Modular and versatile

In addition to the conviviality it offers when travelling as a family, Dacia Logan MCV stands out through its exceptional modularity which permits a wide range of uses. 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. All these combinations make Dacia Logan MCV particularly practical and the car can be converted from passenger carrying to the transport of bulky loads in a matter of seconds.

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. Meanwhile, each door can be opened to one of three different angles (40, 90 and 180 degrees). The 40-degree option permits loading in situations where space is at a premium, such as in a garage or when another vehicle is parked just behind Dacia Logan MCV. This option also ensures a certain degree of intimacy with regards to the boot's contents. The 180-degree facility comes in particularly handy when loading long, heavy or bulky items. But whatever the aperture, Dacia Logan MCV's rear doors are easy to manoeuvre thanks to their low weight, a factor which in effect led Logan MCV's designers to choose this solution rather than a classic hatch-type tailgate. Moreover, in certain markets where the family car also serves professionally, the unique combination of its rear doors and modular interior make Dacia Logan MCV the ideal choice for versatility.

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 (European standard: 80kg).

Dacia Logan MCV's modularity can also be enhanced thanks to an extensive range of accessories that will be available at the same time as its launch, including towing gear, a ski holder, transverse roof bars, mudguards, alarm, etc.



A new Dacia vehicle in its own right

Dacia Logan MCV is the second model in the Logan programme which will feature six vehicles within the framework of the Renault Commitment 2009. Logan MCV reasserts the Renault Group's determination to expand internationally and will be manufactured in Pitesti, Romania, the factory where Dacia Logan adventure first began. The daily production capacity of Dacia Logan MCV is expected to be 360 vehicles, and 100 million euros* out of the total programme outlay of 154 million euros* were spent on manufacturing-related investment concerning the car's production in Pitesti. These budgets were kept to a minimum thanks to the systematic application of techniques such as "carry-over" (transfer of solutions from one project to another) and "design to cost" (preponderance of the notion of value to the customer regarding technical and design specifications). These two principles were an underlying feature of the project from start to finish along with a permanent obsession for quality.

Dacia Logan MCV will go on sale in Romania from October 2006 and then progressively in the course of 2007 across the rest of Europe, from Spain to Turkey, and in certain African and Latin American countries. In its home market, Dacia Logan MCV is aimed at developing the loyalty of Dacia's customers who already account for almost half the market. In other European markets, like the saloon version, it is expected to win over a pragmatic, rational thinking and price-conscious clientele as well as motorists looking for a highly functional and versatile vehicle. In this respect, it stands out as the perfect complement to the saloon car and gives Dacia the status of a fully-fledged brand in its own right with a range comprising several models.

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