It may look the new Lada (7 photos + text) Bashny.Net

At the Geneva Motor Romanian carmaker Dacia, which belongs to Renault, presented a novelty - a hatchback Sandero. This model has the potential to become "popular" in Europe and North Africa.

Sandero will be one of the most affordable cars in the B-Class. Its advantage is a spacious lounge, small size, sophisticated security, a reasonable range of options and, of course, the low price. The latter condition is a decisive factor in favor of the Sandero.



car is built on the same platform as B0, and that the Renault Logan. In Europe, the most affordable "Renault" sold under the brand Dacia. In length and wheelbase (length - 4, 02 m, width - 1, 75 m, a wheelbase - 2, 59 m) Sandero is slightly smaller than Logan, however, the new car is wider, which should positively affect the controllability. Dacia calculates that the main buyers of the new model will be the youth and families of modest means, who previously went to used cars.



Will there Sandero in Russia is not yet known. Official information is not available, although it is clear that the Russians have bought up like hotcakes Sandero, Logan because we are extremely popular.

Lack of objective information can be explained as follows. At the Geneva Motor Show, there was talk that maybe, Sandero will be the "donor" for future models of Lada. As you know, February 29 Renault-Nissan alliance and "AvtoVAZ" signed a contract to sell a 25% stake and an agreement on strategic partnership between the companies. The product of the joint activities of the two automakers should be a new car based on the Renault Logan. AvtoVAZ is declined to comment, citing the fact that the full information about its cooperation with Renault-Nissan alliance will announce this summer.



Preparations for the production of the hatchback in the Romanian factory in Pitesti began in late 2007 and early this year, the car appeared in the markets of South America, where Renault is yet another assembly plant. Already this summer, Sandero will be available in Europe, Turkey and North Africa.

In addition to the common platform Sandero borrowed from his brother for more than 70% of components and assemblies. There is the same McPherson suspension with triangular links and torsion beam front, coupled with coil springs and vertical dampers at the rear. But now the rich version of Sandero can be equipped with front stabilizer bar that improves the behavior of the car during cornering. The ground clearance of 155 mm gives a certain freedom when driving on rough roads. Much attention has been paid to anti-corrosion treatment of the body - in addition to a good many details of the painting covered with a special putty and wax.



For the car offered two petrol engines: 1, 4 liters (75 hp) and 1, 6 liters (90 hp) and two diesel engine 1, 5 liters (70 hp) and its more powerful version 1, 5 hp (85 hp), which are also placed on the model Logan. In the initial configuration the car is supplied without power steering. Sandero is equipped with Bosch's ABS and brake force distribution EBD. As an option for the first time will be available Brake Assist EBA.



Engineers worked and passive safety of the car. The frame is made of magnesium steering wheel and steering column formed in the event of impact. The front panel is made of foamed polypropylene, and its "licked" follows the shape of the lower part of the lower leg, thus reducing the risk of leg injuries in the event of unwanted contact. Moreover, efforts in the area of ​​the floor of the driver and passengers. The doors are installed powerful beams, which also allows the body better resist deformation in the event of a side impact. The car can be equipped with pretensioners, two front and side airbags and ISOFIX mountings for child seats. Headrests have seats designed to prevent injury in the event of an impact to the rear of the vehicle.



For Sandero «Loganovsky" Interior a little refreshment - it has become easier and more enjoyable to look at. The front doors were full handle instead of scarce panels with small recesses. There are several variants of trim. In rich versions of the driver's seat is equipped with additional height adjustment and lumbar support cushion. The rear row of seats can accommodate three adult passengers. To access back was easy, the doors open at an angle of 67 degrees. Cargo capacity is not impressive - just 320 liters, but if the rear seats folded volume will increase up to 1,200 liters, which is already pretty well.

Well, wait till summer. If the rumors are true, the Russians appear Mighty cheap car, which is quite possible to be called "people».