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Dacia is developing a new EV that will cost around 18,000 euros

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Dacia has been the European market leader for years with its most successful and best-selling model in Europe, the Dacia Duster. However, now the Romanian brand is developing a new model that will cost around 18,000 euros.

In an interview with Autocar, Renault Group CEO De Meo said that the new car will be developed over a period of 16 months, which means it will hit the market in mid-2026. He also said that the company has reached the speed of new car development currently experienced by Chinese companies, after starting a research and development partnership with a Chinese consultancy for the Renault Twingo E-Tech project.

Some are already questioning whether the new model also means that Dacia will soon withdraw the Spring from the market, which debuted five years ago. Dacia has not yet commented on this.

What we do know about the new Dacia model is that it will have similar characteristics to other affordable electric cars currently being developed by Nissan. It will be based on a shortened version of the AmpR Small platform specially developed for electric vehicles. This platform is derived from the CMF-B platform, which is currently used by Dacia’s entire fleet with combustion engines.

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2026 Dacia Duster ECO-G 4×4

In December 2024, Dacia unveiled the Duster Soul of Dakar, a special vehicle built for one of the toughest rally races in the world, and now the Romanian manufacturer is announcing the arrival of a Duster that will use LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), the Dacia Duster ECO-G 4×4.

The car is currently in the testing phase and the first photos were published by Motor.es. At first glance, it is striking that the test car bears the name of Renault, not Dacia. However, this is no coincidence, since this model is offered in some markets with the name of the French brand.

Although much is hidden, what we do know for now is that it is powered by a 1.2-L ECO-G three-cylinder engine that can use gasoline or LPG, combined with 48-volt hybrid technology (MHEV) with 150 hp. The engine is paired with a dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels thanks to an additional electric motor on the rear axle.

There is currently no information on the official debut of the Duster ECO-G 4×4, although some rumors suggest that it could happen in early 2026.

Source: Motor.es

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All-electric Dacia Sandero coming soon

The Dacia Sandero has long been Europe’s best-selling car, and the Romanian brand has decided to expand its range with an all-electric version. The new all-electric Sandero will debut in two years.

Although sales of electric cars in 2024 were not at the expected level, Dacia hopes that their cheapest model in the segment could further attract new customers and ensure better operation in the future when EVs become more popular. Price will play a big role here, and the Sandero is far more competitive with Chinese models than other European cars.

In a recent interview with Car Magazine, the CEO of Automobile Dacia Denis Le Vot said that the new generation of Sandero will also use the existing platform. “There is no reason not to continue with the same platform. It is new, it is five years old, and the electrical architecture is even younger because it appeared when the General Safety Regulations 2 arrived,” Le Vot said.

Dacia has not yet decided which battery will be used in the new Sandero, and is looking for the cheapest option, so buyers of the all-electric version certainly cannot count on a long range. “Every car manufacturer tries to offer their best solution for electric vehicles, which is a range of between 500 and 500 kilometers, as well as a 20-minute charge on the highway. We are definitely not going to do that,” said Le Vot.

Source: Car Magazine