This heavily camouflaged prototype of the new Dacia Logan MCV was captured near the Arctic Circle, and it should have a front end almost identical to the sedan that broke cover last year. That means the same prominent headlamps and grille, though the latter could have a different pattern.
The long-roof variant of the compact car,
which is due towards the end of the year, has a bigger and more squared
tailgate design that should make loading and unloading cargo easier. The
taillights appear to be a bit smaller and in all likelihood, they won’t flank
the rear window, as those are probably red stickers meant to trick bystanders.
Elsewhere, the rear bumper is bigger and the rear license plate holder is still
mounted on the tailgate.
The cabin design and build quality will be
identical to the four-door model, and features such as the touchscreen
infotainment system with smartphone integration, automatic climate control,
electric side mirror adjustment, power door locks, power windows,
multi-function steering wheel, USB port and push-button start will be included.
Underpinned by the CMF-B platform, the new
Logan MCV is expected with the same engine lineup as its short-roof sibling,
which includes a 65 PS 1.0-liter three-cylinder unit, a 90 PS 1.0-liter turbo-three and a 100 PS bi-fuel
(petrol/LPG) three-pot. In the 2021 Logan sedan, the base lump is mated to a
five-speed manual transmission, whereas the mid-range option comes with a
six-speed manual or a CVT. The bi-fuel variant is offered with a six-speed
manual gearbox.
