LODGY: A COMPACT MPV FOR AN UNPRECEDENTED PRICE
Once again, Dacia is flouting convention by offering genuine five- and seven-seater
variants of its new Lodgy from just €9,900, a revolutionary price for a car of this type.
SPACIOUS AND PRACTICAL
Lodgy is stamped with Dacia’s trademark DNA: unbeatable value for money, reliability and
practicality.
Measuring 4.5 metres in length and 1.75 in width, Lodgy’s contours and proportions above all
reflect its size and strength. With the grille moulded around the Dacia logo and sharp lines
that highlight the sculptured wheel arches, Lodgy provides a preview of Dacia’s new
corporate look.
Optimal use of Lodgy’s
generous external
dimensions has created
a roomy interior, with the
result that each of its
seven seats can
accommodate a
passenger in total
comfort. The third row
features class-leading
space in terms of knee
and head room (144 and 866mm respectively), which is more than enough to seat two adults
comfortably.
The two rearmost seats are equipped with Isofix fittings, so that child seats and booster
cushions can be attached safely and securely.
Lodgy’s modular interior is particularly versatile. In seven-seat configuration, the third-row
bench seat can be removed completely or else folded up against the front seat backs,
depending on the requirements of the moment.
The size of Lodgy’s spacious boot will not come as a surprise to those who are familiar the
Dacia brand. Indeed, it one of the biggest in its segment, with capacity ranging from 2,617dm3
in two-seat configuration, to 827dm3 as a five-seater and 207dm3 when all seven seats are
installed.
Lodgy also features 30 litres of storage space in the cabin, in the form of various pockets and
cubbies. Of particular note are the new, three-litre area on top of the dashboard and, in the
back, a drinks holder and large storage pocket.
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A DACIA FOR THE TODAY'S GENERATION
Lodgy heralds the arrival of a new generation of Dacia vehicles, a range that will benefit from
attractively designed interiors and modern equipment. Great care has been taken to express
the cars’ inherent strengths, with sophisticated materials featuring ever more widely as you
move up the range (notably chrome detailing), high quality fit-and-finish and ergonomically
placed controls.
In line with Dacia’s philosophy, standard features are added in a straightforward,
comprehensible manner as you move up the range. As always, the specification is carefully
tailored to stick as closely as possible to what customers really want.
Innovative, practical technology
Dacia Lodgy features a brand-new multimedia system: MEDIA NAV. Competitively priced
in the brand’s tradition, at an unbeatable €430, MEDIA NAV incorporates a radio, auxiliary
sockets (for MP3 players, etc), Bluetooth connectivity and satellite navigation via a seven-inch
(18cm) touch-sensitive display.
The main menu permits simple access to six essential functions: radio, media, telephone,
route map, satellite navigation and settings.
Thanks to Bluetooth® technology, drivers can make hands-free telephone calls and
synchronise their contacts book and previous call registry. It is also possible to audio-stream
remote music players through the car’s own speaker system.
Furthermore, there is the option of connecting an iPod or smartphone through USB or jack
sockets located on the dash panel. They can be operated via either the touch-sensitive
display or the steering wheel-mounted controls, while track titles are displayed on the MEDIA
NAV screen.
The intuitive navigation
system has both 2D and 3D
(Birdview) graphics. A
dedicated website enables
drivers to access information
updates and upload them via the
USB port.
In keeping with the spirit of the Dacia brand, which makes a point of providing customers with
equipment they really need, a second multimedia option is available: Dacia-Plug&Radio.
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This system features a new radio with large screen, an MP3-compatible CD player,
Bluetooth® technology, dash-mounted USB and jack sockets and steering wheel-mounted
fingertip remote controls.
Lodgy incorporates another feature that is new to the Dacia range – a speed limiter,
available on higher trim specifications. This device permits drivers to programme a maximum
speed they do not want to exceed, enabling journeys to be completed in stress-free safety.
And while on the subject of giving customers a range of technology suited to their needs,
some versions of Lodgy are fitted with rear parking sensors – a practical touch on large
vehicles of this type.
A REVISED ENGINE RANGE
Lodgy is available with a selection of petrol and diesel engines that will suit the needs of
customers in all the countries where the model is marketed.
There are two petrol engines: the 1.6 MPI and the new, turbocharged TCe 115 with direct
fuel injection.
The TCe 115 represents the Renault Group’s very best petrol engine technology, including
the turbocharged, direct-injection combination first introduced with the Mégane and Scénic
Collection 2012 line-ups.
With its 1.2-litre capacity, but the kind of performance more usually associated with a 1.6, the
TCe 115 combines an impressive driving experience with excellent fuel economy and low
CO2 emissions.
There are also two diesels, both based on the 1.5 dCi block that has received worldwide
acclaim for its reliability and performance. The dCi 90 and dCi 110 powerplants qualify for the
Dacia eco² signature – a symbol of low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Widely acknowledged by customers and the media, reliability is a core element of Lodgy’s
DNA. Like other members of the Dacia family, the newcomer benefits from technology that is
well proven on other Renault Group vehicles. During pre-launch endurance tests, the
equivalent of 1.9 million kilometres was covered in extremely demanding climates and
conditions: the result is a car with a comprehensive range of features and peerless reliability.
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OTHER NEW CARS…
LIMITED EDITION DUSTER DELSEY
Each a ground-breaking brand in its own right,
Dacia and DELSEY have joined forces to create
the Duster DELSEY, a limited-edition car that
combines sharp design with user-friendly
functionality. Developed from the Lauréate
version of Dacia’s high-selling SUV, Duster
DELSEY has a distinctly sporty look.
Externally, this is reflected by details such as the
door mirror housings, dark-metal alloy wheels,
black headlight masks and chrome exhaust tailpipe. Bespoke olive-grey metallic paintwork
provides the finishing touch to this exclusive look.
In the cabin, are an exclusive trim and some thoughtful detail touches, such as the red-edged
mats, visible red stitching for the leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear lever knob, plus
gunmetal grey finish to the dashboard fascia and air-vent surrounds.
The DELSEY logo appears on the C pillars and door sills and, in the boot, buyers will find a
DELSEY Cross Trip suitcase, the perfect complement for an short break.
SANDERO STEPWAY 2
Sandero Stepway, the ‘adventurer’ version of Sandero, is evolving into Stepway 2 thanks to
an even more distinctive style palette. As well as the current metallic paint options (Feu Red,
Platine Grey and Comète Grey), customers can now choose Cajou Brown (commonly
associated with Duster) for an even sportier
look.
Sandero Stepway 2 features a completely
reworked interior that reflects its taste for
the great outdoors: this includes Stepway
badging, new TEP/fabric upholstery, netted
storage pockets and so on. Customers may
now choose between two interior themes
differentiated by alternative colours for the
centre console, door handles, seat belts,
seat sides and stitching; grey for the discreet or red for the more extrovert. There is an
optional trim pack that adorns the seats, steering wheel and gear lever knob in black leather.
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Sandero Stepway 2 also comes with a new radio with steering wheel-mounted controls,
dashboard connectivity for USB and jack, plus Bluetooth® mobile phone compatibility.
Finally, a new 1.6 105bhp bioethanol engine, meeting Dacia eco² emissions standards, will be
available in certain markets – proof that you can blend ample power with an environmental
conscience.
DACIA AND MOTORSPORT
Dacia's outside-of-the-box approach to the automobile has seen it emerge as a highly popular
brand which conveys values of conviviality and enthusiasm. Its involvement in motorsport
quite naturally favours competitions with a difference, with the accent on ambience and
proximity to the public. France's Trophée Andros ice-racing championship and the Rallye
Aïcha des Gazelles fit this brief perfectly.
At the end of January, Dacia's third year in the Trophée Andros saw it secure the brand's first
motorsport title thanks to a faultless performance from former F1 star Alain Prost and his
team-mates Evens Stievenart and Nicolas Prost. Alain Prost's third Trophée Andros title
enabled Dacia Lodgy Glace to become the first MPV to take ice racing’s supreme prize. That
success was impeccably timed, too, since it came just weeks before the production version's
official launch at the Geneva Motor Show!
In the space of just eight years, from being a local brand that was given a fresh lease of life by
the Renault Group with the launch of Logan in 2004, Dacia has become a recognised
mainstream player in the global automotive industry. As the pioneer of the 'smart buy'
approach, Dacia soon won over the confidence of its customers by showcasing its clear brand
values:
1) Generosity, by delivering the market's roomiest cabins for the price of its different models.
2) Simplicity, thanks to equipment specifications which deliver what customers really want.
3) Reliability, through the use of technical solutions proven on other Renault Group models.