r/Dacia • u/goliath5456 • 2d ago

Dog crate in Jogger

Hello everyone,

I've been considering buying a Dacia Jogger ECO-G for a little while.

I was just wondering about these two things :

I will regularly transport my dog in it for his daily walks and activities, as well as for some car camping.

I was wondering if the lack of dedicated 2nd or 3rd row ventilation to spread the AC could be a limiting factor for his comfort (or other eventual passengers), especially during summer heatwaves in my region, where daytime temperatures can reach around 32-37°C and occasionally go above.

Does anyone here regularly transport a dog in the boot/trunk area of a Jogger during hot summer weather? How well does the AC reach the rear/cargo area?

Also, regarding the 3-cylinder ECO-G engine, does it feel underpowered or like it’s working too hard on highways at 130 km/h or more, especially when loaded ?

Thanks in advance.

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u/ChuckUF4rley Jogger Extreme+ 2023 2d ago

AC: Not a dog owner. But I have a wife and kid in a rear facing kid seat in the second row. AC power is limited in the front row, but if I direct passenger side and both middle vents to the back it is okay for them. Not freezing, just okay. We're in Germany for reference, so not tropical or anything.

You can buy adapters the funnel air back through a hose, not sure if or by how much they would improve things though.

What did help a little were custom fit meshy window shade thingies.

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u/goliath5456 1d ago

Thank you for your honest answer about the AC, I think if I buy it I will just cool the car before taking the dog. I do not expect the cabin to reach 16°C but if it can bring the temperature to an acceptable level for me and the dog it's Ok. what about the engine do you have the eco-g ?

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u/ChuckUF4rley Jogger Extreme+ 2023 1d ago

I've got the 110hp Petrol one. Is that the one you mean? I kinda like it. Stick shift in 2026 feels anachronistic but it works reasonably well. Reminds me of the late 90s and the cars I learned to drive on. And no worries about the power. You won't win any races but the acceleration is fully okay and 150-160 ish kph even fully loaded with all the crap you have to haul around when travelling with a kid on vacation is totally fine.

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u/ChuckUF4rley Jogger Extreme+ 2023 1d ago

Addendum: I like the jogger. It's basic in the best sense and honest. And the big trunk (5 seat version) makes my life soooo much easier. At the same time it is easy to maneuver and does not feel like a tank.

My one big, big gripe is leg room in the second row. That could be better.

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u/goliath5456 18h ago

Drove one today. It truly doesn’t feel like a tank to drive, but it does take up a lot of space. Since I’m used to driving a small car, there are a few things I’ll need to adapt to if I end up buying one 😅.

It is indeed very basic, but it has all the necessities I’d want in this kind of vehicle, such as parking sensors and a rear-view camera (at least in the trim I tested) a screen for navigation, automatic A/C, and roof rails.

The only major drawback I noticed during the short test drive was cabin noise. It gets really noisy inside once you start driving on highways. However, I’ve read that some people were able to reduce the noise by applying sound-deadening pads in certain areas, such as the wheel arches.