Dacia Solenza

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Dacia Solenza
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Overview
Manufacturer Dacia
ProductionMarch 2003–July 2005
Assembly Mioveni, Romania
Zaporizhia, Ukraine (ZAZ) [1]
Body and chassis
Class Supermini
Body style 5-door liftback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Renault Clio II
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,476 mm (97.5 in)
Length4,083 mm (160.7 in)
Width1,664 mm (65.5 in)
Height1,379 mm (54.3 in)
Curb weight 1,035 kg (2,282 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Dacia SuperNova
Successor Dacia Sandero
Dacia Logan

The Dacia Solenza was a subcompact/supermini liftback automobile produced by Romanian auto manufacturer Dacia from March 2003 to July 2005. It was the last model on Dacia's own platform, but was one of the first models to benefit from Dacia's takeover by the French company Renault.

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History

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Dacia Solenza rear

The Dacia Solenza was a small liftback produced from 2003 to 2005. It was a reshaped version of the Dacia SupeRNova, which in turn was an improved version of the Dacia Nova. Production of the Solenza ceased in 2005, when Dacia Logan was introduced.

The Solenza was initially developed in five versions, depending on its features: Europa, Confort, Rapsodie, Clima and Scala. The top version was Scala, which included air conditioning, power steering, alloy wheels, driver airbag, electric windows, a CD player and many other features known for the first time on a Dacia car. The air conditioning was not available with the diesel engine because they were not compatible, so the top version for the diesel range was designated Avantage. [2] A no frills version called Europa was introduced in 2004, lacking window tint, painted bumpers, side moldings or tachometer. [3] The car shared engines, gearbox and several interior parts with the second generation Renault Clio. It was released with a 1.4-litre petrol and a 1.9-litre Diesel engine. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Engines

NameCapacityTypePowerTorqueTop speedAcceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)City consumptionHighway consumption
E7J
1.4 MPI
1390 cc8 valves SOHC 75 hp (56 kW; 76 PS) at 5250  rpm 114 N⋅m (84 lb⋅ft) at 2800 rpm165 km/h (103 mph)13.1 s8.5 L/100 km (33 mpgimp; 28 mpgUS)5.6 L/100 km (50 mpgimp; 42 mpgUS)
F8Q
1.9 Diesel
1870 cc8 valves SOHC 63 hp (47 kW; 64 PS) at 4500  rpm 120 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft) at 2250 rpm155 km/h (96 mph)16.9 s5.2 L/100 km (54 mpgimp; 45 mpgUS)4.7 L/100 km (60 mpgimp; 50 mpgUS)

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References

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