Since 2004, the French automotive company has been developing, assembling and selling a car that has won the hearts of many - Renault Logan. The car is particularly popular in Russia, therefore, already in 2005, Moscow began to assemble this model at the Avtoframos factory. At the moment, the vehicle is assembled at 7 factories around the world.
The model has several variations: pickup, station wagon, minivan and sedan, however, the last of the proposed options was loved by many. Over the years, the car has become truly "popular" and occupies a leading place in the sale of foreign cars in the territory of the Russian Federation.
The second generation of the car was launched in production and sale as early as 2012, but it did not reach domestic markets until spring 2014. Now, the French concern has launched an updated version of the second generation, which will appear in Russia already in 2018.
It is promised that this car will once again please fans, as the sedan will have a more modern exterior and interior.Developers tirelessly try to introduce some changes into its design so that the model does not lose its existing reputation. The reason for the delay in car sales in Russia is explained by the fact that the company started developing a four-wheel drive version, which makes it expecting sales to start before 2018. Initially, information about the car was carefully hidden and some of the nuances were not specified, but a little time passed and now everything is known about the new product.
Exterior of the updated Renault Logan
Cars that fall under the budget class have never been exquisite. Their design in most cases remains as simple as possible, since their construction uses cheap elements and materials. To say that the body has been significantly updated, it is impossible and inappropriate. The overall design and solution remained the same, but the front of the car has changed a lot.
Changes to the body ahead:
- aggressive appearance;
- the angle of the windshield has changed and become smaller, but the glass itself is now larger in size;
- the hood has become shorter and more horizontal in relation to the ground;
- Renault logo has become much bigger, now it starts with the hood and almost reaches the new bumper;
- New grille, updated form of the air intake;
- changing the shape of the headlights - now they are streamlined and narrowed, in addition, the lighting has become LED;
- The front bumper has changed its design: a little moved forward and became more impressive.
Behind the updated 2018 Logan also suffered a number of changes, now it looks more majestic due to the shortened and large-sized rear bumper. Taillights have become more, in addition, have found a chrome edging for expressiveness and elegance. Numbers and taillights are now located on the trunk lid of the car.
On the side of the car has not changed and remained the same. A noticeable difference will be only large wheel arches and updated side mirrors with turn signals in them.
Dimensions of the updated version are not significant, but also changed in this way:
- Logan has become a little longer - 4346 mm;
- The height of the car is now - 1577 mm;
- width reached 1733 mm.
Interior
The interior equipment of the car suffered significant changes. We can safely say that the interior has been completely updated. The elements on the extended center console are different, and the dashboard itself has received an organic edging. In the middle there is a comfortable 7-inch touch screen, the speed of which is amazing.
The steering wheel has a three-spoke look and can be adjusted in height. In the improved configurations, it will be multifunctional due to the many buttons, which means it will become even easier and more convenient to control the systems of the new Logan. Chrome dial and other nice little things will add a noble and elegant car to a production car.
The seats of the first row are height adjustable, and the back row of seats can be folded in convenient proportions 1/3 and 2/3, which will make it possible to increase the trunk and carry long items in it. In addition, the car as a whole has become more spacious inside, which means passengers sitting behind will be able to appreciate the high level of comfort during long trips.
For interior trim are used: soft plastic, chrome inserts, fabric materials in two different colors. The audio system with which the car is equipped will please passengers demanding on the sound quality, and the ability to connect the phone will allow you to listen to music directly from the device. For an additional fee, a navigation system is installed that will help while traveling.
Specifications
Budget Renault Logan does not differ a wide choice of engines. The main power units, presented in Russia, will have: 75, 82 and 102 horsepower. It is worth noting that they are all gasoline. The 1.5-liter diesel engine will again be inaccessible to the domestic market. Transmission: 5-range mechanics and 4-oh speed automatic.
As previously reported, it is planned to release a new variation of the sedan, equipped with an engine, the volume of 0.9 liters with a turbine. This three-cylinder unit has a power of 90 horsepower, as well as a diesel one and a half liter engine.
Start sales and prices for cars
Car sales in the domestic market will start at the end of 2017 or the beginning of 2018, which means you should familiarize yourself with the pricing policy of the brand and get ready to purchase a budget sedan in your property. The model offers 4 types of complete sets:
- Access - the basic model, the price of which will be from 435 thousand rubles;
- Privilege - an improved version, the cost of which will be over half a million;
- Comfort - version with increased comfort;
- Luxe Privilege - top of the range, the price of which will be more than 750 thousand rubles.
