Dacia
Dacia is a Romanian car manufacturer owned by Renault. Though it has only been represented in Ireland since 2012 it has been in existence since the sixties and has built up a good reputation for simple, rugged and reliable vehicles. Low purchase prices and fi nance rates make new Dacias a tempting proposition for those usually in the market for a used car.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Duster Prestige 1.5 dCi 4x2
Dacia Duster Few other SUVs on the market deliver the same combination of charm, ruggedness and value for money as the Dacia Duster. The Duster was recently updated to include some visual changes including new headlights and colours. There is just one engine to choose from, a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel, and this is available with either front- or all-wheel drive. The latter can also be switched to two-
wheel drive when not required to reduce fuel consumption. Engine power is adequate though you will fi nd yourself changing gears frequently in city and town driving. Three diff erent versions are available, but the entry-level ‘Alternative’ specifi cation is pretty sparse, so unless you want that utilitarian look, it is worth passing on. All models do get items like roof rails and hard-wearing bumpers, all of which get more
visually appealing further up the spec ladder. Interior space is reasonable for both front and rear passengers, while the boot has a 476-litre capacity, which increases to 1,636 litres by folding down the rear seats. Overall, the Duster remains basic inside with hard plastics and large, durable switchgear. It’s very much a case of getting what you pay for, which isn’t a lot of money compared to many of its rivals.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Sandero Stepway Signature TCe 90
Dacia Sandero
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Sandero Signature TCe 90
If you fi nd yourself in the market for a small car and just desire something to get you from A to B, the Dacia Sandero could be the ideal solution. Its no-frills approach means that it costs less than many used cars and off ers its occupants decent levels of room in what is still a relatively compact car. A useful 320-litre boot means the Sandero is quite practical too. Engine- wise there is a choice of a 90hp 1.5-litre diesel engine that off ers an offi cial 3.5 litres/100km combined and tax-friendly emissions of 99g/km. Better again is the surprisingly good 0.9-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. It feels well-suited to the Sandero and despite its diminutive size doesn’t make the car seem underpowered. Ride quality isn’t class-leading, but as a complete package there is little to complain about given its low cost.
Dacia Logan MCV
Looking for an aff ordable car that isn’t huge on the outside, but off ers lots of space inside? The Dacia Logan MCV could be right up your street. Despite the diff erent name, this car is essentially an estate version of the Dacia Sandero. Featuring a 573-litre boot, which expands to 1,555 litres by lowering the rear seats, this is a car that can swallow up lots of stuff . Its low loading height and generous rear aperture make fi tting in bulkier items a cinch, too. This car is all about the practical side of things; everything else, including the driving experience, takes second place. Opt for the frugal 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine, which consumes 3.8 litres/100km on the combined cycle and has emissions of just 99g/km. You’ll struggle to fi nd cars with similar running costs in the segment. You can choose a (slightly) more lavishly equipped Alternative specifi cation, but if outright functionality is your thing and you perhaps see a car more as an appliance than anything else, stick with the Alternative trim grade, which does feature Bluetooth and a CD player with MP3 compatibility and fi ngertip controls.
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Dacia Sandero Stepway
The Dacia Sandero Stepway may have rugged, off -road looks, but be under no illusion; this is very much a road car. Essentially, Dacia has just stuck some chunky plastic cladding on to a regular Sandero, raised the ride height and added roof rails to create a kind of faux ‘soft-roader’. The changes do add to the car’s on-street presence, but also to the price. There are similarly powerful diesel and petrol engines to choose from, both of which come with fi ve-speed manual transmissions. Thanks in part to that increased ride height, the Sandero Stepway enjoys a comfortable, well-judged ride quality although the steering is quite indirect. Even on the more expensive ‘Signature’ specifi cation the cabin does feel somewhat basic, and while the plastics are bound to be durable, it doesn’t have the same reassuringly well-made quality that some rivals do.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Logan MCV dCi 90 Alternative
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