Dacia is a fresh face to the UK market, a notoriously brand loyal country, and hopes to break into the sales of competitors such as Vauxhall. Competing on price in this though economic climate is a very powerful weapon and as Dacia already offer The most affordable supermini and 4X4, we have every reason to think they will succeed. Progressing their model line-up, this is the Sandero Stepway.

Priced from as little as £7,995 this new car will become the UK’s most affordable “supermini crossover.” It rides 40mm higher than the current Sandero hatchback giving that much desired high driving position. The Stepway is by no means trying to be the last word in luxury, but a fully loaded model will only set you back £10,795 which isn’t bad at all and includes leather upholstery. Two engines are on offer, a 0.9 litre petrol and 1.5 litre diesel that will do over 70MPG.

Order books open January 2013.