• Astonishingly low price tag
• Dacia interest rates can be high
• Good fuel economy

What are the running costs?

Dacia’s unique selling point has always been the low, low prices it charges for its cars, and the Jogger is no exception. This is a seven-seat family car with a cash price significantly lower than a brand-new, entry-level Vauxhall Corsa. Or a three-year-old example of a more comparable car such as the Citroen Berlingo. That means minimal outlay, and low prices on finance agreements even if the terms aren’t particularly generous.

Even after purchase, running the Jogger shouldn’t prove too costly. In our testing, we found the 1.0-litre petrol engine is capable of 47mpg against official WLTP economy of 48.7mpg. But load a Jogger up with people and things, and fuel economy can drop to the side of 40mpg.

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The hybrid model promises 58.9mpg on the WLTP cycle. During a week with the car, we frequently saw more than that with just the driver on board. Even loaded with four passengers and luggage, more than 50mpg was achievable when driven carefully. That’s very good considering the size and capability of the car.

Servicing and warranty

Dacia dealers are as budget conscious as the cars they sell, so Jogger servicing is very affordable by manufacturer service centre standards. And you can spread the cost out by opting for a fixed-price, multi-year service plan.

Unfortunately, Dacia’s standard warranty is the industry-standard three or 60,000 miles. Fellow value-orientated brands MG and KGM both offer seven-year warranties.

Reliability

• Dacia has a good reliability record
• Lots of well-proved tech used
• Relatively few things to go wrong

Dacia has a strong record of building robust, reliable cars. That we haven’t heard of any issues, and there haven’t been any recalls, suggests the Jogger is living up to that reputation. You can read our owner reviews to find out what living with a Jogger is really like, and monitor the government’s vehicle recall check website to see if any are issued in future.