Dacia Logan

Dacia Logan (2004-2008)

The Dacia Logan ( in Russia, Iran and South America Renault Logan, Nissan NP200 in South Africa, in Central America Nissan APRIO and in India as Mahindra Renault Logan Mahindra Verito and ) is a model of the lower middle class of Dacia. Since 2010 he has been in Germany only as a combi ( Logan MCV), van ( Logan Express / VAN ) or pick-up ( Logan Pick-Up) available.

General

The five-seat car was first offered in September 2004 as " 5000 - euro car" in Africa, South America and Eastern European countries as the successor of Dacia Solenza. In Germany it is offered with customized safety equipment ( two airbags, ABS ) since mid-2005 from about 7200 euro. The Logan making it one of the cheapest new cars in its class in Germany. In Austria it is offered from 7960 Euros including VAT.

In autumn 2006, also came a wagon version ( Logan MCV) with 2,350 l loading volume or max. 7 seats on the market. The model range in Eastern Europe was completed now by a paneled van ( Logan Express) and a pickup ( Logan Pick-Up), which are also available in Germany since March 2009.

The Dacia Logan is produced at the Renault subsidiary Dacia in Romania. Since 2005 he runs in Russia, Morocco and Colombia from the tape, the Saloon since 2007 as Nissan APRIO in Brazil, the pickup since 2008 as Nissan NP200 Pickup in South Africa. He is also in Iran ( Pars Khodro in under the name Tondar 90) produced in India and the People's Republic of China.

In developing the Dacia Logan Renault put on simplicity. By eliminating costly equipment elements and the use of existing Renault technology, the vehicle can be offered at a for the Western European market unusually low price. With a luggage compartment volume of 510 liters, four doors and a simple equipment, the vehicle is attractive based on the newly released Clio with a moderate space especially for cost-conscious motorists.

In the summer of 2010, the sale of the saloon in Germany was shut down due to lower demand last forever.

Dacia Logan MCV (2006-2009)

Motors

The Logan Renault there is as yet with three petrol engines: 1.4 liter (55 kW/75 hp), 1.6 liter (64 kW/87 hp) and 1.6 liter 16V ( 77 kW/105 hp). They consume according to the manufacturer from 7.5 to 7.6 liters of premium petrol per 100 km. Maximum speed: 155, 167, 174 km / h In addition, a model with a 1.5 - liter common- rail diesel engine from Renault is offered for the € 10,100 ( € 11,090 in Austria ) counts itself in the upscale Lauréate equipment at the most affordable diesel cars and 5.2 liters of diesel per 100 km consumed.

Motorsport and studies

Since 2006, the ADAC will host a touring car racing series with the Dacia Logan - ADAC Dacia Logan Cup. This custom Logan models are used to the provisions of motorsport, which shall also be permitted on the road.

In the aligned Michelin Challenge Bibendum Renault presented in 2007 the " Logan Renault eco2 " a fuel- saving concept vehicle according to the manufacturer only 2.72 liters of diesel per 100 km and consumed 71 g of CO2 per kilometer discharges.

At the Geneva Motor Show a study Logan Steppe Concept was shown in 2006 with off-road look.

Facelift

In July 2008, a revised version of the Logan sedan came on the market. The oriented on Dacia Sandero model includes only optical retouching, the technology remains unchanged. The front was larger headlights and a wider grille with new Dacia logo, which contains in the two more expensive variants a chrome trim strip. There is also a new bumper and a wider air intake in the new front skirt. The boot lid has been modified and extended by a tear-off edge. The rear lights and the bumpers were modified. At the highest trim line there is also a chrome strip at the rear.

From the combination MCV, which was also modified in March 2009, the sedan also received the larger mirrors. Overall, the length of the notchback model grew by about four centimeters to 4.29 meters. Inside, the cockpit was acquired by the Sandero and a Brake Assist supplements the ABS as standard. The base price of the basic version of Logan will remain unchanged at 7200 €, but the most significant equipment Ambiance and Ambiance are more expensive 150 to 450 euros. The highest-quality equipment line called Prestige omitted.

Rear view

Dacia Logan MCV (since 2009)

Dacia Logan Pick -Up (since 2009)

Dacia Logan VAN

Dashboard

Success and criticism

Repeated criticism of the below average safety technology of the Logan was loud. So he cut the Euro NCAP crash test in comparison with competitors from much worse, since the load values ​​( so-called HIC values) are comparable more modern vehicles on the head with driver and front passenger on those. A modified elk test of ADAC, in which the Logan flipped, turned out to be a faulty out; when the subject vehicle, the tire had been damaged by previous tests. Meanwhile, side airbags for the Dacia Logan are optional.

The "cheap car" Logan - Since July 2005 on the market - met the German market initially not the cherished at Renault expectations. By the end of October 2005 there only 1478 pieces were sold. By October 2006 there were 6300 vehicles. In Austria, the sales expectations in 2006 were far exceeded, there was even delivery bottlenecks. In Germany, 2008 was the waiting time for a new Logan MCV up to twelve weeks. In France, used vehicles have been shortly after the launch in 2005 occasionally acted more expensive because of the high demand as new vehicles. Since the introduction of the scrappage scheme in Germany an increase in demand for new vehicles, at times there were delivery times of up to five months. According to KBA until end of August 2009 23.764 vehicles were registered.