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Used Dacia Sandero Stepway pros and cons

Value for money is tough to beat
Poor two-star safety rating
Interior is spacious and impressively practical
No USB charge points in rear
Holds its value well
Regular Sandero is more affordable

Is a used Dacia Sandero Stepway a good car?

The Dacia Sandero Stepway is basically the humble Sandero hatchback, but given slightly taller suspension, and some rugged-looking 4x4 stick-on bits such as wheel arch extensions and roof rails.

Under the chunkier skin, and aside from the taller springs, there are no mechanical changes — it’s all about giving you that SUV flavour without actually making you pay (much) extra for the SUV reality.

This version, introduced in 2020, represented a massive improvement in cabin solidity and layout compared to the previous Stepway, which was in production from 2012 to 2020. One of the nice touches in this version is that you get a nice woven fabric trim across the dash, which is a nice distraction from the drab plastics.

To drive, the Stepway feels a touch old-fashioned, with heavier steering and a notchy manual gearshift. It’s not unpleasant, just not as sophisticated as some alternatives. Equally, Dacia’s a bit old-fashioned when it comes to equipment.

Dacia says that its customers don’t want to pay extra for the kind of high-end electronic safety systems that cars need, these days, to get a full five-star safety score from Euro NCAP. Hence why the Stepway gets a miserable two-stars. In fact, it’s not actually that bad — in terms of how it performs in a crash, it’s technically a four-star car, but two stars are docked for the lack of electronic safety aids.

What to look for when buying a used Dacia Sandero Stepway

Generally, Dacia has a good reputation for reliability, and of course they’re cheap to fix if anything does go wrong. Dacia offers an extended warranty, called Dacia Zen, which stretches out to six years, so it’s possible that even older Sandero Stepways of this version will still be covered.

Do check for issues with the optional touchscreen infotainment system which is known to be glitchy, and the LPG version can sometimes run rough when burning the gas-based fuel, prompting the car to automatically switch back to petrol-only power.

Neither the Sandero nor Sandero Stepway featured in the most recent Driver Power Top 50 Cars To Own survey, but the related Duster SUV topped the chart. Dacia itself finished in 22nd place, out of 32 brands, in the overall Driver Power customers satisfaction survey, while it was the eighth-best brand for running costs, and 20% of owners reported a problem with their car.

Dacia Sandero Stepway FAQs

Are Dacia Sandero Stepway cars reliable?

Yes, it should be. All of the mechanical parts are used in lots of other Renault vehicles and are well-proven, while the strong results for Dacia as a brand and the Duster SUV in the Driver Power customer satisfaction survey shows that Dacia knows how to build a solid car.

Is the Dacia Sandero Stepway fuel efficient?

Because Dacia doesn’t currently make a hybrid Sandero Stepway — it would be too expensive, apparently — it’s not as economical as the likes of a rival Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid. That said, you should be able to beat 50mpg in a gently-driven Sandero Stepway, while the LPG option could allow you to save a big chunk on your fuel bills.

What are common faults with a Dacia Sandero Stepway?

The current Sandero Stepway hasn’t been around for long enough to get a solid handle on what its major fault might be, but there have been issues with the optional touchscreen, and with the BiFuel LPG system, which can cause engine roughness when running on LPG fuel.

What is the life expectancy of a Dacia Sandero Stepway?

Dacia tends to build its cars tough, so as long as you keep up with servicing and maintenance, and don’t let big problems get out of hand, the Sandero Stepway should easily manage a high-six-figure mileage.