Dacia didn’t deem it necessary to organize a press conference at the Paris Auto Show, although it had quite a few new versions on display in the City of Light.
The main attraction of Dacia’s stand were the new Stepway versions of the Lodgy and Dokker people carriers, sitting alongside the new Duster Air and Sandero Black Touch special edition models.
Inspired by the looks of crossover vehicles, the Lodgy Stepway and Dokker Stepway feature special design components including body-color front bumpers (rear bumpers too on Lodgy), satin-chrome appearance front and rear skidplates, front fog lamps with satin chrome appearance surrounds, black wheel arch protection, as well as dark metal-color finish on the roof bars, rearview mirrors shells and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Both the Lodgy Stepway and Dokker Stepway are available in five body paints including the Azurite blue body paint, which is exclusive for Stepway versions. Another distinguishing feature is the “Stepway” decal on the front doors.
On the inside, Lodgy Stepway and Dokker Stepway feature special upholstery with embroidery and blue topstitching. The central instrument cluster, dials and air vents feature blue tone surrounds, in contrast with the Dark Carbon interior design scheme.
Standard and optional equipment includes the touchscreen Media Nav multimedia and navigation system, air conditioning, a speed limiter/cruise control system and a reversing radar. Also, both trim levels come with new net storage pockets in the rear.
Available with the same engines as the standard models they’re based on, the Lodgy Stepway and Dokker Stepway are priced in France from €14,200 and €14,250, respectively.
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