Especificaciones y análisis del Dacia Lodgy
Power
82HP
Torque
134Nm
Consumption
7l/100
Emissions
161g/km
0-100 km/h
14.5s
Top Speed
160km/h
Weight
1165kg
Price
10,900€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
827 L
50 L
60.5 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dacia Lodgy Ambiance 1.6 85 CV 5 plazas (2014-2015)
General description
The Dacia Lodgy is not a car chosen with the heart, but with the head and the wallet. It represents the ultimate expression of pragmatism on wheels, an ode to space and functionality for families who need real, no-frills solutions. Getting into it is to feel the satisfaction of a smart purchase, where every euro invested translates into a cubic meter of utility.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Lodgy invites you to a serene and unhurried journey. Its 82 horsepower doesn't seek acceleration records, but to get you to your destination with bomb-proof reliability. The 1.6 naturally aspirated engine is honest and flexible, and although it asks to be revved if you're traveling loaded, its sound is that of a simple and robust mechanic. The suspension, clearly comfort-oriented, effectively filters out irregularities, reminding you in every curve that its purpose is the well-being of the passengers, not sportiness. It's a pure, almost nostalgic driving sensation.
Design and aesthetics
The aesthetics of the Dacia Lodgy are completely subjugated to its function. Its shapes are a manifesto of habitability, with an almost minivan-like silhouette designed to maximize interior space. It doesn't seek to charm with its lines, but to convince with its practicality. Inside, the hard plastics and simple finishes deceive no one: they are designed to withstand the demanding treatment of a family, not to win elegance contests. Its true luxury is a colossal 827-liter trunk and legroom that embarrasses much more expensive models.
Technology and features
The onboard technology of the Lodgy is an exercise in deliberate minimalism. In this Ambiance version, everything superfluous is dispensed with to focus on the essential, which allows for an unbeatable price. You won't find latest-generation touch screens or complex driving assistants. Instead, it offers proven mechanics, with a Euro 5 engine without a Start-Stop system or complications like a turbo. Its greatest technological advance is its own simplicity, a guarantee of low maintenance costs and a long service life.
Competition
At its launch, the Lodgy played in a league of its own. While minivans like the Renault Scénic, Ford C-MAX, or Citroën C4 Picasso offered more refinement and technology at a higher price, the Lodgy competed directly with adapted commercial vehicles like the Citroën Berlingo or Fiat Doblò. However, its main rival was the second-hand market, being the option for those looking for a spacious and reliable family car with the guarantee of a new vehicle.
Conclusion
The Dacia Lodgy 1.6 is the honest and direct answer to a fundamental need: to transport the family and their luggage as economically as possible. It is an unapologetic vehicle that forgoes glamour in exchange for offering a gigantic interior space and proven mechanical reliability. Driving it is a life lesson that teaches you to value substance over appearance, leaving a feeling of deep satisfaction for having made the most logical and sensible choice.