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PRESS INFORMATION

July 1st, 2008

NEW DACIA LOGAN: BETTER THAN EVER!

Four years after the release of the first Logan, Dacia introduces 'New Logan'. The latest version of this
celebrated three-volume saloon builds on the same strengths that forged the success of its predecessor,
including unbeatable value for money in terms of performance and equipment, plus outstanding cabin
space and exceptional reliability. New Dacia Logan goes even further, however, and features a more
contemporary design, as well as a more attractive and more comfortable interior which mirrors the
renewal of Dacia as a generous, clever brand.
New Dacia Logan will be introduced across the majority of Western European markets from July 2008. In
most cases, its entry level price remains unchanged, making it a more appealing proposition than ever.

A DESIGN THAT HAS COME OF AGE

More contemporary looks

New Dacia Logan stands out as a modern saloon with more contemporary exterior lines which reflect its robust,
quality build. The grille, which first appeared on Dacia Sandero, is bigger and features the brand's new logo, plus
a chrome upper trim as standard (except entry level version). The new front bumper is flush with the bodywork for
a more integrated, harmonious feel, while the headlights are bigger and the fog lamps come with elegant carbon
colour surrounds (depending on version).
The rear design of New Dacia Logan has been updated, too. The design of the new boot lid, which can be
trimmed with a lower chrome strip, is more streamlined and its lines have been carried over to the revised rear
lights. The rear bumper, too, is now flush with the bodywork and incorporates reflectors and a towing hook
complete with concealing cap.
Other revisions include a new range of wheeltrims and alloy wheels (optional), while the list of available body
colours has been extended with the addition of Basalt Grey, Electric Blue and Extreme Blue.

An even more pleasing interior

New Dacia Logan sets out to be even more appealing than ever. The new dashboard, which first appeared on
Dacia Sandero, is modern and functional, while the design of the door panels also contributes to the cabin's
modern feel thanks to their more practical pull handles and elegant trimming (depending on version). The upgrade
in range has seen the introduction of two finishes for New Dacia Logan's dashboard, plus a choice of four
upholsteries (depending on countries).
Drivers will appreciate the practical controls, and special care has gone into ensuring that all dashboard
information is easy to read. The driving environment itself has been made even more comfortable and driver-
friendly thanks to a new driver's seat adjustment control (depending on version) and a height-adjustable steering
column (depending on version). Rear visibility has been improved through the fitment of a comma-type central
rear headrest and large format door mirrors. These have been carried over from Dacia Logan MCV and are
standard equipment on New Dacia Logan.

BUILDING ON LOGAN'S FUNDAMENTAL STRENGTHS

An exceptionally roomy interior

New Dacia Logan's generous dimensions ensure outstanding cabin space which continues to be unmatched in
the three-volume saloon category of the B-Entry segment. Indeed, its size is more akin to C-segment norms, since
the newcomer's overall length has been increased to 4,290mm (up 40mm compared with the previous version
Logan), while its width is 1,740mm. Cabin space is one of New Dacia Logan's most salient features and three tall
passengers (more than 1.90m in height) can be accommodated comfortably in the rear thanks to rear headroom
of 873mm. Rear shoulder room is a remarkable 1,428mm too, a figure more readily associated with larger
saloons. Last but by no means least, the boot volume of 510 litres is unequalled by any of New Dacia Logan's
rivals in its category and the boot layout itself permits loads of very different shapes and sizes to be carried with
ease.
The accent on safety

New Dacia Logan features the same safety features and equipment that enabled the model to achieve a three-
star Euro NCAP crash test rating.
New Dacia Logan can be equipped with the latest generation Bosch 8.1 ABS complete with electronic brakeforce
distribution (EBD) and emergency brake assist (EBA), a new feature which debuted on Dacia Sandero. The latter
detects when the driver brakes in an emergency situation and acts on the hydraulic circuit to increase the
effectiveness of the ABS by applying maximum pressure the instant the driver hits the brakes.
Front and rear tracks of New Dacia Logan have been widened 7mm either side, which reinforces the roadholding
capabilities of the vehicle.
On the passive safety front, New Dacia Logan features a new honeycomb structure for the dashboard which
reduces the severity of impact to the knees. In addition to the materials it employs, the dashboard's very design
takes safety into account thanks to the curves of its lower section which match the form of the tibia, enabling
impact loads to be spread out evenly in case of contact. The driver and front passenger also benefit from further
lower limb protection thanks to underfoot padding.
All New Dacia Logan's seats are equipped with three-point seatbelts and headrests, while the new car is delivered
as standard with two controlled-deflation airbags (depending on countries), driver and front passenger, the
pressure of which diminishes following deployment in order to limit the load applied to occupants.

A comprehensive range of proven powerplants

New Dacia Logan comes with the same proven petrol engines and diesel engine that have contributed to the
Dacia range's success.

The 1.4 MPI 75hp, 1.6 MPI 90hp and 1.6 16V 105hp all comply with the criteria of cost, robustness and ease of
maintenance that are a feature of the Dacia brand. They combine generous torque from low revs with thrifty fuel
consumption: 7.0, 7.2 and 7.1 litres/100km respectively.

The 1.5 dCi stands out as a benchmark in the diesel engine field thanks to the use of such advanced technologies
as second-generation common-rail direct injection which delivers both high performance and extremely low fuel
consumption. The 1.5 dCi is available in 70hp form and a punchier 85hp version, while CO2 emissions of 120g/km
point to the 1.5 dCi 70hp and 1.5 dCi 85hp engines' ecological credentials.
THE LOGAN PHENOMENON

Since its release in 2004, Logan has enjoyed genuine success in all the markets where it is sold. With New
Logan, Dacia seeks to maintain its lead over its competitors to ensure that the Logan phenomenon continues.
Thanks to its line-up of five models – New Logan, Logan MCV, Logan Van, Logan Pick-up and Sandero – Dacia
boasts a comprehensive range of robust, dependable vehicles that have been developed for a wide variety of
often extreme uses, and most models benefit from a three-year or 100,000km warranty in the majority of the
brand's European markets. New Logan, which is the latest version of Dacia's three-volume saloon, continues to
stand out as the range's cornerstone and, thanks to its status-enhancing design and more contemporary looks,
sets out to appeal to a pragmatic customer base looking for generous cabin space and peace of mind.

At the time of its unveiling in June 2004, Dacia Logan's modern characteristics, cabin space and price tag took the
automotive world by surprise. Although the model initially targeted growth markets, Renault responded to strong
demand to extend its availability to Western Europe. It was first released on its home market, Romania, in
September 2004, before being introduced in Eastern, Central and then Western Europe (June 2005). A total of
530,692 Dacia Logans were sold between September 2004 and the end of May 2008 (essentially in Europe and
the Maghreb countries).
Logan soon became recognized as a phenomenon, serving as a yardstick in the industry by giving the majority of
its buyers the chance to fulfil their dream of owning a new car. In all the countries where it is sold, it has won over
a clientele attracted by the prospect of family mobility at a low price.

New Dacia Logan will be produced in Pitesti, Romania. Total investment amounted to €27 million and the
development teams remained true to the Logan spirit by investing solely in what was strictly necessary to continue
delivering the best possible equipment and performance at an attractive price. Indeed, the entry level price for
New Dacia Logan remains unchanged in the majority of the countries where it is sold.

High resolution photography of New Dacia Logan can be downloaded from www.media.renault.com > Media
Library

Media contact:
Product-related questions: Freddy Cholière, +33 (0)1 76 84 63 36
Business-related questions: Axelle de Ladonchamps, +33 (0)1 76 84 64 69
Appendix

Dacia Global Sales

2008
(end of
Dacia 2004 2005 2006 2007 May) Total
Logan 22 833 135 184 180 564 141 259 50 852 530 692
Logan MCV 3 908 81 149 47 720 132 777
Logan Van 7 335 3 117 10 452
Logan Pick-Up 1 577 1 577
Total 22 833 135 184 184 472 229 743 103 266 675 498

Top 10 Dacia sales in 2007

Country Units
1 Roumania 101 799
2 France 32 684
3 Germany 17 517
4 Morocco 12 638
5 Ukraine 9 350
6 Algeria 9 090
7 Turkey 8 951
8 Spain 7 748
9 Italy 4 971
10 Bulgaria 3 014
NEW DACIA LOGAN JULY 2008

ENGINE Petrol
1.4 MPI 75 hp 1.6 MPI 90 hp 1.6 16V 105 hp
Gearbox type Manual Manual Manual
Emission standard Euro 4 Euro 4 Euro 4
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine type K7J 710 K7M 710 K4M 690
Cubic capacity (cc) 1390 1598 1598
Bore x Stroke (mm) 79,5 x 70 79,5 x 80,5 79,5 x 80,5
Nomber of cylinders 4 4 4
Compression ratio 9,5 9,5 9,8
Number of valves 8 8 16
Maximum power kW EEC (hp) 55 (75) 64 (90) 77 (104)
at (rpm) 5 500 5 500 5 750
Maximum torque Nm EEC 112 128 148
at (rpm) 3000 3000 3 750
Injection type multipoint multipoint multipoint

Fuel type Petrol Petrol Petrol


Catalytic converter S S S
GEARBOX
Type JH1 JH3 JH3
Number of forward speeds 5 5 5
Speed (kph) at 1 000 rpm in 1st gear 7,24 7,24 7,24
in 2nd gear 13,18 13,18 13,18
in 3rd gear 19,37 19,37 19,37
in 4th gear 26,21 26,21 26,21
in 5th gear 33,94 33,94 33,94
STEERING
Turning circle, kerb to kerb (m) 10,5
Steering turns to lock (manual / power) 4,5 / 3,2
SUSPENSION
Front suspension Pseudo Mc-Pherson type with wishbone
Rear suspension H-section programmed deflection torsion beam with coil springs
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel standard (") 6,0 J 15
Tyre reference Front / Rear 185/65 R 15
BRAKES
Bosch 8.1 ABS Standard
EBD Standard
EBA Standard
Front brake discs (mm) 259
Rear brake drums (") 8"
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed (kph) 162 175 183
0 - 100kph (s) 13''00 11''50 10”20
1 000 m standing start (s) 34''90 33''50 31”90
DRAG COEFFICIENT
Cd 0,36
FUEL STANDARD 99/100/EC (l/100 km)
CO2 (g/km) 165 170 170
Urban driving 9,6 10 9,2
Extra-urban driving 5,4 5,6 5,9
Combined 7,0 7,2 7,1
CAPACITY
Fuel tank (l) 50
WEIGHTS (kg), Manual steering
Unladen kerb weight 975 980 1 060
Unladen weight on front axle 580 585 640
Unladen weight on rear axle 395 395 420
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (MGVW) 1 535 1 540 1 600
Gross Train Weight (GTW) 2 300 2 300 2 350
Payload 560 560 540
Maximum trailer weight, braked 1100 1100 1100
Maximum trailer weight, unbraked 525 525 565
NEW DACIA LOGAN JULY 2008

ENGINE Diesel
1.5 dCi 70 hp 1.5 dCi 85 hp
Gearbox type Manual Manual
Emission standard Euro 4 Euro 4
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine type K9K 792 K9K 796
Cubic capacity (cc) 1461 1461
Bore x Stroke (mm) 76 x 80,5 76 x 80,5
Nomber of cylinders 4 4
Compression ratio 17,9 17,9
Number of valves 8 8
Maximum power kW EEC (hp) 50 (70) 63 (85)
at (rpm) 4 000 3 750
Maximum torque Nm EEC 160 (16,3) 200
at (rpm) 1 700 1 900
Injection type Direct with Common Rail Direct with Common Rail
+ multi-injection + multi-injection
Fuel type Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter S S
GEARBOX
Type JH3*160 JR5*166
Number of forward speeds 5 5
Speed (kph) at 1 000 rpm in 1st gear 8,74 8,56
in 2nd gear 15,78 15,59
in 3rd gear 22,25 24,15
in 4th gear 30,42 32,85
in 5th gear 39,84 42,21
STEERING
Turning circle, kerb to kerb (m) 10,5
Steering turns to lock (manual / power) 4,5 / 3,2
SUSPENSION
Front suspension Pseudo Mc-Pherson type with wishbone
Rear suspension H-section programmed deflection torsion beam with coil springs
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel standard (") 6,0 J 15
Tyre reference Front / Rear 185/65 R 15
BRAKES
Bosch 8.1 ABS Standard
EBD Standard
EBA Standard
Front brake discs (mm) 259
Rear brake drums (") 8"
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed (kph) 158 167
0 - 100kph (s) 15”00 13”00
1 000 m standing start (s) 36”50 35”00
DRAG COEFFICIENT
Cd 0,36
FUEL STANDARD 99/100/EC (l/100 km)
CO2 (g/km) 120 120
Urban driving 5,0 5,3
Extra-urban driving 4,3 4,2
Combined 4,5 4,6
CAPACITY
Fuel tank (l) 50
WEIGHTS (kg), Manual steering
Unladen kerb weight 1 065 1 075
Unladen weight on front axle 655 665
Unladen weight on rear axle 410 410
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (MGVW) 1 600 1 610
Gross Train Weight (GTW) 2 350 2 350
Payload 535 535
Maximum trailer weight, braked 1100 1100
Maximum trailer weight, unbraked 570 575

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