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Dacia Jogger 1.6 HEV Expression 5dr Auto Review

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With a 0-62mph time of 10.1 seconds the TCe 140 Hybrid is not exactly what you’d call quick, but it’s noticeably punchier than the TCe 110 and there’s a surprising amount of poke off the line even when it’s running in fully electric mode. That said, the real appeal of the TCe lies with its impressive efficiency – around town 60mpg is easily achievable.

1.6 HEV

If you want a new car but would rather not spend much, Dacia is a great place to start your search.

This budget brand builds one of Britain’s cheapest new cars, the Sandero hatchback. And don’t think cheap automatically means corners have been cut because the Sandero has been commended at the annual What Car? Car of the Year awards on numerous occasions.

Other Dacia models include the seven-seat Jogger, higher-riding Sandero Stepway, Logan estate and Duster SUV. And while these cost slightly more than the Sandero, they’re still priced aggressively enough that they’re really only competing directly with used cars.

Dacia manages this by borrowing platforms and technology from its owner, Renault, to minimise development costs.

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Mid-spec Expression adds roof rails, climate control, automatic windscreen wipers, blind-spot monitoring, an 8.0in touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, front parking sensors and a rear-view camera.

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You could be forgiven for thinking that spending so little on an MPV would bring big compromises, but the Jogger is a well-thought-out people mover with genuine seven-seat usability, decent driving dynamics and plenty of equipment. The recently introduced hybrid represents truly fantastic for money.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of space for all the family and their paraphernalia</li> <li>Comfortable ride for everyone inside</li> <li>Seats with plenty of adjustment and versatility of layout</li> <li>Engine that can cope with a full load of people and luggage</li> <li>Excellent efficiency to avoid big fuel bills</li></ul>

Practicality is king in the MPV market, which has taken a hit as buyers have turned towards trendier SUVs. There are still plenty of decent offerings to suit most budgets, though, with Citroën fielding a particularly strong line-up. The French manufacturer’s Berlingo offers bags of space for not much money and you can easily haggle off thousands of extra pounds in discounts, too.

Citroën also scores with the larger Grand C4 Spacetourer, which offers seven seats, lots of oddment space and appealing running costs for something so large. A similarly priced and even better option is the Volkswagen Touran. Meanwhile, if you prefer a premium badge, there's always the BMW 2 Series Active and Gran Tourers or Mercedes B-Class and V-Class.

But for something sizeable that's still decent to drive, we’d recommend you check out the Ford Galaxy, which can offer three rows of seats and decent luggage space at the same time. It’s not that much pricier than the smaller S-Max.

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