Renault Sandero Stepway
Renault Sandero Stepway Renault Sandero Stepway
When Logan appeared, its creators were reproached only for the design: an overly modest interior and a too simple appearance. Later, on the basis of the sedan, the Renault Sandero hatchback was created, the appearance of which became more elegant - the budget was more or less successfully masked.
And the appearance of the Stepway version turned out to be even elegant: with a protective plastic body kit around the perimeter of the body and in the Jeep-like massive roof rails, the car gained personality. Well, some similarities with crossovers. Silver-colored "armor" is installed here not so much for the sake of decoration, but for protection against flying pebbles. And the contacts, say, during parking, for this Renault is not so painful.
But still, the most remarkable feature of this version is the ground clearance increased to 175 mm (+ 20 mm).
The geometric cross is no worse than other crossovers
The geometric cross is no worse than other crossovers. The geometric cross is no worse than other crossovers.
By the way, the SsangYong New Actyon, Kia Sportage and Hyundai x35 crossovers are about the same. Moreover, unlike them, Renault has a full-time metal protection of the engine compartment. The hatchback boasts an excellent geometric cross-country ability for a passenger car, thanks to which it easily climbs curbs and is able to confidently (most importantly, not imagine itself as a member of the “Camel Trophy”) to overcome the muddy track on the way to the cottage.
It is gratifying that the suspension remained omnivorous - it easily destroys bumps of any caliber! And what else does the owner of such a car need?
True, due to the increase in clearance, handling was slightly affected: at speeds over a hundred, the car lost its former equanimity and walks slightly - the costs of increasing the center of gravity. But I don’t really want to rush at full speed along the highway, since the 1.6-liter 84-horsepower eight-valve at high speeds is pretty noisy. Yes, and the dynamics are not so hot - at first it all seemed that I was going with a partially tightened handbrake. In addition, when the tachometer needle approached the 3000 rpm mark, the gas pedal began to itch unpleasantly - before, Renault had not noticed this.
MANUFACTURER DATA
All the ergonomic features of the Logan / Sandero (the horn included with the steering column lever, the curly seats, the uncomfortably located microclimate control unit) are present here. It is hoped that at least some of these shortcomings will be eliminated in the modernized Stepway car, which is already being prepared for production.
His spy photos leaked to the Internet. They show: the interior will receive more modern outlines, the radiator grille, bumpers and lighting will be updated.
The interior is time to get rid of a number of ergonomic inconveniences. In particular, change the location of the climate control unit
The interior is time to get rid of a number of ergonomic inconveniences. In particular, change the location of the climate control unit. The interior is time to get rid of a number of ergonomic inconveniences. In particular, change the location of the climate control unit.
In the meantime, Stepway offer only one level of equipment: ABS, two airbags, air conditioning, radio, heated seats, leather trim steering wheel and gear lever. In principle, it is enough for a compact car at a price of 445, 000 rubles.
Although I wouldn’t refuse to supplement this set, albeit for an additional fee, with electric drives and heated exterior mirrors, as well as remote control of the central lock - it’s somehow not solid to close the door with a key in the 21st century! All-terrain vehicle, compared with the usual modification in similar equipment, is more expensive by about 10, 000 rubles. Profitable! It is not surprising that the line at Stepway is already longer than at “just” Sandero - at least three months.
"Stepway" supply exclusively mirrors with manual adjustment and without heating. Electrified do not get even for a surcharge
"Stepway" supply exclusively mirrors with manual adjustment and without heating. Electrified do not get even for a surcharge. "Stepway" supply exclusively mirrors with manual adjustment and without heating. Electrified do not get even for a surcharge.
