The new Dacia Spring already has a price in Spain, with all versions costing less than 20,000 euros.

The new second-generation Dacia Spring represents a huge leap forward compared to its predecessor. While the earlier model was based on the Renault Kwid, a low-cost vehicle designed for markets such as India or Latin America, its replacement is derived from the fourth-generation Renault Twingo. Additionally, it is no longer manufactured in China but in Europe, specifically in Slovenia.

The latest model still features a crossover body style, though it is larger than before: it measures 3.85 meters in length, 1.74 meters in width, and 1.52 meters in height; thus, it is 15 cm longer and 18 cm wider than the previous version. It also has a spacious trunk with a capacity of 337 liters. Despite being a small car, it can also accommodate an 18-liter frunk space.

Although the Spring’s body style is very different from that of the Twingo, with their similarity only evident in shared elements such as the glass surface, the changes inside the cabin are less significant. The lower part of the dashboard, the central console, and the climate control module are identical; however, the upper panel is different, featuring hexagonal vents.

The Dacia Spring’s propulsion system is the same as that of the Renault Twingo and Nissan Pixo. It’s equipped with an 82 HP (60 kW) engine that allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 130 km/h. Its battery is of the LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) type with a capacity of 27.5 kWh. The certified range is 250 km WLTP.

The Dacia Spring offers up to 250 km of range

Standardly, the Spring can charge at 6.6 kW on AC (15-80% in 2 hours and 55 minutes). An optional package includes three-phase charging at 11 kW (15-80% in 1 hour and 55 minutes) and DC charging at 50 kW (15-80% in 28 minutes). It also offers V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) reverse charging.

The range consists of two finish levels: Expression and Journey. The Expression trim includes 15-inch wheels with hubcaps, power front windows, electrically adjustable mirrors, air conditioning, light sensors, rear parking sensors, an electric parking brake, and a driver’s seat with height adjustment.

It does not include a touchscreen, though: multimedia system information is displayed on a dashboard controlled via the steering wheel controls. The dashboard features an integrated smartphone holder. The Journey version adds a 10.1-inch central touchscreen with a browser and connectivity via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with 16-inch wheels with hubcaps, a hands-free card, and a rearview camera.

The Spring Expression costs 17,900 euros and the Spring Journey 19,400 euros. These prices do not include the manufacturer’s promotional discounts or government subsidies; with those reductions, the entry-level model is around 10,000 euros. There are few optional extras: paint (550 euros), a frunk compartment (150 euros), and a fast charging pack (490 euros).

Source | Motor.es