DOUBLE WIN FOR DACIA AT THE 2024 WHAT CAR? CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Dacia continues to impress at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards, with the Sandero and Jogger securing titles as 'Best Small Car for Value' and 'Best Seven-seater for Value,' respectively.

This marks the third consecutive year the Sandero has claimed this honor, and the eleventh time it has been recognized at the event. The What Car? judges were once again drawn to its unmatched value, practicality, efficiency, and specification.

• The Sandero TCe 100 Bi-Fuel version received special mention from Steve Huntingford, Editor of What Car?, who highlighted its spacious interior, good fuel economy, and the cost-saving benefit of running on LPG, which is cheaper than petrol. He also noted that the Sandero is pleasant to drive and comes well-equipped, particularly in the recommended trim.

  In addition to the Sandero's accolades, the innovative Jogger defended its title as 'Best Seven-seater for Value' for the second consecutive year. The judges were impressed by its space, usability, and equipment. Steve Huntingford pointed out that beyond its attractive price, the Jogger is easy to drive and spacious enough to comfortably accommodate adults in all three rows. The recommended Expression trim includes desirable features such as keyless entry, cruise control, and rear parking sensors.

  Luke Broad, Dacia Brand Director for the UK, expressed pride in the recognition, emphasizing that Dacia's commitment to value extends beyond pricing. The awards underscore Dacia's ability to deliver family-focused cars that combine affordability with durability and driver appeal, catering to the needs of car buyers and families for years of enjoyable adventures.

  These awards add Dacia's already impressive record of over 20 UK industry accolades in 2023 continues to grow, highlighting the brand's consistent performance and appeal in the automotive market. 

Born in 1968 and relaunched by Renault Group in 2004, Dacia has consistently offered the best value for money by focusing on redefining automotive essentials. As a game-changer in the industry, Dacia presents simple, multi-purpose, reliable cars that align with customers' lifestyles.

Dacia models have set benchmarks in the market, with the Sandero becoming the best-selling retail car in Europe annually since 2017, the Duster reigning as the best-selling SUV among European private customers since 2018, and the Jogger standing out as a versatile family car in the C-segment.

With a presence in 44 countries, Dacia has sold over 8 million vehicles since its 2004 relaunch.In the UK, Dacia launched in January 2013, achieving the most successful start ever for a new car brand in the country. To date, more than 250,000 Dacia vehicles have been sold in the UK, reflecting the brand's strong appeal and the value it offers to customers.