, not the all inclusive Stepway. That would be more fare against the Fiesta. And for 11 grand you would get a much better second hand car than a brand new Sandero anyway.

[@TanCoyer]

i test drove one of these. loved it. never driven a dacia before, never dreamed id want one! i did order the comfort sandero ( not the stepway). good looking cars imo, will be my first ever brand new car. rather have one of these than a fiesta or golf like everyone else! ive had them all, currently drive an alfa. might not be cool but im looking forward to having a dacia.

[@oliverstemp9132]

Have you seen the new logo, it's very cool

[@carbuyer]

That's the thing, isn't it? You can have a brand-new Dacia with all the right kit, or a two/three-year-old Ford Fiesta in a lower spec. A good choice, Tan!

[@TanCoyer]

@@oliverstemp9132 yes i have, i like it too. are you a dacia owner?

[@TanCoyer]

@@carbuyer exactly! got everything i want, and like i say they are good looking cars too, im hoping to keep it as long as possible. cant wait!

[@vvmew766]

Went to salon for potentially buy it few days ago,before I saw 1.0, surprised me I must say, too bad, everything else felt super smooth tho.