Top-three carmakers with regard to CO2 emissions

The Brand's strong growth means that it is making a direct contribution to the commitment set out in the Renault Commitment 2009 plan to figure among the top-three carmakers with regard to CO2 emissions.

Dacia, which stands out as the benchmark Brand in the field of affordable, smart-buy vehicles, has broken new ground with the public announcement of its pledge to offer a line-up of economical, ecological vehicles.

  • Its vehicles are economical inasmuch as they return low fuel consumption while at the same time supplying customers with affordable technology and making it possible to profit from the different tax incentives that have been put into place in several countries.

  • They are ecological because they deliver measurable results across their full lifecycle.

3 criteria for Dacia eco²

To qualify for the Dacia eco² signature, vehicles must comply with the same strict criteria that apply to
Renault eco² vehicles:


  • their CO2 emissions must be equal to or less than 140g/km.

  • they must be manufactured in an ISO 14001-certified factory. Dacia vehicles are produced in one of two ISO 14001-certified factories: the Somaca de Casablanca factory in Morocco, which has been certified since February 2008, and the Dacia factory in Pitesti, Romania, which has enjoyed certification since May 2005.

  • they must be 95% recoverable by weight, while at least 5% of the plastics they contain must be sourced from recycling. For the record, Dacia Sandero features 5kg of recycled plastic