Renault Sandero STEPWAY test drive since 2010 hatchback

Renault Sandero. From 319,000 rubles.

In Estonia, tests of the pretty hatchback Renault Sandero, the production of which was launched in Moscow after the Logan model. The French company expects that the novelty will repeat the success of the popular predecessor

The novelty, built on the basis of Logan, which is already produced under the Dacia brand in Romania, received a residence permit at the Moscow factory Autoframmos. Representatives of Renault believe that Sandero will attract young buyers who were not ready to purchase a sedan for aesthetic reasons. Indeed, the hatchback looks objectively more harmonious and modern.

The salon was developed with an eye on practicality and capacity. The interior fully copies the updated Logan with all its ergonomic features. Such as recently appeared comfortable full -fledged door handles and a low -located air conditioner adjustment unit. But, in general, being in the cabin is comfortable: dense seats, excellent visibility and decent decoration materials for the price level do not leave reasons for sadness. Well, what about on the go?

The choice of three gasoline engines with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters (75, 84 and 102 hp) is presented to the customers. The top 16 -valve, combined with a 5 -speed mechanics (an automatic machine, according to rumors, will appear at the end of the year) left a pleasant impression. The car accelerates briskly, and the moment in the nature of the motor allows you to comfortably roll at low speeds. On overtaking, the tachometer arrow easily takes off to 6000 min-1, but sound accompaniment causes a desire to switch up as soon as possible. It will have to get used to a very easy clutch and steering wheel, but this does not cause strong discomfort.

On a broken road, Sandero pleases with energy -intensive and at the same time assembled by a suspension. No swing, no hard strokes. The hatchback, as a glove, stands on a straight line, without fares to the side and scribbling, obediently prescribes turns and easily goes into the skidding for discharge of gas. Renault Sandero in the Russian market falls into a unique niche, where the model does not have direct competitors. Lada Kalina and Priora is cheaper, but not so technological, but Skoda Fabia and Chevrolet Aveo in similar trim levels is tangibly more expensive. Therefore, Sandero is a great choice for those who are looking for a modern and inexpensive hatchback.

Moskvich
Sandero became the second after a successful Logan model of a French company assembled on autoframos. With the beginning of the production of the hetchboe, the plant’s capacity in Moscow increased to 160,000 cars a year, and investments reached 380 million euros. The localization level today is 44%, which is ideally planned to be brought to 75%. At the end of 2011, the assortment of the plant will expand due to the compact Renault Duster crossover, which will stand with the first -born on one conveyor.


Driving
The car clearly does not have to races, but at the same time holds a straight and bumpy roads perfectly.

Salon
Inside is very spacious, but the location of the electric windows and air conditioning is not optimal.

Comfort
Sandero goes well along a broken road, and the traction motor avoids increased speeds.

Safety
The database has only a driver’s airbag. Little by today!

Price
It is quite in the access zone.


Advantages and disadvantages
+ An acceptable motor, understandable handling, spacious interior, affordable price.
- the absence of a machine gun, the unsuccessful location of the air conditioner block, poor basic equipment.


Specifications
Mark and model - Renault Sandero
Dimensions - 4020/1746/1534 mm
Engine - gasoline, 1598 cm3, 102 l. S./5750 min--1
Transmission - mechanical, 5 -speed
Dynamics - 180 km/h; 10.5 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Getz, Lada Kalina



Author: Sergey Krestov
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [April 2010]