Especificaciones y análisis del Dacia Lodgy
Power
82HP
Torque
134Nm
Consumption
7.1l/100
Emissions
165g/km
0-100 km/h
14.5s
Top Speed
160km/h
Weight
1266kg
Price
11,700€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
7 / 5 doors
634 L
50 L
60.5 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dacia Lodgy Ambiance 1.6 85 CV 7 plazas (2012)
General description
The 2012 Dacia Lodgy burst onto the market as a statement of intent: to offer maximum space for seven passengers at the lowest possible price. It is not a car that seeks to charm with luxuries, but with brutal honesty and functionality that directly appeals to the logic and needs of families looking for an intelligent and affordable mobility solution.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Lodgy transports you to a pure, unfiltered driving experience. Its modest 82 hp 1.6 gasoline engine invites a calm and anticipatory driving style. Don't expect lightning-fast acceleration, but the certainty of a robust and reliable engine that does its job. The hydraulic steering and 5-speed manual transmission offer a mechanical and direct feel, connecting you with the road in a way that modern cars have forgotten. It's a feeling of control over a simple, predictable, and loyal machine.
Design and aesthetics
The Lodgy's design is a triumph of function over form. Its boxy lines and generous height are not meant to win beauty contests, but to maximize every cubic centimeter of its interior. It is a vehicle designed from the inside out, where the absolute priority is the comfort and livability for up to seven occupants and a gigantic trunk. Inside, simplicity is the norm, with hard plastics and basic fittings, but everything conveys a sense of durability and being made to withstand the daily hustle and bustle of a family.
Technology and features
The technology in the 2012 Lodgy Ambiance is strictly what is necessary. Any superfluous element is omitted to keep its price competitive. You will find basic safety and comfort features, but don't expect touch screens or advanced driving assistants. Its technological heart is an indirect injection engine, a proven and simple mechanism, without complications like the Start-Stop system. It is a car that bets on mechanical reliability over digital sophistication.
Competition
At its launch, the Dacia Lodgy played in a league of its own due to its incredible price-to-space ratio for seven seats. Its closest rivals were not so much other compact minivans, often more expensive and better equipped, but the passenger versions of commercial vehicles like the Citroën Berlingo or the Fiat Doblò. However, none could match the Lodgy's proposition as a new seven-seater vehicle at such a groundbreaking price.
Conclusion
The Dacia Lodgy is much more than a cheap car; it is a master purchase for those who value practicality above all else. It is a vehicle that more than fulfills its promise of transporting a large family and their luggage economically and reliably. Driving it is a lesson in humility and pragmatism, a reminder that sometimes, the most exciting thing is to have a tool that simply works, without frills or pretensions. It is a car that earns affection through its loyalty and its unwavering sense of duty.