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The Jogger: A Disappointment
A rental car, thankfully used for only a week. I understand it's meant to be a budget car without frills, but this is a significant regression in automotive engineering. A budget Skoda Rapid from 2016 is better built and more comfortable than 'this thing'. The only upside is the space, but everything else is a disaster.
Pros:
Spacious interior
Cons:
Poor build quality, Uncomfortable ride, Regressive automotive design
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Jogger: A Pleasant Daily Driver
A pleasant car for daily driving and commuting, agile, dynamic, and economical. I have the 7-seater version, but it's truly a 6-seater. The Extrem+ trim is decent with sufficient equipment for everyday use. The appearance is pleasant, even quite nice.
Pros:
Agile and dynamic performance, Economical fuel consumption, Sufficient equipment for daily use, Pleasant and attractive design
Cons:
More suited for 6 instead of 7 passengers
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Jogger
Economical car, reasonably durable, but with many, many shortcomings... On paper, the equipment looks good, climate control and heated bucket seats, or even Android/iOS Auto. Ultimately, it turns out the AC struggles, Android Auto freezes like crazy (even via cable), the plastics creak. I have several cars in this price range in my company and frankly, we won't be buying another Dacia for the company unless they improve the overall package.
Pros:
Economical, Reasonably durable
Cons:
AC struggles to cope, Android Auto frequently freezes, Creaking interior plastics
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The Jogger Delivers
The car meets all its objectives. It's comfortable, very spacious, and very economical. This is my first new car from the dealership, and everything went quite smoothly and pleasantly. For the first 1000km, I drove it only on gasoline and very calmly, as recommended, but afterwards, mainly on LPG. The car has a very distinct break-in period! Only after about 2500 km did the engine start to perform better. This means that initially, thinking about acceleration below approximately 2200 rpm was out of the question. The engine would fall into...
Pros:
Comfortable, Very spacious, Very economical
Cons:
Distinct break-in period
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Jogger
A car purchased with full awareness and after much thought, test drives, and reading thousands of reviews. My 5-year-old Skoda Rapid 110 HP, bought new for 63,000 PLN, was sold. The Dacia, with the best equipment, costs 100,000 PLN, which shows the price situation... In a word - drama! I wanted a Skoda, but to have a vehicle with a trunk comparable to or larger than the Rapid (550 l. for camping trips), I would have to spend around 130,000 PLN, which I couldn't afford. I cared about...
Pros:
Spacious trunk (550l), Good value for money
Cons:
High price for comparable Skoda, Price increases are dramatic
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Jogger: A Car-Like Object
After 2 years and 110,000 km, I can say the Jogger is a car-like object. The build quality is dreadful. The entire interior is made of hard, cheap plastic – even buses look better inside. The seats are uncomfortable, like sitting on a stool. The rear bench is for garden gnomes; taller people will hit their heads on the roof. The bodywork – the sheet metal is as thin as chocolate foil. The galvanization, well, probably not great either. After 2 years and 110,000 km, rust spots are starting to appear on the body. Panel gaps...
Pros:
None specified
Cons:
Dreadful build quality, Hard, cheap interior plastic, Uncomfortable seats, stool-like, Miserable rear seat space, Thin, flimsy bodywork, Questionable galvanization/rust issues, Poor panel fitment
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Jogger
The gearbox is constantly breaking down, even though the car was bought at an authorized Dacia dealership on Białowieska Street. It had only 28,000 km, was one year old, serviced, purchased, and maintained at the dealership. It was meant to be a work tool for a veterinary clinic, but it's a complete failure. After driving 45km from the dealership to home, the gearbox was damaged, not due to my fault but a hidden defect. The car went to the service center at the beginning of August. To this day, not only do I not have the car, for which I paid...
Pros:
Purchased at an authorized dealership
Cons:
Constantly breaking down gearbox, Hidden defect in gearbox, Car unusable for intended purpose
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Mileage unknown
Jogger: A Practical Family Choice
After a year of use and 32,000 km, I have no complaints. I bought the car for its price, low running costs, and 7-person capacity. I was surprised by the low fuel consumption for its size; with gentle driving at 90-100 km/h, it can even get down to 7l of gas! (measurement from refueling to refueling, the onboard computer slightly overestimates consumption; commute to work is 33km). On the highway at 130 km/h with A/C on and 5 people, consumption reaches up to 10l of gas. It's a bit lacking...
Pros:
Excellent value for money, Low operating costs, Spacious interior, seats 7, Surprisingly good fuel economy
Cons:
Fuel consumption can increase at higher speeds, Details are a bit lacking
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Jogger: A Decade of Disappointment
After 3 years and 110,000 km of use, I can confirm - the Jogger is a 'car-like' product with a truly deplorable build quality. The entire interior is made of hard, cheap plastic, which even looks better in commercial vans. The seats are uncomfortable, like sitting on a stool. The rear bench is for garden gnomes; taller people will hit their heads on the roof. The body paneling is as thin as chocolate foil, and the galvanization is questionable. After 2 years and 110,000 km, rust spots are appearing on the body, and panel gaps are noticeable.
Pros:
Spacious inside (for some)
Cons:
Extremely poor build quality, Cheap, hard interior plastics, Uncomfortable seats, Restricted rear headroom, Thin body panels, Rust issues appearing early, Poor panel fitment
Dacia Jogger 1.0 TCe ECO-G 100 (91/101 Hp) LPG 7 Seat MPV
13,000 km
Problem: Brake Caliper
Issue with the brake caliper. Driving experience is good compared to a Grand Scenic 3, with impressive braking power. However, the electric parking brake is unreliable, requiring manual engagement for certainty. Origina Dacia tires are of poor quality and can cause vibrations at speed. The electric brake can fail on slopes when the engine is off, posing a significant danger.
Pros:
Very good road holding (compared to a very poor Grand Scenic 3)., Very good braking., Impressive braking capacity difference between a Grand Scenic 3 and a Jogger., Very responsive despite 100hp., Very light compared to other brands that add mass.
Cons:
Electric brake is not reliable. Manual engagement needed for 100% certainty. Loses some of its appeal., The 2 front tires were damaged during loading onto a floating barge (slipping due to weight)., The electric brake doesn't always engage when the engine is off, very dangerous on slopes!
Dacia Jogger 1.0 TCe ECO-G 100 (91/101 Hp) LPG 7 Seat MPV
41,000 km
Problem: Battery
Issue: Battery. Error message following accessory battery failure. Driver's seat rail was shaking, missing two fixing points. Front discs already need changing at 40,000 kilometers with the four...
Pros:
Estate with seven [small] seats for a tight price., Honorable comfort, neither too hard nor too soft., Complete equipment, with a few options missing., Bronze finish adds a touch of class., Petrol and LPG engine, together they deliver nearly 1000kms of range [two tanks].
Cons:
Two tanks mean filling up with petrol averages 95 euros and adding another LPG fill-up averages 37 euros., 50-liter petrol tank and 40 liters for LPG. This..., Error message after accessory battery failure., Driver's seat rail was shaking, missing two fixing points., Front discs [already] to be changed at 40,000 kilometers with the 4...
Dacia Jogger 1.0 TCe ECO-G 100 (91/101 Hp) LPG 7 Seat MPV
60,000 km
Problem: Battery
Great trunk for work, I can fit all my tools and have extra space. I hide them with the cover. Plus, the windows are tinted and the suspension stays high in 7-seater mode, so no one knows I have my gear. Integrated roof rack set up in max 2 minutes, already carried 8 planks of 27x10x450 - it does the job. In 7-seater mode, 7 adults fit without leg discomfort. Infotainment is clear and ergonomic, wireless Android Auto. The engine is tuned nervy, giving the illusion...
Pros:
Great trunk space for tools and equipment, concealable with cover. Tinted windows, adjustable 7-seater suspension., Integrated roof rack sets up in under 2 minutes, capable of carrying heavy loads., Comfortable seating for 7 adults without leg strain., Clear and ergonomic infotainment with wireless Android Auto., Responsive engine tuning., Discreet 7-seater mode hides cargo.
Cons:
Electronics! Like a Christmas tree with warning lights (partially fixed by recent update). Automatic braking a bit too cautious (never braked unexpectedly)., Disabling: Honestly, the car is reliable except for one trap: My daughter didn't close the door properly. The car spent the night trying to lock, and the next day the battery was dead.
Dacia Jogger 1.0 TCe ECO-G 100 (91/101 Hp) LPG 7 Seat MPV
14,000 km
Problem: Injection
The smartest estate car on the market with space, seven seats, boot, comfort, a nice raised look, a price under €22,500 in 2022 for this extreme trim. I'd add to that a petrol and GPL engine, 50L tank and a 40L GPL tank to approach 1000km on a double fill-up. A great deal! However, not everything is as good as Dacia suggests. Fuel consumption doesn't drop below 8L on 95e10 petrol or you really need a light foot. For GPL it's 10L, we are six fans...
Pros:
Smartest estate car, spacious, 7 seats, large boot, comfortable, stylish raised look, under €22,500 in 2022 for this trim., Petrol and GPL engine, 50L tank and 40L GPL tank for ~1000km range., Excellent value for money.
Cons:
Not everything is as great as Dacia portrays., Fuel consumption over 8L/100km on 95e10 petrol without a light foot., GPL consumption around 10L/100km.
