Dacia Lodgy | |
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2013 Dacia Lodgy (pre-facelift) | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Dacia (Renault) |
Also called | Renault Lodgy (CIS countries, Ukraine, India) |
Production | 2012–2022 (Europe) 2015–2020 (India) |
Assembly |
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Designer | Renault Design Central Europe |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact MPV (M) |
Body style | 5-doorMPV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Dacia M0 platform |
Related | Dacia Dokker |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 5-speedmanual 6-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
Length | 4,498 mm (177.1 in) |
Width | 1,751 mm (68.9 in) |
Height | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
Curb weight | 1,165–1,337 kg (2,568–2,948 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Dacia Logan MCV (Mk1) |
Successor | Dacia Jogger |
TheDacia Lodgy is acompact MPV produced by theFrench manufacturerRenault and itsRomanian subsidiaryDacia since 2012. It was officially unveiled jointly by both brands at the2012 Geneva Motor Show.[1] The car was available only inLHD from launch, withfront-wheel drive and a choice of five and seven seater models. The Lodgy was manufactured at a Renault factory inTangier,Morocco.[2]
The Lodgy shares theDacia M0 platform with the contemporaryDacia Logan,Dacia Sandero andRenault Symbol. It is powered by a choice offour cylinder engines: a 1.5 L diesel (in two variants) and two petrol engines, a 1.6 Laspirated and a 1.2 Lturbocharged Energy TCe 115.[3]
Lodgy is the first Dacia model to offer aspeed limiter, on the Laureate level, and a navigation system with a seven-inch touchscreen display, as an option. Bluetooth and USB connectivity, previously introduced on theDacia Duster, are also available.[4]
The Lodgy received three stars inEuro NCAP's crash test rating, considered to be the lowest result for a car in 2012.[5] In the test, the rear passenger floor panel and tunnel were completely separated, and the transmission tunnel was deformed between the front seats.[6]
The Lodgy was facelifted in 2017, which included subtle updates.
Renault India launched its MPV Lodgy on 9 April 2015, at a base price Rs 8.19 lac. The Lodgy is offered in seven variants, namely: Lodgy std 85PS, Lodgy RxE 85PS, Lodgy RxL 85PS, Lodgy RxZ 85PS, Lodgy RxL 110PS, Lodgy RxZ 110PS 8 seater and Lodgy RxZ 110PS seven seater.
Its major exterior features includes twin slated grill, swept back headlamps, fog lamps, chrome highlights, contemporary taillight cluster, while major interior highlights are spacious cabin, large windows, seven and eight seater option, newly designed dashboard, touch screen infotainment system, comfortable seats and multi function steering wheel with cruise control toggles.[7]It was discontinued in India in 2020.
Code | Capacity | Type | Power | Torque | Top speed | Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) | Combined consumption | CO2 emissions |
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H5Ft 402 | 1,198 cc | DOHC 16vTurbo | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 4500 rpm | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 1500 rpm | 179 km/h (111 mph) | 10.6 s | 6 L/100 km (47 mpg‑imp; 39 mpg‑US) | 140g/km |
K7M 812 | 1,598 cc | SOHC 8v | 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) at 5000 rpm | 134 N⋅m (99 lb⋅ft) at 3000 rpm | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 14.5 s | 7.1 L/100 km (40 mpg‑imp; 33 mpg‑US) | 165 g/km |
K9K 612 | 1,461 cc | SOHC 8v TurboDiesel | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 3750 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 169 km/h (105 mph) | 12.4 s | 4.2 L/100 km (67 mpg‑imp; 56 mpg‑US) | 109 g/km |
K9K 846 | 1,461 cc | SOHC 8v Turbo Diesel | 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 4000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 175 km/h (109 mph) | 11.6 s | 4.4 L/100 km (64 mpg‑imp; 53 mpg‑US) | 116 g/km |
In November 2011, Dacia announced that it would take part in theAndros Trophy, revealing the new Lodgy for the first time, in anice racing version called Lodgy Glace. Unlike the production version, the Lodgy Glace featured a rearmid-engine, four-wheel-drive layout and was powered by a 3.0 litreV6 engine, which produced 355 bhp (265 kW; 360 PS) and 265 lb⋅ft (359 N⋅m) of torque.
Two models were raced by father and sonAlain Prost andNicolas Prost, and the third byEvens Stievenart.[8] The team eventually won the competition, with Alain Prost as the first placed driver, gaining four victories and six other podium finishes.
The seven rounds took place inVal Thorens,Andorra,Alpe d'Huez,Isola 2000,Lans-en-Vercors,Saint-Dié-des-Vosges andSuper Besse.[9] It was the first MPV model to win the competition,[10] and the second model from Dacia to compete in the Andros Trophy, after theDuster took part in the seasons of 2010 and 2011.[11]
The Lodgy for India with no airbags and noABS received 0 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers fromGlobal NCAP in 2018 (similar toLatin NCAP 2013).[12]