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March 5, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
Dacia Sandero 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Dacia, the low budget brand owned by Renault-Nissan has shown off their new hatchback today in Geneva.
The Dacia Sandero will launch the new brand on the UK market in 2009.
The car is 4.02m long, 1.75m wide, with a 2.59m wheelbase and 320-litre boot capacity.
It will be available with 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol engines and two 1.5 dCi diesel engines (different power ratings).
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2008 Geneva Motor Show Gallery
2008 Geneva Motor Show Gallery Day 2
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Dacia Duster concept at Geneva Motor Show
The Duster, partly designed by Renault, is Dacia's first concept car and is on show as a centre piece of
Lotus stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Lotus stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Lotus comes alive at the Geneva Motor Show.
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Fiat stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Fiat stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Fiat shows of its... aw.. cars at the Geneva Motor Show
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Corvette stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Corvette stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show
The Corvette stand at this year's Geneva Motor Show.
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*****PRIMO!*****
Looks like FIAT’s *world* car the Palio
Forget Renault here in Oz, been a total failure, dump them and bring this in *loaded* and sell cheap.
JobDone!
Could well move 50,000 units a year
Cheers
F-0
Having followed the progress of the Logan and been disappointed not to see it in the UK, Dacia/Renault might have missed the optimum window for a low cost ‘no frills’ car. The competition is getting much harder every day in the low cost market. The newest entrant is the Hyundai i10, only a little smaller inside (seats 5 comfortably), as economical as the Renault diesel (58MPG) and a 119 CO2 figure. Plus, its fully equiped with air-con, PAS, 4 x electric windows, high-spec CD etc, and has a 5 year warranty. All for a price of 8400 euros.
Since the Logan launched in 2004, much has changed, and for 9150 Euros there is a lot of choice now. 9150 euros will also buy a 2-3 year old ‘quality’ car from Ford/GM, and even Renault etc. I will still look at the Sandero when I change my car next year, but it is no longer a ‘no-brainer’ as far as price/economy/comfort is concerned.
Thinking of buying one of these for/in Italy and keep it there instead of renting a car.
You can get a brand new base Sandero for Euro-7500 driveaway,[air and pwr/steer. is extra but they sometimes do deals/bonus and inc. them] then there is a LPG factory approved kit for Euro-1500, which is exactly the same amount the Italian Governement gives you back as a rebate for converting to lean_green_lpg so its like getting it free.
LPG is Euro-59c/l, ULP 1.25/l, Diesel 1.35/l
Its not the best car out there, but it is at the price, its based on a old model Renault Clio, but its new, roadside assistance and 3year/100000km warranty all inc.
Big and roomy, well made and looks strong and robust.
Cheers
F-0
Oh, near forgot, 2009 for UK is no more, now looks like it will be 2010, cannot keep up with demand, RHD is not the most urgent thing ATM.
No idea if it will come to AUS., it should would sell, Euro quality and engineering at less than Asian price.
Give some much needed foot traffic to Renault showrooms!
Win x Win!
Cheers
F-0