Among its wilder concept features are cartoonish airless tyres, a hose-down interior and seat covers that can be whipped off and turned into sleeping bags. There’s also a removable rear-mounted battery that can be used as a power source and single headlight that can be removed and used as a torch - like Skoda’s removable boot light on steroids.
Another feature of the Manifesto that is likely to find its way into regular road cars is its use of sustainable materials. Inside, natural materials such as cork are used for the dashboard, and less sustainable features such as chrome trim has been removed - just like its current range. The greener materials extend to the car’s body panels which are made from a new recycled plastic dubbed Starkle and which Dacia says will be used for visible external components in future models.
That’s reflected in the Manifesto’s simple smartphone dock, which is similar to the system already found in lower-spec Dacias.