2022 Dacia Jogger 1.6L FHEV FWD (141 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The Romanian brand made an MPV that looked more like an extended station wagon, but it could carry up to seven people inside.

Renault bought the Dacia brand from Romania to transform it into a budget-friendly marque. This strategy worked excellently during the world financial crisis from 2008 – 2010. After that, customers started to ask for more features on this affordable automaker.

Models such as the Duster small-sized SUV and Sandero Stepway crossover debuted on the market. And they didn’t look that cheap anymore, even though they were. In 2022, Dacia dared and introduced the Jogger as a replacement for the former, unsuccessful Lodgy as a seven-seat vehicle.

The car’s design didn’t look like it was made in a hurry. It sported a front fascia with a broad grille adorned with silver trims and the DC badge that took center stage. The headlights were enhanced with LED daytime running lights but no LED headlamps.

On the lower side of the front bumper, Dacia installed a trapezoidal-shaped grille flanked by side scoops that hosted the fog lamps, which were offered as an option. The car’s profile revealed an ascending beltline and flared wheel arches on both axles. Even though it was just a front-wheel-driven vehicle.

Inside, the automaker installed better materials than on this car’s predecessor, with fewer hard-plastic areas and better upholstery. The dashboard sported analog dials depending on the version, but a TFT display was also available.

Atop the center stack, the automaker placed a small-sized touch-screen for the infotainment system, but that was just an option. Base models came fitted with just a stereo.

But the car’s most important advantage on the market was its seven-seat ability. Even though the room on the rearmost seats was not great, it was enough for small jaunts.