Dacia's chief designer David Duran revealed details about the all-new Sandero. At the Brussels Motor Show, which ended yesterday, David Duran denied the separation of the Sandero and Sandero Stepway model lines. The specialist confirmed: technically such a step is possible, but this will require doubling the investment, that is, the buyer will pay the big difference. Currently, Sandero and its crossover version are largely unified, as this allows them to reduce costs.
Dacia's chief designer also said that the Romanian brand has no plans to become a crossover brand
That is, the “fourth“ Sandero will not become an SUV, for example. “The hatchback is well known to buyers; it is what they need: a spacious, but at the same time compact car, easy to drive, not too heavy and economical. Therefore, a hatchback is a good solution. And if you want a slightly raised version in the style of a crossover - you have the Stepway”.
Another argument in favor of the lower silhouette is the need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. “Aerodynamics are important in order to continue to meet the requirements of environmental standards“, David Duran clearly said. The specialist also hinted that the fully electric Dacia Sandero will not differ significantly in appearance. Duran's interesting observation is that: buyers of the Stepway version do not even think about a regular Sandero and vice versa.
According to preliminary data, the fourth generation of Dacia Sandero will be launched in 2027. Currently, hatchbacks and raised versions of the 2020 model, which recently underwent modernization, are sold in Europe. Based on the results of 2024, the Romanian Dacia Sandero became the absolute bestseller on the continent, overtaking the Volkswagen Golf.