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The used Dacia Sandero Stepway is Dacia's value-packed, crossover style supermini, offering a higher driving position, generous space and low running costs. Comfortable and simple to live with, it suits budget-conscious families and commuters; Vertu cars are fully checked, come with a 14-day money-back guarantee and flexible finance, Find your next used Dacia Sandero Stepway for sale with Vertu.
The Dacia Sandero Stepway takes Britain's most affordable supermini and gives it rugged, SUV-inspired styling and a raised ride height, all while keeping running costs low. Browse checked, prepared used Sandero Stepway models with Vertu, backed by our 14-day money-back promise and flexible finance.
The Sandero Stepway occupies a clever niche: it looks and sits like a small crossover, but underneath it is the famously affordable Sandero supermini. That gives it the chunky styling and higher driving position many buyers want, without the price or running costs of a full SUV.
On the used market it makes even more sense - already one of the cheapest cars of its type to buy new, a used Sandero Stepway offers rugged looks and everyday practicality for very little outlay, backed by simple, proven engineering and low servicing costs.
Any remaining manufacturer warranty transfers to you as the new keeper, and every Sandero Stepway at Vertu is prepared and checked before it reaches the forecourt. For buyers who want SUV style on a supermini budget, it is a smart used choice.
Yes, particularly for buyers who value low costs and easy running above all. The current Sandero Stepway is powered by Dacia's 1.0-litre TCe turbocharged petrol engine, producing 110hp and 200Nm of torque, which covers 0-62mph in 10.0 seconds and returns strong economy for a petrol car.
It pairs that efficiency with a raised ride height, rugged Starkle body cladding made partly from recycled material, and standout details such as the inverted-T LED light signature. Higher trims add useful equipment, including a 10-inch touchscreen, keyless entry, a reversing camera and, on Extreme, the Extended Grip traction system.
Every used Sandero Stepway sold by Vertu is checked before it reaches the forecourt as part of our used car preparation process, covering no outstanding finance, no history as a taxi, and no salvage or write-off record. With that preparation and any remaining warranty, it is a low-risk, low-cost used buy.
The Sandero Stepway suits several kinds of value-focused buyer. The table below pairs four of them with the version that fits best.
| Buyer Type | Why the Sandero Stepway Fits |
|---|---|
| Budget-conscious buyers wanting SUV style | The raised ride height, chunky Starkle cladding and rugged looks give crossover appeal at a supermini price. |
| New and younger drivers | Low running costs, sensible insurance and the efficient 1.0 TCe engine make it easy and affordable to run. |
| City and commuter drivers | A compact footprint and higher seating position make the Sandero Stepway easy to park and comfortable in traffic. |
| Buyers wanting light off-road ability | The Extreme grade adds the Extended Grip function, which distributes power between the front wheels for extra traction on slippery surfaces. |
The Sandero Stepway is designed to be simple and inexpensive to live with, and it succeeds. The 1.0 TCe engine is economical and easy-going, the raised ride height gives a commanding view for a small car, and the cabin is far better equipped than the low price suggests, especially on higher trims with the flat-bottomed steering wheel and redesigned air vents.
Practicality is a strong point, with a boot of up to 410 litres, split-folding rear seats extending it to 1,455 litres, and the YouClip mounting system with up to three attachment points as standard. Mid-range and top versions add a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the Extreme brings heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charger and a multi-view camera.
Running costs stay among the lowest of any car on sale, thanks to the efficient engine and Dacia's affordable servicing. Once a Sandero Stepway reaches Vertu it is inspected and prepared by our technicians before sale, and servicing it through Vertu's Dacia-trained colleagues helps protect any warranty still in place.
The current Sandero Stepway range climbs through Essential, Expression and Extreme, each adding equipment over the one below. The table below sets out how equipment builds across the three grades.
These details reflect the current model-year specification. The Sandero Stepway has been sold across more than one generation, so used examples from earlier years carry different trim names, engines and equipment, including older petrol and LPG bi-fuel versions, so confirm the specification of any specific car with your local dealership.
| Feature | Essential | Expression | Extreme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior & Wheels | |||
| Wheels | 16-inch Erelia trims | 16-inch Atara flexwheels | 16-inch Tamia black alloys |
| Front fog lights | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Modular longitudinal roof bars | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Copper Brown styling details | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Comfort & Convenience | |||
| Air conditioning | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| Electric door mirrors | Manual | Electric | Electric folding |
| Keyless entry | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Heated front seats & steering wheel | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Wireless phone charger | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Technology & Multimedia | |||
| Driver display | 3.5-inch digital | 3.5-inch digital | 7-inch digital |
| Multimedia system | Media Control (smartphone-based) | Media Display, 10-inch, 4 speakers | Media Nav Live, 10-inch, 6 speakers |
| Connected navigation | ✗ | Via smartphone | ✓ (built-in, real-time traffic) |
| Safety & Driver Assistance | |||
| AEBS, lane keeping assist, 6 airbags | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear parking sensors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear-view camera | ✗ | ✓ | Multi-view camera |
| Front parking sensors & blind spot warning | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Extended Grip traction | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
*Equipment shown reflects the current model-year range and is typical rather than guaranteed on any specific car. Availability varies by model year, trim and options fitted when new.
The current used Sandero Stepway is powered by a single efficient petrol engine, with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. The table below sets out the key engine and size figures from the current brochure.
| Specification | Sandero Stepway TCe 110 |
|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | |
| Engine | 1.0-litre TCe turbo petrol, 3-cyl |
| Maximum power | 110hp (81kW) |
| Maximum torque | 200Nm |
| Transmission & drive | 6-speed manual, front-wheel drive |
| 0-62mph | 10.0 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 111 mph |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP) | 128-129 g/km |
| Dimensions & Practicality | |
| Length | 4,102 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm |
| Boot (seats up) | 410 litres |
| Boot (seats folded, up to) | 1,455 litres |
| Braked towing weight | 1,100 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
*Figures are drawn from Dacia's current UK brochure. Earlier used Sandero Stepways offered different engines, including LPG bi-fuel versions, and figures vary. Actual economy and performance depend on weather, driving style, load and conditions.
Every used Dacia Sandero Stepway at Vertu goes through the same preparation before it reaches the forecourt, covered by our used car preparation policy. That means an HPI finance check, a full mechanical inspection, and confirmation the car has never been used as a taxi or recorded as a salvage or write-off.
If you're replacing an existing car, Vertu's part-exchange process gives a free, instant online valuation before you commit to anything, and finance options including PCP and HP are available on every used Sandero Stepway in stock. Our finance explained guide covers how each option works in plain English.
For current Dacia Sandero Stepway price and availability, the most accurate route is a personalised quotation from your local dealership. You can also explore the wider used Dacia range if a different model suits your plans better.
Vertu stocks used Dacia Sandero Stepway cars across its Dacia dealerships nationwide, spanning a range of trims. Browse the full range of used Dacia cars for sale online to see current availability. Once you're on the road, Vertu's Dacia servicing team keeps every example running to manufacturer standards, with fixed-price packages and manufacturer-trained technicians.
The Sandero Stepway is a rugged, SUV-styled version of the standard Dacia Sandero supermini. It adds a raised ride height, chunky Starkle body cladding, roof bars and crossover-inspired styling, giving it a more adventurous look and a higher driving position, while sharing the Sandero's low running costs.
Buyers who want SUV style without the size or cost of a full SUV tend to prefer the Stepway.
The current Sandero Stepway uses Dacia's 1.0-litre TCe turbocharged petrol engine, producing 110hp and 200Nm of torque, with a six-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. It covers 0-62mph in 10.0 seconds. Earlier used examples were offered with other petrol and LPG bi-fuel engines.
The 1.0 TCe suits town and everyday driving while keeping running costs low. Confirm the engine of any specific car with your local dealership.
No, the Sandero Stepway is front-wheel drive, not a 4x4. However, the Extreme grade offers Extended Grip, a system that distributes power between the front wheels to provide extra traction on slippery surfaces such as mud, grass or snow, giving some of the benefit of four-wheel drive.
For genuine off-road ability, the larger Dacia Duster is available with a proper 4x4 system.
The Dacia Sandero Stepway offers 410 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, rising to up to 1,455 litres with the split-folding rear seats down. There is also a handy 78-litre space under the false floor on the current car.
Combined with five seats, this makes the Sandero Stepway a practical small car for its size and price.
Yes. The Sandero Stepway is among the cheapest cars to run, thanks to its efficient 1.0 TCe turbocharged petrol engine, sensible insurance groupings and Dacia's low servicing costs. Simple, proven engineering keeps maintenance affordable.
These low running costs, alongside its low purchase price, are the Sandero Stepway's main appeal.
Every used Dacia Sandero Stepway sold by Vertu is checked before it reaches the forecourt. That means confirmed free of outstanding finance, never used as a taxi, and free of any salvage or write-off history, alongside a full mechanical inspection.
That preparation also covers bodywork and wheel refurbishment, interior repairs where needed, and a minimum of six months or 6,000 miles before the next service or MOT is due. Full details are in our used car preparation policy.