New Dacia Jogger review: ‘the best-value new car bar none!’

The Dacia Jogger doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. Sure, there’s some cool SUV-inspired trim, but the Jogger is an honest family car that prioritises space over all else. You get seven seats as standard, and even adults can fit in the back row; the rear seats are easily removable and the space they vacate is simply vast. Opt for a mid-spec car and there’s plenty of tech, and all cars get a frugal 1.0-litre petrol engine. It’s not luxurious, or sporty, and its safety score can be disconcerting at first glance, but there’s still plenty to like. Should the Jogger be your next family car? Sara puts it to the test.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Rear seats
02:33 - Boot space
04:06 - Specifications
05:13 - Interior
07:15 - Driving
09:20 - Dealmakers & dealbreakers
10:15 - Verdict

[batahomar]

Whoever did the review they keep forgetting that this is a budget car 😑 and it is brilliant for the price

[kieranokeeffe]

Just purchased and received my Jogger Extreme Se 5 days ago and it is unbelievable value, I am really pleased, great review Carbuyer
I preordered, the additional options have come out now and the commercial one with liner and bulkhead looks like you have the ability to have a nice size van as well as a 7 seater mpv all in one …. I am going to get prices for the options tomorrow

[philpaxton]

Excellent review. The Euro NCap rating just shows that their assessments nowadays are largely pointless. I used to consider them to be very useful, but now they mainly take into account driver assistance rather safety, pretty pointless.

[drone_tours]

It's built to be a car not a fashion item like AUDI, Hyundai and Peugeot

[anthonystevens]

A great overview Sara, I have to agree it certainly looks and specs one of the best value family cars currently available. As you mention, it has what is says on the tin. I guess the only (probably small downside) would be resale value after a few years but my feeling would be that these cars are aimed at the private buyer who is likely to keep the car longer so would be less of an issue. After all you could spend twice the price on another car aimed at the similar market segment and loose less in real financial terms after a few years.

[jonathanharris]

Got one a couple of months ago, it is excellent, only complaint is the furry trim stuff in the boot and footwells, it's thin, exposed, looks stapled in places, and looks like it will look knackered quickly with the kids climbing in and out.

[tynix]

I've driven cars, with a carburetor, without ABS, without seat belts, without airbags... Today would probably get -5 stars EURONCAP! We forget pretty quickly that WE drive a car... Speaking of TESLA.

[megapangolin]

Great review of a good, honest car. It is a family car, what percentage of the time is it going to be driven fast? Who can drive fast these days, anyway, if it drives at the speed limit then that is all the Aston can do? Much better, real review than CarWow or some other reviewers on here, clear, comprehensive review with no ludicrous personal comedy dominating the narration.

[jamiep]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Welcome to Carbuyer as well

[gedmcmahon]

Fantastic car for the price.. Good honest review too..

[MagisterVeritas]

Thanks for pronouncing 'Dacia' the way it's supposed to be pronounced

[Di]

I dont really know why I came to watch, yet another video about Jogger, and I have to admit, when it get to the part of the "extrene" version, the expression "but that goes against the whole Dacia ego" was exactly on point and I never seen it as that before. That blue color and the white wheel caps are more pleasant to the eye indeed. It's a family car, there shouldn't be anything too sport-ish about it.

[Raybouk]

I hate that phrase “it does what it says on the tin” 🤣🤣😬

[Elaba_]

I was expecting a sports car with such a name.

[rg]

Ooo loved the review!
Sara is another fantastic presenter 👍

[andrewflint]

I own a jogger and the real shame about the car is the final fit a finish the gaps round the trim that sort of thing it's 90% brilliant but mine was under £15k

[raybloodypurchase]

Can you please let me know the background music track used in the review. It's a great chill track.

[PanPuchacki]

I remember years ago, late 90s - early 2000s, Skoda used to be like that - honest, affordable and reliable car. Not anymore. Lets hope Dacia stays the way it is and i think it will become very successful. Looking at the range and practicality of the cars, it is already way better than Renault has to offer.

[shehzad_ali]

It would be good to see how the hybrid model drives when it comes. Thanks for the review.

[btdamn]

Mentioning the one star ncap result is not fair without mentioning that the Jogger was not actually physically tested, but derived the results from the drawings and the sandero specs, which is, to say the least is questionable practice