Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019) Review
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Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019) At A Glance
Impressive value for a new car, cheap to run, easy to drive.
Feels cheap, miserly specification on base model, prices creeping up.
The Dacia Logan MCV is one of the cheapest estate cars on sale today, and in terms of space it competes with the likes of the Skoda Fabia Estate, the Ford Focus Estate and the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer despite being significantly cheaper than any of them. It takes a similar no-frills approach to the rest of the Dacia range, but in MCV form offers more space than any other offering from the brand. If you have to buy new but need the space, then the Logan MCV offers strong value and plenty of room, even if the rest of the package is somewhat less impressive.
The Dacia Logan MCV five-seater estate was launched in Europe in March 2012 but it took more than a year to arrive on the UK market. However it has managed to make a significant impact, being able to lay claim that in its most basic Access form, it's the cheapest estate car money can buy.
The MCV (for Maximum Capacity Vehicle) is a more conventional estate than its predecessor. That car sat on a long-wheelbase and could double as a seven seater.
This one, which sits on the same platform as the Sandero, can't quite do that, but it's still a commodious estate, with a 573-litre load bay with the rear seats up - and 1518 litres with them down. You're looking at Focus/Astra levels of room at sub-Fiesta money.
Dacia are more keen on you purchasing a higher-specification Essential or Comfort model for more money, but the bottom line is that the Access strips out all kinds of standard equipment in order to deliver that remarkable price tag of £8,495.
Go for this option and it’s almost a case of what you don’t get as standard rather than what you do; there’s no electric windows, air conditioning, electric mirrors or even a stereo system - just the pre-wiring so you can fit your own.
Similarly the mechanical specification is adequate rather than game-changing, all in the name of keeping costs down. As a part of tUnder the bonnet the Logan MCV can be fitted with one of a number of well-proven Renault engines.
The earliest models came with a choice of a 1.2-litre petrol, a 0.9-litre turbocharged petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel, and in 2016 the 1.2-litre petrol was replaced with a more efficient 0.9-litre petrol. All of the engine options are here for efficiency reasons only; performance is modest, but fuel economy is strong whichever version you go for.
Driving the Logan MCV isn’t a hardship, but there’s not much pleasure to be gained from it either. The engines aren’t too noisy and offer reasonable performance, but the ride quality is middling and there’s no pay-off with good handling either.
It does the job required of it without protest, but it doesn’t exactly welcome you into undertaking a journey in it with the promise of comfort or fun. If you choose to try and press on, the Logan MCV has modest grip and little in the way of steering feel, so it discourages you from messing around.
And that makes it a compelling buy. Even in its most loaded Laureate form, which costs £10,795, it undercuts all of its rivals by a significant margin.
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Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019) handling and engines
- Engines range from 0.9 TCe to 1.5 dCi 95
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 38–73 mpg
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019): Handling and ride quality
On the road, the Logan MCV is efficient and notable for having a pliant, well-damped ride, and in dCi form, exceedingly long legs on the motorway. The steering is light in all models, with the 1.2 16V and 1.5 dCi having excellent gearchanges and light steering.
In corners it does mean the car feels a little cumbersome, not helped by above-average levels of body roll. But it handles lumps, bumps and potholes, really well.
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019): Engines
The 1.2-litre 16V is refined and needs working hard if you want to make progress. Bear this in mind if you want to regularly make use of that large loading bay - add weight to the 1.2-litre car and it can genuinely struggle on uphill runs. But for light use, it's well worth considering, especially as it's the cheapest option and still capable of excellent fuel consumption.
For urban dwellers, or those who won't stress that loadbay too much, the 0.9-litre TCe is probably the best all-rounder of the three engines offered.
It revs freely, sounds interesting and although you need to work it hard to make it go fast - as long as you keep it spinning within its power band, it rolls along acceptably, with excellent fuel consumption.
But in the real world, the 1.5-litre dCi will be more than enough for most people. It's a well-proven power unit and is blessed with excellent refinement, plus really long motorway gearing. Whereas the 1.2 will be spinning at 4000rpm at 70mph, the 1.5 dCi will be nearer 2000rpm - a far more civilised state of affairs.
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019): Safety
Euro NCAP tested the Dacia Logan MCV in 2014, and it was awarded a three star overall score. Adult occupant protection was particularly low, with a rating of 57 per cent, although child occupant protection was significantly better at 75 per cent. Pedestrian mitigation was a modest 55 per cent, while the safety assist rating was also at the lower end of the scale at just 38 per cent.
As for safety systems, all Logan MCV models are fitted with ESC as standard, while a speed limiter/cruise control function is available on higher-specification models. Unsurprisingly the Logan cannot be fitted with more modern safety systems such as automatic emergency braking or lane assist, something which may well put off some buyers.
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019): Towing
Unlike many of its competitors, the Logan MCV has different unbraked towing capability depending on the engine selection, but the braked towing capacity is the same regardless of what’s under the bonnet. SCe 75 models can manage 550kg unbraked, the TCe 90 can tow 570kg unbraked, the Bi-Fuel 595kg and unsurprisingly the dCi 95 has the best capacity at 625kg. All version can manage the same 1110kg braked.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 TCe | 53–58 mpg | 11.1 s | 109–121 g/km |
| 1.0 SCe | 49–52 mpg | 14.7 s | 120–123 g/km |
| 1.0 TCE Bi-Fuel | - | 11.6 s | 103 g/km |
| 1.2 | 49 mpg | 14.5 s | 130–135 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi | 81 mpg | 11.8 s | 90–99 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi 90 | 74–81 mpg | 11.8 s | 90–99 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi 95 | 64 mpg | 11.8 s | 90 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
80%
Real MPG
38–73 mpg
MPGs submitted
152
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019) interior
- Boot space is 573–1518 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of three stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4492–4501 mm |
| Width | 1994 mm |
| Height | 1550–1552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2634–2635 mm |
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019): Practicality
As well as the large boot, there are lots of cubby holes and lockers inside, while the split-fold rear seats work well, even if the rear seat doesn't fold completely flat. There's a bit of an 1980s feel when getting into the boot - you either pull the interior release by the driver's seat, or need to use the key as there is no external handle. You get used to that, but you might not like it.
Rear seat room isn't as good as the bulky exterior hints at either, although up front it’s sufficient to suit most sizes of adult.
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019): Quality and finish
Inside, it's pure Sandero, which means you start off with a low-level of equipment, ramping up rapidly as you move through the range. The entry-level Access model offers very little in terms of extras - you get essentials like all the safety kit - but if you can't live with the thought of no central locking or electric windows you really need to move up the range to the Essential version.
That car is vastly more appealing, both visually and in terms of equipment. So you get electric front windows, central locking, a stereo with USB socket and Bluetooth connectivity for its radio/CD player. The interior is brightened up by chrome-rimmed dials, two tone upholstery, and rear head restraints.
The Comfort adds comfort features like a leather steering wheel and gearknob as well as additional tech. Interior fetishists might bemoan the hard plastics - but they don't look bad and they certainly seem durable.
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019): Infotainment
The Logan (and its hatchback sibling, the Sandero) come with radio preparation only in basic Access trim; that means you get the wires to fit a radio, but no radio itself.
Move up to Essential trim and things get a lot better very quickly. Here you get a pretty simple radio system that has traditional buttons and a digital display rather than a touchscreen, but the buttons are big and easy to use and the specification is reasonable too. You get Bluetooth and DAB, which is more than you get in some cars at this price.
The highest specification brings in a touchscreen system and adds smartphone mirroring, so you can run Apple CarPlay or Android Auto depending on the flavour of your device.
That might sound like the best option, but it’s not a great system to use. If you must have smartphone mirroring - the best way to get nav on a Logan - then it’s the one to go for, otherwise stick with the Essential trim and enjoy streaming or DAB.
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019) value for money
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019): Prices
Go for the most basic Access trim and the list price is just £8495 - compare that to the cheapest Skoda Fabia Estate at £15,540 and Ford Focus Estate at £19,645. As a comparison, Citroen’s C1 city car in its most basic trim is £11,015, some £2500 more.
However, higher specification Logan MCVs are much closer to conventional cars in terms of pricing. The mid-level Essential trim starts at £9495 with the basic SCe 75 petrol engine, rising to £12,145 for the dCi 95 diesel. At the top of the range is the Comfort version, which starts at £10,045 for the SCe 75 up to £13,145 for the dCi 95.
The Logan MCV has been on sale for several years and is still available to buy new, so there is plenty of choice covering a range of budgets including pre-registered cars with potentially big savings.
Have a look through the classified ads and it’s easy to turn up several delivery-mileage examples. We found a 0.9 TCe model in Comfort trim with less than 10 miles on the clock for £11,500, or a version with just 1500 miles for £1000 less.
As for cheaper versions, the earliest cars are now approaching the £5000 mark. We found a 2013 1.5 dCi model in high spec Laureate trim with 40,000 miles for £5000 exactly, which is excellent value.
Dacia Logan MCV (2013 – 2019): Running Costs
All versions of the Logan MCV offer good fuel consumption - it is a happy side effect of an engine range that offers limited performance.
Under the old NEDC regulations the 1.2-litre 75PS model had a claimed combined fuel consumption of 48mpg, which will mean high 30s and possibly low 40s in regular use. The engine that replaced it was better still, with a claimed 50.4mpg under the tougher WLTP rules.
The turbocharged version of this engine claims a combined 47.1mpg combined, which is less than the non-turbo version but it more than makes up for this with the better performance. The diesel is the most economical of all the options, with a claimed figure of 64.2mpg under WLTP rules - expect to get well over 50mpg without too much effort.
As a further boost to the Logan MCV’s cost-saving attributes, it manages to get down into some of the lowest insurance groups possible, which should result in low premiums for all but the highest risk drivers.
The Access model the lowest of the lot, with the 0.9-litre petrol engine in group 2 and the 1.2-litre 75PS engine in group 3 or 4.
The newer Essential trim is a bit higher up the groupings, with group 4 for the 0.9-litre 75PS, group 9 for the 0.9-litre 90PS and group 11 for the diesel. That the highest grouping for any Logan is 12 for the Laureate with the diesel engine tells you all you need to know.
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The basic 1.2 or 0.9-litre 75PS petrol engine is best avoided - it’s the least powerful option and means you’ll need to work it hard to make any kind of progress.
The 0.9-litre TCe turbocharged unit is the most refined option, has a bit more performance and is economical too, but if you plan to regularly carry loads or passengers then the 1.5-litre diesel is the best option - it’s the most economical as well as offering the best performance.
As for trim levels, we’d suggest avoiding the basic Access trim even if you want to save every penny. With no radio at all, central locking and manual windows it makes for a pretty miserable environment, whereas it’s not a big step up to the Essential trim on new models or the Ambiance trim on older
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4492–4501 mm |
| Width | 1994 mm |
| Height | 1550–1552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2634–2635 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 980–1118 kg |
| Boot Space | 573–1518 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 12000–18000 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Tyre-repair kit | ||
| Alternative | Space-saving spare wheel | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £6,995–£13,095 |
| Insurance Groups | 3–12 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–E |
| Official MPG | 48.7–80.7 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 3 |
On sale until March 2021
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Estate 0.9 TCE 90 Comfort 5dr | £11,095 | 53.3 mpg | 11.1 s |
| Estate 0.9 TCE 90 Essential 5dr | £10,095 | 53.3 mpg | 11.1 s |
| Estate 1.0 SCe 75 Access 5dr | £8,495 | 52.3 mpg | 14.7 s |
| Estate 1.0 SCe 75 Comfort 5dr | £10,295 | 52.3 mpg | 14.7 s |
| Estate 1.0 SCe 75 Essential 5dr | £9,295 | 52.3 mpg | 14.7 s |
| Estate 1.0 TCE 100 Comfort Bi-Fuel 5dr | £11,595 | - | 11.6 s |
| Estate 1.0 TCE 100 Esntl Bi-Fuel 5dr | £10,595 | - | 11.6 s |
| Estate 1.5 dCi Blue 95 Comfort 5dr | £13,095 | 63.6 mpg | 11.8 s |
| Estate 1.5 dCi Blue 95 Essentail 5dr | £12,095 | 63.6 mpg | 11.8 s |
On sale until November 2018
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Estate 0.9 TCE 90 Ambiance 5dr | £10,095 | 57.6 mpg | 11.1 s |
| Estate 0.9 TCE 90 Laureate 5dr | £11,095 | 57.6 mpg | 11.1 s |
| Estate 1.0 SCe 75 Ambiance 5dr | £9,295 | 52.3 mpg | 14.7 s |
| Estate 1.0 SCe 75 Laureate 5dr | £10,295 | 52.3 mpg | 14.7 s |
| Estate 1.5 dCi 90 Ambiance 5dr | £11,695 | 80.7 mpg | 11.8 s |
| Estate 1.5 dCi 90 Laureate 5dr | £12,695 | 80.7 mpg | 11.8 s |
On sale until April 2017
On sale until October 2015
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Laureate 1.2 16v 75 5dr | £8,995 | 48.7 mpg | 14.5 s |
Model History
- March 2013: UK order books open
- April 2013: UK pricing announced
- February 2014
- March 2015: Prices of Laureate Prime announced
- August 2015: New engines for Dacia Logan MCV
- January 0001: (hp @ rpm)
- January 0001: (Nm @ rpm)
- February 2016
- December 2016: Prices and specs for 2017 Dacia Logan MCV announced
- April 2017: Dacia Logan MCV prices increased
- May 2017: Dacia Logan MCV Stepway goes on sale
- July 2017: Logan MCV updates introduced
- January 2019
- April 2019: Dacia Logan MCV offer to taxi drivers
- February 2020: Dacia Logan MCV Bi-Fuel announced
- June 2020
March 2013
UK order books open
Like the New Sandero, the Logan MCV comes with a choice of two petrol engines: 1.2 16v 75, versatile and economical, both in terms of initial purchase price and running costs; and the brand new 0.9 TCe 90, a three-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit that epitomizes the Renault group’s powertrain excellence. The TCe 90 is a featherweight marvel, weighing 15 kg less than a conventional engine of equivalent power. It offers crisp, supple acceleration to combine motoring pleasure with enviable fuel economy (56.5mpg) and low emissions (116 g/km).
By combining low fuel consumption with record loading volume of 573 litres, New Logan MCV gives the very best ratio between fuel economy and load capacity, making it the very best proposition for budget-conscious customers who need great load carrying capabilities.
New Logan MCV will be available with the 1.5 dCi diesel engine, producing 66 kW (90 hp). The 1.5 dCi is the Renault group’s best selling power unit, renowned for reliability, performance and environmental credentials. Recent optimisation brings further enhancements to acceleration, and fuel consumption remains among the lowest in this segment, at 74.3mpg for a very low environmental impact of 99 g/km.
With the Eco Mode function (on TCe 90 and dCi 90), the driver can select optimised fuel economy at any time. Eco Mode adjusts certain engine settings and climate control parameters, to suit the driver and passengers. Depending on usual driving style and road conditions, Eco Mode can bring improvements of up to 10% in fuel consumption andemissions.
For maximum protection, New Logan MCV offers front side airbags in addition to driver and front passenger airbags. There’s an audible and visual driver and front passenger seatbelt reminder on all versions in Europe, and Isofix fasteners on the two outer rear seats for fast, trouble-free fitting of child and baby seats. The body structure has programmed crumple zones to absorb impact energy. And the bumper and bonnet area are also designed, in terms of shape, rigidity and thickness, for optimum impact energy absorption, to achieve the best possible protection for pedestrians in the event of frontal impact.
April 2013
UK pricing announced
From Just £6,995. Available to order for delivery from July 2013 (this later became September 2013). 573-litre boot with the rear seats in place. With the seats down and a cavernous 1,518 litres freed up, it drops to only 4.6p.
As a comparison, a Skoda Fabia Estate only musters a 505 litre boot, with a list price from The list price from£11,105. The Ibiza ST, starts at £12,260.
Whether it’s going to be used as the family workhorse, taking dogs to the park, carting mountain bikes around for dirty (riding) weekends, or loading up with the latest season’s gardening essentials, Logan MCV is built to make life simple. That its boot is vast is immediately obvious, but backing up its impressive practicality is an equally helpful low loading lip. Just 589mm up from the ground. The boot opening’s a decent size too, with a 787mm entry gap up to the roof, combined with a 1011mm boot opening width. Forget the sink, with those kinds of figures, it’s plenty big enough to take the entire kitchen.
It would be churlish to think Dacia is expecting buyers to buy its new baby only for its unpretentious practicality. Underneath its smart looks, Logan MCV has plenty more to offer. Including bulletproof reliability and very low running costs.
In true Dacia ‘simplicity’ style, the Logan MCV line-up mirrors its sister car, Sandero, exactly. The only difference is £1,000 in price between comparable versions, to account for its estate body. Three easily distinguishable trim levels are on offer, Access, Ambiance and Lauréate, priced from only £6,995 to a still scarcely believable £10,795 for the range-topping diesel.
|
Trim level |
Engine |
CO 2 emissions |
MPG (combined) |
Benefit-in-kind |
On-the-road price |
|
Access |
1.2 16V 75 |
135 |
48.7 |
18% |
£6,995 |
|
Ambiance |
1.2 16V 75 |
135 |
48.7 |
18% |
£7,595 |
|
|
0.9 TCe 90 |
116 |
56.5 |
14% |
£8,395 |
|
|
1.5 dCi 90 |
99 |
74.3 |
13% |
£9.395 |
|
Lauréate |
1.2 16V 75 |
135 |
48.7 |
18% |
£8,995 |
|
|
0.9 TCe 90 |
116 |
56.5 |
14% |
£9,795 |
|
|
1.5 dCi 90 |
99 |
74.3 |
13% |
£10,795 |
The starting point for this load-lugging frivolity is Access. Unlike its Sandero and Duster siblings, it even comes with the stylish addition of body coloured bumpers. Naturally, the 15” steel wheels round off its practical, rugged look.
Dacia hasn’t skimped on safety kit though, with ABS with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), ESC (Electronic Stability Control), ASR traction control, ISOFIX points in both outer rear seats and four airbags all fitted as standard. The all-new Sandero/Logan ranges have yet to be tested by Euro NCAP.
On the inside, its 573 litre boot versatility grows with a 60/40 split rear folding seats. Its characterful, no-nonsense nature is reinforced by manual windows and pre-wiring for the optional accessory fit radio and speakers which will be available to buy through official Dacia Retailers.
Only £600 more takes buyers up to Ambiance, the mid-point of the range. There, a whole array of additional style and comfort features kick in. Among them are a radio CD player with fingertip remote controls, USB/AUX input/ Bluetooth™, remote central locking, electric front windows, 15” ‘Colorado’ wheel trims and black roof bars. Befitting its name, trading up to this version also brings with it some plush interior touches such as chrome surrounds for the air vents, instrument dials and steering wheel logo.
Like other Dacias, the range-topping Lauréate is likely to account for the bulk of sales. With an extensive equipment list and prices from £8,995, it’s easy to see why.
Typifying Dacia’s approach of offering big car features for small car prices, the Logan MCV range-topper comes packed with air conditioning, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, cruise control and electric rear windows as standard.
Things get even better with a height adjustable driver’s seat and steering wheel, leather steering wheel and gearknob and an upgraded radio CD player with MP3 CD reader, fingertip remote controls and four speakers. The interior also becomes more upmarket with a graphite look finish for the centre console surround, front door handles and steering wheel lower insert.
Its modern looks are also made even sharper with 15” ‘Kalahari’ wheel trims, chrome front grille, front fog lights, body-coloured door handles and door mirrors and satin chrome roof bars.
Powering it are a choice of three frugal engines. The first, the 1.2 16V 75, one of the Renault Group’s most tried and tested engines, is on offer with every trim level. The even more frugal, yet powerful, TCe 90 and dCi 90, can be had with both Ambiance and Lauréate.
Even the heaviest Logan MCV only weighs in at 1090kg, so in spite of its heady load-carrying ability, it hasn’t got a hulking great body to haul around. Proving it, the smallest powerplant, the four-cylinder 1.2 petrol delivers 48.7 mpg on the combined cycle with CO2emissions of 135g/km, enough for road tax band E. That means road tax of just over £10 per month.
The second engine for Dacia’s new supermini is the TCe 90. It’s relatively new to the brand, following its launch on Sandero, after debuting in the Renault Clio with the added bonus of Stop&Start technology. In Logan MCV, the 0.9-litre three-cylinder turbocharged unit is capable of 109 mph, with fuel economy of 56.5 mpg and CO2emissions of just 116 g/km. That adds up to just £30 in road tax every year, with absolutely zero to pay in the first. It also comes with Hill Start Assist on UK models.
Rounding off the series of modern engines is the new dCi 90. Belying it’s 1.5-litre diesel size, it delivers 74.3 mpg and sub-100 grams of CO2per kilometre emissions. In other words, you don’t owe the taxman a penny when it comes to road fund licence, plus, London drivers will currently be able to sidestep the Congestion Charge.
February 2014
Extended warranties of up to 5 and up to 7 years and fixed price service packages now offered online to existing Dacia owners whose cars are less than 12 months old. Prices are the same as if they took the packages on purchase: 5 year/60k mile warranty (whichever comes first) £395; 7 year/100k mile warranty (whichever comes first £850; 3 year/36k mile service plan £489. All are trasferable to the new owner on sale of the car.
March 2015
Prices of Laureate Prime announced
These luxuriously appointed models, featuring an exclusive colour scheme, are being introduced to mark 10 years since the Romanian brand re-launched in Europe in 2005, and are available for just £500 more than the existing Lauréate versions. It offers buyers the chance to own a more distinctive, more personalised car while remaining faithful to Dacia’s exceptional ‘shockingly affordable’ value-for-money ethos.
All Lauréate Prime special editions are finished in exclusive Cosmos Blue metallic paint, which pays homage to Dacia’s traditional livery. This is reflected inside each car, with blue fabric inserts on the front and rear seats, blue detailing on the floor mats and blue seat belts.
Other distinguishing exterior features are smart dark metal alloy wheels and dark metal grey door mirror shells. Additional equipment over Lauréate versions includes a front central armrest, electric rear windows, leather steering wheel and the latest MediaNav Evolution multimedia system.
This has been re-designed with a full-colour menu screen and now features Apple’s SIRI voice recognition function, full seven-digit postcode recognition and TMC live traffic information. There have been hardware improvements, and the system allows access to the AHA cloud platform via a free smartphone app. Through the seven-inch multi-media touch-screen users have access to navigation, infotainment and hands-free telephone services; can stream music via Bluetooth or a USB or AUX connection; and can connect to social networks via a smartphone.
Lauréate Prime versions of the Sandero and Logan MCV are available with the 0.9-litre TCe 90 and 1.5-litre dCi 90 engines, while the Duster Lauréate Prime comes with the 1.5-litre dCi 110 engine in two- and four-wheel-drive configurations.
August 2015
New engines for Dacia Logan MCV
|
Model |
Power January 0001(hp @ rpm) |
Torque January 0001(Nm @ rpm) |
0-62mph (sec) |
Top speed (mph) |
|
Access 1.2 16V 75 |
73 @ 5550 |
107 @ 4250 |
14.5 |
100 |
|
Ambiance 1.2 16V 75 |
73 @ 5550 |
107 @ 4250 |
14.5 |
100 |
|
Ambiance TCe 90 |
90 @ 5000 |
140 @ 2250 |
11.1 |
109 |
|
Ambiance dCi 90 |
90 @ 4000 |
220 @ 1750 |
11.8 |
107 |
|
Lauréate TCe 90 |
90 @ 5000 |
140 @ 2250 |
11.1 |
109 |
|
Lauréate dCi 90 |
90 @ 4000 |
220 @ 1750 |
11.8 |
107 |
|
Lauréate Prime TCe 90 |
90 @ 5000 |
140 @ 2250 |
11.1 |
109 |
|
Lauréate Prime dCi 90 |
90 @ 4000 |
220 @ 1750 |
11.8 |
107 |
|
Model |
MPG |
CO2 (g/km) |
BIK (band %) |
VED (band) |
Insurance group |
|
Access 1.2 16V 75 |
48.7 |
130 |
21% |
D |
3E |
|
Ambiance 1.2 16V 75 |
48.7 |
130 |
21% |
D |
3E |
|
Ambiance TCe 90 |
57.7 |
109 |
16% |
B |
9P |
|
Ambiance dCi 90 |
80.7 |
90 |
16% |
A |
11P |
|
Lauréate TCe 90 |
57.7 |
109 |
16% |
B |
11P |
|
Lauréate dCi 90 |
80.7 |
90 |
16% |
A |
11P |
|
Lauréate Prime TCe 90 |
57.7 |
109 |
16% |
B |
10A |
|
Lauréate Prime dCi 90 |
80.7 |
90 |
16% |
A |
11A |
|
Model |
Price (On The Road) |
|
Access 1.2 16V 75 |
£6.995 |
|
Ambiance 1.2 16V 75 |
£7,795 |
|
Ambiance TCe 90 |
£8,595 |
|
Ambiance dCi 90 |
£9,595 |
|
Lauréate TCe 90 |
£9,795 |
|
Lauréate dCi 90 |
£10,795 |
|
Lauréate Prime TCe 90 |
£10,295 |
|
Lauréate Prime dCi 90 |
£11,295
|
February 2016
5-speed Easy-R automated manual transmission available in Europe from Spring with 90 TCe only at a €600 premium.
December 2016
Prices and specs for 2017 Dacia Logan MCV announced
The 2017 Logan MCV is priced from £6,995. 1.2 16v 75PS 4-cylinder engine replaced with SCe 1.0 75PS three cylinder engine as used in Twingo and Smart, which is 10% more efficient. TCe 90 petrol and dCi 90 diesel engines continue.
Interior upgrades include a more elegant and more contemporary satin-effect chrome finish for the air vent surrounds, trim strip and centre console fascia, while a new four-spoke steering wheel design has the horn push in the centre instead of on the indicator stalk.
New steering wheel offers improved integration of cruise control and speed limiter buttons on Lauréate versions, and an exclusive Soft Feel finish. Front electric window switches have been moved from the centre console to a panel by the door handles.
Standard equipment enhanced with additions of DAB radio on all trim levels above Access. Air conditioning is now standard on Ambiance versions and above. Top-of-the-range Lauréate versions now include MediaNav navigation system, incorporating a 7-inch touchscreen, AUX input, radio and USB and Bluetooth connectivity, and rear parking sensors as standard. Reversing camera and Hill Start Assist are available.
Access versions include black cloth upholstery, LED daytime running lights, double optic headlights with chrome surrounds, tinted windows, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with ASR (Traction control) and Hill Start Assist (HSA), Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), driver’s airbag, passenger airbag with deactivation function, front side airbags, ISOFIX points for child seats in both outer rear seats, 15-inch Tarkine wheel trims and 60/40 split folding rear seat.
Ambiance adds manual air conditioning, electric front windows (with driver’s one touch), AUX and USB input, DAB/FM/AM radio with fingertip controls and two front and two rear speakers, Bluetooth, remote central locking, ECO mode (TCe 90 and dCi 90 versions only), Stop and Start (TCe 90 and dCi 90 versions only), anti-intruder automatic door-locking system and Satin Chrome central console surround and instrument dial surrounds. A new option for 2017 on the Ambiance trim is a Height Adjustment Pack (£50) that includes driver’s seat, steering wheel and front seatbelt height adjustment.
|
Logan MCV |
0-62mph (secs) |
CO 2 (g/km) |
VED band |
MPG (NEDC combined) |
Insurance group |
Price (OTR) |
|
Access SCe 75 |
14.7 |
120 |
C |
52.3 |
2E |
£6,995 |
|
Ambiance SCe 75 |
14.7 |
120 |
C |
52.3 |
2E |
£7,995 |
|
Ambiance TCe 90 |
11.1 |
109 |
B |
57.6 |
8E |
£8,795 |
|
Ambiance dCi 90 |
11.8 |
90 |
A |
80.7 |
9E |
£10,195 |
|
Lauréate TCe 90 |
11.1 |
109 |
B |
57.6 |
8E |
£9,995 |
|
Lauréate dCi 90 |
11.8 |
90 |
A |
80.7 |
9E |
£11,395 |
April 2017
Dacia Logan MCV prices increased
Now from £7,295 for Access model (up from £6,999).
May 2017
Dacia Logan MCV Stepway goes on sale
The fifth member of the Dacia UK range is available to order now priced from £11,495 with first customer deliveries expected in June.
The New Logan MCV Stepway gets flared wheel arches, 16-inch wheels with 205/55 R16 road tyres, roof rails and a ground clearance of 174mm. It maintains the same impressive boot space of 573 litres (VDA). The New Logan MCV Stepway is available in Lauréate trim offering a high specification as standard.
Available in Lauréate trim, the New Logan MCV Stepway has a high standard of specification including heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, rear parking sensors, height-adjustable driver’s seat and seven-inch touchscreen with MediaNav infotainment system which includes USB and AUX sockets, Bluetooth connectivity and satellite navigation with GB and Northern Ireland mapping.
The New Logan MCV Stepway is available with a choice of two economical engines – the well-proven TCe 90 petrol – with CO 2 as low as 115g/km and fuel economy of 55.4mpg (NEDC combined) – and the dCi 90 diesel – with CO 2 as low as 100g/km fuel economy of up to 72.4mpg (NEDC combined) . Both come with a five-speed manual transmission.
July 2017
Logan MCV updates introduced
The efficient SCe 75 engine is now offered with Lauréate trim and in response to customer demand, the Height Adjustment Pack becomes standard equipment for Ambiance trim.
The new 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine produces the same power as the outgoing 1.2-litre 16V 75, but is up to 10 per cent more efficient.
January 2019
Priced from £8,495, the spacious Dacia Logan MCV is the most affordable estate car on sale in the UK and is now offered in a choice of three trim levels – Access, Essential and Comfort. In Access trim the Logan MCV features 15-inch ‘Tarkine’ wheels, LED daytime running lights and Hill Start Assist. Essential trim, available from £9,295, adds DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, air conditioning and electric front windows. Comfort trim, priced from £10,295, features 15-inch ‘Lassen’ wheel trims, touchscreen MediaNav satellite navigation system with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, rear parking sensors, cruise control, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors and electric rear windows, all as standard.
The Logan MCV and Logan MCV Stepway both feature an impressive boot space of 573 litres, one of the largest among any segment in the market. No other car can accommodate so much at the price.
For the new Blue dCi 95 engine, available on both Logan MCV models with a five-speed manual transmission, the CO2 output is 97g/km for the Logan MCV and 103g/km for the Logan MCV Stepway, achieving 60.1 - 62.7 mpg (WLTP), with a power output of 95hp at 3,750 rpm and 220Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm.
|
Version |
Drive
|
Power (hp @ rpm) |
Torque (Nm @ rpm) |
0-62mph (sec) |
Top speed (mph) |
|
Access SCe 75 |
2WD |
75 @ 6,300 |
95 @ 3,500 |
15.5 |
98 |
|
Essential SCe 75 |
2WD |
75 @ 6,300 |
95 @ 3,500 |
15.5 |
98 |
|
Essential TCe 90 |
2WD |
90 @ 5,000 |
140 @ 2,250 |
11.1 |
109 |
|
Essential Blue dCi 95 |
2WD |
95 @ 3,750 |
220 @ 1,750 |
12.4 |
111 |
|
Comfort SCe 75 |
2WD |
75 @ 6,300 |
95 @ 3,500 |
15.5 |
98 |
|
Comfort TCe 90 |
2WD |
90 @ 5,000 |
140 @ 2,250 |
11.1 |
109 |
|
Comfort Blue dCi 95 |
2WD |
95 @ 3,750 |
220 @ 1,750 |
12.4 |
111 |
|
Version |
MPG (WLTP) |
CO 2 (g/km) |
BIK (band %) |
VED (Year 1) |
Ins. group |
Price |
|
Access SCe 75 |
44.1 - 45.6 |
124 |
25 |
£165 |
2E |
£8,495 |
|
Essential SCe 75 |
44.1 - 45.6 |
124 |
25 |
£165 |
6E |
£9,295 |
|
Essential TCe 90 |
43.5 - 45.6 |
121 |
26 |
£165 |
8E |
£10,295 |
|
Essential Blue dCi 95 |
60.1 - 62.7 |
97 |
24 |
£145 |
16E |
£11,895 |
|
Comfort SCe 75 |
44.1 - 45.6 |
124 |
25 |
£165 |
3E |
£10,295 |
|
Comfort TCe 90 |
43.5 - 45.6 |
121 |
26 |
£165 |
8E |
£11,295 |
|
Comfort Blue dCi 95 |
60.1 - 62.7 |
97 |
24 |
£145 |
16E |
£12,895 |
April 2019
Dacia Logan MCV offer to taxi drivers
The basic appeal is a 573 litre load area behind the back seats which have 60/40 split folding backrests and and room for five adults to travel in comfort, with generous rear leg and head room.
With Dacia’s Taxi Hire Purchase offer, the well-specced Logan MCV Comfort Blue dCi 95 is available for just £246 a month* (subject to a £2,580 deposit), over 48 months. Useful features rarely found at this price level include: MediaNav Evolution 7” Touchscreen with Satellite navigation and Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM compatibility ; Air Conditioning ; Bluetooth ® Connectivity ; Cruise Control ; Rear Parking Sensors ; Door Mirrors – Heated and Electrically Adjustable ; Height-Adjustable driver’s seat and steering wheel.
The efficient new Blue dCi 95 engine offers exceptional fuel economy, producing 95hp whilst achieving 60.1-62.7 mpg and low emissions of only 97-103 g/km. The Logan MCV also benefits from low VED charges of £145 for the Blue dCi engine from 2nd year onwards and has an insurance rating of 16E.
The Logan MCV Essential Blue dCi 95 is also eligible for the offer, priced at £227 per month* (deposit: £2,380).
|
Version |
Customer Deposit |
Length of Agreement |
Monthly Payment |
APR (%) |
|
Logan MCV Blue dCi 95 Essential |
£2,380 |
48 |
£227 |
6.9 |
|
Logan MCV Blue dCi 95 Comfort |
£2,580 |
48 |
£246 |
6.9 |
February 2020
Dacia Logan MCV Bi-Fuel announced
Bi-Fuel (Petrol/LPG) version of Dacia Logan MCV introduced. 1.0 litre turbocharged engine offers 170Nm torque on LPG and 160Nm on petrol.
|
Version |
MPG |
CO 2 (g/km) |
BIK (band %) |
VED (Year 1) |
Ins. group |
OTR Price |
|
Essential TCe 100 Bi-Fuel |
46.2 (Bi-Fuel 39.2) |
129 (Bi-Fuel 116) |
27 |
£170 |
4E |
£10,595 |
|
Comfort TCe 100 Bi-Fuel |
46.2 (Bi-Fuel 39.2) |
129 (Bi-Fuel 116) |
27 |
£170 |
4E |
£11,595 |
June 2020
Dacia is offering a new dual-fuel powertrain option to its UK range, making it the only mainstream manufacturer to offer vehicles that run on LPG (liquid petroleum gas)
LPG versions of the Dacia Duster, Sandero and Logan MCV models are now available, badged TCe 100 Bi-Fuel. All are powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged dual-fuel powertrain and look identical to their petrol and diesel equivalents.
Prices rise from £7995 for a Sandero ( Essential trim) to £9145 for the Sandero Essential Bi-Fuel, while the Duster Essential Bi-Fuel is priced at £13,195 compared to the £12,795 price tag of the Duster Essential petrol version.
A button on the dashboard switches between the petrol and LPG tanks, offering a combined range of up to 620 miles. The steel LPG tank is mounted in place of the spare wheel, meaning boot space is unaffected.
Dacia says that CO2 is reduced and torque is improved in LPG mode. In the Sandero, the smallest model, the new engine shaves nine per cent off of previous emissions. The Duster sees an 11 per cent drop in CO2 emissions, with up to 2.4 tonnes CO2 saving over a four-year period.
What to watch out for
3 Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating. 57% adult protection; 75% child protection; 55% pedestrian protection; 38% safety assist.
06-10-2016:Complaint that gear change quality "notchy" on a Dacia Logan MCV 1.5 dCi.
22-11-2017:Complaint that the heating system of a 2015 Dacia Logan MCV leaves the driver's and passengers knees cold. Mechanic suggested switching off air recirculation.
10-05-2019:Dacia Logan 1.0SCe (998cc) purchased 17th April 2019 turned out to be faulty and apparently "cannot be repaired until the manufacturer has developed a new chip." Grounds to reject the car within the first 30 days.
26-05-2019:Problem reported with clutch of 30,000 mile 2015 Dacia Logan MCV. Every so often the car refuses to go into any gear. It usually starts off with the gears feeling clunky and sounding noisy when changing before completely stopping working.The only thing that works is to pull over, turn the engine off completely and sit for five to ten minutes. When it is turned back on again everything is usually completely back to normal. Apparently stems from the brake and clutch using a common fluid reservoir. There's a diaphragm valve that diverts the fluid to either the brake or the clutch as needed. If you are using the brake and clutch simultaneously as you do in heavy stop-start traffic, the diaphragm can stick open on the brake side preventing the fluid reaching the clutch. We suggested a change of brake fluid, pointingout that the clutch slave cylinder may be very difficult to drain.
