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
1280kg
Price
14,800€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
827 L
50 L
79 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dacia Lodgy Laureate dCi 110 CV 5 plazas (2012-2015)
General description
The Dacia Lodgy burst onto the market as a statement of intent: to offer maximum space and functionality for the family at a price that defied all logic. It's not a car that seeks to charm at first sight, but to win over with reason and the wallet, promising to be the most practical and sensible travel companion a family could wish for.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Lodgy feels honest and direct. Its 107-horsepower diesel engine, a reliable veteran, pushes with the necessary solvency to move the family and their luggage without hesitation, thanks to generous torque from low revs. The suspension is clearly comfort-oriented, effectively filtering out road imperfections, although this implies some body roll in corners. It doesn't seek sportiness, but rather to convey a sense of robustness and tranquility, of being an infallible tool for daily life.
Design and aesthetics
The Lodgy's design is an exercise in pure pragmatism. Its boxy shapes and generous height don't follow trends, but obey a higher law: the optimization of interior space. The result is astonishing roominess and a gigantic 827-liter trunk that seems bottomless. Inside, the plastics are hard and the finishes simple, but everything is assembled to withstand the test of time and the demanding treatment of a family.
Technology and features
The onboard technology is essential, without unnecessary frills that would increase the price. In its Laureate version, it had basic comfort features for the time, but its true technological value lies in its mechanics. The dCi engine is a proven and efficient piece of engineering, capable of offering very low consumption. It's a car that forgoes the superfluous to focus on proven mechanical reliability, a philosophy that many drivers deeply value.
Competition
The Dacia Lodgy played in a league of its own. By price, it competed with smaller minivans, but by space, it dared to go head-to-head with models from higher segments. Vehicles like the Fiat 500L Wagon or the Ford C-MAX could be alternatives, but none managed to match its incredible ratio of euros paid to cubic meters available. Its biggest rival was, in many cases, the second-hand market or even other models within Dacia itself.
Conclusion
The Dacia Lodgy is the quintessential smart purchase. It is a vehicle that renounces artifice to deliver what truly matters to many families: space, reliability, and an unbeatable cost of ownership and use. It's a car you don't buy with your heart, but with your head, yet it generates a deep sense of satisfaction in knowing you've made the most logical and functional choice for your loved ones.