Dacia Sandero Stepway hatchback 2017 pictures

The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds extra ground clearance, restyled bumpers and roof rails to the supermini

These SUV-style design cues give the Sandero Stepway crossover looks on a city car budget

Its main rivals include models like the Skoda Fabia, Nissan Juke and Renault Captur, but all three cost considerably more

A makeover for 2017 has tweaked the grille and headlights, along with improving the interior

New materials and an updated steering wheel have been added to the interior

There's also the option of a reversing camera, and top versions get an intuitive sat-nav system

The boot measures 320 litres in size and can be expanded to 1,200 litres by folding down the rear seats

Key facts and figures for the Dacia Sandero Stepway

The Stepway's cabin is very roomy for those sitting in the front, and there's room for three in the back too 

Key running cost facts and figures for the Dacia Sandero Stepway

A reasonably tall roofline means there's plenty of headroom even for taller occupants

Key performance facts and figures for the Dacia Sandero Stepway

Dacia is owned by Renault, and the Sandero uses many tried and tested components, with an impressive reliability record

With fairly soft suspension, the Sandero Stepway prioritises ride comfort over sharp handling

The entry-level model is very basic (it doesn't even get a stereo), so the Ambiance and Laureate versions are most popular