Dacia goes Hybrid

• Dacia Sandero and Sandero Stepway gain full hybrid power for the first time, bringing greater efficiency, electric driving and automatic ease to two of the brand’s most accessible models

• Europe’s best-selling passenger car in 2024 and 2025, Sandero has also been the continent’s No.1 choice among private buyers since 2017

• Hybrid 155 powertrain can spend up to 80% of urban driving time in electric mode, with no need to plug in

• Lively performance meets everyday efficiency, with 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds and fuel consumption up to 40% lower than an equivalent petrol engine

• Sandero hybrid 155 priced from £17,995 on-the-road, with Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 available from £19,295 on-the-road

• Available to order in the UK today, 4 November 2026

The Dacia Sandero range – Europe’s best-selling car for the past two years – is gaining full hybrid power for the first time, with Sandero and Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 adding greater efficiency, electric driving around town and automatic ease to their familiar mix of practicality and outstanding value.

Priced from £17,995 on-the-road for Sandero and £19,295 on-the-road for Sandero Stepway, the hybrid 155 powertrain brings Dacia’s proven full hybrid technology to two of its most accessible models. There’s no need to plug in or change the way you drive: the system manages petrol and electric power automatically, always starting in electric mode and allowing up to 80% of urban driving to be completed on electric power alone.

It also delivers fuel consumption up to 40% lower than an equivalent petrol engine, helping make everyday journeys easier on fuel without adding charging stops to the weekly routine.

For Sandero, the hybrid 155 powertrain adds a new level of efficiency and automatic ease while staying true to the straightforward value that has helped make it Europe’s best-selling car. Sandero Stepway, meanwhile, combines the same hybrid benefits with its raised ride height, rugged crossover-inspired character and added versatility that have made it a favourite with British buyers.

MORE POWER, LESS FUSS
Already proven elsewhere in the Dacia range, the hybrid 155 powertrain combines a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors – a traction motor and high-voltage starter/generator – plus a 1.4kWh battery and an electrified automatic gearbox.

Its clever clutchless transmission uses four gears for the petrol engine and two for electric operation, automatically choosing between the different combinations of petrol and electric power.

The result isn’t just about efficiency. Both Sandero and Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 accelerate from 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds, while the instant response of the electric motor makes for smooth and easy progress whether threading through town or heading further afield.

Regenerative braking recovers energy when slowing down and feeds it back into the battery, so there’s no need for the driver to think about when or how to recharge it.

TWO TAKES ON THE SAME WINNING FORMULA
Sandero hybrid 155 is available in Expression and Journey trim levels, priced from £17,995 and £19,295 on-the-road respectively.

Expression combines the new hybrid powertrain with a generous standard specification that includes a 10-inch Media Display touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ smartphone mirroring, DAB radio and Bluetooth connectivity, air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter, automatic lights and wipers, a reversing camera and Dacia’s useful YouClip mounting points.

Journey adds extra comfort and technology including a seven-inch digital driver display, Media Nav Live with connected navigation and real-time traffic information, an Arkamys six-speaker 3D audio system, automatic air conditioning, keyless entry, heated front seats and steering wheel, wireless smartphone charging and a Multiview camera.

Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 takes the same easy-going hybrid technology in a more rugged direction. Its increased ground clearance, crossover-inspired styling and extra versatility make it well suited to drivers who want to take everyday practicality a little further.

Available in Expression trim from £19,295 on-the-road and Extreme from £20,595 on-the-road, Sandero Stepway also features modular roof bars that can quickly be reconfigured when there’s more kit to carry. Extreme builds on its adventurous character with features including Extended Grip, a Multiview camera, Blind Spot Warning and distinctive Copper Brown exterior details.

READY FOR REAL LIFE
Going hybrid hasn’t diluted the practical qualities that have made Sandero and Sandero Stepway so successful. Both offer 410 litres of boot space with the rear seats in place, and accommodate up to 1,455 litres with them folded.

A maximum braked towing capacity of 1,100kg across both models adds another useful string to their bow, while Sandero Stepway’s 200mm ground clearance adds even greater versatility for when the going gets tougher.

Lina Ribeiro, Dacia Brand Director for the UK, said: “Sandero has always been about giving customers more of what they actually use, without making them pay for things they don’t. Hybrid 155 fits that thinking perfectly. It brings automatic driving, electric power around town and lower fuel consumption, but there’s nothing extra to plug in or worry about. Whether you prefer the straightforward simplicity of Sandero or the more rugged character of Sandero Stepway, you now get those same useful hybrid benefits while keeping everything that makes each model such a strong Dacia.”

Sandero and Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 will be available to order from today, 4 November 2026, with Sandero priced from £17,995 on-the-road and Sandero Stepway from £19,295 on-the-road.

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NOTES FOR EDITORS

PRICING

STANDARD SPECIFICATION: DACIA SANDERO EXPRESSION HEV 155

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• 16-inch Atara Flex wheels

• Body-coloured door handles, door mirrors and bumpers

• Tinted windows

• Shark fin antenna

INTERIOR FEATURES

• Fabric upholstery on dashboard and front door panels

• Split-folding rear seat

• YouClip anchor points

• Floor mats

DRIVING & CONTROLS

• Analogue driver instrument panel

• Cruise control with speed limiter

• Rear parking sensors and reversing camera

• Electronic parking brake

• Remote central locking

VISIBILITY & LIGHTING

• Automatic lighting system

• Automatic wipers

• Electrically adjustable door mirrors

• Rear wash/wipe

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

• Manual air conditioning

• Front electric windows with one-touch driver’s window

• Rear electric windows

• Height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel

• Height-adjustable driver’s seat with armrest

CONNECTIVITY

• Media Display: multimedia system with 10-inch touchscreen, DAB digital radio, smartphone mirroring via USB cable or wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connection, satellite controls on steering wheel

• Four speakers

• Three front USB-C ports and one rear USB-C port

SAFETY

• ABS with EBA

• ESP

• Emergency E-Call

• Six airbags

• ISOFIX child seat mounting points in outer rear seats

• Tyre pressure monitoring

• Driver Attention Warning

• Advanced Emergency Braking System

• Traffic Sign Recognition with Speed Alert/Intelligent Speed Assist

• Lane Departure Warning

• Lane Keep Assist

DACIA SANDERO JOURNEY HEV 155 (in addition to EXPRESSION)

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• 16-inch Tamia alloy wheels

• Front door sills

DRIVING & CONTROLS

• 7-inch digital driver display

• Multiview camera

VISIBILITY & LIGHTING

• High Beam Assist

• Electrically folding door mirrors

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

• Automatic air conditioning

• Keyless entry

• Heated front seats

• Heated steering wheel

• High central armrest with storage

• Wireless smartphone charger

CONNECTIVITY

• Media Nav Live: 10-inch touchscreen, navigation with real-time traffic, Arkamys® six-speaker 3D audio system, DAB digital radio, smartphone mirroring via USB cable or wirelessly via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection

• Removable telephone holder

SAFETY

• Blind Spot Warning

SANDERO STEPWAY EXPRESSION HEV 155 (in addition to SANDERO EXPRESSION)

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• Starkle^® exterior protective elements

• White Stepway grille inscription

• Modular roof bars in Megalith Grey with white Stepway inscription

• Side protection and snorkel-style graphics

INTERIOR FEATURES

• Blue fabric upholstery on dashboard and front door panels

• Fog Grey interior door handles

• Copper Brown centre air vents

DRIVING & CONTROLS

• 3.5-inch black-and-white digital driver display

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

• Front 12V socket

SANDERO STEPWAY EXTREME HEV 155 (in addition to EXPRESSION)

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• 16-inch Tamia Black alloy wheels

• Copper Brown door mirrors

• Copper Brown rear lettering

• Copper Brown Stepway inscription on roof bars

• Topographic decals on door protection and snorkel

INTERIOR FEATURES

• MicroCloud upholstery with Copper Brown detailing

• Rubber mats with topographic pattern

DRIVING & CONTROLS

• 7-inch digital driver display

• Multiview camera

• Extended Grip

VISIBILITY & LIGHTING

• High Beam Assist

• Electrically folding door mirrors

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

• Automatic air conditioning

• Keyless entry

• Heated front seats

• Heated steering wheel

• High central armrest with storage

• Wireless smartphone charger

CONNECTIVITY

• Media Nav Live: 10-inch touchscreen, navigation with real-time traffic, Arkamys® six-speaker 3D audio system, DAB digital radio, smartphone mirroring via USB cable or wirelessly via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection

• Removable telephone holder

SAFETY

• Blind Spot Warning

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

Q&A

How much do the Dacia Sandero and Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 cost?
Sandero hybrid 155 Expression is priced from £17,995 on-the-road, with Journey available from £19,295.
Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 Expression is priced from £19,295 on-the-road, with Extreme available from £20,595.

When can I order Sandero and Sandero Stepway hybrid 155?
UK orders for the Sandero and Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 open on 4 November 2026

Do Sandero and Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 need to be plugged in?
No, you do not need to plug in the Sandero and Sandero Stepway hybrid 155. Hybrid 155 is a full hybrid system, with its battery charged automatically through the petrol engine and regenerative braking.

How much driving can the hybrid 155 powertrain do on electric power?
The system can allow up to 80% of urban driving time to be completed in electric mode, depending on driving conditions and use.

What engine does hybrid 155 use?
The hybrid 155 combines a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, a 1.4kWh battery and an electrified automatic transmission.

How quick are Sandero and Sandero Stepway hybrid 155?
Both the Sandero and Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 accelerate from 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds and have a maximum speed of 112mph.

What is the difference between Sandero and Sandero Stepway?
Sandero focuses on straightforward everyday practicality and value, while Sandero Stepway adds a more rugged crossover-inspired look, raised ride height and 200mm of ground clearance.

Which versions of Sandero and Sandero Stepway are available with hybrid 155?
Sandero hybrid 155 is available in Expression and Journey trim levels, while Sandero Stepway hybrid 155 is offered in Expression and Extreme.

ABOUT DACIA:
Born in 1968, then relaunched by Renault Group from 2004 across Europe and Mediterranean countries, Dacia has always offered the best value for money cars by constantly redefining the essentials. 

A disruptive challenger, Dacia proposes simple, multi-purpose, reliable cars in tune with customers’ lifestyles. Dacia models have become a reference on the market, including Sandero, the best-selling retail car in Europe each year since 2017 and the best-selling car in Europe in 2024 and 2025, full stop; Duster, the best-selling SUV to European private customers since 2018 and the second most sold car to customers in 2024 and Jogger, the C-segment versatile family car.

With the arrival of New Spring, the new generation of its iconic electric vehicle, and Striker, its new family-friendly crossover, Dacia now covers the A, B and C segments and offers at least one electrified version for each model. Present in 44 countries, Dacia has sold more than 9 million vehicles since 2004.