Dacia Jogger first review: better than expected



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And if specifically, when you hear about the economy-class brand’s plans to introduce a roomy car, it’s just a matter of size and you don’t have higher hopes for the design.

And to no avail, the new Jogger, which I was hoping to look more like a Lodgy minivan, looks quite attractive. And it’s built using a new modular CMF platform like the new Sandero, so the interiors of both cars are virtually identical.

It is true that only at the front: the Jogger, which is 4.55 m long and has a 2.9 m wheelbase, is much larger and more spacious. There is a widening in the windows of the second row of seats; Not only does the look look more interesting (otherwise the machine would be as long as a sausage), but it has also increased the space in the rear seats.

Specifically, in the second-row seats, since there are also two third-row seats here. Of course, they are more suitable as a backrest option for short trips, because you will have to sit on the floor with your feet up; I didn’t even try to sit there.

And then there will only be 160 liters left in the trunk. Fortunately, the backs of the third row of seats can be folded down, then the trunk will increase to 565 l. And if the rear seats are not necessary, they can be completely removed. In this case, the maximum boot size will reach an impressive 1819 liters.

Currently, the engines are available in two and both are equipped with manual gearboxes. One of them is a brand new 1.0-liter, three-cylinder, 110 hp turbo petrol engine, and in 2023 a hybrid version will appear with a 1.6-liter engine and two electric motors. Of course, such a version will be the most expensive.

But considering the Sandero costs € 10,358, the price of the Jogger cross-platform shouldn’t be intimidating either. So it remains to be seen that Dacia is on the verified road and has once again delivered a practical car at an affordable price.



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