The Dacia Sandero is still Britain’s least expensive car, despite a sizeable £1,000 (16.7 per cent) price increase for the entry-level access model. That premium sees the basic Sandero jump from £5,995 to £6,995, despite its unchanged spec sheet. 
On sale considering that 2013, the Sandero’s £5,995 headline figure has been unaffected by inflation, tax changes and list price hikes. However, due to recent VED tweaks and other external factors, bosses have made a decision it is no longer practical to sell the bargain supermini for such a low price. 
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Regardless, the Sandero is still a lot more than £500 more affordable than a Suzuki Celerio, and substantially less expensive than a Ford Fiesta, SEAT Ibiza or Vauxhall Corsa. If you want a car that can compete with the Sandero on space, you’ll need to step up to the pricier MG3, which costs from £8,695. 
Most other models in the range see a modest price increase. The basic SCe 75 engine in mid-spec Ambience trim is now just £800 a lot more than the entry car (compared to £1,400 previously), while the popular turbo petrol TCe 90 version commands an additional £800. environment versions benefit from standard-fit air conditioning, a DAB radio and body coloured trim. Top-spec Laureate cars boast a touchscreen sat-nav and parking sensors, with the most expensive dCi 90 version seeing a £400 jump.
Look at the finance deals and the Sandero is even a lot more affordable. With a £1,367 deposit (and a £250 Dacia deposit contribution), you can drive away in a Sandero access for £89 per month. 
The engine line-up is unaffected, comprising two petrols and a diesel. the most economical version is the dCi 90, which claims 80.7mpg. 
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