Dacia Jogger long-term test: report 6

The car Dacia Jogger 1.0 TCe 110 Extreme SE Run by Max Edleston, senior photographer

Why it’s here To show that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a spacious and practical seven-seater

Needs to be Capable of swallowing all of my luggage, comfortable over long distances and able to function as a mobile office when needed

Mileage 14,773 List price £22,595 Target Price £22,595 Price as tested £22,595 Test economy 43.0mpg Official economy 48.7mpg

12 January 2024 – Do It Yourself

Do It Yourself isn’t just a mindset for putting up shelves or refurbishing a sofa – it also describes my Dacia Jogger, and in particular its six-speed manual gearbox.

I’ve already mentioned that going for the automatic option would sadly be a no-go for me, since doing so would a) push the price of my car up.

No matter, because the manual gearbox is a joy to use. The stick itself moves with more travel than other manual gearboxes I’ve tried – something I like because it makes me feel more involved in the business of driving. Plus each time I move the lever it slots into place smoothly. 

On the other hand, first gear is rather short, which means my arm gets a good workout driving in city traffic – or when I’ve filled all seven seats.

While automatic gearboxes are fast becoming the norm in new cars, I’m glad that my Jogger takes a DIY approach – it feels more in keeping with the car’s value proposition.

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