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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 some of Britain’s cheapest new cars, including 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&nbsp;higher-riding Sandero Stepway, seven-seat Jogger, and rugged 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 mechanicals and technology from its owner, Renault, to minimise development costs.

DACIA

Jogger

The car Dacia Jogger 1.0 TCe 110 Extreme SE Run by Max Edleston, senior photographerWhy it’s here To show that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a spacious and practical seven-seaterNeeds to be Capable of swallowing all of my luggage, comfortable over long distances and able to function as a mobile office when needed

<hr />Mileage 14,773 List price £22,595 Target Price £22,595 Price as tested £22,595 Test economy 43.0mpg Official economy 48.7mpg<hr /><h3 dir="ltr">12 January 2024 – Do It Yourself</h3>Do It Yourself isn’t just a mindset for putting up shelves or refurbishing a sofa – it also describes my <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/dacia/jogger/mpv/review/n24141">Dacia Jogger</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/automatic-gearboxes-everything-you-need-to-know/n17022">automatic gearboxes</a> 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.For all the latest reviews, advice and new car deals, sign up to the What Car? newsletter <a href="https://pages.haymarket.com/whatcar/wcar-form.html">here</a><h2 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/dacia-jogger-long-term-test-report-5/n26423">Read more about our long-term Dacia Jogger &gt;&gt;</a></h2><h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/class/long-term-tests">Real about more long-term test cars &gt;&gt;</a></h3><hr />Buy a new car with What Car?Like the sound of the Dacia Jogger?If so, check out the latest <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/dacia/jogger/mpv/deals">Dacia Jogger deals</a> available through our free <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals">New Car Deals</a> service.Our network of What Car? approved dealers use our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-target-price/n1433">Target Price</a> discounts (the most our mystery shoppers think you should pay) as the basis for their savings.

The car Dacia Jogger 1.0 TCe 110 Extreme SE Run by Max Edleston, senior photographerWhy 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<hr />Mileage 14,773 List price £22,595 Target Price £22,595 Price as tested £22,595 Test economy 43.0mpg Official economy 48.7mpg<hr /><h3 dir="ltr">12 January 2024 – Do It Yourself</h3>Do It Yourself isn’t just a mindset for putting up shelves or refurbishing a sofa – it also describes my <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/dacia/jogger/mpv/review/n24141">Dacia Jogger</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/automatic-gearboxes-everything-you-need-to-know/n17022">automatic gearboxes</a> 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.For all the latest reviews, advice and new car deals, sign up to the What Car? newsletter <a href="https://pages.haymarket.com/whatcar/wcar-form.html">here</a><h2 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/dacia-jogger-long-term-test-report-5/n26423">Read more about our long-term Dacia Jogger &gt;&gt;</a></h2><h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/class/long-term-tests">Real about more long-term test cars &gt;&gt;</a></h3><hr />Buy a new car with What Car?Like the sound of the Dacia Jogger?If so, check out the latest <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/dacia/jogger/mpv/deals">Dacia Jogger deals</a> available through our free <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals">New Car Deals</a> service.Our network of What Car? approved dealers use our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-target-price/n1433">Target Price</a> discounts (the most our mystery shoppers think you should pay) as the basis for their savings.

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<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.

The Dacia Jogger is one of the cheapest seven-seaters you can buy, but how will it fare as a photographer's apprentice? We're living with one to find out

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Citroën is probably most famous for its quirky design, and the latest cars from the brand live up to this tradition. In fact, it&nbsp;tends to keep away from sportiness altogether and instead tries to put comfort first.

Value (but not cheapness) is also key to the appeal of most Citroëns. And the company’s range includes everything from a tiny EV (the Ami) through to the C3 small hatchback and&nbsp;the large van-based&nbsp;Spacetourer MPV.

Its range of SUVs are all badged Aircross, and like the rest of its range place emphasis on comfort, not speed.

CITROEN

Ford builds some of the most popular cars in the UK, including the Fiesta and Focus hatchbacks.

This success is partly down to longevity and the fact that there’s a Ford dealer around every corner. However, it’s also because Fords tend to offer good value and be among the best cars in their respective classes to drive.

The company’s huge range also helps; it offers everything from the small – but surprisingly practical – Ka+ to the large and lavishly equipped Edge SUV.

Meanwhile, other highlights of the range include the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers, the Mondeo executive car and the Ranger pick-up.

FORD

MAXUS

Mercedes’ line-up is vast – ranging from the A-Class family hatchback through to staple saloons such as the C-Class and E-Class, and onwards towards multiple SUVs, luxury saloons and even sports cars. Coupés and convertibles are thrown into the mix as well.

As one of the ‘big three’ German brands, Mercedes most often finds itself competing with Audi and BMW but more recently has found itself fending off Jaguar and Volvo, too.

Mercedes models are known for comfort. One example of this is the E-Class, because while the Audi A6 has a plusher interior and the BMW 5 Series handles better, the E-Class is probably the most comfortable for a long motorway journey.

MERCEDES-BENZ

Peugeot has its strongest model line-up for some years, with some of its cars now rated by our testers as being among the very best available.

Highlights focus around the firm’s newest SUVs, the 3008 and 5008. The 5008 was named Large SUV of the Year at the 2018 What Car? Awards, thanks to its appealing blend of space, interior quality and low running costs.

That bodes well for future launches, too, because many of the learnings from these cars will be passed on as new versions of existing cars are launched – something that could take many years, because the Peugeot range is so big, ranging from an entry-level supermini with the 108 to an executive saloon with the 508, up into the SUV range and also vans.

Buyers should evaluate some of the lower-rated cars in the range more carefully, though. Some are now quite old, and are subsequently left behind in terms of quality when compared with the opposition, making them below-average buys, in our estimation.

PEUGEOT

Vauxhall has an incredibly diverse range of cars on sale, a few of which stand out above the class average. Add in the fact that it still offers some of the largest Target Price discounts in the market (something it is trying, without huge success, to cut back on), and there are very good reasons to consider buying one of its better models.

However, you need to choose carefully, because it is also a brand in transition. It has a newish parent company – the same one that owns Citroën, DS and Peugeot. And while Vauxhall’s newer models tend to be competitive, some of the others feel dated; a quick check of our star ratings will reveal which is which.

Still, given the recent success of sister brands Citroën and especially Peugeot, each new launch should make its range more appealing to buyers.

VAUXHALL

The VW Group famously spends more money on research and development than any rival – and as a result, perhaps it should be no surprise that our testers rate its cars so consistently highly.

The fact that many of those cars use the same underpinnings also helps, because it means that if they get it right once, they have the foundations to keep on getting it right.

However, the Volkswagen brand faces plenty of tough competition, often from within, because the rapidly rising Seat and Skoda brands that are also part of the group have access to the same technology.

VOLKSWAGEN

JOGGER

The Dacia Jogger is the cheapest new seven-seater in the UK, so if you have a big family and a not-so-big budget, this MPV is&nbsp;very much worth a look.

To put the Jogger's price&nbsp;into perspective, the entry-level car costs about&nbsp;half the starting price of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/2-series/hatchback/review/n78">BMW 2 Series Active Tourer</a>, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/b-class/hatchback/review/n18344">Mercedes B-Class</a> and the VW Touran. The next cheapest seven-seat MPV available is the van-based <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/tourneo-connect/estate/review/n17334">Ford Tourneo Connect</a> – and that will still cost you around £10,000 more.

And while the Jogger comes with a petrol or hybrid petrol engine, the Citroën e-Berlingo, the Peugeot e-Rifter and (as its new name suggests) the Vauxhall Combo Life Electric are all electric now.

<h2 dir="ltr">Dacia Jogger video review</h2>

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For families on a budget needing more than 150 miles of real-world range, the Jogger may be the only new option. But is the Jogger cheap at the expense of all else or great value for money?

That’s what we’re going to find out in this Dacia Jogger review, as we tell you how we rate it against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/7-seat-cars/n2344">best seven-seaters</a>. Read on to learn more...

<a href="https://www.dacia.co.uk/vehicles/jogger.html">Learn more about&nbsp;the&nbsp;Jogger from Dacia</a>

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