• 2019
• Hatchback
• 73633
• Manual
• 1L Petrol

SUVs and crossovers really are the flavour of the moment, but not everyone wants to deal with the added size, weight and complexity of a true off-roader. That's why cars like the Dacia Sandero Stepway are so popular – they bring some of the glamour of an SUV but in the same easy-to-operate package as a regular hatchback. The Sandero Stepway is a halfway house between Dacia's entry-level hatchback, the regular Sandero, and its true crossover, the Duster. However, the alterations are for the most part cosmetic, as besides a slightly raised ride height there's no additional ability provided. Instead what you get is a bespoke look with bulked-up wheel arches, roof rails and chunkier alloy wheel designs, plus different interior fabrics. In terms of concept, then, the Sandero Stepway is similar to the likes of the Ford Fiesta Active and Kia Picanto X-Line, but it's physically larger and significantly cheaper than either. It's big for a small car, the Dacia Sandero Stepway, and the dimensions are used efficiently with a satisfyingly roomy cabin. Four adults will have no issues getting comfy in there, although a fifth might be a bit of a squeeze. You'll find a few areas to place your cabin detritus but none of them are covered barring the glovebox, so you're hard-pressed to keep your valuables out of sight.The Sandero might be big inside, but its exterior dimensions are still quite small so there shouldn't be any problems when it comes to parking it. The extremities are all easy to judge but if you do struggle, mid-spec Comfort models come with reversing sensors while top-spec Techroad cars get a reversing camera, too.Old Renault buttons and switches don't ever really die – they enjoy a new life peppering the cabins of Dacia models, and the Sandero Stepway is no exception. That's not necessarily to say customers will be troubled by this, especially those who are familiar with Renault in the first place. It's also a reasonable indication that everything will work as

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