It has been over a decade since Dacia was reborn under Renault ownership, and the car that restarted it all – the eight-year old Logan – finally gets a successor. The new Logan is set for a world debut at the upcoming Paris show, alongside its hatchback sister, Sandero.
The pioneering budget model aimed at emerging markets still looks simple and no-frills, but the new design is much more contemporary and looks less cheap. Dacia’s “new, more assertive, status-enhancing styling” features a sculpted waistline, more prominent wheel arches and indented flanks. Nothing special, yes, but bear in mind that previously, it was all just flat metal.
The cabin follows the same script – basic, but much more pleasant looking, with parts that Renault owners will be familiar with. The dashboard is either in dark charcoal or two-tone, with chrome instrument bevels and modern switchgear. More shiny trim can be found on the air-con surrounds, steering wheel, door pulls and gear knob.
Dacia says that special attention has been paid to ensure an immediate impression of quality, reinforced by the materials and better fit-and-finish. I’ve driven the original before, and this cabin looks like the Ritz in comparison.
No other details have been released, so we will have to wait for Paris. Gallery and interior pic after the jump.
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Front side; clone to Preve.
second that
third that
Surprisingly decent looking car at very cheap price.
james may gonna love this car..
Who said cheap car can’t be fully equipped and nicely designed?
Why should Proton designed Saga in such a boring taste?
But since it’s Renault group car perhaps Proton just rebadge it as new Saga…kerja pemalas lah as usual he he he
For once, I can say that Preve has a better execution than this ‘clone’.
James May: “GREAT NEWS..! The new Dacia Logan and Sandero..!”
James May favorite XD
imho, the interior design should be adopted for next saga model
That awkward moment when even Dacia started looking better than Proton (Preve)! Copy Preve? WTF Gimme a break…… who the hell in the world would give a damn shit about Proton? Except the poor Malaysian who can’t afford anything else.
i live in a bungalow and i drive a proton. so am i poor?
Yes you are. only if your bungalow is at PJ.
it’s in KL so i’m poor, lol
My first thought was this car could be new Saga…
more like proton saga facelift
proton design..
at least this car heading to Paris… proton? hurm…
Are you sure there will be a new Saga model EVER? Proton sales numbers are so bad now they are keeping them secret.
no secret, still can find it easy
ah beng designer from p1?
That’s a pretty Polo-esque rear on the Sandero, and the front of the Logan reminds me of VW too. Not that that’s a bad thing of course.