When Dacia->ke1020 brought the Sandero into the picture, people forgot about the old Logan->ke1046, and not because the Sandero was better, but because it looked a bit fresher. When the new Duster->ke3397 came out, it took the Logan completely out of the picture. This seemed to be a little unorthodox considering the Logan was the model that brought Dacia out of the shadow of anonymity and basically started the trend of low-budget cars in Europe.

Renault->ke72 now seems to have recognized their error and have promised that the next generation Logan will be better than the model it replaces. It will be built on the same platform as the Renault Fluence->ke3492 and will get more modern engines, gearboxes, and a new chassis. It will also still be one of the cheapest cars around.

The next Logan will get a modern design to make it even more attractive. According to Renault's design chief, Laurens van den Acker, this decision was made to coax people into buying the Logan because of its looks and not just because it is cheap. Speaking of cheap, we're hoping that Dacia will do something about that rustic interior that facilitates the outdated stigma attached to the car.

Expect to see the new Dacia Logan launched as a concept in September at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, with a production version to follow at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

2013 Dacia Logan

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