CAR BUYERS hunting for strong value will soon have another brand to consider, with Dacia set to join the Aussie marketplace early next year. The budget-focused brand, which leapt into the global spotlight through a series of running jokes by Top Gear co-host James May, is aiming to launch locally with at least four models ranging from a small hatch through to light commercials.
All will major on value, with the Romanian-built Dacia Sandero expected to be the cheapest of the lot with a sticker price tipped to start below $20K. While Aussie pricing is yet to be announced, the Sandero costs from £7995 in the UK, which equates to around A$14,600. If such a price is possible, it would see the Sandero significantly undercut the Kia Picanto to become one of Australia’s cheapest cars.
An exact local line-up is yet to be confirmed, but early talk is that we will also see the Sandero Stepway crossover, Duster SUV and Orochute.
This story is from the July 2021 edition of Wheels Australia Magazine.
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