Dacia Lodgy

Dacia Lodgy
Overview
Manufacturer	Dacia
Also called	Renault Lodgy (CIS countries and India)
Production	2012–present
Assembly	Tangier, Morocco (Renault)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV (M)
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Dacia M0 platform
Related	Dacia Dokker
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L I4 TCe 1.6 L I4 1.5 L I4 dCi
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length	4,498 mm (177.1 in)
Width	1,751 mm (68.9 in)
Height	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Curb weight	1,165–1,337 kg (2,568–2,948 lb)

The Dacia Lodgy is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) developed by the Romanian manufacturer Dacia, officially launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.^[1]

Overview

Rear view

Lodgy Stepway

Based on a new platform,^[2] the Lodgy is front-wheel drive and powered by a choice of 4-cylinder engines: a 1.5 L diesel (in two variants) and two petrol engines, a 1.6 L aspirated and a 1.2 L turbocharged Energy TCe 115.^[3]

Lodgy is the first Dacia model to offer a speed limiter, on the Laureate level, and a navigation system with a 7-inch touchscreen display, as an option. Bluetooth and USB connectivity, previously introduced on the Dacia Duster, are also available.^[4]

The car will be available only in left-hand drive from launch, and with a choice of 5 and 7-seater models. It is manufactured at an all-new Renault factory in Tangier, Morocco.^[5]

The Lodgy received three stars in Euro NCAP's crash test rating, considered to be the lowest result for a car in 2012.^[6] In the test the rear passenger floor panel and tunnel were completely separated and the transmission tunnel was deformed between the front seats.^[7]

Engines

Code	Capacity	Type	Power	Torque	Top speed	Acceleration 0–100 km/h	Combined consumption	CO2 emissions
H5Ft 402	1,198 cc	DOHC 16v Turbo	115 hp (86 kW; 117 PS) at 4500  rpm	190 N·m (140 lb·ft) at 1500 rpm	179 km/h (111 mph)	10.6 s	6 L/100 km (47 mpg-imp; 39 mpg-US)	140 g/km
K7M 812	1,598 cc	SOHC 8v	85 hp (63 kW; 86 PS) at 5000  rpm	134 N·m (99 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm	160 km/h (99 mph)	14.5 s	7.1 L/100 km (40 mpg-imp; 33 mpg-US)	165 g/km
K9K 612	1,461 cc	SOHC 8v Turbo Diesel	90 hp (67 kW; 91 PS) at 3750  rpm	200 N·m (150 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm	169 km/h (105 mph)	12.4 s	4.2 L/100 km (67 mpg-imp; 56 mpg-US)	109 g/km
K9K 846	1,461 cc	SOHC 8v Turbo Diesel	110 hp (82 kW; 112 PS) at 4000  rpm	240 N·m (180 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm	175 km/h (109 mph)	11.6 s	4.4 L/100 km (64 mpg-imp; 53 mpg-US)	116 g/km

Lodgy Glace

Lodgy Glace

In November 2011, Dacia announced that it would take part in the Andros Trophy, revealing the new Lodgy for the first time, in an ice racing version called Lodgy Glace. Unlike the production version, the Lodgy Glace featured a rear mid-engine, four-wheel-drive layout and was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 engine which produced 355 bhp (265 kW; 360 PS) and 265 lb·ft (359 N·m) of torque. Two models were raced by father and son Alain Prost and Nicolas Prost, and the third by Evens Stievenart.^[8]

The team eventually won the competition, with Alain Prost as the first placed driver, gaining four victories and six other podium finishes. The seven rounds took place in Val Thorens, Andorra, Alpe d'Huez, Isola 2000, Lans-en-Vercors, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges and Super Besse.^[9] It was the fist MPV model to win the competition,^[10] and the second model from Dacia to compete in the Andros Trophy, after the Duster took part in the 2010 and 2011 seasons.^[11]

Renault Lodgy in India

Renault India launched its MPV Lodgy on 9th, April 2015 at a base price Rs 8.19 lacs (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). Lodgy is offered in 7 variants namely: Lodgy std 85PS, Lodgy RxE 85PS, Lodgy RxL 85PS, Lodgy RxZ 85PS, Lodgy RxL 110PS, Lodgy RxZ 110PS 8 seater and Lodgy RxZ 110PS 7 seater. Its major exterior features includes twin slated grill, swept back headlamps, fog lamps, chrome highlights, contemporary taillight cluster. While major interior highlights are spacious cabin, large windows, 7 and 8 seater option, newly designed dashboard, touch screen infotainment system, comfortable seats and multi-function steering wheel with cruise control toggles. ^[12]

References

1. Pulman, Ben (5 January 2012). "Dacia Lodgy MPV (2012) first official pictures". Car Magazine. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
2. "Dokker şi Dokker Van consolidează gama Dacia" (in Romanian). Dacia. 22 November 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
3. "Technical Data" (in Romanian). Automobile Dacia. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
4. "Dacia Lodgy, lansată la Geneva" (in Romanian). RFI România. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
5. "Tangier plant: setting new standards". Renault. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
6. "Dacia Lodgy safety test rated worst of 2012". Car Safety Rules. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
7. "Dacia budgets on safety". Euro NCAP. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
8. "Dacia Lodgy ice racer shown". Autocar. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
9. "Rapports de courses - Trophée Andros". Dacia France. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
10. "Prost și Dacia Lodgy "Glace" încununați de succes la Trofeul Andros!". Dacia. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
11. "Dacia Lodgy "Glace": o masina deosebita si un sezon deosebit la Trofeul Andros". Dacia. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
12. CarDekho Team. "Renault Lodgy Launched in India". CarDekho.com. Retrieved 13 April 2015.

External links

• Official Dacia Lodgy website
• Renault Lodgy Stepway