Dacia Sandero price $9,700

The new Dacia Sandero supermini will be the cheapest car on sale in the UK in January 2013 at a starting price of £5,995 (equal to €7,400 / US$9,700). Despite the low pricing, the Dacia Sandero will not skimp on technology, engine performance or equipment.

The second generation of the Sandero is offered with a choice of three engines; two petrols and a diesel. According to Renault's low budget brand, Dacia's five-door Ford Fiesta rival will undercut other budget models for a similarly Fiesta 5dr 1.0-litre Popular 4-speed in 1989 at £5,736.

The base £5,995 model is powered by a 1.2-liter petrol delivering 74 hp (75 PS) that's claimed to average 47.9mpg with CO2 emissions of 137 g/km. Kit includes 15-inch steel wheels, 60/40 split folding rear seat, daytime running lights, black bumpers, ABS with emergency brake assist, ASR traction control, front side airbags and electronic stability control.

An extra £600 upgrades to Ambiance trim adds radio CD player with fingertip remote controls, USB and Bluetooth, electric front windows, 15-inch Colorado wheels and body colored bumpers.

The high-end Laureate version of Dacia Sandero starts at 7,995 pounds can be had with all three engine options. Extra kit includes air-con, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, a seven-inch touchscreen navigation, electric rear windows, multimedia system and cruise control.

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