Dacia's Ambiance Prime Limited Edition Trim Level

In the UK, you can buy 3 Dacias. The Sandero (which has a Sandero Stepway part-brother), the Locan MCV and Duster. This is essentially a car in each of the main categories - hatchback, estate and SUV.

Dacia's no-nonsense approach to motoring means that you can have a Sandero for less than £6,000, however its standard equipment list is very scarce. Entry-level Access is definitely one to avoid, which leaves you with Ambiance or Leauréate.

A new trim level will join them for a limited time, named the Ambiance Prime. Building on the Ambiance's kist list of Bluetooth, electric front windows, body-coloured bumpers, radio with CD, USB and auxiliary inputs, 60:40 split folding rear seats and Emergency Brake Assist, it adds a 'Chestnut' metallic paint. The Sandero and Logan MCV get 15-inch 'Aquila' alloys, whereas the Duster will get 16-inch 'Everest' alloy wheels. The Sandero and Logan MCV also get front fog lights thrown in for free.

Dacia claims the Ambiance Prime throws in £1,190 worth of equipment for only £500, which if you ask me is a steal!

The Ambiance Prime pricing falls into two categories. This first is the Sandero and Logan MCV, where it costs £800 to upgrade from the 1.2 16V 75 engine to Renault's TCe 90. To go from the TCe 90 to the dCi 90, it's an extra £1,000. The dCi 90 will emit 90 g/km and achieve 80 mpg on both models.

The second pricing category is the Duster. You can go from the 1.6 16V 115 engine to a dCi 110 unit for £1,500, as well as an upgrade to four-wheel-drive for £2,000.

If you fancy a bit of Ambiance Prime, models start at a little over £7,000 (Sandero 1.2 16V) and go up to £15,000 (Duster dCi 110 4x4).