HOW DOES IT LOOK? WHAT’S THE SPEC LIKE?

What do you think about the Jogger’s design? Of course, looks are always down to the individual, but we’d argue that it’s a pretty successful attempt overall. The front end, with its stylish headlights and chrome grille, definitely looks the part, while around the back, the tail rear lights have a certain Volvo-esque feel to them. It only struggles with the area past the rear windows; it can look a little ‘stuck on’ from some angles. However, given the Jogger’s real focus on function, it’s a resoundingly successful look, to our eyes at least.

That headline £14,995 figure is naturally impressive in today’s market, but does that mean you don’t get many toys? Well no, as it happens. Entry-level ‘Essential’ models still boast air conditioning and parking sensors, as well as Dacia’s ‘Media Control’ infotainment, which uses a smartphone as the ‘heart’ of the system. The firm argues that since everyone has a smartphone on them, why should people be forced to pay more for a system they already have? It’s hard to argue with. But at £16,595, the mid-spec ‘Comfort’ still offers great value, with additional features such as a reversing camera and heated door mirrors adding to the package. You also get cool modular roof rails that pivot out from the main ‘rails’ to form bars onto which you can then mount features such as a roof box. At the top of the chain sits the £17,395 Extreme SE. Here, there are 16-inch alloy wheels and extra styling elements but, in truth, it’s starting to price the Jogger away from its core ethos.