Renault Sandero Stepway

The Renault Sandero or Dacia Sandero as it is also known in some countries is a car designed by the French with its "partner" Dacia of Romania. The model was launched in 2008 and although not achieved great market success Stepway version which is a more adventurous to have achieved a large following and now have a new version.

Without doubt the Sandero model has major competitors in the market such as the Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai i20, Peugeot 206 and Kia Rio to the South Korean model has gasoline engines with four valves per cylinder 1.0 and 1.6. The top engine is a 1.6-liter four-valve per cylinder engine provides 105 horsepower. In their diesel engines have an interesting 1.5 liters of 70 horsepower with turbo and direct injection common-rail.

Now Renault launches version "surfer" to the Sandero Stepway model, in a move familiar from other manufacturers such as Peugeot and its strategic alliance with Quicksilver is now the turn of another giant Renault Surf and presents the new Renault Rip Curl Renault Sandero Stepway. The differential configuration Rip Curl brings aesthetic and neoprene seats. The model according to the market will be priced at approximately $ 22,000 and retains its 1.6-liter 16V engine with a slightly higher suspension.

Thus Renault and its dealers are selling at Rip Curl version of the Sandero Stepway which to enhance their spirit of adventure that uses the name of the Australian company specializing in articles on surfing. The price is a little higher but not with respect to the differential since it is only $ 500 more than the Stepway version.

The Rip Curl Sandero Stepway maintains the mechanical properties of the model that gives the base, or an 1.6-liter 16V 107/112 horsepower and suspension in 50 mm high but brings some major aesthetic differences, the rear wing was removed while the roof rails, door handles, mirrors and wheel protection were painted dark gray. Finally the show logo is stamped on the front doors.

Internally, the Sandero Stepway Rip Curl is distinguished by differential seats coated with the logo of the version in the headrests of the front seats that also appear in other aspects of the car and the instrument panel. We highlight a large plastic compartment that is in the trunk that can be used to put wet clothes.

The cross bars in the roof are optional. The model is offered in white, black, red and silver. The company believes that 30% of total sales Sandero Stepway model in the coming months are for the series Sandero Stepway Rip Curl. The model is faithful competitor in many markets the French model Peugeot 207 Quicksilver which repeats the formula for attracting to a younger audience.