The new Dacia Sandero is set to be offered as an electric vehicle and a hybrid.

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The next generation of the Dacia Sandero compact car will launch in 2028 and become the first vehicle from the Renault Group to offer both internal combustion and electric powertrains. Denis Le Vot, former CEO of Dacia, confirmed almost 18 months ago that the vehicle would come with a combination of electric and combustion engines. The current management team has now reiterated this plan.

Lina Ribeiro, the UK managing director, recently told Auto Express that plans for the new, multi-powertrain Sandero in 2028 remain on track. Additionally, a more robust “Stepway” version will once again be offered.

Dacia, as a budget brand within the Renault Group, focuses on affordability. Instead of using the specialized AmpR architecture, the new Sandero is expected to be built on the existing CMF-B platform, which has been adapted for hybrid and electric powertrains. Frank Marotte, Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Operations at Dacia, told Auto Express that the Renault Group could develop flexible multi-energy platforms in addition to pure electric platforms.

Dacia’s current CEO, Katrin Adt, told Auto Express that the team is working on a solution to use a single platform for all models, though final decisions have not yet been made. According to Marketing Vice President Marotte, the goal is to be “the best in class in terms of affordability in the electric vehicle world” and to find a balance between product performance and price. They aim to “bring electric vehicles into the mass market.”

Design-wise, Dacia is pursuing a universal language to make gasoline and electric versions look similar. While the gasoline models will feature a conventional front design, the electric version might include aerodynamic tweaks such as a closed grille or flush door handles.

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