Used Dacia Sandero Stepway cars

The Dacia Sandero Stepway is a five-door crossover SUV. Thanks to its stylish looks and top-tier practicality, it is a popular SUV. The Sandero Stepway continues to offer drivers comfort and convenience at an affordable price.

The Stepway was launched in the UK in 2013, adding a host of smart features and revised design features to the original Dacia Sandero model. Compared to its predecessor, the Stepway sits higher on the road and has a bulkier outer design. It also boasts revised styling touches, including new head and rear lights and a revamped front grille for added front profile styling.

The Dacia Sandero Stepway has a range of petrol and petrol LPG (liquified petroleum gas) engines helping drive its fuel economy. Petrol LPG engines are also sometimes referred to as ‘dual fuel’ or ‘Bi-Fuel’ cars. With enough power and efficiency for both city driving and long distances, the Stepway’s engines are perfectly suited to a variety of different drives.

The Dacia Sandero Stepway rivals other spacious and practical family SUVs, such as the Toyota Aygo X and Nissan Juke. Through its combination of efficient performance for good value, the Stepway has plenty to offer.

Dacia Sandero Stepway updates and facelifts

The Stepway was first introduced in 2013 as a larger version of the subcompact Dacia Sandero. Compared to its predecessor, the Stepway sits higher off the ground, has larger wheels, reworked front and rear bumpers and enhanced styling. The Mk1 received a facelift in 2017, adding new materials to the interior, a chrome-effect trim to the exterior and a newly styled steering wheel.

The Mk2 Stepway launched in 2020, bringing new technology, including an eight-inch infotainment screen to certain trims, and a revamped interior and exterior style.

Practicality and style of the car

The Stepway’s top-level practicality is one of the model’s standout features. The Mk2’s length of 4,099mm, width of 1,848mm and height of 1,535mm make the Stepway 11mm longer and 36mm taller than the Dacia Sandero. The Mk2 is also 18mm longer and 87mm wider than the Mk1 adding to its comfortable cabin.

The Stepway measures up well to its rivals, too. It is 142mm taller, 113mm wider and 259mm longer than the Suzuki Swift. It is also 48mm wider than the Nissan Juke’s width of 1,800mm and 78mm wider than the Peugeot 2008’s width of 1,770mm.

With one of the more spacious cabins in the crossover SUV class, a used Dacia Sandero Stepway offers plenty of boot space as well. There are 328 litres of boot space as standard, while by folding down the rear seats, you can create a space of 1,108 litres – much more than the Suzuki Swift’s 579 litres.

If you’re transporting children, there are two outer rear ISOFIX points making it easy to install car seats. It also has a maximum braked towing capacity of up to 1,100kg which is enough for some small trailers.

The Dacia Sandero Stepway is one of the best value vehicles on the market. Its insurance group ranges from 7 to 14, which is lower than the premiums on the Nissan Juke and Suzuki Swift. The Stepway also qualifies for an annual road tax rate of £180.

How a used Dacia Sandero Stepway drives

A used Dacia Sandero Stepway comes with a petrol or petrol bi-fuel engine. All engines on the model come with front-wheel drive.

One entry-level option is the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, 89bhp TCe engine. This engine accelerates from 0-62mph in 11.6 seconds while returning 50.4mpg. This engine can be configured with a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission. When paired with the automatic CVT transmission, this engine gets to 62mph in 14.2 seconds and returns 45.6mpg.

There is also a petrol bi-fuel engine. This engine is also a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder variant but is configured to output 100bhp. This engine has a maximum top speed of 110mph and goes from 0-62mph in 11.9 seconds, while returning 48.7mpg.

Engines and official MPG

Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive list of engines and their official MPG figures.

2013 - 2020

Engine	Official NEDC MPG	Official WLTP MPG
0.9 TCe	50.4–55.4 mpg	44.8 mpg
1.0 SCe	55.4 mpg	-
1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel	-	47.0 mpg
1.5 dCi 90	74.3 mpg	-
1.5 dCi 95	72.4 mpg	58.8 mpg

Features you can expect in a Dacia Sandero Stepway

Interior

The Stepway’s interior is well-designed and makes use of high-quality materials. You’ll find fabric inserts across the dashboard and throughout the boot, while hard-wearing plastics are fitted to the centre console and multi-functional steering wheel.

Precision contrast stitching runs across the upholstery and dashboard which adds an even more stylish touch to the already attractive interior. There’s also contrast colouring on the air conditioning vents and armrests, giving the cabin an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

In the driver’s seat, you’ll have a high seat and a commanding view of the road. The Stepway’s wraparound cockpit design also means you can quickly engage the model’s features and settings while keeping your focus on the road. There’s also a windshield-mounted phone holder for your convenience.

Front and rear seats offer plenty of comfort. There is lots of legroom and knee room throughout the cabin and even tall passengers have ample headroom thanks to the model’s raised roof.

It’s also easy to keep the cabin clutter-free thanks to the 21 litres of storage space found throughout. There is a large glovebox with enough room for handheld accessories and a storage tray at the bottom of the centre console. There are also decent-sized door bins.

Technology

Opt for one of the Stepway’s flagship trims, and you will have an eight-inch touchscreen display with in-built infotainment. This system comes with a TomTom sat nav, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and Bluetooth streaming. There is also DAB radio which is linked to the model’s four-speaker sound system.

There is also a 3.5-inch digital instrument cluster that shows your speed, remaining fuel level, mpg and distance driven.

The Dacia Sandero Stepway has a range of useful technology to enhance its drive. The entry-level trim, Access, comes with cruise control and a stop/start technology to boost your fuel economy. Other trims will also come with keyless entry, rear view cameras, automatic rain-sensor wipers and surround parking sensors for backing into those tight parking spots.

Safety

A used Dacia Sandero Stepway has a two-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, with adult occupant safety scores of 70% and a child safety score of 72%.

Along with airbags spread throughout the cabin, there is also an emergency brake system and a cruise control speed limiter. Depending on the trim-level you choose, a blind spot detection system may also be included.

Trims available on the Dacia Sandero Stepway

Dacia Sandero Stepway Access

The entry-level Access trim comes with automatic LED headlights, 15-inch steel wheels, black plastic exterior trim, stop/start trip computer, cruise control and speed limiter, manual front mirrors and easy-to-use electric windows. There is also a height-adjustable steering wheel, air conditioning and a fixed phone holder.

Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential

This mid-tier trim comes with 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel caps, body-coloured bumpers, chrome air vent surrounds, remote locking, four-speaker sound system, DAB radio and Bluetooth.

Dacia Sandero Stepway Expression

This trim adds front fog lights, modular roof bars, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, automatic lights and wipers, chrome grille inserts, rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, eight-inch touchscreen display, sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige

The top-end prestige trim includes an electric parking brake, blind-spot warning system, 16-inch alloy wheels and climate control.

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