Renault Logan gained fame thanks to itsbudget cost and good technical characteristics. He was repeatedly reissued, while remaining a leader in sales. The reasons for such popularity and reviews of the owners of "Renault Logan" you can read in this article.
Renault Logan: the story
In the late 90s, the three largestautomotive market (Europe, Japan and the United States) were overcrowded. Large automakers decided to turn their eyes to emerging markets. In 1998, Renault began to develop a reliable car, focused on harsh climatic conditions. His starting budget was 5 thousand dollars. Car Dacia Logan, which was designed literally from scratch (the basis did not take other models), went on sale in 2004. It was positioned as a budget car with advanced features and quickly became the leader in sales. The main buyers of the new model were families: the car was perfect for them. Large capacity and versatility along with technical reliability and an attractive price allowed the new Renault to conquer the hearts of many.
In 2009, an updated version was released."Logan." It has been improved body design: it has become more smooth, streamlined and modern. But the interior decoration remains the same. The car received a stiffer suspension and lost anti-roll bars. These innovations allowed to increase the aerodynamics, stability and controllability of the car. Owners' reviews of the Renault Logan -2 characterize this car extremely positively.
Specifications
Renault Logan developers had to commitimpossible to build a car with acceptable technical characteristics, while leaving the price of the car at a budget level. All cars are equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox. You can also meet on sale models with automatic gearbox.
The range of power units is represented by threedifferent engines. The cheapest option is the Renault Logan with a 1.4-liter engine. It was no longer produced in 2004 due to insufficient traction. The entire second series "Renault Logan" is made with engines of 1.6 liters. The first option (with a capacity of 82 hp. Without turbocharging (has a maximum torque of 134 nM. Renault Logan owners' 1.4 reviews are mostly positive. Due to the small mass of the car itself (less than a ton), the engine power is enough for a dynamic If you like sharper cars, then you'd better look at the Renault Logan with a 1.6-liter engine and 104-hp power.He accelerates the car to 100 km in 10.5 seconds, and the torque is 145 nM. The fuel consumption of both options is about 7 liters per 100 km.
Suspension of the "Renault Logan" is the simplest design.Ahead, it is an independent spring suspension, and at the rear is a semi-independent torsion beam. The suspension is simple, but it rarely fails and allows you to comfortably overcome a small off-road, steadily enter the turns. Separately, it is worth noting the high rise of "Logan": clearance is 155 mm. Such a road lift is optimal for Russian roads, which are often not in the best condition.
Appearance
Exterior of a French car at first sightpretty nice. No extra details, smooth lines and muted colors. Owners' reviews of the new Renault Logan prove this. The new model has got another grille - with chrome elements. Changed bumper front and rear. Side mirrors with an enlarged view and updated lighting also added some advantages to the passenger car. All "Logans" are delivered with cast disks and in expanded color scale. There are no bright colors among it, but, like other qualities of the car, it is ideally matched to this budget car.
The design of the inside of the car has changed little.Inside the "Logan" there is enough space for five people, and in the trunk fits 510 liters of cargo. At the same time, the dimensions of the car completely allow to park it even on busy streets: the Renault Logan is 4.5 meters long and 1.7 meters wide. The cloth interior and laconic design are in harmony with the exterior of the car. Inside the dashboard and handles are finished with high-quality plastic for metal.
Advantages
Before buying a new car, people oftenreread a lot of information about the advantages and disadvantages of cars. Renault Logan 1.6 owner reviews awarded a solid "four". What are the positive and negative qualities you can find in this car? The advantages include:
- Reliability.French cars are often scolded for parts that are difficult to repair. These include the engine, suspension and body. But even the first Renault Logan proved to be a reliable car. Its eight-valve engine runs huge distances without complaints, and the suspension is tough enough to endure all the vicissitudes of the Russian roads long enough. Owners' reviews about Renault Logan 1.6 are also mostly positive. The engine of this car is easy to maintain and can consume any gasoline with an octane rating from 90 to 98. Modern Logan models are fully subjected to anti-corrosion treatment, they are almost not subject to rust.
- High ground clearance and stiffer suspension.About these characteristics of the car owners respond particularly enthusiastically. Suspension "Logan" in its energy consumption even surpasses similar parts on more expensive cars. Renault quietly passes through easy off-road, and the "speed bumps" on it are almost not felt.
- Комфорт.Despite the fact that the "Logan" is positioned as a budget car, it is comfortable enough for both the driver and passengers. Comfortable fit and seat adjustment allow everyone to get comfortable. The machine has extended legroom - so that even people in heavy winter shoes are comfortable. If you buy a car with air conditioning, you can be sure that it will cope with even the most intense heat. In the summer inside "Logan" quite comfortable. At the same time, the car is comfortable even on long journeys: it calmly holds the speed of 110-120 km / h. Engine power is enough to accelerate to 130 km / h, but such "jerks" is better to make for short distances.
- Large trunk stands out as a separatea plus. It looks quite small, but inside it amounts to an impressive 510 liters. Even large things calmly fit into it. After a full load, Renault Logan does not sag and remains stable on the road.
disadvantages
Reviews of Renault Logan owners point out some flaws in this car:
- Больше всего недовольства вызывает затрудненное folding the back of the rear seat in cases where it is necessary to carry a particularly large cargo. To do this, you have to unscrew several bolts and remove the hardness strips between the seat and the trunk.
- The noise isolation of the Renault Logan is not the best, so at a speed above 120 km / h the conversation inside the cabin, most likely, simply will not be heard.
- Что касается деталей автомобиля, то больше всего The owners of the gripes are reprimanded by the gearbox, which is too free to move. Rear gear is sometimes included with some resistance.
Basically, all the flaws in the reviews of the ownersRenault Logan is associated with the budget of this car. To avoid disappointment, you need to clearly understand that the low price of the car causes the details and equipment. The quality of the Renault Logan is at a good average level, but you should not expect any special miracles from it.
Expert Reviews
Experts speak of Renault Logan assimple car with modern equipment and stylish design. From problem areas, they note the gearbox and the sticking of the gas pedal in the cold. Rapid wear of the gland and pump forces to replace these parts after 30-40 thousand mileage. Otherwise, it is a reliable car that does not require major repairs the first 150-180 thousand km.
Owner feedback
What do its owners write about Renault Logan?Almost everyone notes the reliability of this machine. Recommend to take new models with an engine whose power is not less than 1.6 liters. For such a car 1.4 is still too weak engine. Basically, all the complaints relate to the appearance and interior of the car, which immediately give him a budget-class car. Owners' reviews of the Renault Logan with the “automatic” say that in the city, such a car consumes a lot of gasoline. If you take the Logan to travel around the city, it is better to choose a manual transmission.
Packages
Renault Logan 2 comes in the following configurations:
- "Access";
- "Assets";
- "Privilege";
- "Comfort";
- "Lux".
As often happens in the basic configurations,vehicle equipment is almost absent. However, it includes light tinted glass, front mudguards, power steering and heated rear window. If you want to get more features, then you may need to look at the advanced configuration. In the Comfort model, an on-board computer appears, and in Active, cruise control, air conditioning, and an audio system. Reviews of the owners of the Renault Logan say that it is best to take the car configuration "Comfort". It is this equipment that is optimal: it contains all the components necessary for a comfortable ride and at the same time has an optimal price. If you want maximum convenience, then you should choose the option Privilege or Luxe Privilege. They (in addition to many nice features) have heated seats, climate control, heated front windows and the ability to adjust almost every element.
As for the security system, the driver's pillows are in all trim levels, as is the ABS system. But the front passenger airbag appears only in the "Lux" and "Privilege" trim levels.
Cost
The cost of "Renault Logan" depends on the configuration.At the very base price is about 300 thousand rubles. Models "Comfort" are sold at dealers for 400 thousand rubles. And for a car with maximum equipment you will have to pay 600-700 thousand rubles.
Outcomes
Renault Logan new generation representspowerful and well-balanced budget car, which can be a faithful assistant in the work and reliable family car. Owners' reviews of the shortcomings of the Renault Logan-2 only prove that the French car does not have any significant drawbacks.
