The new Dacia Spring presented in Geneva

Dacia will take advantage of the Geneva Motor Show to unveil a new Spring. Is it a new car or just a simple evolution?

As expected, Dacia will indeed launch a new version of its small Spring this year. The compact electric car with the look of a small city SUV is expected to benefit from a significant overhaul both inside and out. Rumor has it that the technology of the model will also be upgraded. With a battery of only 26.8 kWh, it must be acknowledged that it can no longer really compete with the new models that have appeared on the European scene.

An Outdated Spring

The Spring currently sits on a mixed CMF-A platform that is already 7 years old. Besides the Spring, this technical platform has been widely used worldwide for various electric, hybrid, and thermal models. It even powered a Datsun! If Dacia wants to take its city car to the next level, it will need to completely rethink this platform or look towards the upcoming star of the Renault brand, the electric Renault 5.

Alliance of Cousins with the Renault 5?

Let’s be honest, these are only assumptions for now, but Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, has repeatedly expressed his desire to share this electric technology. With over 60,000 units sold last year, the Spring still retains a strong reputation and could help significantly amortize Renault Group’s investments. Taking a shot at its rival Citroën, which has garnered media attention with its new ë-C3, would certainly not displeasure the energetic Luca de Meo. The answer is expected by February 26… at the latest.

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