Family cars: which model to choose? - Dacia

Looking for a car to take your family on the road? The Dacia vehicle range offers several models to suit your needs. Before presenting them to you, let's first take a look at the types of vehicles considered "family", and the criteria used to identify them.

"Familial" is not a type of bodywork in the strict sense of the term: it refers to vehicles offering sufficient space and comfort to accommodate a family on board.

In the past, MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles), estates (similar to saloons, but longer and with a roof extended to the rear) and large tourers or family saloons were the most common types of family car.

Today's family models also include many SUVs, crossovers and minivans .

Read the article: “City car or family car?”

The number of seats is obviously the No. 1 criterion: a minimum of 5 seats is considered a family car. However, that's not the only feature you'd expect from this class of vehicle: a sufficiently large boot and plenty of storage space are others. The aim is to be able to store a variety of items, while maintaining maximum onboard comfort.

However, this is not the only feature expected of this class of vehicle: without sacrificing onboard comfort, family use requires a sufficiently large boot and plenty of storage space.

JOGGER is a modern, distinctive variant of a body type historically associated with family vehicles: the MPV. But its design and overall concept also bring it closer to an estate and a minivan. JOGGER offers a clever and elegant synthesis of several types of family vehicle.

With its generous interior space and boot volume (up to 1,819 VDA), JOGGER is modular, adapting to your every need. Want to bring the whole family? The three rows of seats accommodate 7 passengers, with all the comfort required. But this vehicle can also be converted into a 5-seater or even a 2-seater.

This last layout option is ideal for journeys without children, or if you want to carry furniture, a surfboard or other equipment in the rear. And if you're looking for a hybrid family car, this model is available with this powertrain, as well as petrol and petrol-LPG versions.

• Body type: MPV / leisure activity vehicle
• Number of seats: 2, 5 or 7
• Length: 4,547 mm
• Height: 1,632 mm
• Width: 1,520 mm (excluding exterior mirrors)
• Boot volume: 1,819 (in dm3 to VDA standards)
• Powertrains: full hybrid (self-charging hybrid); petrol

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The BIGSTER SUV stands out for its modular design, abundant storage space (38.8 litres in all) and substantial boot volume (677 litres). So many features that make this large 5-seater perfectly suited to families with two or three children.

In terms of exterior design, BIGSTER boasts a sleek, streamlined and
robust silhouette. The long body and high ground clearance immediately give an impression of space and comfort. In addition, depending on the version, a panoramic sunroof provides an undeniable plus in terms of interior brightness.

This XXL-sized family car is available in self-charging hybrid and mild hybrid versions.

• Body type: SUV
• Number of seats: 5
• Length: 4,570 mm
• Height: 1,711 mm
• Width: 1,813 mm (excluding exterior mirrors)
• Boot volume: up to 677 litres
• Powertrains: full hybrid (self-charging hybrid); mild hybrid

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DUSTER is a versatile all-terrain SUV, combining the advantages of a family car with the sportiness of a 4X4. Inside the vehicle, 5 attachment points allow you to attach a phone, lamp or other object. A raised ground clearance of up to 217 mm reduces the sensation of uneven ground. A model of choice for a family getaway!

In its self-charging full hybrid version, DUSTER allows you to save fuel and reduce the amount of CO2 emitted while driving, all without the need to recharge.

• Body type: SUV / 4x4
• Number of seats: 5
• Length: 4,343 mm
• Height: 1,656 mm
• Width: 1,813 mm (excluding exterior mirrors)
• Boot volume: 430 (in dm3 to VDA standards)
• Powertrains: full hybrid (self-charging hybrid); mild hybrid; petrol-LPG

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SANDERO STEPWAY offers a compact, dynamic approach to the family car. Clever storage compartments, a modular boot with double floor and generous interior space are all indicators that this 5-seater family crossover combines style, robustness and comfort. For city driving, its compact silhouette is practical for this class of vehicle; for longer family trips, you can count on a pleasant interior space and good ergonomics. 

You can purchase SANDERO STEPWAY in ECO-G version (Dacia LPG technology), in order to benefit from the advantages of LPG: economy of use; lower CO2 and fine-particle emissions. This vehicle is also available in a 100% combustion-powered version (petrol engine only).

• Body type: crossover (similar to SUV, but lighter on average)
• Number of seats: 5
• Length: 4,099 mm
• Height: 1,535 mm
• Width: 1,848 mm (excluding exterior mirrors)
• Boot volume: 328 (in dm3 to VDA standards)
• Powertrains: petrol; petrol-LPG

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To allow you and your family to drive with peace of mind, DACIA equips its vehicles with several driver-assistance technologies (ADAS) dedicated to passenger safety. Depending on the model, these include:

• active emergency braking (AEBS)
• Lane change warning
• Lane keeping assist
• Traffic sign recognition
• Driver attention alert
• Blind Spot Warning
• Hill start assist

From the modular MPV to the 5-seater crossover, choose the family vehicle whose bodywork and interior layout best match your personal tastes and, of course, your most frequent uses.

With JOGGER, for example, you can switch from a large 7-seater family car to a 2-seater utility vehicle in just a few simple steps, making it ideal for two people travelling together with a maximum amount of equipment on board. STEPWAY, on the other hand, combines compactness and optimised interior space, giving it a certain versatility.

When it comes to choosing a full hybridpowertrain, petrol or petrol-LPG, don't hesitate to ask an expert at your dealership for advice.