My review of the second generation Renault Logan, 102 hp. "Confort"
Traveling through the Internet, I have repeatedly come across and re-read reviews about one of the most common budget cars, Renault Logan.
And so, while on vacation, I decided to leave my impressions of this car. My acquaintance with the machine began with the first generation Logan. Then this particular car was allocated to me for work. I rode it quite a lot.
Recently I collected some money and I decided to get my own wheels, and then a new Renault Logan appeared as if by order, photo below.
In general, I decided to stick with a proven machine rather than try my luck with others. So, since May I got an updated Renault Logan 2014.
New Renault Logan 2014 release
I selected the equipment according to the budget, however, I didn’t get impudent, but chose a car with a 102-horsepower gasoline engine in the “Confort” configuration, but with the “Winter” and “Multimedia” packages and, as an added bonus, air conditioning.
Now I already regret it somewhat, there was no point in skimping, and for some reason I miss buying a car with better equipment that has an on-board computer.
Well, okay, let’s look at the pros and cons of the Renault Logan I purchased.
Exterior, interior
It’s not for nothing that the Renault Logan 2014 received good reviews from its owners regarding its appearance. If we compare the updated version with the old generation, the differences are colossal. The first Logan looked downright prim, no style. Everything is simple and no frills.
The new Logan 2014 looks modern. Smoother lines of the front end, a stylized radiator grille, finally removed the turn signals from the wings and moved them to the mirrors. In most, all chopped forms were removed, in general, the appearance of the car began to approach modern standards.
Renault Logan 2014 side view
Special praise to the designers for not reducing the ground clearance. Like the first version of Logan, a beginner can easily jump on curbs without fear of getting caught somewhere. For this, the new Renault Logan has positive reviews, and I agree with them.
Renault Logan 2014
With the trunk, everything is also at the proper level; its capacity is very good. But there are also disadvantages. Firstly, there is at least some protrusion missing on the trunk lid, which makes opening it difficult.
Secondly, the handle for closing the same trunk lid, installed on the inside, is poorly positioned and takes some getting used to.
And thirdly, it was possible to make the mounting loops in the trunk removable, otherwise they take up space.
The salon was also remodeled well. The dashboard looks more stylish, but, as I said, the trip computer display and the red zone on the tachometer are missing. Otherwise everything is fine. Of course, I would like more equipment, but that’s okay, I use what I have.
Renault Logan dashboard
The air conditioner works flawlessly and does its job. The multimedia system sounds good, but it could be more impressive. And it copes with its other functions perfectly well. In three months, only one cricket appeared in the cabin in the area of the windshield, but I haven’t looked for where it is yet.
Interior of the new Renault Logan
In order not to cover the fabric upholstery of the seats, I purchased covers, which also improved the appearance.
Technical component
In my Renault Logan 2014, I am completely satisfied with the technical characteristics of the engine. I won’t say that the car is very playful, but it moves quite well on the road. If necessary, it allows you to overtake without much strain.
Logan did not test the maximum speed; the maximum speed was 140 km/h. Most of the time I drive at the optimal speed for me, 90-110 km/h.
I can’t say for sure about the amount of gasoline consumption, the only thing I will note is that the car is really economical.
I haven't noticed any problems with the gearbox yet. The lever travel is average, switching occurs without much effort.
I have known how the suspension of this car works since the first version. This is where the suspension is really adjusted to our dead roads.
My Logan’s suspension handles small and medium-sized bumps without much effort, and I haven’t noticed any breakdowns on strong potholes. But its downside is the same high ground clearance.
When cornering at high speeds, body roll is very noticeable. Well, the rest of the suspension performance is not satisfactory.
A postscript will be the general impression of the machine. The new Logan is worth the money. Good adaptation to our roads coupled with relative comfort make this car, in my opinion, one of the best in its category.
The difference between the new Logan and the old one
Source: https://autotale.ru/moj-otzyv-o-reno-logan-vtorogo-pokoleniya-102-ls-confort/
Check in action
Based on the reviews of numerous owners of Renault Logan with manual and automatic transmission, one thing can be said: the best option for the driver is a 1.6-liter engine paired with an automatic transmission, which comes with most trim levels of this car. However, more economical motors are also not inferior in quality and durability.
One of the main subjects of discussion and writing reviews from Renault Logan customers is the study of the standard automatic transmission and the features of its operation. “ Ivan. Ownership period: 3 months. I have a sedan with automatic transmission. I can't say anything bad about the standard machine and its operation. 4 speeds, of course, are not ideal, but those who need greater dynamics may well choose a robot instead of an automatic. Judging by the test drive, which I was lucky enough to drive in just such a car, a robotic transmission, unlike an automatic transmission, fully reveals the car’s potential.”
No less interesting is the opinion and feedback of those Renault Logan owners who own a car with a robot and the most powerful engine and can make a reasonable conclusion about how much better this type of gearbox is than a conventional automatic transmission.
" Rostislav. Ownership experience: 1 year. I have a sedan with a 1.6 engine and a robotic gearbox. I’ve driven a little over 15 thousand kilometers and I can already draw certain conclusions about this Renault Logan know-how. Interestingly, the switching is almost not felt, and everything works like a clock. In the past, cars with automatic shifting were much more noticeable, so other transmissions clearly look paler compared to the robot.”
In addition to the robot, Renault Logan is provided with a 5-speed manual gearbox, which can offer a classic combination with any engine and eliminate all its disadvantages.
“ Anatoly. Ownership period: 8 months. My Renault Logan is equipped with a 1.6 engine and conventional mechanics. The automatic was dismissed almost immediately: it is a 4-speed unit, so the consumption will be much higher, and it’s obviously not possible to frolic on the highway here. On the other hand, after the automatic transmission in the previous Renault Logan, I was not left with the most positive impressions, so I decisively abandoned it. The car drives great, the shifts are very soft and clear. Consumption in the city here, by the way, does not exceed 9 liters.”
Owner reviews about Renault Logan 2
Logan is without a doubt the most popular Renault car in our country; already in its new second generation, it has appeared in dealership centers in most Russian regions and has earned numerous positive reviews.
The external similarity of the second generation of Logan with the previous model is beyond doubt, however, there are a lot of recycled parts.
So, with a quick glance at the exterior, completely different optics and stamping of the car body immediately catches your eye.
A characteristic feature of the previous Logan – a huge trunk – remained unchanged. Renault Logan 2 has the same roomy capacity – 510 liters. In addition, one of the most criticized design stupidities of the previous model has become a thing of the past with the advent of the second-generation car - the rear seats in the cabin fold down, allowing you to further increase the usable volume of the luggage compartment.
Thanks to a modified larger radiator grille, a new bumper and an enlarged logo, Logan from the front has become similar in appearance to the rest of the modern line of Renault cars - Megan, Sandero, etc.
Under the hood - almost nothing new
For the domestic market, only two slightly modified, but already quite old 1.6-liter engines are available for the Logan 2:
- eight-valve engine with 82 hp. With.,
- sixteen-valve unit with a capacity of 102 hp. With.
The technical characteristics of these systems differ, frankly, significantly. The first engine, according to reviews from owners, is frankly weak for Renault Logan 2 - the car clearly lacks dynamics.
The latter’s appetites are also impressive - in the city, even according to the passport data, the car requires 9.8 liters of fuel per hundred. But the sixteen-valve engine is already quite powerful - with it the car behaves confidently and dynamically on the road.
Reviews from Renault Logan owners: pros, cons, operating experience
What will happen for the minimum price: 1.4 manual (75 hp), air conditioning, driver airbag.
Reviews about Renault Logan:
Appearance:
- The design is, how can I say it, unique. I wouldn’t call the car beautiful, just practical, reliable and spacious
In the cabin:
- On-board computer, cool and informative
- good seats, both front and rear: your back doesn’t hurt if you drive far
- spaciousness in the cabin
- The interior is huge, you sit high, there is enough space above your head (192 cm), and three non-Lilliputians can ride normally in the back seat.
- As for me, the main advantage of Logan is its spacious interior and roomy trunk. Well, the high seating position: you can see well and feel confident
- Cool stove: at -30 the cabin will be warm in about 10 minutes, and the rear passengers too, the air ducts for them are good
- The tidy is poor and somewhat ancient in appearance. Everything is too simple, even uninteresting. I don’t like the backlight either - during the day the white background with orange backlight is so-so
- Damn what the salon is made of
- A torpedo is worse than a nuclear war, these round air ducts generally suck
Trunk:
- The trunk is amazing - I don’t even know what you can’t stuff in there. I even stuck two friends in. We were pleased.
- The rear sofa does not fold out - this is a noticeable disadvantage for the Renault Logan. What if you want to take your skis? True, I don’t ski, but suddenly I’ll start.
Paintwork:
- The car has bloomed slightly: there is rust on the roof and on the driver's door, right above the glass. It's a shame. Flaw.
- I have had the car for 5 years now, the mileage is 184,000. Rust has appeared wherever there were scratches: this is a Renault Logan disease
Controllability:
- I didn’t expect handling from Logan, but I was still disappointed. A tank, it is a tank.
- The car is high, there is side windage. When you overtake a truck, the side wind blows you slightly. A matter of habit, of course.
- It's scary to drive on standard tires, the car is completely unpredictable
Renault Logan 2017-2018 owner reviews, reviews of Renault in a new body
Disadvantages of Renault Logan 2017
➖ Body paint quality
Reviews
The pros and cons of the Renault Logan 2017-2018 in the new body were identified based on reviews from real owners. More detailed advantages and disadvantages of Renault Logan 1.6 (82, 102 and 113 hp) with automatic and manual can be found in the stories below:
My car is already 1.2 years old, so we can already draw preliminary conclusions. For me, the main criterion when choosing was reliability, and my car so far fully meets my expectations.
In general, there are no complaints about the car. Not fuel voracious. Yes, there are jumps at idle, but this is not critical. The mileage has now exceeded 15,000 km, it has undergone maintenance, which cost 5,300 rubles.
The car is quite playful. Short passes were annoying at first, but then I got used to it.
You need to switch from 1 to 2 immediately and immediately to 3, the third is quite elastic, you can turn the engine in a wide range, go through intersections, and also overcome small bumps in the form of speed bumps, but on the highway 5th gear is not enough. It goes quickly along the highway, 140 is not the limit for it (I didn’t accelerate it anymore).
Review of Renault Logan 1.6 on mechanics 2021
You can't stop living beautifully
Reviews from those owners who were lucky enough to own the first series of Renault Logan are full of lines of indignation about the quality of the materials used in the interior and dashboard. Many argue that the plastic, which is made extremely cheaply, is very hard and produces an incredible amount of squeaks and other sounds when driving.
Judging by the reviews, things are completely different on the latest generation Renault Logan. “ Mikhail. Ownership period: 1 month. I didn’t skimp and bought a Renault Logan in the maximum configuration with automatic transmission. Needless to say, the difference compared to the previous car is obvious. Instead of the usual oak plastic, a softer and more pleasant-to-touch material is used here, although not everywhere, and the assembly is much better and does not bother you at all with the usual crickets on the go.”
In addition, the new generation Renault Logan has a much larger number of different electronics and intelligent assistants, which not only make life easier for the driver and increase the safety of driving Renault Logan, but also complicate the design and reduce its reliability.
“ Anton. Ownership period: 6 months. I bought my sedan with automatic transmission a little over six months ago and during this time I managed to enjoy the work of most of the assistants that are provided by the top-end equipment I purchased. First of all, the operation of the multimedia system with navigation is interesting. In -20 frost, it doesn’t turn on the first time, and the screen flickers noticeably. In addition, the standard Renault Logan speakers in the new body give off a strange echo - I read about this in reviews before purchasing. Secondly, the left low beam lamp began to go out periodically. I went to the dealer, they replaced the cartridge under warranty, and since then this problem has not arisen again.”
However, every day more and more positive reviews about the Renault Logan sedan in a new body appear on the Internet from people who do not see any shortcomings in this car: “ Vasily. Ownership period: 4 months. I have a Renault Logan with automatic transmission in the Prestige configuration. I can only say good things about the car: I could not expect such a level of performance and dynamics from this car. All electronics work at five points, and the plastic does not creak and sits securely in place. By the way, compared to the first generation, reviews of which I also studied on the Internet, the build quality has really improved; two other friends with the same car as mine do not have similar problems.”
