Not our Logan

22 February 2017

Romanian Dacia has introduced a new version of the universal of Logan MCV Stepway, which Russia will not be delivered. At least until...

East European brand Dacia – in fact, the Romanian Renault, began work with the largest French automaker in the late 1960s, but only in 1999, finally became part of the Renault Group.The concept of the revived brand was the "shake-up of old ideas" (or infusion of new wine in old wineskins – as someone more like it). Since 2005, when the European market was the first in the European market to low-cost sedan Dacia Logan, these are quite spacious, reliable and quality cars, but still is gaining new fans. If in 2005 in Western Europe were implemented only 28.4 million of these cars (0,18% of the market), then in 2016 Dacia cars sold in the amount 412,3 thousand (2,75% of the market). Since 2004, when Dacia has returned to the European market, in Europe it sold more than 4 (!) million cars of this brand.

The brand features one of the most attractive on the market ratios of price, quality and size, complemented by a three year warranty. Moreover, it is confirmed by authoritative experts. According to the British road directory Which Car Guide, for the 2016  brand Dacia is on the 4th place out of 34 in the market. British consumer magazine What Car? awarded model Sandero the title of "Best compact car for less than £12 000" four times in a row in the 2013-2016 Edition of the Auto Express Driver Power 2016 set brand Dacia in the 5th place among 32 competitors, and Auto Express Driver Power Dealer Satisfaction and is recognized for her 2016 2nd for the best performance and consumer qualities – ahead of premium and luxury brands. 

  

Naturally, to achieve such success, Dacia has managed not only by quality, but also the ever-expanding model line, which is still in the first generation Logan added a station wagon, van and pickup truck series, Logan and the Sandero hatchback, as well as his "Pseudorasbora" version Stepway. Then there was the crossover Duster and a "heel" Dokker, Lodgy MPV, and the last two models to Russia is not delivered, it is considered that we have enough station wagon van LADA Largus on the base model Logan MCV the first generation. Also not got to Russia and strictly 5-seater Logan MCV station wagon the second generation.

And now its the Stepway version, which will be shown in Geneva'17. Actually the same versions have already got and other models tribe Dacia – Sandero II Lodgy and Dokker. Recall that Paris'16 series Logan/ Sandero was a small restyling. Was a refreshed exterior with new bumper, grille and lower air intake in the bumper. New headlights got led elements and more elegant and modern design in the form of four rectangles, giving Dacia a recognizable image. In the same spirit were also redesigned rear lights. The interior also appeared the upgrade, including materials, ergonomics, Luggage compartment and much more. Now it's time to try "Staviski" outfit came and wagon MCV. 

It features a spacious Luggage compartment, lacking only increased ground clearance (and ideally, all-wheel drive, although it can boast of only a Duster...) Now ground clearance is 205 mm (by 50 mm larger than the original wagon) and is sufficient to overcome the difficult road sections, what contributes to the appearance of the unpainted areas of the plastic kit, and insert under the metal under the front and rear bumpers.

Configuration MCV Stepway will be only one, but the top – of-the Laureate with a set of four PB, cruise control, air conditioning, media system and Navigator, Parktronic and ABS. That's only for Europe for a raised station wagon will be set only downsizing 900-cubic gasoline "turbotron" or 1.5-litre turbodiesel. Both turbo engine developing 90 HP, but, of course, different MICRONS. At petrol engines it is equal to 136 N·m, and diesel – all 220 N·m. the Difference, as stated on the face. Both power units will be equipped with only 5-step "mechanics" and relevant in Europe, the system stop-start. Prices are not yet declared as delivery to dealers expected no earlier than summer of this year. The main issue for us – whether delivery in Russia? – still hanging in the air, because the European standards for environment protection we can not decree, and diesel is not needed, and the setup in MCV Stepway more familiar 1.6-liter "Quartet" and, especially, navigation "Era-GLONASS" will cost a pretty penny, back when the budget price tag will be so difficult that the question whether the game is worth the candle, it seems quite reasonable. In the case of exit Logan MCV Stepway for the Russian market this raised station wagon will compete directly with the future model LADA Vesta Cross, which certainly is not included in the plans of United Alliance Renault Nissan AVTOVAZ.       

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