DACIA Logan MCV 2006-2008 Photos, engines & full specs

The Romanian company Dacia was revived after it was acquired by Renault. The Logan was the first vehicle developed and produced after the French takeover. Two years after the Logan saloon was launched, the Dacia launched a new body version: the MCV.

The station wagon version of the budget-car Dacia Logan was named MCV (Multi Convivial Vehicle). But the MCV was more than just a station wagon. Its longer wheelbase made room for a seven-seat arrangement. This solution leads to the cheapest 7-seat vehicle in the European market.

The technical platform was a reworked platform of the Logan saloon vehicle. The front McPherson struts and rear semi-independent H-type suspension were known for reliability, since those were used on previous Renault vehicles, such as the Renault Clio II.

The higher ground clearance compared to the one found in the saloon allowed the vehicle to run well on unpaved roads. It had multiple underbody protection against rust. A metallic shield was offered as an option.

The different trim levels started with a basic version that featured a 5-seat arrangement. The top trim level had an AC unit, power windows, ABS, CD-player, on-board computer, and light-alloy wheels. The HVAC unit was upgraded compared to the saloon version, due to the bigger cabin.

For the powertrains, the base engine was a 1.4-liter gasoline unit while the top version featured a 1.6-liter 16-valves unit. For the diesel version, there was a 1.5-liter turbodiesel that offered 70 hp. All engine and trim levels were mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. No automatic gearbox was offered.