Renault Dokker Stepway is an "all-road" version of a front-wheel drive compact van, which, according to the automaker itself, combines all the strengths of a standard "heel" with the best qualities of the Stepway series (namely, a number of practical exterior elements and a more comfortable interior) ... This is - multifunctional car, suitable for traveling with a large family, and for achieving any professional goals (for example, transporting people or goods) ...
Officially, Renault Dokker Stepway first appeared before the general public on August 31, 2018 at the stands of the international auto show in Moscow (at the same time, it appeared under the Dacia brand in the fall of 2014), but the car reached Russian buyers only in May 2019.
The "all-road" compact MPV differed from the usual "brother" only in visual touches and richer equipment, but at the same time it completely repeated it in technical terms.
Outside, Renault Dokker Stepway is easily identified against the background of the base model due to plastic "armor" encircling the body along the lower edge, widened wheel arches, which contain 15-inch alloy wheels of a unique design, protective covers on the mirrors, roof rails " aluminum "color and nameplates with the version name. Such an entourage did not spoil the perception of the car at all, extolling a bit of seriousness in its appearance.
The length of the Stepway-modification of the Docker is 4390 mm, of which the distance between the wheelsets extends by 2810 mm, the width does not exceed 1767 mm (excluding mirrors), and the height reaches 1814 mm (including the rails - 1852 mm). The ground clearance of the "heel" is 190 mm, but at full load it is reduced to 153 mm.
In general, the interior of the Renault Dokker Stepway in terms of architecture and design repeats that of the regular model, but at the same time it has a number of interesting features: a leather steering wheel with the Stepway logo, unique seat upholstery and matte chrome decorating the front panel. In addition, by default, the "all-terrain" compact MPV boasts a driver's armrest, a storage shelf above the windshield, a mesh pocket for the front passenger on the center console and folding tables on the backs of the front seats.
In terms of cargo and passenger characteristics, the Stepway “heel” does not have any differences from the standard “brother”: its interior can accommodate up to five people, and the trunk is designed to accommodate from 800 to 3000 liters of luggage (depending on the position of the second row of seats).
Renault Dokker Stepway is equipped with a choice of two four-cylinder engines, which are combined exclusively with a 5-speed "mechanics" and front-wheel drive transmission:
- The first option is a 1.6-liter gasoline "aspirated" with multipoint fuel injection, generating 82 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 134 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm.
- The second is a 1.5-liter common rail turbocharged diesel that produces 90 hp. at 3750 rpm and 200 Nm of rotational potential at 1750 rpm.
From a standstill to 100 km / h, such a car accelerates after 13.9-14.3 seconds, and reaches a maximum of 159-162 km / h. Gasoline modifications require 7.8 liters of fuel for every "hundred" in the combined mode, and diesel - 5.1 liters.
From a constructive point of view, Renault Dokker Stepway does not differ from the basic "heel": front-wheel drive architecture "M0", independent front and semi-independent rear suspension (MacPherson type and elastic H-beam, respectively), as well as ventilated disc brakes at the front and drum mechanisms at the rear, supplemented by ABS and EBD. By default, the car relies on rack and pinion steering, but on gasoline versions with a hydraulic amplifier, and on diesel versions - with an electrohydraulic one.
On the Russian market, Renault Dokker Stepway is offered in the only “Drive” configuration: the version with an 82-horsepower engine costs at least 1,059,990 rubles, while a modification with a turbodiesel will cost from 1,179,990 rubles.
The basic configuration of the car includes: four airbags, 15-inch alloy wheels, ABS, EBD, ESP, fog lights, air conditioning, heated and electrically powered mirrors, heated front seats, audio preparation, cruise control, two power windows, leather steering wheel, etc. equipment.
