The Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140 might just be one of the most intriguing cars to land in the UK in years. Why?

Because it dares to do something almost no one else in the industry is willing to try: combine proper seven-seat practicality with hybrid efficiency, while keeping the price tag lower than some superminis.

We’ve come to expect hybrids to be a little bit premium, maybe even a bit posh. Toyota’s Prius and Corolla? Efficient but not cheap. Kia’s Sorento? Lovely but chunky money. Peugeot 5008 hybrid? A fine car, but it costs more than many families are willing to spend. Enter the Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140, a car that asks: what if you could have seven seats, SUV vibes, a modern interior and hybrid running costs for under £25k?

That’s the proposition here. But does the Jogger Hybrid 140 live up to its promise? Is it a clever budget hack or a compromise too far? Let’s break it down.

 

Design & Dimensions: Sandero Meets SUV

At first glance, the Jogger Hybrid 140 doesn’t scream “hybrid”. Dacia has deliberately kept the styling restrained, so apart from a badge or two, it’s almost impossible to tell this is the electrified version.

The Jogger is the largest model Dacia has ever made, stretching 4.5 metres in length. Compared to the Sandero hatchback it’s based on, it has an extra 30cm in the wheelbase, which creates the space needed for seven seats and a usable boot.

From the B-pillar forward, you’re essentially looking at Sandero design cues: a simple but modern front end, slim LED lights, and clean surfaces. From the side, though, the Jogger morphs into something more adventurous. The raised roofline, 200mm of ground clearance, chunky scuff plates and modular roof bars give it the rugged SUV look that so many buyers crave.

Around the back, you’ll spot that distinctive step-up in the roofline. It’s a 40mm lift designed to create the headroom and width needed for the third row of seats. It looks a little quirky, but in a good way. This isn’t a boring MPV in disguise – it’s got enough visual attitude to fit in with the crossover crowd.

 

Cabin & Interior Layout

Step inside the Jogger Hybrid and you’re met with a cabin that’s simple but refreshingly modern. The dashboard is trimmed with fabric inlays, which add a touch of warmth you don’t often get at this price point. The design is clean, uncluttered, and everything is easy to use.

At the centre sits an 8-inch infotainment display with smartphone mirroring via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In true Dacia fashion, you don’t get gimmicky tech or overcomplicated menus. It’s straightforward, responsive, and perfectly functional.

Unique to the Hybrid 140 is a 7-inch digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. This display shows hybrid-specific information like battery charge, energy flow, and mpg in real-time. It’s not flashy, but it gives you exactly the data you want in a hybrid.

Build quality? Better than you might expect. Hard plastics are definitely in play, but they’re sturdy, and everything feels well screwed together. This is a car designed to take family life in its stride, not a delicate ornament.

 

Seating: Seven Places for All Shapes and Sizes

The Jogger Hybrid’s biggest selling point is, of course, its seven-seat layout. Let’s start with the second row. Thanks to the 2.9-metre wheelbase, there’s decent knee room and wide-opening doors make access easy. Two adults can sit here in reasonable comfort, and kids will have loads of space.

Fold-out picnic trays are available on certain trims – a handy touch for snacks, school runs or long journeys.

The third row is where things get interesting. Technically, you can seat adults here in a pinch, but realistically, it’s for children or shorter trips. Access to the rear-most seats requires a bit of climbing, but once you’re in, headroom is surprisingly good thanks to that raised roofline.

Where the Jogger Hybrid really scores is in keeping all seven seats available despite the hybrid installation. Many hybrids compromise boot space or third-row usability by stuffing batteries in the wrong place, but Dacia has packaged things neatly so you don’t lose any practicality.

 

Boot Space & Flexibility

Boot space is always a big question in seven-seaters. With all seven seats up, the Jogger Hybrid gives you 213 litres. That’s enough for a weekly shop if you pack carefully, but not much more.

Drop the third row and you unlock 712 litres – now we’re talking. Take out those two rear seats entirely (they only weigh 10kg each), and you get a huge, square load bay. Fold the middle row forward and you’ve got a van-like maximum of 1,819 litres.

That’s one of the Jogger’s trump cards: genuine practicality. Whether you’re hauling the kids, a wardrobe from IKEA, or camping gear, the Jogger Hybrid adapts easily.

 

Technology & Equipment

Dacia keeps the trim range simple. Unlike the petrol-only Jogger, there’s no entry-level Essential trim for the Hybrid 140. Instead, you get a choice of:

 

•             Expression £23,305.00

•             Extreme  £24,305.00

Both versions come generously equipped for the money. As standard you get:

•             8-inch Media Display with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

•             7-inch digital driver display

•             Air conditioning

•             Cruise control with speed limiter

•             Modular roof bars

•             Front and rear skid plates

•             Rear parking sensors and camera

•             Keyless entry

•             75% tinted rear windows

Step up to the Extreme and you’ll add:

•             16-inch black alloy wheels

•             Heated front seats

•             Second-row fold-out trays

•             Upgraded 6-speaker audio system

•             Boot tray and extra visual touches

For a sub-£25k family hybrid, that’s an impressive kit list.

 

Safety Kit

Dacia hasn’t skimped on safety either. All Hybrid Joggers come with six airbags, an emergency call system, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind Spot Warning, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

It’s not stuffed with the latest semi-autonomous gizmos, but the essentials are covered, giving families peace of mind without pushing up the price.

 

Powertrain: Hybrid 140 Explained

So what’s under the bonnet? The Jogger Hybrid 140 combines a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors and a 1.2kWh battery. The total system output is 140hp, sent through a clever automatic multi-mode gearbox.

This isn’t a plug-in hybrid – you don’t charge it at home. Instead, the small battery charges itself through regenerative braking and clever energy management. It can run in pure EV mode for short bursts, particularly in town, which helps save fuel.

Performance is modest. 0–62mph takes around 10 seconds, so it’s not fast, but that’s not the point. The Jogger Hybrid is designed for smooth, efficient driving rather than thrills.

 

Efficiency & Running Costs

Here’s where the numbers get interesting. Official WLTP combined economy is 56.5mpg with CO₂ emissions of 112g/km. Compare that to the standard 1.0-litre petrol Jogger, which manages 48.7mpg and 130g/km, and you can see the advantage.

The 50-litre fuel tank means you should easily achieve over 500 miles per fill-up, depending on how you drive. For families doing long motorway runs and city school trips alike, that’s a strong balance of range and efficiency.

Insurance sits at group 15E, which is reasonable. Road tax is cheaper thanks to lower emissions.

 

Driving Experience

On the road, the Jogger Hybrid feels unpretentious. The hybrid system slips in and out of EV mode seamlessly at low speeds, and the automatic gearbox makes urban driving effortless. It’s not sporty – body roll is noticeable if you chuck it into corners – but the ride is comfortable and the steering light.

Noise levels are decent for a budget car. The petrol engine does get vocal under hard acceleration, but for steady cruising, it’s refined enough.

The raised ride height and 200mm ground clearance also make light off-road work or rough car parks less stressful. It’s not a 4x4, but it has the SUV stance and practicality most families want.

 

Warranty, Servicing & Ownership

Dacia offers a 3-year/60,000-mile warranty as standard, including roadside assistance. For a small extra cost, you can extend coverage up to 7 years/100,000 miles, matching Kia’s industry-leading warranty.

Service intervals are every year or 12,000 miles. Renault dealers handle Dacia servicing, so finding a garage shouldn’t be a problem. Another bonus: the engine uses a timing chain, not a belt, so there’s no expensive replacement lurking down the line.

Dacia also sells pre-paid servicing packages: two years/24,000 miles or three years/36,000 miles, giving peace of mind and predictable running costs.

 

Value & Rivals

Value is where the Jogger Hybrid shines. At £23,305.00  for the Expression and Expression and £24,305.00 for the Extreme SE, it massively undercuts other seven-seat hybrids.

Compare it to:

•             Toyota Corolla Touring Sports Hybrid (5 seats, from £30k+)

•             Kia Sorento Hybrid (7 seats, from £42k)

•             Peugeot 5008 Hybrid (7 seats, from £36k+)

The Dacia is in a class of its own for affordability. True, it’s not as plush or powerful as those rivals, but for families who need seven seats and hybrid running costs on a budget, there’s simply nothing else like it.

 

Downsides

Of course, no car is perfect. The Jogger Hybrid has a few compromises.

•             Boot space with all seven seats up is tight.

•             The third row is realistically child-only.

•             Performance is fine, but never exciting.

•             Some interior plastics remind you this is a budget car.

But for the money, those trade-offs are more than acceptable.

 

Verdict: The Clever Family Hack

The Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140 isn’t flashy, but that’s exactly the point. It takes the practical, budget-friendly ethos Dacia is known for and adds a welcome dose of hybrid efficiency. Seven seats, SUV style, hybrid tech, and real-world affordability – all in one package.

If you’ve got a big family, need flexibility, and don’t want to remortgage for a people carrier, the Jogger Hybrid 140 is arguably the smartest buy on the UK market today.

It’s not just good value – it’s clever value.

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