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Europe continues to favor a particular car model that does not originate from the new Chinese brands making waves on our streets. This simple utility vehicle, primarily manufactured in Morocco, is built around a formula that seemed doomed to fade away, especially for European brands: delivering a substantial car at a minimal price.
The Dacia Sandero reclaimed its position as the best-selling car in Europe in July, with 19,709 registrations. It also led the sales chart for the first seven months of the year, achieving a total of 132,998 units sold, in contrast to the 115,957 units of the Tesla Model Y, which fell to the fifth position in cumulative sales and ended July in a surprising 73rd place. This decline is attributed to fluctuations in production and deliveries, as reported by Automotive News Europe.
As of the time of writing this article, the Dacia Sandero is priced starting at €13,490 for the base model. Over the past few years, the range has introduced progressively more powerful and sophisticated engines, beginning with the TCe engine boasting 100 horsepower. Additionally, there is the Eco-G 120, compatible with both gasoline and LPG, capable of offering up to 1,590 kilometers of combined range by utilizing both of its fuel tanks. Furthermore, a fully hybrid engine will soon be added to the Sandero lineup for the first time, enhancing its appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
Although Dacia was originally founded in Romania and is part of the Renault Group, much of the Sandero’s industrial story unfolds in Morocco. The Tangier plant, inaugurated in 2012 and designed to produce vehicles on the CMF-B platform, predominantly manufactures this model, while the Casablanca factory also assembles the Sandero and Sandero Stepway. A portion of the Dacia Sandero’s production is still maintained in Mioveni, Romania, which exclusively produces the Stepway variant.
Undoubtedly, having part of the production in Morocco not only provides Renault with a competitive edge in minimizing costs but also offers great versatility to adjust factory workloads in Europe and North Africa based on market demand.
However, Tesla's fall from the top spot does not diminish its accomplishments in maintaining a strong presence on the best-sellers list, not only for electric vehicles but also for cars featuring any technology. Tesla had previously placed the Model Y as the best-selling car in June and concluded the first half of this year as the second best-selling vehicle, landing in the fifth position in cumulative sales by the end of July.
If we seek the next best-selling electric vehicle in Europe, we must look down to the 27th position on the sales list, where we find the second most popular electric vehicle, the Skoda Elroq. Skoda has been thriving with its electric offerings, as previously reported, and this success is poised to grow further with the launch of more affordable electric models that have the potential for high sales volumes.
One of the most desired electric vehicles in Europe is not only well-balanced but also versatile, spacious, and well-finished. The range offers a multitude of versions so that each customer can find the model that best meets their needs, all equipped with 100% electric engines.
As reported by diariomotor.com.
