- Spy photographers have snapped the facelifted Dacia Jogger undergoing testing in Europe.
- The updated model features a slimmer grille, new bumpers, and likely reworked front and rear lights.
- Its official debut could arrive as soon as next year, though Dacia hasn’t confirmed this timeline yet.
Dacia made some minor tweaks to the Jogger earlier this year, but it appears more extensive updates are on the horizon as spy photographers have snapped a facelifted prototype. It was caught undergoing testing in southern Europe and sports freshened looks.
While the changes are partially obscured by camouflage, we can see the Jogger has been equipped with a slimmer grille that echoes the one found on newer models such as the Bigster, Duster, and Spring. It will presumably be flanked by updated headlights.
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Further below, we can see a new front bumper that has an oval-like central intake with cube accents. Designers also installed vertical air curtains as well as what appears to be a secondary intake above the license plate.
The rear end carries over virtually untouched, but the camouflage suggests we can expect updated taillights. The production model may incorporate additional changes, but this appears to be a relatively minor facelift.
It remains unclear if there will be any engine updates, but the UK-spec Jogger offers a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine producing 109 hp (81 kW / 111 PS) and 147 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to a six-speed manual, which enables the model to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 11.2 seconds.
Customers can also get a hybrid variant, which has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor, and a 1.2 kWh battery. This gives the wagon a combined output of 140 hp (104 kW / 142 PS). Thanks to the extra oomph, the dash to 62 mph (100 km/h) falls to 10.1 seconds.
Other markets also get the Eco-G variant, which caters to cost-conscious buyers with its dual-fuel gasoline and LPG capability. While its output—99 hp (74 kW / 101 PS) and 118 lb-ft (160 Nm)—is modest, the running costs are where it shines. And for a brand like Dacia, playing to its audience of pragmatists is hardly a misstep.
