Dacia Sandero Hybrid 140, the engine that was missing to round out the range of Europe's best-selling car

For yet another year, the Dacia Sandero has been the best-selling car in Europe. An unbeatable model, at least for now, which is expanding its range to offer more varied engine options. The latest addition is the 140 hybrid engine, which will soon be available to deliver a more sustainable option than the standard petrol engine.

With this version, the Sandero joins other models from the brand that use these engines, which allow it to qualify for the DGT’s ECO label. Moreover, the hybrid version of the Sandero loses not one ounce of efficiency and is a car that combines all the qualities of the Sandero without losing what matters most: being an efficient, sustainable and economical car.

A hybrid engine we already know

The hybrid engine that will power the Dacia Sandero is a unit we already know, as it is included in other models from the brand. This is the Hybrid 140 system, which gives the version its name and which we have already seen in the Dacia Jogger. It consists of a 1.6-litre combustion engine delivering 90 CV, paired with an electric motor that adds 50 CV to the total.

This engine is supported by an electric starter motor, and together they deliver a total output of 140 CV. No launch date has been set for this variant, although it is expected to be announced as part of the update planned for mid-2025.

With the new European regulations, it is important for brands to move gradually towards electrification. Dacia is doing its homework, with the Dacia Spring on the market. This small electric city car is the brand’s flagship electric model, but little by little models with hybrid versions are emerging to pave the way towards full electrification.

With this version, the Romanian brand hopes to maintain its first place in European sales, something that is becoming more difficult with the arrival of cars from China.

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