Budget hatchback Renault Sandero. Bad reviews from owners about Renault Sandero I Suspension and braking system

Cars in basic versions often raise doubts among buyers. The price seems to be good, but the equipment is without frills, there are few additional pleasant benefits, and most importantly, the engine is somehow weak. I wouldn't regret saving later. One of the best-selling models in Russia aroused particular suspicion - Sandero: in the new generation, the base 1.4 engine was replaced with a 1.2 engine. We check whether the manufacturer has saved...

I would like to say right away: the guys from Renault are great. While some are busy turning a car into a cross between a mobile iPhone and a dry closet, others, turning their noses up at their own complexes, are constantly shouting the word “premium” and “luxury”, the modest French are quietly doing their job - inexpensive, but very high-quality cars for the bulk of the poor population.

Yes, their price tags have risen recently too. But for now Renault remains the brand where most models has some reasonable numbers in the price lists. Where, for example, will you now find a modern European car with thoroughbred settings and a normal standard size, the price of which will start with the number three - only in Renault.

A striking example is the new Logan line. The car, which has radically transformed in all respects and rubbed the noses of those who contemptuously spat at its peasant appearance and ascetic interior, has finally been replenished with the updated Sandero hatchback. Starting price - 391,000 rubles. But this is a completely empty car. In order for a car to meet at least some minimum equipment requirements by modern standards, you will have to pay at least 440,000 rubles.

Forget about the ax-chopped appearance of its predecessor. New Renault Sandero rounded up and dressed up. Design elements appeared in the exterior, and swiftness appeared in the gaze. The result of this transformation is the lack of perception of the “budget” nature of the car. The main advantages of the body - height and volume - have also been preserved. When entering the car, the car does not require acrobatic sketches, which will be especially appreciated by older people. And the cubic shape still contributes to the efficient use of space.

NewRenault Sandero became 60 mm longer, became lower by 11 mm and narrowed in width by 20 mm. Ground clearance remains the same - a decent 155 mm.

The interior itself, completely repeating the decoration of the new Renault Logan, has changed much more significantly than his appearance. Only the inexpensive and hard finishing plastic and the overall gloomy color palette remind of its former simplicity.

But in other respects it is a decisive step forward. The front panel curves modernly in smooth lines. The new steering wheel, molded to fit the correct grip, fits comfortably in your hands. Finally, the buttons for power windows, mirror adjustments and sound signal. The microclimate unit, which moved a little higher, became convenient to use. And Meganov’s instrument panel with chrome-plated scale edging is not only easy to read, but adds gloss to the interior.

However, not all of the shortcomings have been corrected. The steering wheel is still not adjustable for reach. The rustic seat is still suboptimal in shape and range of adjustments.

A separate topic is equipment. In the new generation, Sandero received, in general, all the achievements of cars more than high class. True, their availability varies depending on the selected configuration. Already in the second Confort version, the car is standardly equipped not only with ABS, front airbags and minimal power accessories, but even with cruise control.

The center console is topped with an optional multimedia complex with a touch screen, navigation system and the ability to pair with a phone. The graphics on it, of course, are simple, but the very fact of its presence and low cost make its purchase worthwhile.

The buttons on the steering wheel control cruise. “Music”, according to French tradition, is controlled by the steering column joystick.

The rear row of seats is still roomy: Sandero is one of the few cars in its class that can truly be called a five-seater. True, there were no additional benefits for passengers here, and there are none. And the sofa itself is more of a soft version of a bench. But unlike sedan Logan, absolutely all Renault Sanderos have separately folding backrests.

In the nominal position, the trunk volume, as before, is a good 320 liters. True, the loading height is high, and when folding the seats, a significant slope is formed. Under the floor there is a full-size spare wheel.

The main source of questions is on the opposite side of the body. The main advantage of a small engine with a volume of not even 1.2, but rather 1149 “cubes”, is its “four-cylinder”. This means that power unit devoid of any vibrations, rattling and adjustment to idle speed, which are usually inherent in three-cylinder units. In addition, the engine has not lost any power compared to its predecessor - still the same 75 horsepower.

True, the technical characteristics dryly state that the dynamics have suffered. Renault Sandero 1.2, which has added 70 kg in weight, accelerates to 100 km/h in 14.5 seconds (+1.5 sec), reaching the limit at 156 km/h (- 6 km/h).

In reality, these modest numbers are perceived a little differently. You can, of course, immediately forget about a dynamic start or a sharp jump into the next row - this engine has no “lower” in principle. But as soon as the tachometer needle reaches at least 2500-3000 rpm, the small hatchback begins to confidently catch up with the entire traffic flow.

Moreover, active operation of the gearshift lever with the tachometer needle regularly approaching the peak torque value at 4250-4500 rpm allows even a little mischief. Sandero 1.2 quite confidently reaches values ​​of 100-110 km/h, although at this speed its real limit ends - the hatchback accelerates beyond that.

At the same time, Renault Sandero remains a quite comfortable car for civilian use. The engine, when spinning, does not put pressure on the ears. The practically canonized suspension still forgives absolutely all potholes, although it provides the car with excessive roll and some sway. And directional stability allows you to drive the car over long distances without unnecessary stress, although the adaptive operation of the hydraulic booster raises complaints - the steering wheel, which is tight at low speeds, “relaxes” as the speed increases. It should be the other way around.

Save on fuel by purchasing Sandero 1.2 will not work. Firstly, to drive confidently in traffic, the engine will have to be kept in good shape all the time, spurring it regularly - even the declared consumption is under 8 liters per “hundred”. Secondly, the engine loves to “eat tasty food”: the recommended type of gasoline is 95-98.

What is the result?

Renault Sandero with a 1.2 engine is not bad in itself. But its existence is negated by the penny difference in price compared to the 1.6 modification with an 82-horsepower engine, which may not be much more powerful, but is much more capable in all traction parameters. There is even a suspicion that the introduction of the Sandero 1.2 modification is special marketing ploy, which is designed to relieve Renault warehouses of the old eight-valve 1.6 engine.

One way or another, if your gaze falls on the new Sandero with a 1.2 engine, keep in mind that its range of application is exclusively urban - here the owner will feel quite confident. But any dacha loading a car under the roof with a wife, mother-in-law and grandmother as passengers will automatically turn the car into a slow-moving vehicle. In addition, on the highway the only image before your eyes will be a truck, which the Sandero 1.2 will be able to overtake with great difficulty.

The editors of the "Engine" magazine express their gratitude to the Rolf Polustrovo Renault company, the official Renault dealer in St. Petersburg, for the car provided.

The first has undeniable advantages Renault generations Logan was enough, otherwise the car would not have been so popular during the ten years during which it was produced.

Moreover, the stable success in the primary market later continued among used cars. Selling a used Renault Logan was not a problem.

The Romanian-French sedan lacked only grace. And although in such a segment design is not the main thing, the angularity and roughness of the Logan often repelled customers under thirty years of age.

But launched into production on December 16, 2009, in Moscow Renault plant– the Sandero hatchback was greeted by the audience with trepidation, almost instantly forming a months-long queue to buy a car, despite the still blazing crisis. At that time, it was possible to buy three-volume Logans almost immediately.

The five-door Sandero, built on the same B0 platform, was essentially and remains Logan, having tried on new type body At the same time, the Logan/Sandero similarities were hidden from view. Rounded optics, a slightly softer silhouette with stampings on the sides, lightweight shapes combined with easier access to the thinner trunk.

The visual clumsiness inherent in Logan was almost unreadable in Sandero. And all this for a symbolic surcharge of 10,000 rubles, compared to a similar sedan.
But the list of breakdowns, miscalculations and age-related diagnoses for Logan and Sandero is almost identical. Perhaps the only difference will be the corrosion resistance of the metal.

If sedans from the first years of production rusted until their bodies began to be galvanized in 2007, then the hatchback is basically free of such problems. The Russian debut of Sandero happened almost simultaneously with the restyled sedan - at the end of 2009. By the way, this is precisely why the hatchback was never updated, passing the baton to the next Sandero at the end of 2014.

Along with Logan, the five-door Sandero has rightfully gained fame as a trouble-free device that does not bother the owner with serious and expensive worries. And although there were noticeably more Logans in driving schools, taxis and delivery services than Sanderos, there is no doubt about the built-in durability of the hatchback. However, whims happen. But the list of minor flaws noticed on Sandero looks worse on paper or on a tablet than in real life. With age, the lighting of partings and buttons in the interior gradually disappears. The left steering column lever, loaded with a horn and turn signals, is rented out. The lamps burn out. The most unpleasant thing on this list is liters of water in the doors. Over time, the “gate” loses its tightness and fills with liquid. If the previous owner did not control the problem, there is a potential threat of electrical breakdowns and rust attack, although the car itself is not susceptible to it.

It wouldn't hurt to check the condition of the radiator. Periodically, stones fall into it through the decorative grille. And in some specimens the part completely collapsed on its own, spontaneously. Such an unpleasant surprise was usually solved by a guarantee. By the way, she is very loyal to Renault. There are precedents when even a standard jack was replaced under warranty.

All Renault Sandero engines came from Logan (as part of Russian market), which, in turn, received them from the long-rotten ancestors of the 80s. All Sandero engines produced in Moscow are gasoline and naturally aspirated, with four cylinders and an in-line layout. Volume – 1.4-1.6. Power: from 75 to 105 forces. Torque ranges from 112-147 Nm. And if the smaller power unit in terms of volume is free of variations (always 75 hp and 112 Nm), then the 1.6 can be different: eight-valve (Renault K7M) or sixteen-valve (Renault K4M). The first produces 84 hp. and 128 Nm, the second – 102 or 105 horses depending on the configuration and 147 Nm of torque. In general, each of the engines does not bother with breakdowns. Sometimes you may only need to replace the crankshaft seal and water pump. There are cases of oil leakage from under the valve cover. Nothing more serious is written into the Sandero engine. Only one hundred sixteen-valve specimens are frightening, in which the unit “exploded” even before the first maintenance. But with such a large circulation this is rather an exception. In addition, the issue of these hundred cars, most likely, has already been decided by the previous owner. True, probably on our own, since neither the factory, nor the dealers, nor the representative office recognized the defect.

Claims about the transmission depend on its type. Most Sanderos come with a manual transmission with five gears, but there are also examples with a four-speed automatic transmission. And if the “mechanics”, at most, are annoying with noise, then the “automatic”... This outdated unit is perhaps the worst “automatic” of our time. The gearbox rarely survives up to 70-80 thousand km without repair. Gear changes are accompanied by jerks, and active driving and cold starts sharply reduce service life.

The chassis is the strongest point of the B0 platform in general and Sandero, as its carrier, in particular. The car handles broken asphalt incredibly easily thanks to its long-travel and energy-intensive suspension. In addition, geometric cross-country ability allows even an ordinary hatchback to easily navigate the terrain, not to mention the elevated version of Stepway. At the same time, attention to the suspension is not required before 80,000 km. Previously, the brakes, which do not like dusty directions, may be bothered.

The salon is aging slowly. Visually, materials begin to wear out closer to 100,000 km, although nuances such as seat creaking may appear much earlier. For some reason the muffler is rusting. Sometimes the heated rear window partially breaks (no more than a couple of threads). At the same time, the glass itself is “armored”. Sandero easily catches cobblestones from the track.

The first generation Renault Sandero hatchback combines the time-tested and popular Dacia (Renault) Logan base and current trends in auto design. Combining a reliable platform with a good statement of external aesthetics and at an adequate price- this is perhaps the main brief description Renault Sandero.

As you know, the parents of almost all new products in the modern automotive industry are not auto designers, as in the recent glorious past, but marketers. For twenty years now, there have been no major basic changes in the design of the car, and all innovations are dictated by the fashion for a certain design and market requirements. So the new Renault Sandero is no exception to this rule. Renault marketers set out to satisfy the tastes of those buyers who were satisfied with the driving and performance characteristics of the Renault (Dacia) Logan, combined with a very attractive price-quality ratio, but were scared off by the angular design of this famous model. By the way, Logan’s design really evokes the most controversial opinions among buyers; some find it unstylish and out-of-date, while others see in its exterior complete harmony between appearance and internal content. The latter opinion is confirmed by the fact that the photograph of Logan in the design encyclopedia of one of the reputable German publishing houses is accompanied by the famous phrase of Michelangelo, repeated by Rodin: “When creating a sculpture, I take a piece of marble and cut off everything unnecessary from it.” But modern perception is dictated by fashion, which is why it’s not the Logan hatchback, but the Renault Sandero. Along with the external restyling, the car received a new name - Sandero instead of Logan. And the release of a new hatchback under the Renault brand, according to marketers, as in the case of Logan, should reduce the cost of advertising the car and allow the company to enter the top five leaders in the auto industry in terms of sales of this model. It will also allow you to sell the old platform a little more expensive, because Renault is a well-known European brand, unlike Dacia.

When starting to consider the changes that led to the appearance of a new car - Renault Sandero, I would like to emphasize that when comparing, you need to remember the price. Price new version Logan's base has increased quite slightly, and demonstrates complete adequacy, and such a phenomenon in the market of new car products, unfortunately, happens infrequently. And the Renault Sandero hatchback is built on the Logan platform, with radical external differences. The expressive silhouette of Sandero attracts attention, acquiring completely new smooth flowing body lines and new interesting optics.

The Renault Sandero has shallow stampings on the hood; the sills and bumpers are also more prominent than the sedan. The trunk is smaller than that of the Logan - 320 liters. versus 520 hp in a sedan, but the absence of a partition between the trunk and the passenger compartment, a wide opening in the luggage compartment and the ability to fold the rear seat opens access to up to 1200 liters. cargo volume. Although Renault Sandero is not only much more compact in appearance than a station wagon Logan MCV, but also the Logan sedan. Sandero width is 1746 mm, length - 4020 mm, ground clearance– 15.5 cm, height – 1534 mm, and wheelbase – 2589 mm.

In terms of technical Renault characteristics Sandero has three engine options (petrol, four-cylinder, 1.4 liters, 1.6 liters and 1.6 liters 16 cl., with a capacity of 75 84 and 102 horsepower, respectively) for three trim levels (Authentique, Expression and Prestige). For Authentique, 14-inch steel wheels are included, for Expression and Prestige - also steel, but 15-inch. The spare wheel is full-size and is attached to the underbody. The declared fuel consumption in mixed mode is an average of 7 liters per 100 km (in the city - an average of 10 liters).

Inside, Renault Sandero has only minor changes to the Logan's interior, even in the most expensive Prestige trim level. These include a visor made of soft plastic over the instruments, an aluminum-look insert on the center console, and silver edging of the air ducts. The style of the steering wheel has changed; in expensive trim levels the steering wheel is height adjustable. On the doors, instead of stampings, full-fledged, massive, strong handles finally appeared. True, only on the front doors, in the back, instead of handles, old scanty pockets were left.
The safety of the new Renault Sandero is higher than that of Logan - the hatchback can be equipped with two side and two front airbags for front passengers.

In continuation of the technical characteristics - all options Renault engines Sandero is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The transmission is distinguished by a reliable design and well-chosen gear ratios, a little tight, but clear gear engagement.
A 16-valve 1.6 liter engine is also offered with a 4-speed automatic transmission gear shift.
The front suspension of Renault Sandero is a pseudo “Mc-Pherson” with a triangular wishbone, the rear is an H-shaped axle with programmable deformation, connected to vertical shock absorbers and coil springs. The suspension is elastic and long-travel, which has a positive effect on ride quality and is the best option for domestic roads.

The production of the first generation Renault Sandero was launched at the new production facilities of the Moscow Avtoframos plant (completed in the fall of 2014).
Renault Sandero in Authentique configuration (1.4 liter engine, manual transmission gears and lack of air conditioning) in 2014 is sold at a price of 380 thousand rubles. Renault Sandero with a 1.6 liter engine, manual transmission and air conditioning can be purchased at a price of 462 thousand rubles.
The manufacturer provides a warranty of three years or 100 thousand kilometers.

Renault Sandero - 5-door city hatchback with spacious comfortable interior and compact sizes. Among the main advantages of the model, it is worth noting the modern design, efficiency, maneuverability, good technical characteristics and affordable price.

Presentation updated car took place in October 2017 at the automobile exhibition in Paris. Start of sales in Russia - July 2018.

New with reliable suspension And high ground clearance fully adapted for Russian road and climatic conditions.

Dimensions cars are:

• Length - 4080 mm;
• Width - 1757 mm;
• Height - 1618 mm;
• Wheelbase - 2589 mm;
• Ground clearance (under load) - 155 mm.

The front-wheel drive hatchback is equipped with one of two economical gasoline engines, complying with Euro-5 environmental standards:

• 1.6-liter engine with 8 valves producing 82 hp. With.;
• 102-horsepower 16-valve 1.6-liter engine.

High level of protection is provided modern systems active and passive safety: four AirBags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), dynamic stabilization system (ESP) and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

You can find detailed information about the configurations and prices of the new model on the AutoHERMES website.

Inexpensive maintenance

Low cost model

Low transport tax

Exterior

The design of the modernized hatchback with smooth body lines has become more modern and stylish.

The following elements attract attention in the exterior:

• Head optics. Sophisticated optical headlights with LED daytime running lights are made in the new corporate style of the brand.
• Radiator grille. The striking black radiator grille is decorated with chrome strips.
• Rear view mirrors. Heated exterior mirrors with turn signal repeaters are electrically folding.
• Bumpers. Updated bumpers, made in body color, organically complement the overall image of the car.
• Wheels . The harmonious appearance of the model is completed by stylish 15" alloy wheels.

Interior

The spacious and laconic interior of the hatchback with improved ergonomics is made of high-quality and practical finishing materials. The model has good visibility thanks to thin pillars and large rear window.

Comfort for the driver and passengers is provided by the following interior elements:

• Ergonomic seats. The driver's seat is height adjustable, and rear seats folds in a 60:40 ratio to optimize interior space.
• Dashboard. The updated, informative dashboard has an intuitive layout of control modules.
• Windshield . The windshield is equipped with electric heating, which will help quickly remove ice and snow in cold weather.
• Climate control system. The climate system with Auto function maintains the set temperature regime in the salon.
• Multimedia system. The Media NAV multimedia complex with Bluetooth and Hands Free support is equipped with a 7” Touch Screen display, a navigator, USB and AUX connectors.
• Roomy luggage compartment . The trunk volume of 320 liters can be increased to 1200 liters with the rear seats folded down.

Additional comfort is provided by places for personal belongings: a glove box, a storage box above the center console, door pockets, cup holders.

Good maneuverability

Convenient large trunk

Spacious fuel tank

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When buying a car from the AutoHERMES network of car dealerships, you can be sure of the following advantages:

• Receiving a discount card;
• Possibility of a test drive;
• Quick loan processing without a down payment;
• Optimal conditions leasing with a minimum interest rate;
• Assistance with car insurance;
• Serviced by competent personnel.

You can get detailed information about the technical characteristics, configurations and prices of Renault Sandero from car dealership managers.

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Renault Sandero configurations and prices