Dacia Sandero Stepway Journey CVT

Very grown up compared to the Duster and the Previous version Sandero

Previously had a Duster Techroad (150 Bhp) and prior to that a Sandero Stepway Laurette (previous shape), This Stepway (based on the Renault Clio chassis) has really grown up.

Plus points
The drivers seat moves back further for us tall people.
Better looking layout inside, Rake and reach adjustment on the steering wheel.
Loads more gadgets
Lazy relaxing drive from the CVT autobox
very good cruising car on the motorway with 2,000 rpm at 70 mph on the flat (higher geared than the manual), sitting right in the torque band of the engine.
This car stretches the limits of what a super mini is. its almost small family sized
3 adults will fit in the back.
Adding proper wind deflectors on the drivers and passengers windows qiuets down the road noise a bit.

Bad points
CVT acceleration. Officially 14 seconds 0 to 60 mph
if you want an involved drive, look elsewhere. this is a relaxed driving car.
Real world mpg isnt great compared to rivals (42 mpg) but I am not too bothered about that.
start / stop on an automatic is interesting. Stop at traffic lights and sit on the foot brake. engine cuts after 5 seconds so you take your foot off the brake. engine starts and the car creeps forward. a bit unnerving and would have been nice to have been informed when i picked up the car. possibly dangerous too for bumping the car in front.
Buying the car took just under 6 months due to being delayed at a French port for a few weeks.

Overall a very good car. I would say that the build quality and design is on par with the Jogger and a very well put together car
Yes I went from Dacia's quickest car (8.7 seconds 0 to 60 for the Duster) to Dacia's slowest accelerating car (14 seconds), I am not that bothered. maybe it's time to slow down a bit and get lazy.

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