History of Dacia

Renault era

Dacia was established with the aim of producing affordable cars; the automaker was founded in 1966. Its first car, the 1100, was derived from a Renault model, as were the subsequent models.

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  Dacia 1300, derived of Renault 12
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  Dacia D6, derived of Renault Estafette
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  Dacia Gamma
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  Dacia 1310

1980s: Dacia becomes a standalone brand

In 1980, Dacia immediately became a brand in its own right, with the exception of the Duster, an off-road vehicle derived from the ARO 10.

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  Dacia 1320
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  Dacia Gamma 1309
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  The Dacia 500 was criticized for both its design and its interior finish.

1990s: The new Nova series arrives

The new Nova series arrived in 1990. The models added were the Dacia Gamma versions and the 1325.

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  Dacia Gamma 1307
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  The Dacia Nova was the first to be built by Romanian engineers.

2000s: The SuperNova is the updated Nova

The year 2000 brought a host of new developments: the SuperNova arrived, later replaced by the Solenza, followed by the Logan and the Sandero the latter being a compact hatchback. In addition, the second pickup (Logan Pick-Up) and the Logan MCV (station wagon) are arriving, alongside the MCV van version.

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  Dacia Solenza
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  Dacia Sandero
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  Dacia Sandero Stepway
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  Dacia Logan
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  Dacia Logan restyling a
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  Dacia Logan MCV
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  Dacia Logan MCV restyling
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  Dacia Logan MCV Van
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  Dacia Logan MCV restyling
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  Dacia Logan Pick-Up
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  Dacia Logan Pick-Up restyling

2010s: The Duster arrives

The second generation arrived in 2010 and was no longer derived from the ARO 10.

The 2012s: The second generations arrive

The arrival of the second generation of the Sandero and Logan (including the MCV) is scheduled for 2012, alongside the Dokker and Lodgy.

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  Dacia Sandero Stepway
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  Dacia Logan
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  Dacia Logan MCV

2013s: Duster gets an update

In 2013, to keep up with the times, the Duster was updated.

2016s models: restyling

In 2016, the Sandero, Logan, Lodgy, and Dokker were all updated.

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  Dacia Sandero
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  Dacia Logan
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  Dacia Logan MCV
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  Dacia Logan MCV Stepway
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  Dacia Dokker Stepway
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  Dacia Lodgy Stepway

2018s: The new generation of Duster arrives

The second generation of the Dacia Duster arrived in 2018.

2020s: The third generation of the Logan arrives

In 2020, the third generation of the Dacia Logan arrived alongside the Sandero.

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  Dacia Sandero
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  Dacia Sandero Stepway

2021s: The first electric model, the Spring, arrives

The first electric model, the Spring derived from the Renault Kwid arrived in 2021; the Jogger also arrived in 2021.

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  Dacia Jogger

2022s: lots of new features

In 2022, the Duster, Logan, and Sandero underwent a restyling. The new logo was added.

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  Dacia Sandero
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  Dacia Sandero Stepway
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  Dacia Logan
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  The Dacia Jogger Hybrid was Dacia's first hybrid. Its logo was updated in 2022.

2023s: Facelift for the Duster

A major restyling for the Duster in 2023.

2024s: The new Spring

In 2024, the Dacia Spring underwent a massive restyling bordering on a second generation. The third-generation Duster has also been added to the lineup.

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  Dacia Duster

2025s Models: New Releases and Facelifts

For 2025, Dacia has introduced the Bigster, a 7-seater version of the Duster. The Sandero, Logan, and Jogger have undergone a facelift.

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  Dacia Sandero
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  Dacia Sandero Stepway
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  Dacia Jogger

2026s: The Striker

The Striker model is scheduled for 2026, alongside the Hipster and Spring.

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  Dacia Hipster
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  Dacia Striker
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  Dacia Spring

Concept car

• 1980: Braşovia
• 2006: Logan Steppe
• 2007: Logan S2000
• 2009: Duster
• 2021: Bigster
• 2022: Manifesto
• 2024: Sandrider
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    Braşovia
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    Logan Steppe
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    Duster
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    Bigster
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    Manifesto
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    Sandrider

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