Renault Lodgy car - review, specifications and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The family car Renault Lodgy was presented at the exhibition in Geneva (2012). The new model has become another confirmation of the price direction of the joint Franco-Romanian company in creating the highest quality budget cars at the lowest cost. The car entered the European market in 2012 with a focus on replacing obsolete analogues. The production of cars was established in Morocco (Tangier city). consider the features of this vehicle.

Exterior

The appearance of the car Renault Lodgy, despite the budget classification, turned out to be very attractive and practical. The front of the car is decorated with large light elements of the original configuration, a large fake radiator grille, as well as an air intake located at the bottom.

The sides of the vehicle are made in a classic style, they do not differ in special luxury. Elements such as wheel arches, a high glass line, a roof that slopes back slightly and simple thresholds completely emphasize the image of the car. In the aft part, a massive tailgate stands out, as well as unusually designed light shades. In general, the appearance of the machine in question can be called notjust acceptable, but quite successful considering the price segment of the car. It is worth noting that a sports version is being developed in parallel, equipped with an updated radiator grille, alloy wheels, original bumpers and lowered ground clearance.

Interior

The interior equipment of the Renault Dacia Lodgy is almost entirely borrowed from the Duster. However, this is not reflected in the quality indicators of the interior. All elements are ergonomic, excellent assembly. It is pleasantly surprising that, along with the simplicity of interior design, one can feel the efforts of the designers to make it as comfortable as possible.

Some items of internal equipment are available for an additional fee. For example, a multimedia system will cost a little over 400 euros (27,000 rubles at the exchange rate, although it is still impossible to buy a car for rubles). But the standard package includes climate control and power accessories.

Package

There are two variations of Renault Lodgy: five and seven seats. Despite the rather modest dimensions of the car (4500 mm in length), even in an increased configuration, the vehicle is designed for comfortable passenger accommodation. This once again proves the compliance of the car in question with the family class. The free space in the back is almost 1.5 meters for the legs and 0.866 m for the torso. According to these indicators, the Loggia is among the leaders in the category of budget minivans.

It is also worth noting the convenient access to the last row with the possibility of mounting child seats, forwhich provided the appropriate clamps. In favor of the cabin space had to sacrifice the volume of the luggage compartment. It is 207 and 827 liters (5 and 7 seats). With the second row of seats folded down, the figure reaches a record 2617 liters.

The manufacturer has repeatedly announced the possibility of supplying Renault Lodgy to Russia, but the matter has not yet come to the practical implementation of this project. The average cost of the car in question in Europe varies within 10 thousand euros. The price is for the basic configuration with a 1.6 liter engine with a capacity of 85 horsepower. The seven-seat version will cost 600 euros more.

Renault Lodgy specifications

The parameters of the Loggia's technical plan deserve all praise. The standard set includes an independent type front suspension (MacPherson strut), a rear semi-independent analogue with a beam, a brake assembly with an ABS, EBD system. In the line under consideration with a five-range manual transmission, the following types of power units are aggregated:

• Diesel with a volume of 1.5 liters, with a capacity of 90 "horses". The motor accelerates the car to “hundreds” in 12.4 seconds. The maximum speed is 169 km/h, the average fuel consumption is 4-5 l/100 km.
• The 110 horsepower diesel power plant makes it possible to gain 100 kilometers in 11.6 seconds, with a maximum speed of 175 km/h.
• The gasoline engine has a volume of 1.2 liters (power indicator - 85 hp). "Hundred" is reached in 14.5 seconds, fuel consumption is about6-9 l / 100 km, speed threshold - 160 km / h.
• The Renault Lodgy's most powerful powertrain is a 1.6 liter (115 hp) gasoline engine. Acceleration dynamics from 0 to 100 km - 10.6 seconds, fuel consumption - 5.5-7.3 l / 100 km, maximum speed - 179 km / h.

Test drive

Tests were carried out in comparison with "Largus" similar in parameters and dimensions. The Moroccan is 30 mm longer and 60 mm taller. In this case, the wheelbase is 100 mm less, and the weight is 36 kg more. Let's start the test with an inspection of the appearance and ease of fit.

From a distance, the simplicity of the car is noticeable, in the exterior design - rough hinged doors, plain trunk upholstery, low thresholds. In the cabin - classic plastic of medium quality, low front seats. At the same time, landing in a car does not cause any problems, just take a step, and you are already inside. Placement in the driver's seat is high, visibility is excellent. The steering wheel is adjustable for reach and height. This, together with the adjustment of the seat, makes it possible to provide the most comfortable fit. The forest of headrests displayed in the rearview mirror does not interfere with the view at all.

Salon accommodation

As shown by driving tests, Renault Lodgy's habits are comparable to a passenger car. The peculiarity of the internal placement is the landing of two passengers on the third row. They are not equipped with their own doors, but this does not complicate the process of entry and exit, since the backs of the second row recline, freeing up a spacious passage. Behind comfortableto ride for adults and obese passengers, the stock for the legs and head is enough with a margin.

In many ways, the designers managed to achieve such comfort due to a decent wheelbase (2800 mm), a flat floor and an understated cushion. This does not affect the comfort of landing, since the backs perfectly hold the posture of a person and are equipped with retractable head restraints. In addition, the "gallery" provides various handles, swivel windows, armrests with niches and other small attributes of comfort.

Cargo bay

In the luggage compartment, the characteristics of the Renault Dacia Loggia have a number of features, each of which is a plus for the car. Despite the fact that the seven-seater model has a trunk volume of 207 liters, this is more than 135 for the Largus. If you fold or remove the third row, the capacity of the cargo area increases to 827 liters. It is worth noting that when dismantling the seats, you will have to strain, the elements are quite heavy, in order to remove the chair you have to rest your knees on the bumper, or have good abdominal muscles. Nevertheless, this operation is quite realistic to perform one person. Without the second row of seats, the trunk volume is impressive - more than 2600 liters. It is convenient to load even large items, since the threshold is low, the door rises high, and does not interfere with work.

More about the power unit

In the Renault Lodgy club for a test drive, they provided a model with a turbine diesel engine with a volume of 1.5 liters, with a capacity of only 85 "horses" with eight valves. The motor is equipped with electronic injection with a common rail. Dieselcan be safely attributed to one of the advantages of the Lodge. A torque of 200 Nm ensures excellent dynamics. Even when loaded, the minivan pulls well from the very bottom. At 1750 rpm, the car responds confidently to the accelerator, especially agility is felt after the second thousand revolutions.

In addition, the power unit turned out to be very economical. When measuring, fuel consumption became as close as possible to the indicators declared by the manufacturer. On the engine in question, the vehicle showed an “appetite” from 4.5 to 5.5 l / 100 km (highway / city). The turbodiesel does not give out special vibrations during movement and at idle, in motion you don’t even feel what type of “engine” you are driving. Its sound is lost in space, interrupted by aerodynamic noise.

Versatility

Developers, creating a budget car with increased cross-country ability, counted primarily on its versatility. So far, prices in Russia for Renault Lodgy are unknown, since the car is not officially entering the domestic market. However, it is safe to say that the vehicle will fit our roads.

On the track, the car proved to be a real cruiser. Gaining momentum and goes to overtake it no worse than other opponents, confidently holding reverse gear. The stable thrust of the diesel engine makes it possible to ignore the features of the terrain, switching only on steep climbs from fourth to fifth speed. At the limit of about 150 km / h, the unit behaves confidently and does not lose its ability to overtake.

From highdriver's seat are viewed in advance all the bumps and potholes. This allows you to choose the optimal trajectory to bypass the obstacle. By the way, this is not always required, as the hardy and ergonomic suspension gently swallows most pits and asph alt waves. There is a feeling that you are driving a massive SUV, and not a family minivan. In addition to the well-developed suspension, this is due to high-profile wheels such as 185/65 R1.

Management

Electric power steering keeps the column bouncy, both in town and on the highway. The vehicle is easily controlled when empty. The machine is equipped with several other useful options. On the track, the speed limiter, which is controlled by a button on the steering wheel, proved to be excellent. It is an analogue of cruise control, preventing the car from accelerating above a given speed. If hard acceleration is required, simply press the gas pedal all the way down. The electronics will ignore the limitation until the set speed is returned.

The tested version of Loggia comes with a multimedia complex with a seven-inch screen, a navigator that is quick to respond even when recalculating a difficult route.

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The responses of the owners indicate that the machine in question combines capacity, efficiency and practicality in the most balanced way. This budget minivan has good interiors, the makings of an SUV and the interior of a minibus.

In addition, users note its good cross-country ability not only on asph alt and primer, but also in muddy areas. The owners pay special attention to the suspension, which practically does not feel pits and potholes, which is very important on domestic roads. Other characteristics of the vehicle also do not cause any particular complaints. In general, the developers managed to almost perfectly combine all the ideas in one car, while maintaining its budget cost.