Dacia is a popular brand, one that always offers high value for every shekel.
Along with that supposed return, there are also clear disadvantages, ones that require one compromise or another.
The jogger standing before us today takes this formula a big step forward.
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On the one hand, it is a minivan with a nice design, flirting with the realms of leisure, with seven seats.
Prices start at NIS 105,000 for the base version and end at NIS 120,000 for the most equipped version.
On the other hand, it is only offered with a manual transmission and it comes with a very low safety score in the European crash tests.
The advantages and disadvantages of the jogger are clear from the first moment.
On the one hand it is spacious, even in the third row, it is very cheap, and overall it is very effective in everyday use.
In our opinion, it makes a lot of sense not only for those who need to move with a large family, but also for those who want a sedan (such as a Berlingo).
These will keep the third row (and maybe even the second) in the house.
This is perhaps the time to point out that the two rows of seats allow a change in favor of transporting a large load.
When all the rows of seats are in place - the trunk is quite small.
On the road the Jogger does not shine and does not fail in any task.
The engine is weak at full load, shows a noticeable turbo lag and an unpleasant sound from medium and higher rpm.
In order to produce agile movement, it must be kept above 3,000 rpm with the help of the six-speed manual box.
The comfort is quite good except on sharp breaks and the behavior is mature and confident.
The feeling in the passenger cabin is purposeful.
In front there is a multimedia screen and a single USB socket, the seats are comfortable for short trips and the clock face may be sparse, but it easily shows what you really need to know.
As you go back, the situation is less exciting, mainly because of the lack of air conditioning vents.
In the Israeli summer, the air conditioner has difficulty cooling the entire cabin.
With all these, we can live easily given the low price tag.
very low
In order to buy another new car with seven seats, you need to qualify for more than NIS 180,000.
So maybe the Jogger's real competition is in the second-hand panels of the Israeli car market.
At the prices at which the Jogger is sold, you can find a private car with seven seats that is 5 years old or older, maybe even one with a better safety score and advanced safety equipment.
But still, it is a used vehicle, with all that goes with it.
A look at the commercial vehicle market at these prices will reveal newer examples than private cars, but the vast majority of these have covered many hard miles.
The low safety score mentioned earlier also comes because of a rather poor list of advanced safety equipment.
This is Dacia's first vehicle with autonomous braking, and that's about it.
In the tested version there is also a warning about vehicles in the dead zone.
Those who spend many hours on challenging roads with their family in a car should take these into account.
On the other hand, those who choose a jogger specifically as a work tool, may find an excellent solution in the cheap space of the jogger.
The seating arrangement is very versatile and creates a useful space.
The refinement, the safety rating or the manual gearbox are less significant for such work uses.
Dacia Jogger
Engine:
999 cc, turbo
Power:
110 hp at 5,000 rpm
Torque:
20.4 kgm at 2,900 cc
Wheelbase:
290 cm
Weight:
1,280 kg
Fuel consumption (test):
12.3 km/l
From 0 to 100 km/h:
11.2 seconds
Maximum speed:
183 km/h
Price (base):
105,000 thousand shekels
In favor:
compensation
Against:
gear, safety score
Bottom line:
thanks to the price
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