As in previous years, ‘real world’ feedback from car owners was behind Dacia’s success. This year’s award winners were determined after 200,000 UK car owners shared their thoughts on their car through an online survey hosted by the renowned online car buying resource. They were asked to rate their cars in 16 areas, from reliability and performance to appearance and running costs, as well as how satisfied they were overall with their car and how likely they would be to recommend it to others.
On Dacia and the Sandero Stepway beating every other manufacturer and new car when it comes to value, Erin Baker, Auto Trader’s Editorial Director, said: “The Dacia Sandero Stepway continues to appeal to those looking for value in their new car. This is our favourite car on a budget, and this is the second year running that Dacia has taken away this award. The Sandero Stepway offers excellent value for money and generous levels of kit for the price. As owners highlighted it’s “Cheap to buy but loaded with bits such as climate control and heated seats”.
Baker added: “Dacia also remains top of the tree when it comes to value with no other manufacturer matching the value that Dacia currently offers. Dacia drivers felt overwhelmingly that their car offered the best “bang for buck” on the market with one owner commenting that “I’m on my third Dacia, all have been reliable, cheap to run and insure, together with being fun to drive”.”
