Carscoops spy photographers have snapped the
next-generation Dacia Logan undergoing testing in Southern Europe. Set to
replace the outgoing budget sedan that has been in production since 2012, the
new one will adopt fresh styling, with a front end likely inspired by the
latest Duster. The heavy camo and plastic cladding do a very good job at hiding
the new appearance, yet we can still see that it will retain the overall
proportions of its predecessor.
Our man with the camera could not get
close enough to the prototype to take a few pictures of the interior. Still,
zooming in reveals that the dashboard is partially covered, which means it has
been redesigned. We should also expect a new steering wheel and switchgear from
the Duster, alongside a new infotainment system. New upholstery and trims will
round out the interior updates.
Like the new
Sandero, which is also in the testing phase, the 2021 Logan is understood to
switch to a simplified version of Renault’s CMF-B platform. Shared with the new
Clio and Captur, as well as the Nissan Juke, the new architecture will allow
the car to use hybrid power for the first time. Some reports claim that the 140
PS electrified drivetrain of the Clio combining a 1.6-liter
petrol engine and a small electric motor will make its way into the new Logan.
Later on, the lineup could be expanded to
include mild-hybrids, but the regular models will arrive with the usual petrol
and diesel units. Expect the naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions of
the 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, alongside the 1.5-liter dCi. The
1.3-liter power unit, co-developed with Daimler, is unlikely to find its way
into the new Logan family.
The Romanian automaker could unveil the
2021 Logan at the Paris Auto Show in early October, alongside the new-gen
Sandero.
