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 ($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.
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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 (103 kW / 140 PS). 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 (559 miles) 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 ($26,110) in France. While this represents a significant step up from the €16,990 ($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 ($34,929) in France.
Dacia has already sold 83,000 units of the Jogger since its launch in March 2022, with 55% of buyers opting for seven-seater variants. Besides the petrol and hybrid powertrains, the Dacia Jogger is also offered with a bi-fuel petrol/LPG engine which has proven to be quite popular, accounting for two-thirds of its sales. All variants of the crossover are produced at the Mioveni plant in Romania.
