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Small Hatchback
2008–present
Production sourceImport Context
This car is not sold as a U.S. model. It has no FMVSS self-certification and no EPA certificate. A car under 25 years old must meet those rules to be imported for road use.
Markets and Features
Notable features
- GSM Dome lists the Dacia Sandero first in Europe for January through August 2026, with 145,424 registrations.
- Wikipedia also calls the car Renault Sandero in Russia, Latin America, Iran, Egypt, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- The engines and dimensions in this row are the third generation, in production since 2020.
- The model-line infobox says production began in 2008 and was still current.
Compliance barriers
- No FMVSS self-certification filed with NHTSA
- No EPA certificate of conformity
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Dimensions
- Height Mm
- 1499-1535 mm. Third generation. Wikipedia.
- Length Mm
- 4088-4099 mm. Third generation. Wikipedia.
- Wheelbase Mm
- 2604 mm. Third generation. Wikipedia.
- Width Mm
- 1758 mm. Third generation. Wikipedia.
Drivetrain
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive. Wikipedia.
- Engine
- Third generation: 1.0 L SCe 65, 1.0 L TCe 90, 1.0 L ECO-G 100, or 1.5 L diesel in Moldova. Wikipedia.
- Powertrain
- Petrol, petrol LPG, or diesel. Third generation. Wikipedia.
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, or CVT. Third generation. Wikipedia.
General
- Body Style
- 5-door hatchback. Wikipedia.
- Market Type
- Europe
- Platform
- Renault-Nissan CMF-B LS on the third generation. Wikipedia.
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