Dacia Solenza
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | August 17, 1966 in Mioveni, Romania |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Parent | Renault Group |
The Dacia Solenza was a subcompact liftback manufactured by Romanian automaker Dacia between March 2003 and July 2005. It represented the final model developed on Dacia's proprietary platform and was among the earliest to be produced following Dacia's integration into the French group Renault.
History
Produced from 2003 until 2005, the Solenza was essentially an updated iteration of the Dacia SupeRNova, which itself evolved from the Dacia Nova. Its production run concluded with the introduction of the Dacia Logan.
At launch, the Solenza was available in five trim levels: Europa, Confort, Rapsodie, Clima, and Scala. The Scala trim, positioned as the premium option, introduced features such as air conditioning, power steering, alloy wheels, a driver’s airbag, electric windows, and a CD player—many of which were firsts for Dacia models. Due to incompatibility issues, air conditioning was not offered with the diesel engine; therefore, the highest diesel trim was designated Avantage. In 2004, a stripped-down Europa trim was introduced that omitted tinted windows, painted bumpers, side moldings, and a tachometer.
The Solenza utilized engines, transmissions, and various interior parts shared with the second-generation Renault Clio. Engine options included a 1.4-litre petrol unit and a 1.9-litre diesel variant.
Engines
| Engine | Displacement | Configuration | Output | Torque | Maximum speed | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Urban fuel consumption | Extra-urban fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E7J 1.4 MPI |
1390 cc | 8-valve SOHC | 75 hp (56 kW; 76 PS) at 5250 rpm | 114 N⋅m (84 lb⋅ft) at 2800 rpm | 165 km/h (103 mph) | 13.1 s | 8.5 L/100 km (33 mpg‑imp; 28 mpg‑US) | 5.6 L/100 km (50 mpg‑imp; 42 mpg‑US) |
| F8Q 1.9 Diesel |
1870 cc | 8-valve SOHC | 63 hp (47 kW; 64 PS) at 4500 rpm | 120 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft) at 2250 rpm | 155 km/h (96 mph) | 16.9 s | 5.2 L/100 km (54 mpg‑imp; 45 mpg‑US) | 4.7 L/100 km (60 mpg‑imp; 50 mpg‑US) |