Renault Sandero 2011 - 2012 Review

The car is available in Egypt with a 1600 cc engine with 90 hp and 128 Nm of torque, making the car fuel-efficient in congested areas with a fuel consumption rate of up to 7 liters per 100 km. The car also comes with a 5-speed manual transmission that provides smooth driving. Other automatic versions are available, but the engine assembly in the manual versions of the car is not strong, but it provides good torque when changing gears. As we said, the engine is not strong in performance and it suits the car in its category and price, but it is somewhat weak in assembly in the first and second gear and is better in the subsequent gears. The air conditioning also has an effect on the car’s traction.

The car comes with a good interior that can accommodate five passengers, but it can't be described as spacious and comfortable or too narrow, as it's average in terms of comfort. It has a large trunk, making the hatchback more practical than other cars in the same class. The company confirms that it has good insulation, but some complain about it and confirm its ineffectiveness. It also features improved cooling and good air conditioning.

The interior also suffers from the fact that the switches for the windows, mirrors, and horn are not arranged properly. The interior is inspired by the Renault Logan, and it is somewhat poor, especially in the front console, which is lower in quality and in the arrangement of the switches, as we explained. There are also flaws in the design of the rear doors, which make it difficult to enter and exit the car.

Spare parts prices are considered somewhat high, in addition to their limited availability. A car like the Sandero isn't widely available in the Egyptian market. However, the widespread availability of Logan models, of which the Sandero is a hatchback, doesn't pose a problem. The only exception is the limited availability of exterior parts that differ in appearance from the Renault Logan, such as headlights, glass, and some sheet metal parts.

The difference in spare parts prices isn't significant compared to Korean cars, and the car's spare parts last a good amount of time. Car owners confirm that spare parts prices may be high at the dealership, but outside the dealership, they are available at lower prices and are easy to find, both new and used, due to the widespread availability of Renault spare parts dealers and the widespread availability of models like the Logan.

The car features a suspension suitable for city roads, but it has several drawbacks, especially since it was developed for developing countries. It was specifically designed to handle the terrain of these countries. The rear suspension features a strong torsion beam. It also has a ground clearance of 19 cm to handle bumps and rough roads in these countries, including Egypt. Therefore, the car's suspension is characterized by its ability to withstand and handle these roads, in addition to its ability to carry large passenger loads.

The car has drawbacks such as a hot gas pedal and a problem with the transmission in the form of a shudder when reversing and a shake in the gear stick, but the overall evaluation of the car places it in the category of good cars, whether in terms of performance, suspension, interior space, road tolerance and the price of spare parts, which increases the chances of easy resale and maintaining a good value upon resale. Indeed, there are many models available that can be purchased from the car, especially on websites specializing in selling used cars, more than their presence in the used market. Also, the majority of the cars on display are in good condition and are offered for sale at a price that exceeds their purchase price when they are new by approximately 50%.

The car has been awarded 3 stars in European safety standards and has ABS brakes. It comes with an airbag for the front driver, not for the front passenger in the higher version. It also has fog lights, parking sensors, a central locking system, and an alarm. The car's drawbacks are that the side mirrors are smaller in width, which makes it difficult to see some parts of the road and increases the size of blind spots. It also has strong brakes.

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