Motoring: Dacia steps up with rugged standalone Sandero model

The Sandero Stepway finesses the original model with a roof rail and SUV styling, while keeping the price tag very reasonable

Prices for the Sandero Stepway start at €17,090 but it’s worth upgrading to the Comfort model for even better value

The Dacia Sandero is a great-value five-door hatchback that’s similar in size to a Renault Clio, but starts from just €14,190. As we’re reported before, it doesn’t come with all the bells and whistles of the class-leaders, notably so on the safety front.

But that’s because its pricing aligns it more with used examples of those, so buyers can choose what’s important to them, and have a brand new car with a new car warranty ...