Dacia has shared detailed specs on the new Jogger Hybrid 140, its first electrified model. “The most accessible hybrid family car in the market” as the Romanian automaker calls it, comes fitted with Renault Group’s self-charging hybrid powertrain, and has a starting price of €24,600 (US$ 26,110) in France. Visually, the Hybrid 140 trim of the Jogger looks no different than the rest of the range with the exception of the Hybrid badges and the new Schiste grey shade as one of the seven color options. Inside, there is a version-specific 7-inch instrument cluster showing information about the battery and the energy flow, while the automatic gearbox selector also distinguishes it from the other trims.
The hybridized crossover benefits from a
standard electronic parking brake, and a central armrest with an integrated
storage compartment. The placement of the battery under the floor (occupying
the space of the spare wheel / LPG tanks), means that the cargo space is not
affected, as with the optional three-row seven-seater configuration.
The Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140 utilizes
Renault Group’s E-Tech powertrain, which is already used on the hybrid variants
of the Renault Clio, Renault Captur, and Nissan Juke. The self-charging hybrid
system comprises a naturally-aspirated 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine producing
90 hp, a pair of electric motors (one rated for 50 hp and the other is a
high-voltage started generator), a 1.2 kWh 230V battery, and a clutchless
automatic gearbox with four gears coupled to the combustion engine and two
gears coupled to the electric motor. Dacia didn’t reveal the combined output
but judging from the hybrid’s name, it likely delivers 138 hp. As with all Jogger trims, power is transmitted to the front axle.
The Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140 has a driving
range of over 900 km with a full tank of gas. According to the
Romanian automaker, the battery in combination with the regenerative braking
system allow up to 80% of urban driving to use all-electric propulsion,
improving the fuel economy by up to 40% in the urban cycle compared to a
non-electrified petrol engine. The model also has lower CO2 emissions compared
to its ICE-only stablemates starting from 108g/km.
Order books for the Dacia Jogger Hybrid
140 will open in January, with the first deliveries expected in March. The
electrified crossover will be priced from € 24,600 (US$ 26,110) in France. While
this represents a significant step up from the € 16,990 (US$ 18,037) base price of
the non-hybrid Jogger, it is much cheaper than the Renault Captur E-Tech with
the same powertrain that retails for € 32,900 (US$ 34,929) in France.
