2025 Dacia Jogger Hybrid Review

Right, let’s get one thing straight – if you’re expecting some flashy badging or neon stripes to shout “Hybrid!”, you’ll be disappointed. The Jogger Hybrid 140 looks almost identical to its petrol sibling. But don’t let that fool you – underneath, this is Dacia quietly dragging its family wagon into the electrified age.

At 4.5 metres long, the Jogger is officially Dacia’s biggest car. It’s stretched a good 30cm over the dinky Sandero, which it’s based on. From the B-pillar forwards, yep, you’re basically in Sandero-land. But step back and you’ll notice that raised 40mm rear section – that’s where the seven-seat magic happens. Add 200mm of ground clearance, rugged roof bars and chunky scuff plates, and you’ve got enough SUV swagger to fool the neighbours.

The cabin is modern-ish, with fabric trim jazzing up the dashboard. The star of the show is an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 7-inch digital instrument cluster that’ll tell you all the clever hybrid-y stuff: battery charge, mpg, energy flow – the works.

Second row space is decent thanks to that stretched wheelbase – you’ll get a couple of adults back there without too much grumbling. Add-on picnic trays on the seatbacks keep kids (or your sandwich) happy. The third row? Well, that’s kid-only territory, and climbing in requires a touch of yoga flexibility - and yes, Ben DOES get in and out of the third row!

Boot space? With all seven seats up, you’re down to 213 litres – enough for a weekly shop if you pack light. Yank out the two extra pews (only 10kg each, easy lift), and suddenly you’ve got 712 litres. Fold the middle row and you’re looking at van-like 1,819 litres. Ikea run? Sorted.

Dacia keeps it simple: no base ‘Essential’ trim here. Instead, you pick between Expression and £23,305.00 or Extreme £24,305.00. (that’s about £4k more than the regular 1.0-liter petrol Jogger)

Even the base Hybrid gets roof bars, tinted glass, parking sensors, a rear-view camera, keyless entry, cruise control, air con, and a 4-speaker DAB system. Safety kit includes auto emergency braking, blind spot warning and six airbags.

Splash out on the Extreme and you’ll add 16-inch alloys, heated front seats, back-seat trays, a boot tray, a 6-speaker stereo, and a smattering of black-trim attitude.

Here’s where the Hybrid earns its stripes. Official economy is 56.5mpg with CO2 at 112g/km – that’s a nice bump over the petrol-only 1.0-litre (48.7mpg and 130g/km). A 50-litre tank should give you a healthy range too.

Insurance group? 15E. Not terrifying. Would an LPG version be cheaper to run? Probably. But Dacia says Jogger buyers won’t get the option. Shame.

You get a standard 3-year/60,000-mile warranty plus roadside assistance. Want more? You can extend up to 7 years/100,000 miles – Kia style. Servicing’s every year or 12,000 miles, and since most Renault dealers service Dacias, you’re never far from a spanner-wielder who knows what they’re doing. Bonus: no timing belt to worry about – it’s a chain, designed to last as long as the engine.

The Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140 is the budget-friendly answer to a question most families are asking right now: “How do we fit everyone in one car without bankrupting ourselves?” It’s not flash, it’s not fast, but it’s practical, efficient, and cracking value.

Thank you all, and enjoy!
Annabelle 😊