For this year, Dacia announces ambitious plans to modernize and expand its range, wanting to further strengthen its position as a brand that offers the best price-quality ratio on the European market. The emphasis of modernization will be on efficiency and new powertrains of leading models.
The Jogger model thus gets a more powerful Hybrid 155 hybrid system, which combines a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with 109 hp and two electric motors, which achieves a total power of 155 hp. Thanks to an advanced clutchless automatic transmission and a 1.4 kWh battery, the new system reduces emissions and fuel consumption by 10% compared to its predecessor, allowing up to 80% of city driving to be purely electric.
At the same time, the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Jogger models introduce a combination of LPG drive and automatic transmission for the first time. The Eco-G 120’s new 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo engine offers 120 hp and is mated to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission that can be controlled with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. With increased gas tanks, the autonomy of these models in combined mode reaches as much as 1,590 kilometers for the Sandero.
Technological progress of the plant
Particular attention is drawn to the Duster and Bigster models with the new Hybrid-G 150 4×4 drive, which represents the first such system in the world that combines hybrid technology, LPG fuel and four-wheel drive. The system uses a 1.2-liter mild-hybrid engine at the front and an electric motor at the rear axle, providing a total of 154 hp. The rear electric motor is equipped with a two-stage gearbox that optimizes torque at low speeds and enables 4×4 drive up to a speed of 140 km/h.
This innovative approach reduces operating costs by 30% compared to classic gasoline 4×4 models. Six driving modes are available to drivers, including options for snow, mud, sand and controlled descent, allowing the Dacia to retain its off-road capabilities with significantly greater economy and environmental friendliness.
Design and materials
Aesthetic and functional improvements include a new T-shaped LED light signature and the introduction of a material called Starkle. This innovative material, which contains 20% recycled plastic, is used on the fenders and underbody protection, and is more resistant to scratches. The interior has been refreshed with a 10-inch central screen, a wireless charger for smartphones and a digital instrument panel, while the security systems are aligned with the latest European standards.
More efficient electric drives
The all-electric Spring model is also undergoing a thorough transformation. It gets a new 24.3 kWh battery with LFP technology and more powerful engines of 70 HP and 100 HP, replacing the previous engines of 45 and 65 HP. With improved aerodynamics and a strengthened chassis, the new Spring offers better stability and precision in driving, and the novelty is the introduction of a stabilizer bar (anti-roll bar) in the standard equipment of all versions of Spring, which, along with adapted shock absorbers, significantly improves stability in turns.
Spring will also receive two more powerful powertrains of 70 HP (52 kW) and 100 HP (75 kW), replacing the current 45 and 65 HP engines. These engines deliver up to 20% more torque at speeds between 80 and 120 km/h, but thanks to the new battery and improved aerodynamics, their consumption has been reduced to 12.4 kWh/100 km, which is a 9% better result compared to the previous generation. With a range of 225 km according to the WLTP cycle, the Spring remains optimized for the real needs of users who cover an average of about 34 kilometers per day. This configuration allows for a week of driving without the need to recharge the battery.
