Dacia Logan MCV 1.5 dCi Winner
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But it normal. The cars we test are usually loaded with accessories that just pop at the seams. It is not surprising that the equipment can reach even more than half of the cost of the car itself. Of course, then it is difficult to find something really bad on it, because they put a toy in our hands that has nothing to do with the real world.
Would you buy such a car yourself? “Hell no, that’s too expensive,” we say to each other over coffee, “and I would take one that had that engine and that average equipment package for granted,” the debate usually ends.
We know that price is a side issue for a group of clients. A car that means all the savings and sacrifices for someone in the next five years may turn out to be a trifle for someone that can be earned in two months. But that's the way it is, and those with a very fat wallet won't even think about a car that someone with an average salary will look at for days and weeks and recalculate the loan amount they can afford.
That cars are too expensive, all the same the sparrows chirp. But not all! We don't mean sparrows, we mean machines.
At Renault, they felt like a niche market and supported the Romanian Dacia from a technological, automotive and design point of view, which is a kind of response from the mother of Europe and the Western automotive world to the increasingly equal and, above all, relentless competition from the Far World. East. So far, we do not count Chinese among them, but mainly Koreans with brands such as Hyundai, Kia and Chevrolet (formerly Daewoo). Their cars are pretty darn good, and thanks to the bold four to five year warranty they already offer, more and more Europeans are choosing them. This is called competition, which is good because it stimulates competition and competition for us European car buyers.
Renault is currently living a story that they started at Volkswagen about ten years ago. Remember Skoda, her adamantine favorites and Felicia? And then the first Octavia? How many people at the time agreed that it was a good car, but it's a shame because it has a Škoda badge on its nose. Today, there are very few people who get their nose blown at Škoda because the brand is progressing in all areas.
Well, now the same is happening with Dacia. The first was the Logan, an otherwise correct but somewhat old-fashioned design that was taken for granted by an older population who still swear by the beauty of the sedan's rear, despite its worthlessness. The first photos of the Logan MCV, published last year, hinted at progress.
Indeed, great progress! The limousine van looks good. Designers have created a modern, comfortable and dynamic "mobile home" that boasts not only a beautifully designed exterior, but also what is hidden inside. In addition to a really large amount of space, it offers a seven-seat option. Snow White really couldn't go on a trip with her seven dwarfs, but your family of seven definitely can. Thus, in the Logan MCV, the number seven has a fabulous meaning. A cheaper "single" with a third row of seats does not exist - it does not exist! Thus, we can emphasize once again that they were struck by the layout and dosage of space and seating in it. The rear seat is accessed via folding seats in the middle row, which requires some flexibility, but children, who are meant for the third row, have no such problems. Passengers who are not quite basketball-sized will sit well in the rear pair of seats, but those of average height will not complain about the lack of legroom or headroom. At least they didn't.
Are you saying you don't need seven seats? Okay, put them away and suddenly you get a van with a very large trunk. If this is not enough for you and there are only two people in the car, you can fold the middle bench and open the pickup service for daytime activities.
A special feature of the MCV is also a double-leaf asymmetric discharge door, through which you can quickly and easily get into the boot with a flat bottom (another plus). This way, you don't have to open the large and heavy tailgate to load your bags, just the left fender.
Families or those intending to carry seven people in this car only need to be reminded of one drawback when seven seats are in place. At that time, the trunk is so large that it will fit only a few bags or two suitcases, if it's easier to imagine space that way. This is due to a compromise that the car's designers had to make, since the overall length of the Logan MCV does not exceed four and a half meters. But because it's a practical car, it has a solution - a roof! Standard roof racks (Laureate trim) require a good and large roof rack to eliminate this problem.
The Logan MCV also demonstrates its simplicity and usability on the front pair of seats. The driver is greeted by a large steering wheel that fits comfortably in the hands, but unfortunately is not adjustable, as well as a seat that is adjustable in length and height, so we cannot complain about a lack of comfort or some ergonomic resistance.
The equipment, of course, is scarce, it is a cheap machine, but upon closer examination we find that a person no longer needs it. The air conditioning works decently, the windows open with electricity and we can't fault that the windows are a bit old fashioned (on the center console). The levers on the steering wheel, for example, are even more ergonomic than in a more modern car because they are easy to use and not meant to be flaunted. The story continues in the same style, even as you get behind the wheel and think about where to go with your wallet, cell phone and bottle of drink - Logan has enough drawers and storage space for that.
The plastic inside and on the fittings is really harsh (by no means cheap), but practical, as it is quickly wiped off with a rag. For yourself, for a slightly better feel, you might just want a different doorknob and car radio with big buttons. Unfortunately, this is one of the few components of the car's interior that we weren't convinced the most. In fact, it lacks nothing, just a little more than the driver needs when he tries to look at the road and at the same time find the desired radio frequency.
During the trip itself, the Logan MCV lived up to our expectations. In the bow, it is equipped with an economical 1.5 dCi diesel engine with 70 "horsepower" from the Renault Group. The engine is quiet and consumes only 6 liters of diesel if we look at the average test consumption. It didn't use too much on the highway - a good seven liters to be precise, 5 liters per 7 kilometers, although the accelerator pedal was "nailed" to the ground most of the time. It turned out that the legal restrictions do not give him any problems, since he easily rushes to his destination at a cruising speed of 6 to 100 kilometers per hour, as shown by the speedometer between very transparent and large sensors, even equipped with an on-board computer.
Only when driving uphill, the engine breaks down too quickly, and then you need to shift to a lower gear in order to start the car and climb, say, on the Vrhnik slope or to overcome the slope towards Nanos on the bank. With a little effort, this Logan MCV can do it all, but of course it's not a race car. The precision of the gear lever is also suitable for this, which may complain a little about a rough and too fast hand, but of course it still does not offend us in any way.
We think it behaves perfectly in line with the car. And if we finish the story about how the car drives from the chassis, we will not write anything new. In keeping with household traditions, it is designed to be durable without much emphasis on comfort or sportiness. As long as the road is flat, without bumps and potholes, it really only seems very good when you are serious about the turns and bumps in the road, the suspension includes you having to look deeper into your wallet for true limousine comfort. Another 9.000 euros would be, as it should be, without complaints from picky journalists. Oh, but that's the price for another Dacio Logan MCV!
The Laureate 1.5 dCi version, equipped in this way, is priced at € 11.240 at the regular list price. The cheapest possible Logan MCV with a 1-liter petrol engine does not exceed 4 euros. Is it worth it? We ourselves have constantly wondered if the more expensive cars actually offer much more. The answer is not easy because it is both positive and negative. Yes, of course other (especially) more expensive ones have more comfort, more powerful engine, better radio, better upholstery (although nothing is missing), more safety, although this MCV has front and side airbags and ABS with braking force. distribution.
Which other and more expensive car will surely also make the neighbors more envy than the Logan MCV, but as the brand gains its reputation this will change as well, and until then you can stick a badge, perhaps with the Renault logo. Only then will we no longer be able to guarantee you good neighborly relations. You know, envy!
Petr Kavchich
Photo: Aleš Pavletič.
Dacia Logan MCV 1.5 dCi Winner
Basic data
| Sales: | Renault Nissan Slovenia Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 11.240 € |
| Test model cost: | 13.265 € |
| Power: | 50kW (68 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 17,7 with |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,3l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | General warranty 2 years unlimited mileage, rust warranty 6 years, varnish warranty 3 years. |
| Oil change every | 20.000 km |
| Systematic review | 20.000 km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 681 € |
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| Fuel: | 6038 € |
| Tires (1) | 684 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | 6109 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 1840 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 1625 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 16977 0,17 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - direct injection turbodiesel - bore and stroke 76 × 80,5 mm - displacement 1.461 cm3 - compression ratio 17,9: 1 - maximum power 50 kW (68 hp) at 4.000 rpm – average piston speed at maximum power 10,7 m/s – power density 34,2 kW/l (47,9 hp/l) – maximum torque 160 Nm at 1.700 rpm – 1 camshaft in the head (timing belt) - after 2 valves per cylinder - multipoint injection. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives the front wheels - 5-speed manual transmission - speed in individual gears 1000 rpm I. 7,89 km / h; II. 14,36 km/h; III. 22,25 km/h; IV. 30,27 km/h; 39,16 km/h - 6J × 15 wheels - 185/65 R 15 T tires, rolling circumference 1,87 m. |
| Capacity: | top speed 150 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h 17,7 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 6,2 / 4,8 / 5,3 l / 100 km |
| Transportation and suspension: | station wagon - 5 doors, 7 seats - self-supporting body - front individual suspension, spring legs, triangular transverse rails, stabilizer - rear axle shaft, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers - front disc brakes, rear drum, mechanical parking brake on rear wheels (lever between seats ) - rack and pinion steering wheel, power steering, 3,2 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.205 kg - permissible total weight 1.796 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake 1.300 kg, without brake 640 kg. |
| External dimensions: | vehicle width 1.993 mm - front track 1481 mm - rear 1458 mm - driving radius 11,25 m |
| Inner dimensions: | width front 1410 mm, middle 1420 mm, rear 1050 mm - seat length, front seat 480 mm, center bench 480 mm, rear bench 440 mm - steering wheel diameter 380 mm - fuel tank 50 l. |
| Box: | Trunk volume measured with standard AM set of 5 Samsonite suitcases (total volume 278,5 liters): 5 places: 1 backpack (20 liters); 1 × aviation suitcase (36 l); 2 × suitcase (68,5 l); 1 × suitcase (85,5 l) 7 places: 1 × backpack (20 l); 1 × air suitcase (36L) |
Our measurements
| (T = 15 ° C / p = 1098 mbar / rel. Owner: 43% / Tires: Goodyear Ultragrip 7 M + S 185765 / R15 T / Meter reading: 2774 km) | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 18,5s |
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| 402m from the city: | 20,9 years ( 106 km / h) |
| 1000m from the city: | 38,7 years ( 130 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 12,6 (IV.) S |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 23,9 (W) p |
| Maximum speed: | 150km / h (V.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 6,2l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 7,6l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 6,5 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 46,2m |
| AM table: | 43m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 57dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 3rd gear | 68dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 66dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 64dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 4rd gear | 70dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 68dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
Overall rating (259/420)
In fact, there is nothing in the car, it is spacious, looks good, has an economical engine and, most importantly, is not too expensive. However, if you need seven seats, the cheaper one is not far.
Exterior (12/15)
Be that as it may, Dacia, perhaps for the first time now looks good, more modern.
Interior (100/140)
In fact, it has everything you need, and the materials are quite good.
Engine, transmission (24
/ 40)The engine, which is otherwise modern, could be more powerful when it hits the slopes.
Driving performance (53
/ 95)It drives better than the sedan version, but we can't talk about a really great driving position.
Performance (16/35)
An engine that is too weak and a heavy machine are incompatible.
Security (28/45)
Provides an amazing level of safety (especially passive) as it has both front and side airbags.
Economy
It will be difficult for you to find a car that will offer more for the money, so buying it from the point of view of the family budget pays off.
We praise and reproach
price
seven seats
open space
utility
fuel consumption
Laureate equipment
engine crashes into slopes
slightly inaccurate and slow transmission
the driveway lacks smoothness
invisible hooks on the inside of the door
car radio has too few keys
