2023 Dacia Jogger gets HYBRID power! REVIEW
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Does the low safety scores of the Dacia Jogger concern you?
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Have a Jogger. The LEDs are great actually!
That’s really helpful! Thank you! I will pin this comment 📍
Can you tow a caravan with a jogger hybrid?
I thought all LEDs were "eco" by their nature as they're so much more efficient than incandescent bulbs
Another great review I think NCAP have totally confused everyone by constantly changing the system. In the past it was too easy to get 5 stars, now its con the other way by implying that cars are unsafe, that are safe. The star ratings are too reliant on the "Nanny" driver aids, when really there should be more responsibility from the driver
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head there Richard. Cars have to be pretty much autonomous nowadays to get their 5 starts and then that poses other issues!
My girlfriend, our dog and me are in the German Alps with a Extreme version of this great car now. No probs in the mountains at all, very economical and comfortable, ik love this vehicle.
I had a test drive in a hybrid Jogger a few weeks ago. Automatic gearbox. It surprised me by being a genuinely good car. Nothing fancy but all of the things you need and nothing that you don't, as Dacia's CEO once said. I ended up buying a petrol Duster instead which was more suited to my country lifestyle but again I'm very happy with it. I've had Audis for 23 years before the Dacia, but the gap isn't as big as you might expect especially with the Dacia being half the price.
I bought a 1 litre Jogger three months ago to replace a BMW 225XE plug in hybrid. What can I say? Well it was literally half the price; it unsurprisingly doesn't go so fast (but is much better than I thought it would be, particularly when you get used to the boost curve) and has been doing an astonishing 50mpg overall with 60mpg on a run. With the BMW, we had to dismantle my wife's wheelchair to get it in the boot, but with the Jogger we just fold up the rearmost seats (which the BMW doesn't have) and we can fit her wheelchair in whole, plus her rollator, plus some shopping, all with ease. With all seats folded or removed I have been able to buy interior doors for the house and bring them home myself, so no delivery charges, and when we take the grandchildren out we just put the seats back in and they can all come. In terms of handling, it's not so good as the BMW (which in turn wasn't so good as my previous Ford C-Max), but it's perfectly acceptable for its intended usage, certainly way better than a Renault Scenic I had twenty years ago. Quality wise it's no BMW, but this seems to be mainly in cosmetic areas such as trim, and it's certainly acceptable for the price and the vehicle's likely usage; panel fit is good and there are no rattles or squeaks. Ours is the top Extreme model and it has just about every feature I want, and many I'm not bothered about; for example I would prefer to dump the aluminium wheels for steel ones - yes I know I'm swimming against the tide, but steel is cheaper, stronger, less easily damaged, more easily repaired, and actually lighter than most so called 'alloys'. Steel is an alloy too by the way. Omissions include the clever storage you mentioned such as the underfloor compartments the Scenic had, and it should have an actual spare wheel, like nearly all cars now; the can of 'squirt' you get is only of use for the nail in the tread type puncture so a sidewall failure leaves you unnecessarily calling the breakdown services. Abandoned cars with shredded tyres are a common sight nowadays and this should be seen as a safety issue. Personally, I don't give a monkey's about the lack of lane warnings or that I don't get a warning buzzer if the rear seat belts aren't done up. I'm an adult and am perfectly capable of dealing with these things myself. I understand that the car would be rated as four star on the actual impact tests themselves but I can't find a definitive source to verify this, so if anyone knows about this I'd be interested to hear. Overall, the car is brilliant, comfortable on a long journey and superb value. Who cares if its 0 - 60 isn't setting the world on fire, or it doesn't handle like a sports car - If I want that, I'll just drive my Caterham 7 instead.
Try the C5 aircross Hybrid if you're missing the luxury interior from the Dacia.
Anything is better than an overrated and overpriced BMW
This is the euro ncap grading document. It shows (table 2.3b, page 4) that a 70% adult occupancy rating is 4 stars. cdn.euroncap.com/media/58030/euro-ncap-assessment-protocol-overall-rating-v90.pdf This is the jogger’s test result confirming the 70% adult occupancy rating (page 4). cdn.euroncap.com/media/68913/euroncap-2021-dacia-jogger-datasheet.pdf The 1 star rating is due to a score of 39% in ‘safety assist’. Bizarrely euroncap now cap the star rating at that of the lowest category score “Vehicles that show a poor performance in one of the boxes will have their star rating restricted to show that they do not provide good all-round protection.” So if you see a car with a 3* ncap rating that could potentially have lower adult occupancy in a crash than the jogger, but achieve the higher rating by having a seatbelt warning for all seats and active lane keeping assist. The jogger dropped down to 1* vs the Sandero stepway 2* rating because the jogger doesn’t have a seatbelt warning alarm for the rearmost 2 chairs. The adult crash protection in the Sandero stepway is identical. It’s all political.
If you fold up the second row of seats does it leave a completely flat surface so that, if you take the back row out, you could put an air mattress in the car and sleep in it?
I think it’s good that the Romanian based company joined the hybrid fray with the introduction of the Jogger Hybrid, as hybrids serve as a great solution for consumers who want to take advantage of lower running costs and better efficiency.
I agree with you Dave, a great step for those scared of going electric
@@AutoSocialUKMore like those who are too sensible to go full electric! 😂
Lack of "safety" tech is a huge plus
I’ve ordered one as a taxi, won’t be able to have all 7 seats due to no direct access by door if in an emergency but that boot space with luggage and shopping will be a big win for Taxi drivers. I like it and think Dacia have come a long way.
May I ask please as a taxi driver are you not concerned about the lack of safety features. Love the look but worried for my children
how many months have they given as an estimate for delivery?
@@Drew67072it the best taxicar there is and save as other. Drive normal and you never have an accident and the customers are more happy with that.😊
@@Drew67072 I would be more worried if I count on the car to correct my driving. Also, my friends with better cars usually disable those assistances because of their constant warnings.
do you know that in romania 1 year after the logan came out 80% of taxi company's had them
Just bought a jogger, waiting for delivery. There were a few things I was concerned about, thanks for this report. The greatest safety feature in any vehicle is the driver.
I am really pleased to hear it!
So.. this is about the best looking proper estate one can buy at the moment. Just because it's an estate it automatically looks better than majority of SUV's. And to top off the pretty good looks, it comes with symmetrical wheels. Well done Dacia!!!
I'm not a car snob so I ordered this hybrid jogger it's got all what I'm looking for especially space inside it's not one of those cramped hatchbacks you can't get anything in when visiting the builder's warehouse so great. 🎉 I also noticed that the third row seats don't have seat belt reminders because they can be removed but your rear view mirror keeps a eye on that very well and those rather large airbags each side protect you as well called tyres on the third row I did notice these things before I purchased one.
Your comments are very useful and not bias to manufacture so far the most fair review I have dig into Jogger so far. Thank you.
Ace filming location with that cool bridge in the background 😊 great vid as always! Gotta say the new badge looks abit like a bow tie to me, nice and quirky 😊
I drive a common rail turbo-Diesel 2013-plate Citroën Grand Picasso 7-seater, a great mpv and load-carrying workorse. My intention is to trade my Citroën in for a strong hybrid Dacia Jogger in 2025 or 2026. I am monitering owner feedback and I am slightly concerned about some design and build-quality issues. My hope is that by 2025/26 those issues will have been discussed and resolved. I did briefly look at a 2019-plate end of line (production stopped in 2022, I think) Gasoline Citroën Grand Picasso with 17,000 miles on the clock at £19,600, but then thought that this was precisely Dacia's design thinking on the Jogger: a 7-seater built to cost to rival other three-year old 7-seaters on the market. This video offers a pretty persuasive argument for the Jogger hybrid -- and I love the Terracota livery !
A good review. Thank you!
Hi Tish a great review as ever have always admired the Dacia value for money ethos and hope it doesn’t change too much. The duster is my favourite but my neighbour has the pre facelift jogger and it’s a well thought out car with lots of space and seats for families
Thank you for watching Daniel ☺️
A really good review 👍 Full Hybrid is the term I’m always hearing/reading about (I’ve had one for four years) but interestingly never heard of the term Strong Hybrid before.
I've also never heard strong hybrid before. Is that really what they are called.
@@wintersun398 Tish messaged me to say that’s what she calls them, to differentiate from Mild Hybrids. In that respect it makes perfect sense. Its just not a term normally used for Full Hybrids.
Just imagine how confusing it would be if we all invented our own terms for car technology 😂
I drive a 7 seater Seat Tarraco excellence lux that now costs around £42,000 new (I bought pre-covid for much less as they weren't selling) and I'm not really seeing an awful lot of difference other than some squishy plastics and a few digital infotainment items that in all honesty I could happily live without for the amazing price point that the Dacia offers, I also think looks wise its not too disimilar and from the front i think it might actually even be better looking than my SEAT. If I was buying a seven seater today this would be my first choice, hands down.
From what I have read the car tested for the euro 5 was the base model without all the safety features the higher spec come with.
Fantastic review. I'm pretty tempted by one of these, especially in orange! I'd love an in car picnic in the rear most seats and the middle row up. Limousine roomy
I might have an adventure in the Jogger planned!!
@@AutoSocialUK exciting!
Great video.
I really like it actually and I think the new branding is much better. If we have s third child I would consider one
Great review Tish. Ive been in Dacia taxis in European cities for years and always impressed how tough they were. Agree with you on the cheap stickers and on the clever fake alloys. I dont get petrol heads obsession with alloy wheels that will scrape on the first kerb they inevitably hit. The rear camera seems as good as a Tiguan Ive had. Safety standards now are all about those driving the car and to hell with other road users.
Did I miss the mention of price ?
If you want the Alloy wheels, go for the next spec up such as the Extreme model.
Great review, but one note: when you talked abou reclining seat, you should show us how much they recline.Or wwen you talked about roof rails, you should show us how it works. Now I have to search other reviews where they actually show this stuff. Change that and your reviews wil be much better 100% :-). YT is about watching, not only listening
Great review thanks. I think this car would be much safer than a ~6+ year car
I have a few questions. Is it right that there is much noice in the car? Can you talk normally with a passenger behind you or next to you?
I ordered the Hybrid as soon as I could on January 10th ! Delivery in May. 5 days to go!! Not holding my breath!!😢
Is it right that there is much noice in the car? Can you talk normally with a passenger behind you or next to you?
Did you get the car? One question I have: When you're stationary, and you turn on the A/C does it operate from the hybrid battery, and the petrol engine just runs say 30 seconds every 5 minutes to top up the hybrid battery? That's how toyota hybrids operate.
You said the roof bars are currently in the vertical position, don’t you mean horizontal position?
You say it doesn't get alloy wheels, but it does on the extreme trim, plus heated seats and sat nav
This model doesn’t get alloy wheels, I have reviewed the extreme too ☺️
You clearly state around 16.16 the Dacia Jogger does not get alloy wheels. At 2.40 you also mentioned wheels and hub caps and you make no mention of the model you were test driving.
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I agree with you Tish on the Jogger sticker and hybrid sticker at the rear. Just cheap and nasty. It's like something from the Hyundais of the 90s. Either do proper badging or do not bother at all. Otherwise great car for the money indeed.
Very odd move, considering they went through so much effort to make the hubcaps look like alloys and then stick stickers on the back. Completely agree with you they either should have not done it or done it properly!
Would you prefer a badge that requires holes in the bodywork? or a stick on piece of plastic? the decal is far better.
Hi! I'm going to buy one, cedar green with copper trim, extreme version Its very spacious. I haven't made a test drive with it, but i think, it won't be a problem. I think, the Jogger will be very popular, they've sold 50000 Joggers in one year.
Wow, are you sure about the 1,6 liter engine, because here, in Romania, we only have the one liter (0,998 in fact !) and it would be frustrating, otherways is an interesting car for larger families !
My next family car i think, family crap, dog walking stuff, gardening crap, fishing equipment, telescope etc etc. Ticks the boxes for me n mine. Green or grey one though.
Haha love that! It’s the perfect car for throwing all kind of crap into! Keep your eyes peeled as well because Dacia have another trick up their sleeve for the jogger ⛺️👀
I like my driving position to be as raised as possible with the steering wheel low. Can the seat be raised as it looks a bit low to me? Also, I think I'd be put off by the rear seats as I want the space but don't have room at home to store any and neither do I want the faff. Also, I don't like all the metal jutting out when you fold the bench forward. Seats that fold flat are much simpler and more practical and I'd rather spend more on a car to have that option, I think.
Yes it can I test drove one recently and the top spec has heated seats too
The removable rear row of seats is just like my old Toyota Avensis Verso which was such a great car for family and it had loads of space. Sadly discontinued. The Dacia Jogger is the only new car I would buy if I was buying new.
Couldn’t agree more, lots of usability, which is now not readily available in the new cars.
The fact that drivers in the UK do not use indicators when overtaking an obstacle in their driving lane is mindblowing. You can’t just steer suddenly and go by and not making aware the drivers behind you. It’s just common sense and might save someone’s life.
Love this channel superb no nonsense presenter - also helps that she is very intelligent and attractive!
How much is a replacement steel wheel poverty cap? I assume main dealer only.
amazon ebay etc. 4 caps for 30 quid.
Check out the meaning of vertical as opposed to horizontal. Great review apart from that. 👍👍👍
I know the meaning but I’m dyslexic so my brain often muddles things like that. I’m sure everyone knows what I mean.
I apologise and you are right, we all know what you meant. 🫢🫢
The duster is 30k here in ireland now for old renault equipment its nuts the value is gone out the brand
Yes that defeats the object!
@@AutoSocialUK because all the other brands have really stopped making entry models 4 wheels doors and a engine just a base car having dacia go up in price and with the cost of second hands with moon miles on them there will be a section of people that will find it hard going forward to buy cars
34,000 now 😭. Not sure why it's so exspensive in Ireland?
@@kathyohare5742 our prices are just shocking
What a really great review, really focused on the practicality and real world driving of the Jogger. As a current owner of a Dacia Logan Stepway, I’m still umming and aahing about whether to change to a Jogger (love the Logan it’s a good honest workhorse) and still unsure if the extra £3.400 is worth it for the Hybrid. Still think you need to do a lot of miles annually or keep it for a long time to justify that.
I think the better way to look at it is if you want an auto or not. My 1.0 Jogger does 46mpg real world over 1800 miles so far (its just broken in bless it). The difference between 52mpg and 46mpg isn't a lot. I've worked it out to be £158 difference per year for 10000 miles @ petrol @140. So over 10 years of ownership you will save roughly £1580. Your mileage may vary, petrol prices will vary. I understand our driving styles are different etc.
Really hoping the hybrid comes on to motability scheme at an affordable price, the petrol is a massive £2000 advance payment the now
@@AlanMacdonald-on6ndit’s available on the scheme now
@@anonymous4201 just checked on Motability (aug23): Expression 1litre Tce is £995, and Extreme £1495. For the hybrids: Expression is £1495, Extreme is £1995. So IMO it's a no brainer to pay the extra for the hybrid and get an auto gearbox, litte better performance and better economy.
Only problem is that in my driving position nobody could sit behind me, only 4” space which was a showstopper for me.
This is something no-one mentiones. How tall are you? I'm interested in five 5 seat version but it is looking crowded for 360 child seats.
Having looked and looked, I have finally decided that we will be buying a brand new one of these, I just cannot get over the prices for them brand new. We are all but at the dealer now buying it because we just want to hold on a little longer but if I am honest, the reviews and the look of the car and the features as well as being able to take me and all of the kids in it, I cannot see us deciding to buy anything else.
Looking good girl! Great review. 😊👍🏼❤️
Thank you that’s really kind - glad you enjoyed it 🫶🏼
It would be good if we also got the 5 seat version for those that don't need the 7 but would help lower the cost.
In the Netherlands you pay extra for the 5seater! €150
@@ingmarlangerak8973 🤔
By the way, the 2 extra seats costs a 1000 euro's. So no big difference
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Not being able to put three child seats along the back is a killer for me. Three kids in them means I keep my galaxy
Dacia seem to be making some better designs. I wonder if they will be building.a value electric car?
They have the spring elsewhere in Europe, hopefully we will get something soon 🤞🏼
Dacia has announced that Dacia Sandero electric will be available in 2028-2029.
Dacia have now announced that they will bring the Spring to the UK next year (2024).
Does the jogger have a towbar?
He could have it, it's just an accessory but the hybrid version is only allowed to town 750kg max as he only start in electric mode.
Great drivetrain as it can run mostly on electric if you know how to drive it. BUT its not worth 6k more than the standard petrol one. Far too expensive compared to the ICE only model. You'd never recoup the 6k in fuel savings.
A great quick review Tish. This is a great honest family car that does not pretend to be anything else. The loading and seating functions are things that you would have to pay much more to get yet the execution in the Jogger is very well thought out. It looks like a great all rounder and will certainly be worth a look not only for those on a budget but those who want functionality and practicality over form. Many thanks for sharing.
They are definitely for people who arnt that bothered about cars who want something cheap and practical to get from A to B and they serve a purpose on the market. Great review as always, what I like about your channel is you review cars people will actually buy or drive. Couldn’t review a 2 series coupe could you? I’m looking at them at the moment 😂
If there isn't a special air bag to protect my ball bag I'm not buying one.
Are the second and third seats reclinable?
Pretty unblemished ✋️ 🤚!😉😏
Why do they always show the top-of-the-range models whereas I think most buyers would love to see the entry-level and then they can decide from there....
Shall I do a comparison video? ☺️
@@AutoSocialUKYes, by all means
Where is that viaduct?
A bit too small for a "fake taxi" car xD
Once a safety feature almost crashed my car. So...
Nice video and Woman.
The Hybrid is far more expensive than a conventional petrol Jogger.... and how long is that battery going to last ? How can any of this be " economical " Will these hybrid cares be prone to go on fire ?: I drive Dacia now, but will not buy any of their electric stuff....
The Jogger was given a low safety rating for its lack of electronic safety aids. It doesn’t have lane keeping assistance or seatbelt reminders for the third row and the auto-braking system detects vehicles but not pedestrians. Not being funny but if your anything of a driver you shouldn't need this stuff anyway. The Jogger scored 70% for the structural protection it offers adult occupants, which is equivalent to a four-star rating.
Had a 14 plate dacia. Was just a rust bucket avoid like the plague
Jog On. No. I like a Dacia. Sharper facelifts last 2 years. Look good. Drive meh. Cheap. What’s wrong , nothing. Like cheap cornflakes in the 80s. You want the Audi but the cheap ones fulfil same function
I kept accidentally calling it a Dacia Dogger… that’s a very different thing altogether 😂 with respect I think Dacia is for people that have no interest in cars, but there will always be a market for that!
@@AutoSocialUK ha ha ha. That made me laugh out loud!! Easy mistake to make. If auctions still ran physical bca large style traders would 100% call them doggers !!!!
”Sounds” good… don’t understand why for 30 years they have been Dacia now they are Dacharr 🤔 lol
It's the Romanian pronunciation.
@@urmasalas 😊
@@urmasalasNope, our prononciation is Dacia, like ,,chia" !
@@victormarian7889 Italian or English "chia"? [da:kia], (da:tša] or [da:tšia]? (I have owned two of them, Logan first generation; Logan II generation facelift edition.)
@@urmasalas English, in Italian is very easy, they have basically the same phonetic like us !
Reliability issues as the same as renault.
If that has an ugly rear then every Volvo XC90 owner should get rid of their car lol. It's a direct copy
Not sure she understands vertical and horizontal!
Nice review. Abysmal driving.
Unfortunately, the crash test results are poor. If they would improve this, it would finally be a winner.
It didn't fail on the crash test, it lost points on the safety systems. Like aurtomanus features
@@JoeJoe-og6dz Yep, stuff it doesn't really need.
Wow, do you have nice eyes?!
Just been to look at. Positives: Cheap Negatives: Everything else Drivers Seat position offset steering wheel. Seat padding can be squashed fully with one hand and new one in showroom already has bolsters creases. No under arch plastic guards so relying on wax spray to stop rusting. Doors sound tinny when closed and door alignment poor. Noise when above 30mph need intercom system as road noise is horrendous. Steering wheel feels like a 90s car, is hard and vibrates badly when accelerating. MPG 45 at best all round driving. Dash is slower to show speed then actually going, is it cable driven? This car won’t last.
It's perfectly safe. She is awful
Never heard of this brand before today. The exterior design is not impressive and the interior looks cheap and dated. The infotainment center is simple and boring. The best of this car is that its a hybrid, I don't see anything else attractive about it.
By those pointers then it’s not a car for you. Dacia are affordable cars for people who need simplicity. A 7 seat SEAT Terraco starts from £33,415 and the Jogger £18,295 and there is your ‘attractive’ element
It's ok, some people prefer good comfy cars that won't ignite in the middle of the high way
@@h.s.5995 What you trying to say, this one can't ignite in the middle of the highway also?
@@genepatrick5325 reliability reports don't show any signs of it. BMWs otherwise...
@@h.s.5995 The same was said about Tesla and look what happened, reports and all.
Morocco made Dacia, full with flaws and non functional parts, in case of damage or minor collision owner is left alone because no parts for this very badly made of a car.
I guess the Jogger is made in Romania, but the factory in Morocco is more modern. There are parts available, maybe not in Kazakstan.
@@victormarian7889I wish was made in Morocco, Jogger is full with flaws, poorly made parts and rust after few months. No parts in EU , UK and Ireland, may be not available parts in Uzbekistan aswell.
Not a great presenter
Thank you for your kind words.
@@AutoSocialUK To be fair, it was way kinder than what I really thought
@@forestdad hope you teach your kids the same level of kindness to strangers.
@@AutoSocialUKit's not my fault you are crap at your job, but it does go to show how good some of the other presenters are. So thanks for that
The amount of editing LOL, and I'm convinced you call it a Duster Jogger at one point
0.36 didn't indicate. Dangerous driving.
Bought a car on this woman’s recommendation….NEVER AGAIN