Renault, the French carmaker, finally rolled out the much-awaited Lodgy MPV in the Indian market today at a starting price of Rs. 8.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) . Powering the vehicle is a 1.5-litre K9K diesel engine, but in two states of tunes - 85PS (84bhp) and 110PS (108bhp). The engine is the same as the one that powers the company's most popular vehicle - the Duster. There is no petrol model on offer, as of now.
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Though the MPV is sold as the Dacia Lodgy in international markets, the Indian model has been re-badged as the Renault Lodgy. The MPV not only shares its platform (slightly modified) with the Duster, but also their interior.
With the class-leading wheelbase of 2,810mm, the Lodgy offers quite a spacious cabin. The vehicle can be bought in either 7- or 8-seat configurations. While the 7-seater features captain seats for the second row passengers, the 8-seater will have a flat second row seat for three passengers.
Key Features
- Height adjustable driver seat
- Touch-screen Media Navigation with USB, Bluetooth & AUX
- Multi-function steering wheel
- ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution)
- Brake assist
- Airbags for driver and front passenger
Dimensions
Length - 4498mm
Width - 1751mm
Height - 1682mm
Wheelbase - 2810mm
Tyre - 185/65 R15
Engine Specifications
Engine - 1461cc, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel in two states of tune - 110PS & 85PS
Transmission - 6-speed manual (110PS) & 5-speed manual (85PS)
Variant-wise prices (ex-showroom, Delhi)
85PS (84bhp) Model
STD 85PS - Rs. 8.19 lakh
RxE 85PS - Rs. 8.99 lakh
RxL 85PS - Rs. 9.59 lakh
RxZ 85PS - Rs. 10.89 lakh
110PS (108.5bhp) Model
RxL 110PS - Rs. 10.09 lakh
RxZ 110PS 8-Seater - Rs. 11.49 lakh
RxZ 110PS 7-Seater - Rs. 11.79 lakh
Locally manufactured at the Renault-Nissan alliance facility in Oragadam, Chennai, the MPV will take on the likes of Toyota Innova, Honda Mobilio and others in the league. Here's a quick comparison:
