The Dacia Sandero: Europe's Best-Selling Car

The Dacia Sandero has earned the title of Europe’s best-selling new car, a distinction it has held since 2017 in retail sales. As of the first half of 2024, this affordable supermini now leads across all sales channels. With worldwide sales reaching 164,789 units in the first six months of 2024—a remarkable 18.5% increase from the previous year—the Sandero's popularity and customer confidence continue to rise.

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  Since its launch in 2008, over 3.1 million units of the Sandero have been sold, showcasing Dacia’s successful formula of combining essential features in a modern, durable, and affordable package. In the UK, the Dacia Sandero remains the best value new car, starting at just £13,795 on-the-road (as of 23/07/24). Despite its budget-friendly price, it offers a wealth of features, including air conditioning, cruise control with a speed limiter, electric front windows, a comprehensive suite of safety aids, and Dacia’s Media Control system, which integrates your smartphone into the infotainment setup.

   

  At the top of the Sandero Stepway range is the rugged Extreme model. This variant stands out with Copper Brown exterior accents, keyless entry, automatic wipers, front and rear parking sensors with a reversing camera, electronic parking brake, automatic air conditioning, blind spot warning, Extended Grip system, and Dacia’s Media Nav system featuring full smartphone integration and built-in navigation.

   

  Both the Sandero and the Sandero Stepway are packed with innovative touches that reflect Dacia’s clever engineering. The Sandero Stepway's patented modular roof bars can transform into a roof rack capable of carrying loads up to 80kg. Additionally, the ‘My Safety’ button allows drivers to easily deactivate certain advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as needed.

   

  The Dacia Sandero range with its combination of affordability, robust design, and thoughtful features, the Dacia Sandero continues to win over a growing number of customers worldwide.

   

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About Dacia: Value, Reliability, and Innovation Since 1968

Dacia, originally established in 1968 and revitalized by the Renault Group in 2004, has become synonymous with offering exceptional value for money across Europe and Mediterranean countries. The brand is known for redefining automotive essentials, providing customers with simple, reliable, and versatile vehicles that perfectly align with their lifestyles.

As a trailblazer in the industry, Dacia offers a lineup of vehicles that have set new standards in the market. The Sandero, for instance, has been the best-selling retail car in Europe each year since 2017, while the Duster has held the title of the best-selling SUV among European private customers since 2018. The Jogger, a versatile family car in the C-segment, and the Spring, the UK’s most affordable electric vehicle, further highlight Dacia’s commitment to innovation and affordability.

Dacia's presence spans 44 countries, with over 8 million vehicles sold globally since its relaunch. In the UK, Dacia made its debut in January 2013, quickly establishing itself as the most successful new car brand launch in the country’s history. To date, more than 250,000 Dacia vehicles have been sold in the UK, a testament to the brand’s enduring popularity and customer satisfaction.