Dacia: The jogger replaces two models 🎥
THE PRICE IS HOT AGAIN Dacia has discontinued the two space wonders Lodgy and Dokker. Instead, the new Jogger is now rolling out, a family station wagon in crossover look with up to seven seats at an attractive economy price.
The Jogger aims to combine SUV, van and station wagon. The ground clearance of 20 centimeters is in the SUV range.
Dacia has become popular for its excellent price-performance ratio. From a niche brand, the Romanian Renault subsidiary has become a permanent fixture in Europe's registration statistics.
A lot of car for little money - a recipe that goes down well. Now the concept is being taken further: With the Jogger, Dacia is launching what is currently the brand's largest model.
Seven seats and large trunk
The newcomer uses the platform of the Renault Clio, but it has been massively stretched. At 4.55 meters in length, the car offers up to seven seats - or up to 1819 liters of trunk space.
The spaciousness is combined with a design that falls somewhere between station wagon, van and SUV. This also includes the protective planking around the wheel arches and the high ground clearance of 20 centimeters.
However, all-wheel drive is not available - Dacia reserves this for the Duster. The Jogger is powered by the familiar 1-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with 110 hp and 6-speed manual transmission. A hybrid version with 140 hp and automatic transmission will be available in 2023.
Infotainment with three levels on offer
The interior is also familiar. As usual from Dacia, the interior is functionally equipped, but appears rock-solid and basically offers everything you need for everyday driving. Three levels of infotainment are on offer, whereby the basic equipment is actually only a smartphone holder and uses it as a navigation system and media source via a corresponding app.
A clever solution for bringing the most important functions into the car at a reasonable price. The higher equipment levels include a touchscreen that integrates the smartphone via Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
The base model is available from 15,990 Swiss francs
Overall, the list of surcharges for this Dacia is also clear. Thus, the Jogger remains inexpensive even if it is fully equipped; you won't get it far above 20,000 francs.
The price list already starts at 15,990 Swiss francs, the highest equipment level Extreme costs from 18,590 Swiss francs. The third row of seats is 800 francs extra. Thus, a seat in the seven-seater costs just around 2000 francs.
You can hardly transport the family cheaper.
