Dacia turns up the heat with some tempting offers for the 66 Plate Change next month.

• Enhanced offers across Dacia’s multiple award-winning line-up
• Free upgrade to five-year/60,000 mile warranty with all offers
• Deposit contributions increased to £750 on Sandero Stepway and £650 on Sandero
• £750 deposit contribution on Duster and £500 deposit contribution on Logan MCV
• Seven-year/100,000 mile warranty upgrade now only £395

Dacia is giving car buyers even more of a reason to choose its award-winning range with a host of enhanced customer offers – just in time for the new ‘66’-registration.

With its latest finance offers, the ‘shockingly affordable’ brand is increasing its deposit contributions on its affordable Dacia Dimensions finance scheme to £650 and £750 on the Sandero and Sandero Stepway respectively. The Logan MCV and the Duster also continue to be available with customer deposit contributions – £500 for the versatile estate car and £750 for the rugged Duster SUV.

The Dacia Dimensions PCP offers are available on all trim levels (excluding Access) and continue the ‘no-nonsense’ brand’s approach to offering its customers outstanding value.

In addition, customers who take advantage of the Dacia Dimensions PCP offers also enjoy the reassurance of five years’ care-free motoring with a complimentary five-year/60,000 mile warranty on their new Dacia – a free upgrade from three years/60,000 miles, worth £395 when bought separately.

Winner of the What Car? ‘Best Small Car for less than £12,000’ for four consecutive years, and the lowest priced new car on sale today, the popular Sandero five-door hatchback can be purchased through a four-year PCP package from £94 per month with a deposit of £577¹. 

This offer applies to the 1.2 Ambiance version, which as standard includes Bluetooth^™ and USB connectivity, electric front windows, remote central locking, daytime running lights and ESC/ASR (Electronic Stability Control & Traction Control).

Stylish and well-equipped, the five-door Sandero Stepway crossover is available from £104 per month after a customer deposit of £1,451. Also a four-year PCP, this particular offer is available on the Ambiance TCe 90 version that boasts such features as integrated satellite-navigation, MP3-compatible CD player with Bluetooth^™connectivity, electric windows, parking sensors and air conditioning.

The UK’s most affordable new estate car and winner of the Family Car category in the Auto Express Driver Power 2016 Awards, the Logan MCV can be owned through a four-year PCP offer from £104 per month with a deposit of £1,210. This specific offer is available on the 1.2 Ambiance Logan MCV, the versatile estate car combining a useful boot space of 573 litres with equipment that includes remote central locking, electric front windows, Bluetooth^™ and USB connectivity.

Also on a four-year PCP offer, the spacious and comfortable Duster SUV is available from £154 per month with a deposit of £853. This Duster offer is on the Ambiance SCe version, which is powered by a 1.6 115 bhp engine, and as standard includes ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with ASR (Traction Control), 16-inch wheels, height adjustable driver’s seat, front fog lights, 4x20w DAB/FM/AM tuner with steering column-mounted fingertip controls, remote central locking, electric front windows, Bluetooth^™ and USB connectivity.

For even more peace of mind and representing even greater value, customers can upgrade from the complimentary five-year/60,000 mile warranty to a seven-year/100,000 mile warranty for a one-off fee of just £395 RRP – a saving of £455 over the usual price².

Since Dacia launched in the UK in 2013, the brand has won multiple awards. Notably, it was rated 4^th best car manufacturer for ownership satisfaction in the 2016 Which? Car Guide and the Auto Express Driver Power ownership survey has placed Dacia in its top five best manufacturers for three consecutive years. Dacia was also voted number two in the 2016 Auto Express Driver Power Dealer Aftersales Satisfaction survey, while the Dacia Sandero has been awarded the title of “Best Small Car under £12,000” by What Car? for four consecutive years (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013). The Dacia Duster was also named TopGear magazine’s “Bargain of the Year 2012” at launch.

Dacia owners invited to the UK’s fourth Dacia Day to take place at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome.

• Dacia owners invited to the UK’s fourth Dacia Day
• Dacia Day to take place at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Leicestershire on 13^th August 2016
• Free day out for all the family promises to be the biggest yet
• Guests invited to try out new skills in falconry and archery amongst many other activities
• Builds on huge popularity of Dacia Picnics running since 2008 on the continent
• Entire Dacia range available to test drive – including Duster on a 4x4 course

Dacia is inviting owners from across the United Kingdom to the fourth annual Dacia Day, taking place on 13^thAugust at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Leicestershire. The free event, exclusively for Dacia owners will offer opportunities to meet with other passionate Dacia owners and a fun day out for the whole family.

Organised in conjunction with the Dacia Forum, an independent website for Dacia owners in the UK, attendees can enjoy an active family day out by trying their skills at archery and falconry, experience Rugby League up close with an opportunity to take a look around the new Duster Rugby League special editions, test drive each Dacia model – including the Duster on a dedicated 4x4 off-road course, and tickle their taste buds at a cake emporium for those with a sweet tooth. 

There will also be a bouncy castle area for the younger members of the family. The fun day out for all of the family also includes a tour around the Aerodrome’s amazing selection of historic aircraft.

Louise O’Sullivan, Head of Dacia UK, said: “Dacia Day promises to be a fun-filled free event with something for everyone. 

We love to see all of our customers enjoying themselves and many look forward to sharing experiences with other Dacia owners. 

A strong sense of community is one of the reasons why owners rate Dacia so highly so we’re really pleased to be involved with this fourth annual Dacia Day.  

We encourage everyone to bring a picnic with them and to make the most of the day!”

Dacia Day follows on from the popular and long-running ‘Dacia Picnic’ events across Europe, where Dacia owners meet for an enjoyable family day out with activities, socialising and picnics. 

The first Dacia Picnic was held in France in 2008 and they encourage customers and their families to enjoy a day full of events such as volleyball, football, sailing, photo booths and workshops. Dacia organises these events across the world to thank its enthusiastic customers and ever-growing community.

Dacia owners can register to attend by visiting www.info.dacia.co.uk/daciaday

Dacia has proven very popular with owners and critics alike since launching just over three years ago.  What Car? magazine have rated the Sandero ‘Best Small Car under £12,000’ for four consecutive years.  

One of the UK’s largest automotive owner satisfaction studies, Auto Express Driver Power, has placed Dacia in its top five best manufacturers for three consecutive years, out of 32 brands featured in the 2016 survey, with customers praising the brand’s reliability in particular. 

In the separate 2016 Auto Express Driver Power Dealer Aftersales Satisfaction survey customers rated Dacia as second overall in the industry for dealer service – ahead of all premium and luxury brands.  Dacia was ranked fourth out of 34 brands for customer satisfaction, with a 90 per cent satisfaction score, in the 2016 Which? Car survey.

The Dacia range comprises the Sandero five-door hatchback, available in three trim levels with a choice of two petrol engines and one diesel engine. Pricing starts from £5,995, making it the most affordable new car on sale in the UK today. 

The Sandero Stepway is the UK’s most affordable crossover – priced from £8,495.  It combines hatchback practicality with SUV looks and is available in two trim levels with a choice of a petrol or diesel engine.

The versatile Dacia Logan MCV is available in three trim levels and comes with a choice of three engines, including a diesel option that returns up to 80.7mpg (NEDC combined cycle). The Logan MCV is priced from £6,995 OTR.  

The multiple award-winning Duster is the most affordable SUV on the UK market today – priced from £9,495. Duster is available in a choice of three trim levels, with 1.6-litre petrol or 1.5-litre dCi diesel engines and in 4x2 or 4x4 set-ups.

Over 78,000 Dacia models have been sold in the UK since its launch in January 2013. More than four million Dacias have been sold since Groupe Renault reintroduced the brand in Europe in 2004.

USA - New BRABUS Sport Package now available on smart fortwo coupe and cabrio.

New BRABUS Sport Package now available on smart fortwo coupe and cabrio

BRABUS is returning to the smart lineup in the U.S. market, featuring a sport package on fortwo coupe and cabrio models.  Available as a $1,900 option, the BRABUS Sport Package allows customers to further customize their smart fortwo with unique styling and a sportier driving experience.

The introduction of the all-new BRABUS Sport Package expands the customization options on smart fortwo coupe and cabrio models.  Exclusively available on the smart lineup, the BRABUS Sport Package is available for both manual and twinamic transmissions on passion, prime and proxy trim levels.

For a sportier driving experience, the BRABUS Sport Suspension lowers the vehicle by 0.4 in (10 mm) compared to the standard smart fortwo.  Additional suspension upgrades, including a stiffer anti-roll bar and new BRABUS-tuned damping system, ensures a sporty ride and improves handling and driving dynamics. 

The BRABUS Sport Package gives the car a more aggressive look with staggered fitment Monoblock IX wheels finished in matte grey paint (Front: 16" / Rear: 17").  These performance wheels are fitted with Yokohama summer performance tires (Front: 185/50 R16 / Rear: 205/40 R17).

The BRABUS Sport Package offers unique interior and exterior styling options., including BRABUS wheel center caps, a matte grey rear diffusor and both a BRABUS front spoiler and rear apron finished in the vehicle's body color.

The interior features grey stitching on the BRABUS 3-spoke multifunction sport steering wheel and BRABUS logos on the gear knob and handbrake lever. The upholstery parallels the trim level—passion, prime or proxy—of the smart fortwo. The interior is further refined by brushed stainless steel sport pedals with rubber studs. Models equipped with the twinamic transmission also add steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

The BRABUS Sport Package will be available on 2017 smart fortwo coupes and cabrios starting this fall.

New trim strategy introduced; proxy models replaced by prime sport for the Smart fortwo coupe & Cabrio.

• New trim strategy introduced; proxy models replaced by prime sport
• New BRABUS sport line available from £13,810
• passion models now come standard with solid roof with fabric cover

smart has announced its latest updates to the range, including pricing for the new BRABUS sport line which is available from £13,810. The range now consists of the entry-level passion, followed by prime, prime sport and BRABUS sport.

The fortwo coupé passion now comes with a fabric-covered roof, creating an even more striking look. At the other end of the range, the forfour night sky prime and prime sport models come with an electric fabric opening roof.

Across the range, passion models come equipped with smart audio system; automatic climate control; a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel wrapped in leather; and silver 15-inch eight-spoke alloy wheels.

prime models offer heated front seats; black leather upholstery with grey topstitching; dashboard instruments with clock and rev counter; sunglasses holders; and 15-inch five-spoke alloys painted black with a high sheen finish. prime sport adds a perforated leather sports steering wheel (with shift paddles on models equipped with the twinamic automatic transmission); sports suspension lowered by 10 mm; chrome exhaust finisher; and black 16-inch 8-Y-spoke alloy wheels.

Available only on models with the higher powered 90 hp engine, the BRABUS sport line includes matt grey 17-inch BRABUS alloy wheels (the fortwo has 16/17-inch wheels (front/rear)); BRABUS front splitter and rear apron in black; BRABUS stitching and logo on hand brake lever and gear shift; BRABUS sports steering wheel; and brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs. Prices start at £13,810.

The Premium equipment line (now £845) includes a height-adjustable driver’s seat and steering wheel; electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors; rear parking sensors; smart media system; and Mirror Link. Premium Plus (not available on passion models) adds ambient lighting; LED head lights and tail lights; fog lamps with cornering function; and rear view camera. Premium Plus is available for £1,345.

The Comfort Package is available for £295 and includes a height-adjustable driver’s seat; electrically heated and adjustable mirrors; and a height-adjustable steering wheel. The Comfort pack is included in the Premium and Premium Plus equipment lines.

Forfour models can now also be specified with a no-cost option cadmium red metallic radiator grille. Customers can also choose from black, white, silver, grey, or yellow for no extra cost.

The twinamic six-speed DCT gearbox is available across the range for £995.

Prices for all smart models:

Model line	g/km - CO2	% - BIK tax rate	£ - P11D value	£ - Price OTR
fortwo coupé – 71 hp with five-speed manual transmission
passion	93	15	11,070	11,125
passion Premium	93	15	11,915	11,970
prime	93	15	11,765	11,820
prime Premium	93	15	12,610	12,665
prime Premium Plus	93	15	13,110	13,165
prime sport	93	15	12,360	12,415
prime sport Premium	93	15	13,205	13,260
prime sport Premium Plus	93	15	13,705	13,760
fortwo coupé – 90 hp with five-speed manual transmission
passion	97	16	11,665	11,720
passion Premium	97	16	12,510	12,565
prime	97	16	12,360	12,415
prime Premium	97	16	13,205	13,260
prime Premium Plus	97	16	13,705	13,760
prime sport	97	16	12,955	13,010
prime sport Premium	97	16	13,800	13,855
prime sport Premium Plus	97	16	14,300	14,355
BRABUS sport	97	16	13,755	13,810
BRABUS sport Premium	97	16	14,600	14,655
BRABUS sport Premium Plus	97	16	15,100	15,155
fortwo cabrio – 71 hp with five-speed manual transmission
passion	99	16	13,210	13,265
passion Premium	99	16	14,055	14,110
prime	99	16	13,905	13,960
prime Premium	99	16	14,750	14,805
prime Premium Plus	99	16	15,250	15,305
prime sport	99	16	14,500	14,555
prime sport Premium	99	16	15,345	15,400
prime sport Premium Plus	99	16	15,845	15,900
fortwo cabrio – 90 hp with five-speed manual transmission
passion	99	16	13,805	13,860
passion Premium	99	16	14,650	14,705
prime	99	16	14,500	14,555
prime Premium	99	16	15,345	15,400
prime Premium Plus	99	16	15,845	15,900
prime sport	99	16	15,095	15,150
prime sport Premium	99	16	15,940	15,995
prime sport Premium Plus	99	16	16,440	16,495
BRABUS sport	99	16	15,895	15,950
BRABUS sport Premium	99	16	16,740	16,795
BRABUS sport Premium Plus	99	16	17,240	17,295
forfour – 71 hp with five-speed transmission
passion	97	16	11,565	11,620
passion Premium	97	16	12,410	12,465
prime	97	16	12,260	12,315
prime Premium	97	16	13,105	13,160
prime Premium Plus	97	16	13,605	13,660
prime sport	97	16	12,855	12,910
prime sport Premium	97	16	13,700	13,755
prime sport Premium Plus	97	16	14,200	14,255
night sky prime	97	16	12,885	12,940
night sky prime Premium	97	16	13,730	13,785
night sky prime Premium Plus	97	16	14,230	14,285
night sky prime sport	97	16	13,480	13,535
night sky prime sport Premium	97	16	14,325	14,380
night sky prime sport Premium Plus	97	16	14,825	14,880
forfour – 90 hp with five-speed transmission
passion	99	16	12,160	12,215
passion Premium	99	16	13,005	13,060
prime	99	16	12,855	12,910
prime Premium	99	16	13,700	13,755
prime Premium Plus	99	16	14,200	14,255
prime sport	99	16	13,450	13,505
prime sport Premium	99	16	14,295	14,350
prime sport Premium Plus	99	16	14,795	14,850
BRABUS sport	99	16	14,250	14,305
BRABUS sport Premium	99	16	15,095	15,150
BRABUS sport Premium Plus	99	16	15,595	15,650
night sky prime	99	16	13,480	13,535
night sky prime Premium	99	16	14,325	14,380
night sky prime Premium Plus	99	16	14,825	14,880
night sky prime sport	99	16	14,075	14,130
night sky prime sport Premium	99	16	14,920	14,975
night sky prime sport Premium Plus	99	16	15,420	15,475
night sky BRABUS sport	99	16	14,875	14,930
night sky BRABUS sport Premium	99	16	15,720	15,775
night sky BRABUS sport Premium Plus	99	16	16,220	16,275