Renault Lodgy - Specs, Mileage And Booking Details Out Ahead of April Launch
To give the massively popular Toyota Innova and the likes of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Honda Mobilio and Mahindra Xylo a fierce competition, Renault India has launched its new MPV Renault Lodgy 2015. All set to hit Indian roads in the month of April, Renault Lodgy has managed to attract a lot of attention from the automobile enthusiasts in the country. Trending on Twitter with the hashtag [HASHTAG]#LiveLodgycal[/HASHTAG], the all new MPV is going to make many heads turn when it finally arrives in various brick and mortar stores across India next month. Let's take a closer look at the specs of the latest MPV, but first know that Renault India dealers have started accepting bookings for Renault Lodgy car and the booking amount is Rs. 50,000.
Previously seen in many Renault-Nissan automobiles such as Renault Duster, Sunny, Pulse, Scala, Micra and Fluence, the 1.5 liter four-cylinder K9K diesel engine will also power the all new Renault Lodgy MPV. To be made in two variants - 85 PS and 110 PS, the Renault Lodgy doesn't offer automatic transmission in any. While, the 85 PS variant produces 200 Nm of torque, and is mated to a 5-speed transmission, the 110 PS variant delivers 245 Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. That bring us to the Renault Lodgy mileage. As per the ARAI tests, the company promises 21.04 km/litre mileage for 85 PS version, whereas the 110 PS version should deliver 19.98 km/litre.
Coming in two seating variants - the 8-seater and the 7-seater, the Renault Lodgy dimensions measure up to 4,498 mm in length, 1,751 mm in width, 1,697 mm in height and 2,810 mm in wheelbase. The MPV offers 275 liter boot space which can be expanded up to 1,861 liters when the last two rows are folded. Among the various security features there's ABS, EBD and dual front airbags and as for the entertainment unit there is a touchscreen Media NAV system available in the top-end variant of the Lodgy.
Take a look at what various automobile experts have to say in the following video by Renault India -
As for the pricing, sources suggest that the starting price of Renault Lodgy should be around Rs. 8-9 Lakh mark for the base level 85PS variant, whereas the more powerful 110PS variant should retail at Rs. 12-13 lakh. What are your thoughts on the new Innova and Mobilio competitor on the block? Share with us in comments below.
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