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Dacia has issued the following press release:
Simple and modern: Logan’s hallmarks
Like Logan Saloon, Logan MCV has been developed to cover a broad variety of often extreme motoring conditions and uses. Its technical specification was guided by a bid for strength and simplicity, as illustrated by the one-piece dashboard of the saloon version which has been carried over to the estate with a view to eliminating assembly play and ensuring first class durability. The bodyshell undergoes the same protective treatment that has forged the Logan range’s reputation for reliability and strength, including the protection of steel panels thanks to wax-injected hollow sections systematic use of mastic sealants for body panel matings and upgraded protection of the sub-frame against chipping by stones. Meanwhile, given that Logan MCV targets a much wider range of uses than the saloon, engineers have chosen to ensure additional protection for the estate version, including a number of features revealed on the Logan Steppe Concept show car. These include the use of broader door protective mouldings that also serve to reinforce the notion of strength exuded by the new vehicle’s lines. Combined with the new car’s high ground clearance of 155mm (an increase of 20mm compared with European norms) and long suspension travel, these features enable Logan MCV to be driven without hesitation on even the world’s roughest roads.
A range of modern powerplants
Logan MCV is available with the same range of engines that have contributed to the success of the saloon version. Based on a choice of three petrol engines (the 1.4 MPI, the 1.6 MPI and the 1.6 16V), plus the benchmark 1.5 dCi diesel, the Logan MCV range offers a broad selection of powertrains tailored to meet the needs of its different markets and customers.
1.4 MPI and 1.6 MPI: two powerplants ideally suited to Logan’s positioning
Both these engines stand out by their high torque which is available from low revs and across a broad rev band that extends from 3,000 to 4,500rpm. Despite the model’s volumes, careful attention has been paid to keeping the weight of Logan MCV to a minimum and the entry level version tips the scales at just 1,165kg.
The 1.4-litre engine delivers a power output of 55kW (75hp) at 5,500rpm and maximum torque of 112Nm at 3,000rpm, while the 1.6 engine boasts maximum power of 64kW (90hp) at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 128Nm at 3,000rpm. Both are coupled to the manual five-speed gearbox. — Dacia Solenza.
1.6 16V: unmatched dynamic performance
With top power of 105hp (77kW) at 5,750rpm and maximum torque of 148Nm at 3,750rpm, Logan MCV 1.6 16V accelerates from standstill to 100kph in 11.8 seconds and boasts a top speed of 174kph. Price for price, estate cars offering such a high level of dynamic performance are few and far between. With 90 per cent of maximum torque available from as low as 2,000rpm, this engine offers smooth acceleration response with no flat spots at either low or medium revs. The combined cycle fuel consumption of this 16-valve version of the 1.6-litre engine is just 7.5 litres/100km.
1.5 dCi 70hp: a benchmark diesel engine
A true benchmark in the world of diesel engines, the 1.5 dCi also comes from the Renault powerplant range. It is situated at the leading edge of powertrain technology and its secondgeneration common rail direct injection guarantees both high performance and very low fuel consumption which, at just 5.3 litres/100km (equivalent to 140g of CO2/km), puts Logan MCV 1.5 dCi in a very strong position compared with the other diesel-powered estates available on the market. Its maximum power output is 50kW (70hp) at 4,000rpm, while its peak torque of 160Nm is available at 1,700rpm and 85 per cent is available between 1,500 and 3,500rpm.
Safety, a fundamental concern
The front suspension is based on the MacPherson-type layout featured on Clio II, while the reinforced rear suspension uses the same principle of a programmed deflection H-beam as the other models built on the same platform.
The rear suspension is combined with spiral springs and extendedtravel, vertically-positioned dampers which allow Logan MCV to take even the worst conditions in its stride. As is the case with the saloon version, a front antiroll bar is fitted as standard equipment.
The brake system employs discs at the front and drums at the rear, while versions equipped with ABS come with the same latest-generation Bosch 8.0 system complete with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) as that used for M’gane II. — Renault's production partnerships.
On the passive safety front, Logan MCV is in keeping with European standards and comes with up to four airbags. The two controlled-deflation front airbags that are standard equipment across the range incorporate a system which controls the amount of pressure inside the cushion to restrict the load exerted on occupants in case of impact.
The restraint system comprises three-point seatbelts with headrests for all seats, including the third row seats of sevenseater versions.
In front impacts, the layout of the engine compartment favours the stacking up of mechanical parts. The structure of the seats holds the occupants’ groins in the ideal position, while padding beneath the driver’s and front passenger’s feet protects the lower limbs. In case of impact from the side, the structure of the B-pillar protects the occupant’s groin in addition to the work that has gone into the optimizing the seats’ lateral strength and the positioning of padding inside the door panel.
Finally, Logan MCV comes with Isofix child seat anchorage points which can be mounted with the child’s back facing the direction of travel in the case of the outer second-row seats. — PSA Peugeot Citroën's Eastern European expansion.
Record interior volumes and room for up to seven adult passengers
Available in seven-seater form, Logan MCV comfortably sits up to three adult passengers in its second row seats, plus a further two in the third-row seats. The two back-row seats can perfectly accommodate adults of the 95th percentile (>1.90m tall), a feat made possible thanks entirely to the car’s rear-end design philosophy. Access to the third row seats couldn’t be simpler. Passengers enter by the rear doors and the second row seat is easily tipped forward thanks to a single lever located at the top of the seatback. The manoeuvre is further facilitated by the retractable headrest.
Unrivalled load-carrying capacity
Logan MCV also boasts a record load-carrying capacity of 700 litres in five-seat trim and up to 2,350 litres with just two seats in place, a layout made possible thanks to the new car’s remarkable modularity. Even with seven seats in place, Logan MCV’s boot volume is still almost 200 litres, although there is no need to use the boot for storing small items since the total stowage space inside the cabin amounts to a generous 54 litres.
Modular and versatile
The seatback of the third-row benchseat of the seven-seat version can be folded down (either in one piece or with a 50/50 split according to version). The entire bench (cushion + seatback) can also be tipped forward against the second-row benchseat. Once in this position, the rear benchseat can be removed quite simply thanks to ergonomically-located handles and its low weight of just 16.7kg. The same modularity naturally applies to the second-row benchseat (60/40 split according to version) which can also be tipped forward against the front seats to maximize the vehicle’s loadcarrying capacity. The loading of baggage, shopping, etc. is further facilitated by the 1/3-2/3 split asymmetric rear doors which make it possible to open just one door if required. The car’s versatility is compounded by its longitudinal roof bars which, in addition to contributing to car’s sleek looks, can carry loads of up to 100kg.
