Car Review Dacia Sandero 2017

Review

Sandero 2017, 1.2 petrol, manual. Bought it new, now mileage is nearing 100,000 km, overall satisfied with the car. It’s simple, no frills, but does its job honestly. Starts in any frost, sips fuel — about 39 mpg in the city, over 47 mpg on the highway. Perfect for daily commutes and trips to the countryside.

The engine is weak, especially with the AC on or climbing hills with two or three passengers. But it doesn’t break down, doesn’t burn oil, pulls steadily without surprises. The gearbox is mostly trouble-free, shifts crisply, original clutch.

Suspension is quite firm but reliable. Handles our roads like a champ, nothing falls apart, though it jostles on bumps. The interior is spartan, plastic is hard, but over the years nothing critical has come loose. Only the dashboard creaks in severe cold.

Sound insulation is rubbish, practically nonexistent. Above 62 mph it gets noisy, especially from the wheels and wind. But I just turn up the radio and drive on calmly. On the plus side, plenty of cabin space, roomy trunk, seats fold conveniently.

Maintenance is a joy, of course. Parts are dirt cheap, everything’s available. I change consumables myself — oil, filters — all straightforward. In all this time, only replaced stabilizer links and front brake pads, nothing else needed.

Overall, Dacia Sandero isn’t about comfort or prestige, it’s about practicality and reliability. For those who just want to drive without wasting nerves or money, it’s an excellent choice.