Both French models are very popular with domestic buyers - according to the results of the first half of 2018, both are among the twenty best-selling cars on the Russian market. Hatchback Sandero (including Stepway version) sold 15,781 units (+17.1% compared to the same indicator of the previous year, 13th in the ranking), - 21,290 units (+7.5%, 7th in the ranking) ).
Engine and transmission
Sandero Stepway offers several engine options. All atmospheric with a working volume of 1.6 liters, but of different power: 82 (eight-valve), 102 and 113 hp. (sixteen-valve). The weakest and most powerful are aggregated exclusively with a mechanical 5-speed gearbox, 102-horsepower - only with a 4-speed automatic.
The Duster is equipped with 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter gasoline engines with a capacity of 114 and 143 hp. respectively, as well as a 1.5-liter diesel engine (109 hp). The drive can be not only front, as in the case of Sandero, but also full. And this is one of the main advantages of the Duster in our comparison. Therefore, if you need an all-wheel drive car, then you can immediately go to the salon for Duster.
The automatic transmission is only for the 2.0-liter versions of the Duster and only in the 4x4 version. The cost of such crossovers exceeds 1 million rubles, while dealers ask for 841,990 rubles for the most expensive Sandero Stepway with a gun. An impressive difference! All diesel Dusters are exclusively all-wheel drive and are equipped with a manual 6-speed gearbox, as well as all-wheel drive gasoline counterparts. But the monodrive Dusters rely on a 5-speed manual.
Options and prices
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For the most affordable in the configuration Confort 1.6 (82 HP), MCP5 you need to lay out 689,990 rubles. For a 113-strong version with a 5-speed manual - 729,990. Well, for a 1.6 liter with a capacity of 102 hp. and a 4-speed automatic - 759,990 rubles. For this money, you will get a hatchback in a very modest configuration: ABS, front airbags, height-adjustable driver's seat and steering wheel - tilt, power steering, front electric windows, electric and heated exterior mirrors, heated front seats, central locking with remote control and fog lights. At the same time, 16-inch wheels will be steel, and for air conditioning and an audio system with 4 speakers, you will have to add another 29,900 and 10,990 rubles, respectively.
It is better to immediately pay 82,000 rubles for a complete set Privilege, in which the audio system is standard equipment, and instead of air conditioning there will already be climate control. Also in the car will be a remote engine start system, rear power windows, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and front side airbags. As options, we recommend purchasing a multimedia system with navigation for 15,990 rubles and a security package that includes ESP and rear parking sensors (for 17,990 rubles).
Thus, it will cost an average of 830,000–860,000 rubles. What will Duster offer for this money?
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Very little. Basic equipment Authentique (1.6 l, 114 hp, MCP5, 4x2 for 689,000 rubles and 4x4 for 809,990) is very ascetic: ABS, driver's airbag, power steering, split rear seat backrest 50/50, immobilizer, crankcase protection and a full-size spare wheel. Even the mirrors on such machines will have to be adjusted manually, and the air conditioner cannot be bought in addition for any money.
The only option remains: 1.6 l, 114 hp, MCP5, 4x2 expression for 839,000 rubles. In such a car there will be front power windows, electric and heated exterior mirrors, steering wheel height adjustment, central locking with remote control and an audio system. We definitely advise you to pay extra for air conditioning 29,990 rubles. The all-wheel drive version is initially more expensive by 57,000 rubles and it will also have to be added for air conditioning, so the total cost of the car will be no less than 926,980 rubles.
Where to stop?
The choice, as usual, will depend on your preferences and operating conditions. If a more spacious interior is not fundamentally important for you, and you plan to drive a car mainly in the city, then it is better to opt for the Sandero Stepway with a gun (for the most affordable Duster with a gun, they ask for at least 1,002,990 rubles). At the same time, thanks to an impressive ground clearance of 195 mm, you can also move off the asphalt on the Stepway. If all-wheel drive is needed, then there is no alternative to the Duster. But in this case, get ready to overpay, because the cheapest Duster with a 4x4 drive and air conditioning will cost more than the Stepway in the most generous configuration by 50,000 - 70,000 rubles and will be much worse equipped.
Sandero are front-wheel drive. A similar car in terms of technical and operational characteristics, but with all-wheel drive, is the Renault Duster. Despite the manufacturer's intentions to start producing Sandero with all-wheel drive, this idea never materialized for objective reasons.
Overview of the front-wheel drive model
The body shape of this Renault belongs to the hatchback category, however, its features are rather as close as possible to a compact crossover. The car is mainly intended for operation within the city due to mobility and efficiency. Enough of these models also allows successful driving on rough terrain, on dirt roads, etc. However, the front-wheel drive formula does not provide it with the level of maneuverability that Renault models with 4x4 drive have.
The wheelbase of the Renault Sandero is 2589 mm, while the front wheel track is 1497 mm, and the rear is less than 1 mm - 1496 mm. Standard models are equipped with tires, the size of which is 185 by 65 R15. The total length of the car is 4080 mm, its height is 1523 mm, and its width is 1757 mm. The interior space can only compete with the single-platform Logan. The luggage compartment is quite spacious and can increase significantly with the rear seats transformed or folded down.
Analyzing the conclusions of experts and representatives of the manufacturer, we can conclude that the release of Renault Sandero with all-wheel drive would jeopardize the popularity and demand for Renault Duster. The fact that there are two practically equal representatives in the same 4x4 drive segment in the model range would not benefit either of them. Despite the presence of information messages that date back to 2011 about the planned release of all-wheel drive models, they never appeared in car dealerships in any country in the world. To date, Renault's plans also do not include the expansion of the model range with all-wheel drive models, although the concern's leading top managers confirm the presence of many requests from the owners of these cars and potential buyers about the possibility of producing models with all-wheel drive.
Comparison with Duster 4x4
The dimensions and characteristics of the Renault Duster with 4x4 drive significantly exceed the dimensions of the Sandero compact hatchback. Since the Duster was originally positioned as a representative of the SUV class, its parameters are suitable for overcoming high obstacles and uneven road surfaces, which would be difficult for a hatchback. Buyers should clearly define the area of primary use of the vehicle.
In urban driving mode, of course, Renault Sandero would be the best option, when traveling out of town or even combined driving modes, Duster is more appropriate.
Its technical characteristics provide high cross-country ability of the vehicle, the location of the wheels and the design of the suspension elements make it possible to overcome even the most impassable sections of the road. The total mass of cars can be reflected in the ratio of 1560 kg to 1800 kg in favor of the crossover. As befits a classic SUV, there is much more that can be determined even visually.
If we consider these Renault models with the same engine size (for example, 1.6 liters), then the following differences in driving performance can be distinguished. So, the difference in ground clearance is 55 mm in favor of an SUV. The power of the power unit is also higher for the Duster by 12 hp, and in general the ratio is 102 to 114 hp.
The braking system of the two described models has a similar principle of operation. The front wheels have a disc mechanism, while the rear ones have a drum design. The transmission of the compared cars differs in the number of speeds. Renault Duster is equipped with a six-speed manual, while the Sandero hatchback is equipped with a five-speed manual.
Renault designers have repeatedly surprised the public with the originality of their solutions. The new hatchback is a prime example of high craftsmanship and design talent. Sandero combines the qualities that modern drivers appreciate: practicality, versatility, reliability and impeccable style. Renault specialists, adhering to the basic concept, provided the buyer with a new version of the series that is loved all over the world. Exterior Stepway for all its accuracy is quite original and stylish.
Renault Sandero Stepway and all-wheel drive
Sandero embodies the perfect balance of practicality, aggressiveness and attractiveness.
Improved chassis
Talking about unlimited freedom, the image of a sports car is immediately formed. Masters Renault decided to completely destroy this stereotype. Stepway has an updated running gear. Basic equipment includes 16-inch wheels and energy-intensive suspension. The increased ground clearance of Sandero allows you to enjoy comfortable and easy driving on any road surface, regardless of weather conditions. Renault engineers have spent a lot of time and resources to ensure that every driver can experience the full benefits of Stepway's innovative technical equipment.
Practicality
When developing Sandero, the specialists were tasked with creating a new model that would be effective in almost any situation. Stepway does not restrict your freedom of movement. You can take Sandero on a long trip to historical sites, remote corners of the country, or organize a countryside vacation with friends. A number of electronic assistants, which are equipped with Stepway, increase maneuverability and simplify the control procedure as much as possible. You can buy Renault Sandero Stepway from us in any configuration from the versions offered by the manufacturer.
Maximum comfort for outdoor enthusiasts
Renault cars are always distinguished by a high level of safety. Sandero is no exception. The car has a full set of pillows, belts, as well as a reinforced frame. In terms of protecting passengers, the specialists did an excellent job. Renault engineers have improved the efficiency of the zones that absorb mechanical loads.
Stepway is equipped with climate control, cruise control and a navigator. Cutting-edge Media Nav will not make you bored on the road. Regardless of the speed of movement, absolute silence reigns inside the Renault. Stepway is ideally suited for driving in the city and beyond. Renault Sandero Stepway went on sale at the end of 2014.
How to buy Renault SANDERO Stepway with a benefit of up to 80,000 rubles**?
Recycling / trade-in with a benefit of up to 50,000 rubles.
Take your used car to a recycling point or exchange it under the trade-in program and receive compensation up to 50,000 rubles for the purchase of Renault SANDERO Stepway in the PRIVILEGE 1.6 AKP4 configuration.
Program details
Loan 5.9% with a benefit of up to 30,000 rubles.
Purchase Renault SANDERO Stepway on credit on the following terms:
- Advance 20%
- Loan term 3 years
- Additional package "Protection Extra" (life and health insurance + car insurance under the Smart CASCO program)
and receive compensation up to 30,000 rubles.
Please note that these offers can be used both together and separately.
** The benefit of 80,000 rubles is achieved when buying on credit a Renault Sandero STEPWAY 1.6 AKP4 in the PRIVILEGE configuration (Privilege) at the maximum recommended price of 764,990 rubles. The vehicle to be recycled must have been owned for at least 12 months at the time of participation in the program. The act of handing over the car for recycling must be issued no earlier than 09/12/2014. The benefit of 30,000 rubles is achieved when buying on credit Renault SANDERO Stepway 1.6 AKP4 in the PRIVILEGE configuration (Privilege) at the maximum recommended price of 764,990 rubles. The creditor is RN Bank JSC. Mandatory purchase of services on credit: "Reasonable CASCO" for 3 years (provided by PJSC IC "Rosgosstrakh" or SPAO "Ingosstrakh"), "Budget Protection" (provided by IC CARDIF LLC, tariff - 0.24% per month of the loan amount ). The rate in the agreement for a loan term of 3 years is 8.9% per annum (the difference with the 0% rate is offset by a decrease in the price of the car). The rate in the agreement with a loan term of 5 years is 13.9% per annum (the difference with the rate of 9.9% is offset by a decrease in the price of the car). The maximum loan amount is 1,000,000 rubles. The offer is not an offer and is valid until 31.07.2016 for new cars manufactured in 2016. The number of cars is limited. Details on t. 8-800-200-80-80.
Owner reviews
The machine has passed 5 thousand, while nothing bothers. Everything is spinning, everything is moving. Haven't called me for service yet. Among the shortcomings, an uncomfortable front panel can be noted and, of course, fuel consumption, 13-13.5 l / 100 km, is still a bit much.
Valery Vitalievich
Review of the previous generation Renault SANDERO Stepway
The first thing I would like to note in the Stepway is the reliability and incredible endurance of the suspension. Given our roads, any driver will confirm my words, it seems to be made of titanium. High ground clearance helped me out on our roads more than once. Trips to the country have become easier.
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Renault has built an experimental Logan sedan and an all-wheel drive Sandero hatchback. Moreover, it turned out to be difficult and unprofitable to use units and components from the Renault Duster crossover on budget models.
Renault Sandero Stepway 2018 Sale Announcement
As a result, rear-wheel drive was implemented on test cars with an exotic hydrostatic transmission, where hardening from the engine to the drive wheels transfers the working fluid under high pressure.
Test copies of the all-wheel drive Renault Logan and Sandero were delivered for sea trials in Togliatti. According to Autoreview, Renault may have used units and components from the French company Poclain Hydraulics. It supplies components for Renault Trucks, MAN, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo, and the company's engineering division is also a contractor for the construction of racing concepts and Renault and Dacia cars.
One of the advantages of the scheme with hydrostatic units is the absence and compactness of the mechanical connection between the wheels and the engine. So, it is possible to do without a transfer case, cardan shaft and leave cars without significant modifications to the lower part of the suspension and bodywork. The "minus" is contained in the double conversion of energy and, as a result, in the low total efficiency, which decreases with increasing speed. In addition, hydraulic equipment lacks highly skilled maintenance. Based on this, hydrostatic schemes did not take root on serial cars, despite the fact that they are used on special equipment for agriculture and vehicles for transporting oversized cargo.
According to the publication, the Poclain Powertrain division has a compact set of AddiDrive for cars and commercial vehicles. A compact hydraulic pump is mounted in a standard gearbox, and a 30-kilowatt hydraulic motor with axle shafts and a differential is installed behind. The hydraulic drive is automatically connected when the front wheels slip and works at speeds up to forty kilometers / h. In normal modes, the car remains front-wheel drive.
Whether the all-wheel drive Renault Logan and Sandero will become serial cars is still unknown. If this happens, then not earlier than 2018, but the possibility of 4 × 4 modifications still exists. Thus, Poclain companies claim that their hydraulic lifter weighs no more than forty kilograms, while its cost is half that of a classic, mechanical drive.
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At school, Louis Renault was not particularly successful, but he showed technical ingenuity. As many said, great laziness pushed him to do this. When he was too lazy to get out of bed to light a kerosene, he designed a galvanic battery so that without getting out of bed it was enough to pull the rope and the plates sank into acid and the light bulb illuminated the room. Serial production of cars under the Renault brand began in 1902 in the barn of his father's house. Renault was the first in the world to patent a closed body for a car. Louis and his brothers Marcel and Fernand competed in motor racing. Marseille and Fernand died in the race, and probably as a result of these events, Louis decided to leave motor racing. A feature of the brand was a radiator located behind the engine, and the hood had a shape similar to an iron.
Renault Sandero Stepway: Logan got all-wheel drive (photo)
Renault cars had good streamlining, and the radiator heated the driver in winter, but in summer it created enormous discomfort. Even when he had to start producing cars with a radiator located in front of the engine, he retained the shape of the hood like an iron. From 1912 until 1926, the flagship was the 40CV, nicknamed the "French Rolls-Royce". Since the end of the 1920s, Renault has focused on the production of premium cars with the involvement of the then-famous auto studios. Louis was engaged in the development of his cars until recent years. When Nazi German troops entered Paris in 1940, he signed an agreement with them for the supply of vehicles in order to earn good money and so that the occupation authorities would not take away his production. For this, Louis was arrested after the war, but the court acquitted him, but Louis's health was severely undermined during his stay in prison. The RV Suprastella limousine, made for the head of the Vichy puppet government, Marshal Petain, was subsequently used by the idol of France, General Charles de Gaulle.
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Renault Sandero Stepway as an alternative to SUV
The history of the birth of such a class as crossovers has a multi-stage development. Briefly, these stages can be listed something like this: a passenger station wagon acquired all-wheel drive, then received increased ground clearance, later acquired its own body, more reminiscent of a real SUV, which later changed and began to look like modern hatchbacks. Recently, history has taken a new turn - SUVs have increasingly begun to lose one of the leading axles and reduce their ground clearance to a moderate level. If we continue to think like this, it turns out that the car presented today - Renault Sandero Stepway - is the pinnacle of this evolution?
I already foresee how many negative reviews will appear on our site after the publication of this test. How so? Has the publication covering only all-wheel drive models of cars rolled down to tests of ordinary passenger cars? I will not argue, of course, in most situations, four-wheel drive is preferable. But how many of our readers have 4x4 vehicles? And Russian reality makes it very common to drive off the asphalt, and here often the winner is not even the one whose all four wheels can cling to the road, but the one whose geometry allows not to hang on the bottom.
And in the city? Is it possible that in order to cross a curb or overcome a deep puddle at the entrance of a new building, all owners of true SUVs are in a hurry to move the transfer case control lever to the AWD position? I think no. In addition, owning a car with all-wheel drive a priori requires more substantial expenses than a modest mono-wheel drive passenger car. Do you think that in vain most of the supposedly SUVs driving around America have only one drive axle? Or look at the offers of salons selling modern crossovers: almost every second model has a mono-drive modification. And if there is a supply, then there is certainly a demand.
Finally, I will make a small digression into history for those who did not find the distant Soviet times. Do you know what SUV was then the most popular? "Zaporozhets"! This cheap and simple machine in its design with only a rear drive axle in skillful hands conquered such wilds, where today not a single SUV can climb. In general, I hope that the essence is clear, and therefore let me introduce our hero - Renault Sandero Stepway.
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If you park the Stepway in a row where only crossovers will stand, then, perhaps, no one will doubt that this car is of the same kind of tribe as them. A lean silhouette, short overhangs and even a plastic body kit that protects the lower part of the body around the perimeter from minor scratches only reinforce this similarity. What else? Ground clearance? So in this parameter, our hatchback looks no worse than most of the all-wheel drive cars we have. Which, however, is not surprising: the progenitor of today's hero - the Renault Logan sedan - was originally created based on countries whose inhabitants, like you and me, will dream of a modern road network for a long time, and therefore it has a considerable clearance - almost 160 mm . The Sandero hatchback, having the same ground clearance, but a smaller wheelbase, looks better in geometric terms, and the Stepway is also raised by 20 mm in relation to it.
All-wheel drive Renault Logan and Sandero are being tested in Russia
As a result, if we talk about the exterior, then here the car, of course, is at its best, which cannot be said about its interior.
Probably not in vain I still remembered the good old "Zaporozhets". As in the hero of many Soviet jokes, the desire to reduce the cost of a car comes through in many decisions when developing interior elements. Of course, the deliberate simplicity, coupled with the defiantly rough finishing materials inherent in the Logan of the first years of production, has already remained far in the past. But still, when compared with modern representatives of the crossover clan, the interior of the Sandero looks frankly cheap. The picture is smoothed out by light door handles imitating expensive aluminum and inserts on the center console.
Otherwise, even the most sophisticated modification of the Stepway does not let you forget that the machine is aimed at a poor buyer. Many of the decisions are all the more incomprehensible. Well, why not, for example, place the keys for the power windows not on the center console, but in a normal place - door handles or make the pockets of the same doors a little wider? There are enough such remarks in relation to the Stepway salon, but we will still stop the further development of this topic. Are we accustomed to all the jambs of ergonomics of native UAZs to catch cockroaches in a car offered for almost the same price? Moreover, there are no problems with landing behind the wheel, all controls work as they should and without any extra effort, and on the road the car shows habits, if not a driver car, then certainly above average. Engine power is enough in any mode, the gear ratios in the gearbox are well chosen. But the most important thing is the suspension: not every crossover has such energy intensity - even when driving along a broken country road at a decent speed, there are no breakdowns, and it hides the coating profile perfectly.
If without fanaticism
The last stage of testing is a broken primer. Of course, bearing in mind that we do not have the opportunity, if necessary, to transfer part of the torque to the rear axle, we found the path, although with a noticeably rugged terrain, but with a fairly hard surface. Suspension moves were quite off-road. Even on some very treacherous bends, they managed to maintain traction on both front wheels. In general, we can say that the experiment was a success: even the absence of a second leading axle did not stop Stepway in the fight against the crossroads. Of course, we carefully thought out the trajectory of movement and tried to carefully go around the treacherous wet gullies. Or maybe this is sometimes where the probability of success lies - after all, knowing that his car is a priori not an all-terrain vehicle, few people will dive into a pool of mud
Having overcome a section that not every SUV obeys, Stepway proved that it can become an alternative to a crossover, and in terms of its geometric parameters it clearly surpasses most ordinary cars. For those who believe that an SUV has no alternative, I can answer: for the amount spent on the Renault Sandero Stepway, in our market you will be offered only an UAZ. So choose for yourself. However, if you have money, why not have both?
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| WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONAL INDICATORS | |
| Curb / full weight, kg | 1065/1540 |
| Length/width/height, mm | 4020/1746/1535 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2588 |
| Track front / rear, mm | 1480/1470 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 170 |
| Tires front/rear | 185/65R15 |
| Trunk volume, l | 320–1200 |
| ENGINE | |
| Type, location and number of cylinders | Petrol, R4 |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1598 |
| Power, hp (kW) at rpm | 84 (62) at 5250 |
| Max. torque, Nm at rpm | 124 at 3000 |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Transmission | MCP 5 |
| CHASSIS | |
| Suspension front/rear | Independent / Semi-independent |
| Brakes front/rear | Disc ventilated / disc |
| PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 175 |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h, s | 11,5 |
| Average fuel consumption, l/100 km | 7,3 |
| Fuel/fuel capacity tank, l | AI-92/50 |
| price, rub. | from 449 000 |
text: Alexey TOPUNOV
photo: Roman TARASENKO
Want an all-wheel drive Logan or Sandero Stepway? But equipping them with a transmission from Duster is unprofitable: the power take-off unit in the gearbox, cardan shaft, rear gearbox with differential are too expensive and heavy ... Nevertheless, two all-wheel drive vehicles, Logan and Sandero, were delivered to Tolyatti this spring for sea trials, - and with rear-wheel drive based on an exotic hydrostatic transmission!
In hydrostatic transmissions, the force from the engine to the drive wheels is transmitted by a high-pressure working fluid, the pressure of which is created by the pump and is realized in the form of a torque on the hydraulic motor shaft. One of the advantages of such a scheme is its compactness and the absence of a mechanical connection between the engine and the wheels - you can do without a transfer case and cardan shaft, as well as without major alterations to the body floor and rear suspension. In addition, hydrostatic transmissions allow high torque at low speeds.
However, there are significant disadvantages, the main one is double energy conversion and, as a result, low overall efficiency (about 70%), which decreases in maximum torque modes and with increasing speed. And hydraulic pumps and hydraulic motors are not cheap and require highly qualified maintenance. Therefore, hydrostatic transmissions have not yet been used on mass-produced passenger cars, although they have long been widely used on special equipment - in agriculture, construction and transport for oversized cargo.
In Renault, most likely, components and assemblies of the French company Poclain Hydraulics, a well-known manufacturer of construction equipment, are being tested. For example, since 2005, Poclain has supplied Renault Trucks, MAN, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo with an auxiliary transmission under the AddiDrive trademark - with hydraulic motors for installation in the front wheel hubs of heavy trucks. And after the takeover of Tork and FAM, Poclain's engineering division is the contractor for the design and construction of Renault and Dacia racing and concept cars. And as a dealer option, it offers the installation of mechanical self-locking differentials for mass-produced cars Renault, Dacia, Nissan, Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat and Mercedes.
AddiDrive transmission in two layouts
Since 2013, Poclain Powertrain has been offering a compact version of the AddiDrive system - specifically for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. It provides for the installation of a compact hydraulic pump (130 mm in diameter) in a standard gearbox, and at the rear - the installation of either one 30-kilowatt hydraulic motor with a differential and axle shafts (according to our data, just such an option was chosen for Logan), or a pair of motor-wheels. The working pressure in the system is 450 bar. Under normal road conditions, the hydraulic drive is not active, so the car remains an ordinary front-wheel drive. And it is connected automatically when the front wheels slip and operates at speeds up to 40 km / h.
Interestingly, in 2013, the PSA Peugeot Citroen group also conducted experiments with hydrostatic transmission, albeit in cooperation with Bosch. The hydraulic motor on the Peugeot 2008 HYbrid Air concept car was used not for all-wheel drive, but as a component of the hybrid powertrain. A pump driven by a traditional gearbox pumped oil into a hydraulic accumulator, compressing the gas. When driving in the city, to save fuel, this process was launched in the opposite direction: compressed nitrogen, expanding, pumped oil into the hydraulic motor, also built into the gearbox. The internal combustion engine did not work. Peugeot and Citroen built several running examples, but the project was eventually shelved due to the high cost of the system and low potential demand.
Poclain claims that the cost of its hydrostatic all-wheel drive is half that of a traditional mechanical one, and the weight does not exceed 40 kg. However, the AddiDrive system has not yet found mass application - now it is offered only for finalizing Peugeot Boxer vans.
Will Logan and Sandero be the first mass-produced cars with hydraulic rear wheels? If such modifications get on the AvtoVAZ conveyor, then not earlier than 2018.
The Renault Sandero Stepway car is a modern vehicle that was created specifically for a young active category of buyers. It has a pronounced individual features and worthy technical characteristics.
Renault stepway can claim the title of a full-fledged SUV. It is confirmed not only by a sufficiently high suspension, but also by carefully thought-out ergonomics of the body. The manufacturer also took care of the convenience of passengers, so you can travel kilometers by car in comfortable conditions.
Specifications Renault Stepway
The most important question that interests every potential buyer of a car is what “heart” is beating under its hood? The Renault Sandero Stepway has a 1.6-liter gasoline engine. Accordingly, he is able to give out 84 hp. With. And this moment can confuse fans to drive on the highway.
It must be admitted that the car does not accelerate too fast. But it pleases with its economy. On the highway, the car will spend about 6 liters, and in the city - just over ten. In addition, you can buy a version with a diesel unit. He will "eat" 4.2 liters per hundred kilometers.
Renault Stepway is front-wheel drive. The ground clearance in it is 197 cm, and the clearance is 20.7 cm. The vehicle has slightly changed its shape in comparison with the Renault Sandero. It became a little longer - 4,072 m, and its height and width decreased.
Special style and comfort level
And of course, it is impossible not to mention the exterior and interior of the car. Thanks to some details, he acquired the original shape - these are impressive air intakes and wide wheel arches with plastic lining, as well as a kind of "wave" on the body, with which the car becomes dynamic.
Inside the motorist, a lot of pleasant surprises await, which demonstrate that the manufacturer has taken care of his comfort. For example, the steering wheel can be adjusted in height. The corporation has made the driver's seat very comfortable. Descending into it, the motorist feels that it is possible to overcome many kilometers in it. And this is very important from the point of view of safety, because nothing will distract the driver's attention from the road during a long trip.
Speaking of safety, it should be added that the basic package includes front airbags and an ABS system, which will make driving easier.
The trip will also be convenient for passengers, regardless of their size. Although the length of the car has increased very slightly, people of high stature will feel much better in it. Since the legs will not rest against the front seats as much as Renault Sandero passengers complained about.
This model will serve you well if you need to transport some cargo. Since it provides an impressive trunk - 320 liters in volume, and if desired, it increases to 1200 liters.
Renault Stepway Disadvantages
Although there are a lot of rave reviews about the car, there are some nuances that motorists do not like. For example, these are low rates of acceleration, but what else can you expect from an 84 hp engine. With. Also, drivers would like to see a slightly larger mirror, and they are confused by the unusual location of the power windows.
The history of the creation of an intriguing model
Back in 2005, it became known that the world famous corporation was working on a new version of Renault Sandero. For several years, information about it was carefully hidden, and finally, in 2008, the car was presented to the general public.
After the presentation in Europe at the Paris Motor Show, it became clear that the experiment of the Brazilian branch of the company was a success. After all, it was this department that worked on the novelty. However, the car was also appreciated in other markets. Since it managed to stand out from a number of similar reliability, versatility and striking style.
