Renault Lodgy

2015 Renault Lodgy Review : Lodgycal Attempt

Summing up the Lodgy

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The Renault Lodgy has a lot of things going for it, and that includes the commendable highway performance, the myriad versatility of the spacious interior, great refinement and good fuel efficiency. The styling might not win many hearts, but we believe it looks positively inoffensive.

 Is it better than the Innova?

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Space: The Innova feels roomier on the inside for sure, but just by a whisker. However, when it comes to interior versatility, the Lodgy trumps it by better, more intelligent space utilization.

Performance:  At 2.5 liters, the Innova has a bigger engine, but the lighter Lodgy (1368 Kgs*) makes more power – 110 PS, as compared to the Innova’s 102 PS, and more torque as well – 250Nm, while the heavier Innova (1700 Kgs* for the top-end Z variant) has to do with just 200 Nm.  So how does it reflect in the drivability? While the Innova is more tractable throughout the rev range, the Lodgy’s K9K motor, at least in the 110PS guise suffers from inherent turbo lag, especially felt in urban confines. However, while the Innova runs out of breath on the highway when the going gets really brisk; the Lodgy can stretch it legs with ease till at least the officially claimed speed of 170km/h.

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Comfort: The Lodgy’s ride is slightly on the firmer side as compared to the Innova’s, but in terms of seating comfort, both are pretty evenly matched, although the captain seats on the innova are bigger and more accommodating.

Fuel efficiency: At 19.98 km/l (ARAI certified) for the 110 PS version, the Lodgy will definitely be substantially lighter on the wallet than the Innova.

The definitive factor we believe will be the pricing of the Renault Lodgy. The Toyota Innova is available in the price range of Rs. 10.5 lakh and Rs. 15.8 lakh Ex-showroom Delhi (post increased excise duty), so expect the Lodgy to undercut it by a fair margin to make some decent headway into the MPV market. But the Toyota already commands an authority over the segment, in the eyes of fleet taxi operators and private owners alike. To the plate of Renualt India’s worries, add a great resale values for the Innova and thrifty Toyota service to the equation.

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We’ll get back to you with the final verdict once the prices are announced.

Renault currently has a network presence of more than 157 facilities across India. In order to get volumes and provide better after sales service, the French automaker needs pull up their socks, which they say they are doing through the year and claim it to be the fastest ramp-up by an automaker in India. Renault will be offering 2 years/50,000 km warranty with 2 years Road Side Assistance and extended warranty options of 3 years/60,000 kms and 4 years/80,000 kms.

*kerb weight

2015 Renault Lodgy Technical Specifications

  •  Engine: 1461cc, 8V, dCi, 4-cylinder in-line
  •  Power: 85 PS @ 3750 RPM (85 PS); 110 PS @ 4000 RPM (110 PS)
  •  Torque: 200 Nm @ 1900 RPM (85 PS); 245 Nm @ 1750 RPM (110 PS)
  •  Transmission: 5-speed manual (85 PS); 6-speed manual (110 PS)
  •  0-100 km/hr: 13.3 seconds (85 PS); 12 seconds (110 PS)
  •  Fuel Consumption: 19.98 km/l (85 PS), 21.04 km/l (110 PS)
  •  Fuel Type: Diesel
  •  Suspension: McPherson Struts (Front), Torsion Beam (Rear)
  •  Tyres: 185/65/15 Alloy Wheels
  •  Brakes: Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear), ABS
  •  Safety: ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Dual Front Airbags

2015 Renault Lodgy Dimensions

  •  Overall length x width x height: 4498 mm X 1751 mm X 1697 mm
  •  Wheelbase: 2810 mm
  •  Boot Volume: 207 litres/589 litres/ 759 litres/1861 litres
  •  Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 litres
  •  Kerb Weight: 1368 kgs
  •  Ground Clearance: 174 mm
  •  Turning Radius: 5.55 m

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