Especificaciones y análisis del Dacia Lodgy
Power
107HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
4.4l/100
Emissions
116g/km
0-100 km/h
11.6s
Top Speed
175km/h
Weight
1337kg
Price
14,530€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
7 / 5 doors
634 L
50 L
79 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dacia Lodgy Ambiance dCi 110 CV 7 plazas (2012-2015)
General description
The Dacia Lodgy burst onto the market as a revelation for families looking for space without sacrificing their budget. This 7-seater minivan doesn't aim to charm with luxury, but to win over with brutal honesty: offering maximum versatility and capacity at an unbeatable price. It's the travel companion that never lets you down, designed to be filled with life, laughter, and luggage.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Lodgy feels like an honest, hard-working vehicle. Its 107-horsepower diesel engine, with generous torque from low revs, moves the car with surprising ease, especially on the highway. Don't look for sportiness, but a calm and stable ride focused on passenger comfort. The suspension filters out bumps well, and its 6-speed manual transmission allows for cruising with really low fuel consumption, making every long trip an economical and relaxed experience.
Design and aesthetics
The Lodgy's design is an ode to functionality. Its boxy shapes and high roofline aren't meant to win beauty contests, but to maximize every cubic centimeter of the cabin. Inside, the pragmatism continues: hard but durable plastics, simple controls, and a logical layout of elements. The real luxury here is space, with seven real seats and a gigantic trunk that seems bottomless when the seats are folded down. It's a car designed from the inside out, thinking about the real needs of a family.
Technology and features
The technology on board the Lodgy is strictly what's necessary, with no frills to increase the price. In this Ambiance version, we find essential elements like air conditioning and a basic audio system, but it forgoes the touch screens or advanced driving assistants of its time. It's a philosophy that many appreciate: fewer distractions, fewer components likely to fail, and a total focus on driving and functionality. Its greatest technology is the intelligence with which it utilizes space.
Competition
At its launch, the Dacia Lodgy was in a league of its own due to its price-to-space ratio. Its most direct rivals were commercial vehicles adapted for passengers like the Citroën Berlingo or the Fiat Doblò, which offered similar modularity but often at a higher cost. It also competed with second-hand compact minivans, such as the Renault Grand Scénic or the Ford Grand C-MAX, although the Lodgy offered the peace of mind and warranty of being a brand-new car.
Conclusion
The Dacia Lodgy is much more than a cheap car; it's an incredibly smart purchase. It represents the freedom to travel as a family, carry everything you need, and not worry about anything else. It's a vehicle that restores your faith in the simple and well-made. Its value doesn't lie in the emblem on its hood, but in the countless moments and kilometers of family life it allows you to enjoy without complications. A rational choice that, in its own way, touches the heart.