ROAD TEST
Standing tall among rivals
In the world of entry-level vehicles, the Renault Sandero really impressed, writes Mark Smyth
We don’t normally publish a full road test on a minor facelift. Unless something major has changed, then we have already reported on the vehicle and with the industry as busy as it is, filling up a page with information on a new headlight or a change of bumper just seems silly. Yes, we know the BMW on our cover this week has new lights, but seriously, there are some major changes beneath its skin. In recent weeks though, we have driven a number of entry-level models and seen some new entrants to the market. They all differ in so many ways that we decided to spend some quality time with the Renault Sandero Stepway because it stands out from most of its rivals in almost every respect. The market for vehicles under R200,000 is expanding rapidly. Some are buying their first car in the price bracket, others are downsizing. Regardless of the reason, there are plenty of choices. A few weeks ago we drove the facelifted Toyota Etios in the form of the Etios Sprint. It’s a decent enough model...
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