Dacia is celebrating reaching 200,000 sales in the UK after launching the brand eight years ago since the brand launched to market. Dacia has consistently built a strong application of offering consumers essential, practical and robust vehicles all for a shockingly affordable price.
When Dacia launched in the UK in 2013, the range included the second-generation Sandero and the first-generation Duster which brought unprecedented and unrivalled value to UK consumers for the first time. Quickly followed by the Logan MCV, the Dacia brand grew from strength to strength, mirroring its success across Europe.
Private buyers in the UK are reaping benefits of Dacia’s unbeatable value with 89 per cent of the 200,000 sales made up by retail customers.
The rough and tough charm of the Sandero Stepway that has captured the imagination, making up for around 60 per cent of all Sandero sales. The car balances SUV styling cues in a compact, spacious body with low running costs.
In fact, top-spec Laureate dCi 90 and TCe 90 specifications make up the top three Sandero models sold since 2013 alongside the regular Sandero Ambiance SCe75 form.
Duster and Logan MCV owners have favoured top-spec Laureate models too, with the trim being most popular to date. Powered by dCi powertrains over any other, these models offer unbeatable value providing Dacia customers really can have their cake and eat it.
Glacier White is the most popular colour across the range, while Metallic Pearl Black and Slate Grey colours joins the top three favourites among customers.
The 200,000th Dacia is a Sandero Stepway Prestige TCe 100 Bi-Fuel, finished in an eye-catching Iron Blue. The vehicle has been purchased by Christopher Simpson, a first time Dacia owner, from Brayleys Dacia in Milton Keynes.
Not only is the Sandero Stepway the UK’s favourite Dacia, Christopher’s Prestige model is also the pinnacle of the current line-up. With strong personality, diamond-cut alloy wheels and the latest LED technology the interior is equally impressive with the new 8-inch Media Nav infotainment, automatic air conditioning, an electronic handbrake and additional safety systems including Blind Spot Warning. Christopher will benefit from the advanced Bi-fuel powertrain with more than 800 miles between refills when using both fuel tanks.
Christopher Simpson, Dacia’s 200,000th customer, says: “I’ve been so excited to collect my new car, especially as it’s the latest model in the range, but to know it’s the 200,000th Dacia sold in the UK makes it even more special. It’s my first Dacia and the fact we could get everything we wanted at an affordable price – and new – was perfect. I can’t wait to get out on the road in it!”
Jack Bramston, Sales Manager at Brayleys Dacia says: “We’re delighted that Christopher is collecting his new Sandero Stepway from us, like any sale, but even more so as the 200,000th Dacia sold in the UK. We’ve been selling Dacias at Brayleys since 2014 and it’s been incredible to be on the brand’s journey of success in the UK. We wish Chris many happy miles in his new Sandero.”
Luke Broad, Head of Sales, Dacia UK, said: “We celebrated 100,000 Dacia sales four years after launching in the UK, and four years later we’ve sold another 100,000. We’ve been keeping up the momentum, all while continuing to provide UK customers with the most affordable cars on the market. We’re thrilled that our customers – both new and existing – trust Dacia in providing unrivalled value for money, practicality and low running costs.”
Coming at an exciting time for the manufacturer, the registration of the 200,000th Dacia in the UK allows the brand to boast its award-winning range to date. The All-New Sandero and Stepway boast an entirely new high-quality interior, the latest connectivity and technology features and striking new design.
Sitting alongside the popular Duster SUV, offering rugged utility and a practical interior all for less money than a regular supermini, solidifying its award-winning status as an accomplished and unrivalled all-rounder.