Dacia Sandero 1.0 Tce Bi-Fuel Essential 5dr Review
Category: Small car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Dacia Sandero reviewOften the verdict for a car costing this little would be ‘cheap but not great’. Not here, though. The Sandero is one of the great all-rounders and is especially strong when it comes to practicality, while our favourite TCe 100 Bi-Fuel engine adds the potential for lower running costs. Only a disappointing Euro NCAP safety score lets the side down.
The trim
See full equipmentEven with entry-level Essential trim, you get a respectable amount of standard kit. That includes body-coloured bumpers, 15in steel wheels with wheel trims, cruise control, front electric windows and air conditioning.
The engine
See full engine specsThis Bi-Fuel version benefits from a bit more power than the TCe 90 and can run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as well as regular unleaded. When running on LPG, it feels stronger from low engine speeds than the TCe 90 and, crucially, is also smoother and quieter. For that reason, it’s our pick of the range.
