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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Following yesterday's leaked photos, the 2013 Dacia Logan and Sandero has officially revealed ahead of their public debut at the 2012 Paris Auto Show this month, the design is a big step up from the current looks of these cars.

Both models look completely different from the outgoing generation, the exterior styling for both cars borrows design elements from Lodgy minivan and Duster SUV.

The interior is common for the 2013 Dacia Logan with certain elements of a two-tone dashboard, the buttons for the power windows are still placed on the center console, LG-developed Media Nav infotainment system and chrome trim around the instrument panel.

"One of the main qualities behind the brand new styling identity is to give a sense of quality and strength," said the Romanian brand in a statement.

Under the hood, the 2013 Dacia Logan including the archaic 1.6-liter gasoline-burning four-banger with 89 hp (66 kW). Average fuel consumption for the Dacia Logan will stand at 22.2 km/l which is expected to be improved by the Start/Stop system.

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