Refreshed Dacia Sandero and Jogger: Now With a 10-Inch Screen
Dacia is updating its three best-sellers — the Sandero, Sandero Stepway, and Jogger — promising “more of the essential.” In plain language, that means a touch of modern design, a bit more plastic, a few new driver aids, and finally, a screen that belongs in 2025.
Few brands have managed to build an entire identity around the idea of “cheap but honest” quite like Dacia. And as always, whenever Renault’s budget-minded division announces improvements, the story isn’t revolution but evolution — just enough to keep sales climbing.
The updated Sandero, Stepway, and Jogger gain a new lighting signature described by Dacia’s designers as an inverted T — a subtle change meant to give the cars a stronger visual identity. Headlamps and grille have been slightly redrawn, and the taillights now feature LED dots and pixel-like plastic inserts to project a more modern look while keeping Dacia’s trademark ruggedness.
The upgrades are cosmetic rather than structural. The Jogger and Stepway add matte-black protective cladding made from Dacia’s in-house Starkle plastic — a recycled and recyclable material. The same finish now surrounds the wheel arches and lower sills, adding a touch of crossover flavor even if the core remains that of a small car.
Two new paint options arrive: Amber Yellow and Sandstone, which replaces the old beige. Fresh wheel designs and a shark-fin antenna provide a hint of novelty, though not enough to make anyone in a parking lot stop and stare.
The biggest and most visible change is the new 10-inch central display, compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s still framed in hard plastic, but now that plastic has been styled carefully enough not to look like a bargain-bin afterthought.
A new steering wheel, updated seat fabrics, and more durable upholstery give the cabin a slight sense of maturity. The clever YouClip system — allowing phone holders, sunglass cases, and other accessories to be attached almost anywhere in the cabin — remains a brilliantly simple idea, and the Jogger now adds another mounting point in the boot.
Under the hood, the familiar engine lineup continues with light revisions. The Jogger adopts the new Hybrid 155 setup: a 1.8-liter petrol engine paired with two electric motors and an automatic gearbox, producing 155 horsepower. The Sandero Stepway will receive the same powertrain in late 2026; until then, it sticks with the 110-horsepower petrol option. The standard Sandero keeps its 1.0-liter three-cylinder TCe engine, now with ten extra horses.
New driver-assistance systems include automatic emergency braking, driver attention monitoring, and a multi-camera setup — all helping Dacia meet the 2025 safety regulations. There’s also a new My Safety button, which lets the driver deactivate or reactivate several assists with a single press — likely to become the most-used feature in the car.
Automatic high-beam control and power-folding mirrors add convenience, though Dacia’s philosophy remains unchanged: “enough, but not more.”
So, while the new 10-inch display, a pinch of new equipment, and some eco-friendly plastic trim modernize the package, the essence remains untouched. These are still cars for people who want to get from A to B with minimal fuss, minimal cost, and absolutely no pretension.
