The Sandero body is ideal for a city car, which has all the capabilities necessary for the fast pace of modern life in a metropolis - it is maximally functional and completely ergonomic. Renault Sandero is a compact, economical hatchback that fits perfectly into the realities of urban traffic. The Sandero's body makes it easy to maneuver even on narrow streets and always find a parking space without any problems.

Sandero body colors

Body color is an important characteristic when choosing a car. A juicy and “tasty” color attracts the buyer’s attention, which naturally increases sales. Therefore, technologists and engineers automobile concerns strive to offer their potential consumers maximum variety in the choice of body color for each car model. The Renault Sandero car is no exception - it is available in several color solutions, which significantly expands the possibilities of choice.

Renault Sandero Stepway: body colors 2016

It would be right to start a conversation about the body color of Renault Sandero with cars produced in the not so distant past - namely, with cars that rolled off the assembly line in 2015 and 2016.

This is the so-called second generation Sandero, which, judging by reviews from manufacturers, has received more high performance passenger safety, increased ground clearance, and also underwent some design changes.

As for the colors of the new body, for Russian consumer 6 color options available:

• black pearl (black);
• golden green onyx;
• gray platinum (gray);
• azure (blue);
• light basalt;
• red.

The Sandero car also has options in white and orange, but these colors are not yet available in our country. But you can choose a car body coating - gloss or metallic.

The body color of the second generation Renault Sandero Stepway 2015 has become richer, brighter and more modern. By the way, it is often mistakenly called the Sandero body of the 3rd configuration, although in fact it remains the same 2nd generation.

Renault Sandero: old body 2011-2014

Despite the fact that the second generation of the hatchback has already been released, technical specifications Renault Sandero in an old body fully meets the requirements of modern times. Reviews from owners say that with proper after-sales service and with timely repairs, a Renault Sandero car will last a long time without causing any complaints.

As for the colors of the old 2014 Sandero body, some of them coincide with the colors of the new body (light basalt). Among the body colors of Sandero 1 are:

• white ice;
• light basalt;
• blue mineral;
• black pearl;
• gray platinum;
• red bullfighter

Body galvanization

Many car owners are interested in the question: is the Renault Sandero Stepway body galvanized or not?

According to an official representative of the Renault company, both the first and second generation Sandero have a partially galvanized body. The Sandero body is of the zinc-metal type.

During the rolling process of steel body elements, zinc particles are deposited on it. Also during the production process, a layer of oxides containing zinc particles is applied. According to experts, corrosion will begin no earlier than 9 years after the car’s release, that is, for cars produced in 2014 only in 2023, and for the new generation Sandero produced in 2016 – in 2025. When enough low cost Renault Sandero (or Dacia Sandero) this figure is very impressive.

Renault Sandero: body dimensions

The compact and perfectly adjusted dimensions of Renault Sandero make the car not only comfortable, but also allow you to easily maneuver on city roads. The smooth shape of the Sandero body provides the car with excellent aerodynamic properties. Comfortable and maximally convenient from the inside out, the body has compact dimensions to find spaces in city parking lots even when they are very busy. The length of the Renault Sandero body is just over 4 meters.

Sandero body - technical characteristics:

• Body length 4.05 m.
• Body width 1.73 m.
• Body height 1.51 m.
• Weight 993 kg (basic configuration).
• Wheelbase 2.63 m.
• Ground clearance (ground clearance) 164 mm.
• Several color options.

Body type Renault Sandero

The Renault Sandero, a popular car in our country, is classified as a city hatchback by its body type. The city hatchback is subcompact, but still has sufficient spaciousness. This body is also called a pre-crossover.

Where is Renault Sandero assembled in a new body?

Renault Sandero in a new body, intended for the Russian market, is assembled in Moscow at the Renault Russia plant. Foreign models They are assembled in several countries, the main production is in Romania. There is a widespread opinion among consumers that a foreign-assembled car is more different high quality, while the “Russian” versions of Sandero can have many flaws.

Given the current demand, all Sandero models imported from abroad will not be enough for everyone. At the same time, it is also worth taking into account the rather large duties for the import of foreign-assembled cars. Therefore, consumers have no options left, and they have to buy Sandero “made in Russia”.

To be fair, it is worth noting that cars Russian assembly undergo the strictest quality control, and the end result is almost flawless cars, which is recognized even by foreign engineers. Russian versions Sanderos have been adapted for Russian operating conditions and have been performing well for several years now.

By the way, Sanderos assembled in Russia are sent not only to domestic dealers, but also to dealers in the CIS countries.

Sandero body - advantages

• Stylish design
• Compact dimensions
• Capacity
• Maximum comfort
• Adaptation to Russian realities

Sandero body design

Thanks to the new Sandero body design, manufacturers managed to achieve a perfect external fit of the car to the urban environment. The Sandero's body gives the car a respectable appearance, which puts it on a par with cars in a more expensive category. The smooth lines of the Sandero's body fit perfectly into the urban landscape, causing admiration. With such a design, the car will definitely not get lost on city roads.

Sandero body capacity

The thoughtful shapes and height of the Sandero body allow passengers to comfortably fit in the car, transport large items and even partially disassembled furniture. It is also possible to install an additional luggage rack on the roof of the Sandero body, which makes the car even more functional and convenient.

Sandero body – adaptation to Russian roads

The Renault Sandero car is fully thought out and adapted for harsh Russian weather conditions, as well as for equally harsh Russian roads. The Sandero body inherited the quality from its predecessor; it combines high technology, reliability and comfort.

The Renault Sandero car has everything to make the driver feel as comfortable and confident as possible behind the wheel. This is largely due to the new Sandero body, which combines excellent design, impressive spaciousness, convenient compact dimensions and consistent reliability. The Sandero's body is distinguished by smooth curved lines; in the front of it, on the radiator grille, there is a large Renault logo.

Sandero cost

Renault Sandero in the old body is no longer produced, but it can still be found at dealers or on the secondary car market. The price of a Renault Sandero Stepway in an old body from dealers is 380 thousand rubles. (in the minimum configuration).

The minimum price for a new Sandero body is 485 thousand rubles.

Part numbers for Renault Sandero body parts

Spare part numbers are important information– You can use them to purchase the auto components necessary for car repairs. But finding the part number you need is not always easy. For example, many are interested in where to find the Renault Sandero Stepway body number and where it is located. Here is a list of catalog numbers of spare parts for the Renault Sandero 2 body.

Articles of spare parts for Renault Sandero Stepway 2 body

Renault Sandero– a compact budget car, produced since 2007, available in the body five-door hatchback. This machine is inexpensive, and maintenance is also affordable. vehicle. Externally, the Sandero resembles the Renault Logan, but the hatchback design is more attractive.

The French model was first presented in Brazil, and a little later shown at the Geneva Motor Show. In Romania, Sandero is known under the Dacia brand; in 2009, the car began to be sold in Belarus and Ukraine.

At the end of 2009, the assembly of the hatchback began to be carried out at the Moscow automobile plant "Renault Russia", the car created on the Nissan B platform. There is also Renault version Sandero Stepway, which differs from the standard model by increased ground clearance(by 20 mm), more impressive wheel arches and roof rails.

Many of the parts installed on the Sandero were borrowed from the Logan, so they are typical characteristic diseases the hatchback took over from its prototype. In 2012, an updated version of the Sandero Stepway was presented to the world, and the second generation Sandero debuted at the Paris Motor Show.

Body and paintwork

The body of the Renault Sandero is galvanized, and the body iron itself is quite durable. These cars rarely rust; corrosion mainly occurs if the car has been in an accident. The paintwork on the body is not bad, chips primarily appear on the wheel arches, in the area of ​​the sills.

What disadvantages do engines have?

There are no Sandero power units in the line powerful engines, and you can’t count on sportiness here. The most popular is the four-cylinder engine with a volume of 1.4 liters and a power of 72 or 75 horsepower(8 valves).

The car is also equipped with a 1.6 liter internal combustion engine in two modifications:

16-valve – 84 l. With.;

8-valve – 106 l. With.

The 1.4 liter engine is somewhat weak, its thrust is not enough for a relatively heavy car. Often this motor works at the limit, and from the load power unit resource is noticeably reduced. The 1.6 liter 8-valve internal combustion engine is also no different high power, but for trips around the city it is enough. With a 16-valve engine, the Sandero has enough dynamics, but the car consumes noticeably more fuel.

Timing belt for 16th grade It is recommended to replace the internal combustion engine of the K4M model every 60 thousand kilometers; it is better to replace parts of the gas distribution mechanism as a set (belt, water pump, tension rollers).

IN model range Renault engines Sandero also has a 1.5 DCI diesel engine, depending on the modification, its power ranges from 80 to 90 hp. With. Diesel power unit The K9K is characterized by high efficiency and good traction, but in Russia cars Sanderos with diesel engines are rare.

The gasoline engines installed on Sandero are quite reliable, but they still encounter some problems. One of the characteristic "diseases"– jamming of the thermostat; with such a defect, the motor may overheat or, conversely, operate at low temperatures temperature conditions. They don’t “live” too long yet candles and high voltage wires , they often break through due to dampness.

Sandero gasoline engines have a very good service life, with proper care and careful operation serve 500 thousand km and more until major repairs.

Weaknesses in transmission units

Only two types of transmission are installed on the hatchback:

5-speed manual transmission;

4-speed automatic transmission.

The automatic transmission is paired with a 16-valve 1.6-liter engine, while the manual transmission is paired with an 8-valve engine.

Mechanical box quite noisy, but at the same time no defects are detected in it - gears are switched smoothly, without jerking, speeds do not slip. Even at engine speeds of three thousand or more, vibration appears on the body, it comes precisely from the manual transmission.

The manufacturer does not provide for changing the oil in the “mechanics”; the lubricant should be enough for the entire service life of the gearbox. But if the transmission has already covered 100 thousand km, it’s better to change the oil in the unit, it won’t make things worse.

Four-speed automatic transmissions are not particularly reliable; automatic transmissions are mostly fail due to overheating. The automatic transmission often requires repairs after a mileage of about one hundred thousand kilometers, an oil change at automatic transmission should be done every 50 thousand km.

Chassis and sores in the suspension

The rear suspension on the Sandero is a beam type, the front is a standard MacPherson strut. The design of the car's chassis is quite simple, so suspension elements generally fail rarely. Spare parts for the car are relatively inexpensive, and repairing the chassis is not very difficult.

First on Renault Sandero bushings and stabilizer struts are “surrendered”, they serve on average 50-60 thousand km. Rear and front shock absorbers are sensitive to the quality of the road surface and begin to leak quickly if the car is often driven on bad roads. But in any case, the service life of these parts is at least forty thousand kilometers; the original shock absorbers last longer (70-80 thousand km each).

Steering rack not very “tenacious”, first of all the plastic bushing wears out. The manufacturer did not provide repair kits for the rack, but parts can be supplied from another car model, for example, from BMW. Before repairing the steering mechanism, you should check the play in the tips and rods, the service life of which is 60-70 thousand km.

Service life front brake pads standard - on average about 30-40 thousand km. If you lubricate the guides of the front calipers, the pads may last longer, and the service life of the parts largely depends on your driving style.

Car interior

The interior of the Renault Sandero is nothing special - the interior looks gray and somewhat dull. But there is enough space inside the car, but the trunk of the car is small (320 liters), although if you unfold it rear seats, then it becomes quite roomy (1200 l). The plastic interior is not of very high quality, but the Sandero still belongs to the budget class, and therefore you should not expect the best from the interior trim here.

Diverse and harsh climates create serious requirements for anti-corrosion treatment of their cars. Sudden temperature changes, high air humidity, salt, and de-icing agents can eat away at the body of a car in just a few years. For this reason, in order to take a strong place on Russian market, the designers of the Renault Logan car had to seriously rack their brains. But first things first.

Renault Logan I generation

The Renault Logan car began its journey across Russian roads since 2005, then still quite new model uncertainly occupied the automobile market, gaining the trust of potential buyers. In the first year of serial production of cars, problem areas appeared on a certain percentage of cars in the form of spots and traces of corrosion on various parts of the body.

Problem areas

These turned out to be: wheel arches, trunk opening, frame windshield and parts of the roof under the door seals. And among other things, cracks were found in the paintwork near the joints of the rear pillars and the roof of the car. As they say, the first pancake turned out to be lumpy. However, due to the fact that the release of the new model was widely announced by the media and caused a great stir, such problems in Renault Logan were not only overgrown with many myths and rumors, but were sometimes even exaggerated.

One of the most problem areas old Logan - these are the doors

Foci of corrosion appeared on cars produced mainly between 2005 and 2006. Formally speaking, such violations in the paintwork (paint and varnish coating) did not require any warranty service, since they appeared after its completion.

Often the door opening begins to rust

However, the fact remains that the real problem has been identified. Then the Renault concern took unprecedented measures to extend the warranty on paintwork, and in order not to lose the trust of customers, it recognized all facts of corrosion as a warranty case.

Underbody of the car

The bottom of the car practically does not suffer from rust. The ground clearance allows you to catch road unevenness less and scratch the bottom from potholes.

The decision to fully galvanize the body

The concern claims that the Renault Logan body is galvanized during production, but many Renault Logan owners do not trust this information

In order to avoid future problems with manufactured cars, it was decided to galvanize almost all external parts.

In addition, for the purpose of additional protection of the body, the technology of “sacrificial anodes” was used, which were installed mainly in door hinges in the form of inserts and corroded instead of iron. The guarantee for the anti-corrosion protection of the car is within 15 years, which is a sufficient period even for cars in a more expensive price segment.

A piece of paint fell off the fender, the galvanized body is visible, but rust still began to appear

The result of the work done by the Renault concern was not long in coming. Rumors about a new budget and inexpensive car, with a galvanized body, quickly spread among the people and rightfully lost claims about the quality of the coating on the Logans. Few modern automakers can boast of such a result in the field of service and understanding of the problems of their customers.

7 layers of galvanization

Most owners agree that the Renault Logan body is well galvanized and practically not subject to corrosion

When designing a radically changed appearance, the 2nd generation Renault Logan car, the designers took a different look at the anti-corrosion treatment of the body.

From 2013 to the present, on Renault conveyors, Logan models are subject to complete body treatment, including hidden cavities, by double-sided galvanizing (combines well with paint and primer) using the method of immersion in a zinc electrolyte under the influence of current.

Rust on a Logan that is less than a year old (under the front right door - under the trim)

With this treatment, the zinc layer is about 9-15 microns. Thus, under normal operating conditions, the first traces of corrosion may appear no earlier than after 10 years of use of the vehicle.

Only numbers!

• 5-15 microns (micrometers) is the ideal thickness of zinc coating to protect against corrosion on a car.
• From 1 to 6 microns - this is the rate of destruction of the zinc layer per year when the paintwork is damaged. Destruction occurs more actively at positive temperatures.

Let's sum it up

To sum up all of the above, you can be sure that most P cars Eno Logan on our roads have a galvanized body with a high degree of corrosion protection. Having such a car, you can be prepared for all the troubles of the Russian climate and operating conditions.

Galvanization Renault bodies Sandero

When buying a car, people always check whether the manufacturer has galvanized the body or not. The reasons for this interest are clear.

Galvanization extends the service life of the metal and reliably protects against corrosion.

What other advantages of galvanizing are worth highlighting? How to determine whether the body is galvanized on Renault cars (Sandero, Logan or Duster), Lada Vesta, Ford Focus, Opel and other models? What galvanizing methods are in demand? Let's figure it out.

Advantages

The power part of the car is characterized by a long service life, amounting to hundreds of thousands of kilometers. In this case, the weak link is the body.

After only 2-3 years of operation, rust appears on it, which requires urgent repairs and subsequent touch-up of problem areas.

To extend the life of metal, car manufacturers and car enthusiasts resort to galvanizing the metal, which provides the following effect:

• Resistant chemical protection from external influences;
• Resistant to moisture and chemicals. Coating the metal base with zinc guarantees reliable protection of the body and gives the car enthusiast a chance to forget about the problems of operation.

On the other hand, it is worth highlighting a number of disadvantages:

• Full galvanization is a minus from an environmental point of view. Scientists have proven that such coatings are harmful and affect the state of the atmosphere and human health;
• Galvanized body elements are prohibited from sanding or cleaning. Otherwise, the treated area will instantly become covered with a layer of rust.

There are situations when paint comes off from galvanizing. This requires the involvement of craftsmen who will remove the necessary layer and properly treat the surface.

Recently, there has been a widespread myth that galvanized metal does not rust at all. This is wrong.

In practice, galvanizing inhibits corrosion, but without an additional layer of zinc is not a guarantee of salvation.

Few people know, but the zinc layer is a couple of microns, which does not protect the body part from chemicals.

The zinc “shield” of any car, be it a Lada Vesta, Ford Focus, Opel or Renault (Logan, Sandero, Duster), decreases over time.

Mechanical damage, such as a stone impact, accelerates the corrosion process. But that's not all.

During operation, the metal is subjected to vibrations and shocks, which leads to the appearance of microcracks and dents, which act as an aid to the onset of corrosion.

We must not forget that galvanizing is different from galvanizing. Here it is worth highlighting the following options - full or partial, one-sided or two-sided.

At the same time, the methods for applying the protective layer also differ (more on this below).

In addition, each car has a group of hidden elements - pillars, boxes and sills, where rust first appears.

So the treatment is only good in combination with additional treatment with an anti-corrosion compound.

How does galvanizing happen?

As already mentioned, several galvanizing techniques have been developed. Among them:

1. Galvanic.

The principle here is to dip the metal elements into a prepared electrolyte with a high zinc content.

The galvanic type of processing is popular among manufacturers in Europe and Japan. But here it is worth highlighting a number of nuances.

Full treatment involves covering all metal elements of the body.

If there is no such attachment, then only some elements are processed - sills, bottom and others, which are more susceptible to rust.

But in both the first and second cases, the fact of galvanizing is stated in the technical specifications.

Parameters of galvanic galvanization:

• Zinc coating - 5 microns;
• Two layers of soil - 5 and 20 microns;
• Base - 10 microns;
• Varnish - 20 microns;
• Base - 10 microns;
• Varnish - 20 microns.

2. Cold galvanizing.

This type of processing is considered popular among a number of European and Asian manufacturers.

The principle is a two-stage body treatment:

1. Coating the surface with phosphate salts of iron, manganese or zinc;
2. Applying primer or paint with the addition of finely dispersed zinc.

Cold galvanizing is equivalent to high-quality painting.

Craftsmen say that this method of galvanizing - marketing ploy. However, it does not provide reliable protection against corrosion if the integrity of the paintwork is damaged.

Specifications:

• Zinc-containing primer - 10 microns;
• Two layers of soil - 15 and 35 microns;
• Base - 15 microns.

3. Hot galvanized.

This type of galvanizing is done on one or both sides. In this case, the methods for applying a protective coating are as follows:

• Immersion of a body element in a molten zinc solution;
• Application of a protective composition to the body sheet at the rental stage.

Hot-dip galvanizing is believed to guarantee performance and corrosion resistance. It is popular with manufacturers Ford, Porsche and Volvo.

Parameters:

• Zinc coating - 12-15 microns;
• Two layers of primer - 20-30 microns;
• Base - 20 microns;
• Enamel - 40 microns;
• Varnish - 5 microns.

How to find out if a car body is galvanized?

When buying a car, people check whether there is a galvanized layer on the body or not.

It is worth highlighting two methods of determination:

1. Using the capabilities of special equipment.

For a single use, this option is not justified, because the cost of the device is high. To be fair, it is worth noting that not even all service stations buy such devices.

If the device is available to the service, then the cost of checking will be such that it is easier to add money and buy a car whose body is galvanized exactly.

2. Study of technical documentation.

As a rule, manufacturers indicate the presence of galvanization and type. In addition, it is written down whether the body is fully galvanized or only partially galvanized.

When choosing the second option, consider the following rules:

1. On cheap cars, the galvanic or hot-dip galvanizing method is not used due to the high cost of the process;

2. If the manual states that galvanization is applied to the body, then this may indicate the following:

3. The car is galvanized in compliance with the rules only in the situation if the instructions indicate complete processing.

4. Don’t forget to go online and check whether the car body is really galvanized or whether this is an advertising ploy by the seller in order to get rid of the “iron horse”.

Below we will consider some models and nuances of galvanizing:

1. Renault Sandero has a partial body treatment. Type - zinc metal. During the processing process, a layer of oxides containing zinc elements is applied. Protection lasts for an average of 5-6 years.

   

2. Renault Duster has been partially processed. Type: cyclometal. Here, the technique of spraying a layer containing zinc particles or applying protection at the rolling stage is used. The quality is acceptable, but the first corrosion often appears after 2-3 years.

   

3. Renault Logan. The latest models, starting from 2013, are fully processed. Method: galvanic (double-sided) galvanizing. The principle of operation is to immerse body elements in a zinc electrolyte and apply current. The final layer of zinc coating is 9-15 microns. The average service life of a body without corrosion is 7-8 years.

   

4. Hyundai Solaris. The body of these cars is processed by cold galvanizing. The method involves applying a coating containing zinc. The average service life without corrosion is 4-5 years.

   

5. . Since 2014, the manufacturer has been using the hot-dip galvanizing method for the entire body. The principle is to immerse metal elements in a zinc composition. The finished assembly has a zinc layer with a thickness of 2 to 10 microns. According to the developers, the first traces of rust will appear only after 20-22 years.