2019 Renault Logan Stepway is strictly limited to Russia market, for now at least, where Renault offers rebadged Dacias, and will go up against the Lada Vesta Cross. It offers a ground clearance of 195mm (7.7in), and some visual updates that make it suitable for the country’s challenging roads.
Compared to the regular Logan, which by the way looks a tad bit different than the equivalent Dacia-badged model, the new Stepway trim comes with an increased ride height ideal for driving on difficult terrain. This is far from being a Volvo S60 Cross Country, so don’t bother looking for all-wheel drive in the specs sheet since the Logan Stepway has to live up to Dacia’s modus operandi of selling cheap cars, even though it has Renault’s diamond logo.
The equipment list is quite generous and includes an infotainment system with smartphone integration, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated seats and rear parking sensors. Also, it gets the Renault Start, which is basically a remote start system that heats the engine before a journey during the cold winter days/nights and is ideal for Russia.
Power comes from a 1.6-liter gasoline engine available with 82 horsepower as well as with 102 and 113 hp linked to a manual gearbox. The punchiest version of the engine can be hooked up to a CVT in the Logan Stepway City variant that stands out thanks to its red paint. Those looking for a diesel can get the familiar 1.5-liter dCi linked to a five-speed manual.
Renault will display the Logan Stepway at the 2018 Moscow Motor Show, at the end of this month, right before the model goes on sale across the country.