The Dacia Sandero is already the car Europe buys when money matters: the third-best-selling car in Europe in 2026, and the cheapest new car on the market. On 4 November 2026, Dacia made it a hybrid. The new Sandero Hybrid 155 — and the tougher Sandero Stepway Hybrid 155 — bring the full-hybrid powertrain from the Jogger, Duster and Bigster to the two most affordable cars in the range, with UK prices starting at £17,995. That makes the Sandero the cheapest hybrid car on sale in the UK, undercutting the Honda Jazz, Renault Clio and Toyota Yaris hybrids.
UK prices and trims
Prices are on-the-road figures announced by Dacia UK on 4 November 2026:
| Model | Trim | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Sandero Hybrid 155 | Expression | £17,995 |
| Sandero Hybrid 155 | Journey | £19,295 |
| Sandero Stepway Hybrid 155 | Expression | £19,295 |
| Sandero Stepway Hybrid 155 | Extreme | £20,595 |
The hybrid costs about £2,230 more than the same trim with the existing TCe 100 petrol engine — a premium the fuel savings start repaying from the first year of city driving. Expression models get a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, air conditioning, cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, Bluetooth and a reversing camera. Journey adds a seven-inch digital driver display, connected navigation, a six-speaker Arkamys audio system, heated front seats and steering wheel, automatic air conditioning, keyless entry, wireless phone charging and a Multiview camera. Stepway Extreme models add Extended Grip, Blind Spot Warning and Copper Brown exterior details.
The Hybrid 155 system: how it works
The Hybrid 155 system pairs a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors and a small 1.4 kWh battery, driving through an electrified automatic gearbox with four gears for petrol power and two for electric operation. Total output is 155 bhp with 205 Nm of torque — the most powerful option in either model — and both cars reach 62 mph in 8.3 seconds.
There is nothing to plug in. The battery charges itself through regenerative braking, both cars start in electric mode, and the system switches between petrol and electric automatically. Dacia says the hybrid can complete up to 80% of urban driving on electric power alone, and uses up to 40% less fuel than an equivalent petrol engine. The headline figure is 67 mpg, against 52.3 mpg for the TCe 100 petrol — a real saving for drivers who spend their days in stop-start traffic and short trips around town.
Sandero or Stepway: which one fits you
Sandero Hybrid 155 — the value hatchback
The straightforward choice: the cheapest hybrid in the UK, in a practical five-door hatchback. Same 410-litre boot and 1,100 kg towing capacity as the Stepway, same 8.3-second sprint, lower price. Pick this one if your driving is mostly town, school runs and motorway miles.
Sandero Stepway Hybrid 155 — the rugged one
The Stepway adds crossover styling, a raised ride height and 200 mm of ground clearance, plus modular roof bars that reconfigure for extra carrying space. Same powertrain and economy, tougher looks, better on rough tracks and uneven roads. Pick this one if you regularly leave smooth tarmac — or just prefer the SUV stance.
Practicality survives the hybrid switch in both cars: 410 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, 1,455 litres with them folded, and a 1,100 kg braked towing capacity as standard.
Why this launch matters
Hybrid cars have been getting more expensive, not cheaper — most full hybrids now start well above £20,000. Dacia has done the opposite: it took a proven hybrid system already in use in the Jogger MPV and the Duster and Bigster SUVs and put it in its cheapest cars. The result is the first hybrid many buyers can actually afford, in the model Europeans already buy in huge numbers. For a buyer who cannot charge at home — no driveway, no wall box, rented flat — a full hybrid like this is the only electric help that fits real life, and at £17,995 it no longer costs a premium to get it.
The Sandero's timing is good, too. With the Renault Clio leading Europe's 2026 sales chart and the Sandero third overall, the budget end of the market is where the volume is. The Hybrid 155 keeps the Sandero competitive as cities tighten emissions rules and fuel prices stay high — without asking its buyers to change how they drive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155 cost in the UK?
The Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155 starts at £17,995 on the road in Expression trim, and £19,295 in Journey trim. The Sandero Stepway Hybrid 155 starts at £19,295 in Expression trim and £20,595 in Extreme trim. UK orders opened on 4 November 2026.
Is the Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155 the cheapest hybrid in the UK?
Yes. At £17,995 the Sandero Hybrid 155 undercuts every other full hybrid on sale in the UK, including the Honda Jazz, Renault Clio and Toyota Yaris hybrids. It is the cheapest hybrid car you can buy in the UK as of November 2026.
What is the fuel economy of the Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155?
The Sandero Hybrid 155 returns 67 mpg, compared with 52.3 mpg for the TCe 100 petrol version. Dacia says the hybrid can complete up to 80% of urban driving on electric power alone, and uses up to 40% less fuel than an equivalent petrol engine.
How fast is the Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155?
The Hybrid 155 produces 155 bhp and 205 Nm of torque, and both the Sandero and Sandero Stepway accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 8.3 seconds. That makes it the most powerful option in either model range.
Do you need to plug in the Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155?
No. It is a full hybrid, not a plug-in: a 1.8-litre petrol engine works with two electric motors and a small 1.4 kWh battery that charges itself through regenerative braking. Both cars start in electric mode and switch automatically — there is nothing to plug in and no driving habit to change.
What is the difference between the Sandero and Sandero Stepway Hybrid 155?
Both share the same Hybrid 155 powertrain, 410-litre boot and 1,100 kg towing capacity. The Sandero is the value hatchback (Expression and Journey trims, from £17,995). The Stepway adds crossover styling, a raised ride height and 200 mm ground clearance (Expression and Extreme trims, from £19,295).
When can you order the Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155?
UK orders opened on 4 November 2026, with prices announced the same day. The hybrid powertrain was already proven in the Dacia Jogger MPV and the Duster and Bigster SUVs before it reached the Sandero range.
Is the Dacia Sandero a popular car in Europe?
Yes — the Sandero is the third-best-selling car in Europe in 2026, behind only the Renault Clio and the Tesla Model Y. It is Europe's cheapest new car, which is why the new hybrid version matters: it brings hybrid running costs to the car Europeans already buy most.
Sources
- Stoneacre — Dacia Sandero and Stepway Get Hybrid 155 Power (orders opened 4 November 2026)
- Auto Express — New Dacia Sandero Hybrid takes 'UK's cheapest hybrid' crown (4 November 2026)
- What Car? — Dacia Sandero and Sandero Stepway gain new full hybrid power (4 November 2026)
- The EV Report — Dacia Sandero, Sandero Stepway Go Full Hybrid in UK From £17,995 (4 November 2026)
Prices are UK on-the-road launch prices as announced 4 November 2026 — check Dacia UK or a dealer for today's price. The photo shows a Dacia Sandero III, the model the Hybrid 155 powertrain is fitted to.