A MAJOR overhaul has been announced by Dacia that involves almost its entire range.

The Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Jogger are getting a new look with more technology and engine upgrades while the all-electric Spring hatchback is being made more aerodynamic as well as more powerful motors.

There's also a new micro EV called the Hipster Concept which is just three metres long and 1.55 metres wide but can pack in four people and carry up to 500 litres of luggage.

The Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Jogger will feature a new LED light signature front and rear with the Stepway and Jogger getting added protection on the wheel arches and lower body boosting their SUV appearance.

Inside, there is a new-look dashboard with more durable fabrics and a new multimedia system featuring a 10-inch central screen and connected navigation, as well as a wireless smartphone charger and a new seven-inch digital drive display.

On the performance front Dacia's new hybrid 155 powertrain will be fitted on the Jogger, replacing the hybrid 140. It will also become available on Sandero Stepway in the fourth quarter of 2026, giving it an electrified powertrain for the first time.

The hybrid 155 combines a 109 hp 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, two electric motors - a 50hp motor and a high-voltage starter/generator, a 1.4 kWh 230V battery and an automatic electric gearbox with four gears for the ICE engine and two others for the electric motor.

Dacia says in urban driving the new system enables the Jogger to drive for 80 per cent of the time in electric mode giving a 10 per cent improvement in fuel economy.

On the Sandero power is now up to 100bhp - 10bhp more than before on the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine which is coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox that's also used in the Stepway and Jogger which remain available with a TCe 110 petrol engine.

As well as the new nav system the three now come with automatic headlights, a multi-view camera for manoeuvring and powered folding door mirrors.

The Spring EV is getting an updated chassis and two new motors - 70hp and 100hp - replacing the electric 45 and electric 65 with its handling improved by an anti-roll bar as well as aerodynamic tweaks to reduce turbulence under the car and a new spoiler to limit buffeting around the upper part of the rear tailgate.

Dacia says drivers travel approximately 21 miles per day in four trips at an average speed of 21 mph and with a range of 140 miles the Spring can cover a full working week with a single charge.

All Spring models feature a customisable seven-inch digital instrument cluster as standard with a multimedia system standard on Expression trim with top specification Extreme models having a a 10.1-inch central touchscreen and wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlayand Android Auto.

Meanwhile, the Hipster Concept is Dacia's take on an electric vehicle for all.

The tiny car is designed for everyday life, offering sufficient range for daily journeys with the need to recharge just twice a week and in France, 94 per cent of motorists travel less than 24 miles per day.

Romain Gauvin, head of advanced design and exterior design at Dacia said: "This is the most Dacia-esque project that I have ever worked on. It has the same societal impact as the Logan did 20 years ago, and it involves inventing something that does not exist today."

The Hipster Concept is designed with a single body colour and only three three painted parts - the front of the car and the side door entry elements.

The robustness of the Concept's design is further enhanced by generous side protection in Starkle- a material partly derived from recycled plastic, created by Dacia's engineers - and front and rear skids that are in line with Dacia's ‘Robust and Outdoor' approached.

Dacia Hipster Concept is not like other cars with the exterior door handle being replaced by a strap, which is lighter and less expensive.

The interior closely follows the cubic shape of the bodywork, particularly with very vertical windows and windscreen, to make the most of the available space. The glazed front section of the roof provides light, contributing to the feeling of space. To reduce costs and weight, the side windows are sliding.

Four adults can sit comfortably inside. The seating position for the driver and front passenger is identical to that of the Dacia Sandero with access to the rear seats facilitated by the wide door opening and the front passenger seat that tilts forward.

Prices for the upgraded models are still to be revealed but the Sandero and Stepway will be released before the end of the year.