Should you buy one?

The Sandero Stepway certainly offers fantastic value for money. It’s very spacious and has a big boot given what else you can get at this price, and it’s pretty comfortable, too.

Its biggest problem is the virtually identical Sandero hatchback which is even cheaper and just as practical. Indeed, the only reason to buy the Stepway is that you love the slightly raised ride height.

If your main concern is the faux-SUV looks and your budget is tight, we recommend you get one. However, the Ford Fiesta is better to drive and has a nicer interior, while the Dacia Duster offers more off-roading ability thanks to four-wheel drive.

If the Stepway does tick your boxes, we’d opt for mid-range car to get the better infotainment system and rear parking aids. Assuming there’s an LPG filling station near you, we’d opt for the Bi-fuel as you’ll soon recoup the extra cost at the pumps. If not, the TCe 90 will do the job just fine and costs less to buy.

What we like

For the money, it’s massive. Furthermore, the 8.0-inch infotainment system is easy to use and has all the features you really need, while the engines are willing enough if you don’t spend all day on the motorway.

What we don’t like

It’s not the safest option out there, the handling isn’t particularly sharp, and it can prove noisy when you work the engine hard.