Skip advert
Advertisement

Family Car of the Year 2022: Dacia Jogger

The Dacia Jogger is the 2022 Auto Express Family Car of the Year, with the Cupra Born and Skoda Octavia commended

Is it an SUV? Is it an MPV? Is it an estate car? Amazingly, the Jogger is all of those things – and it’s also our Family Car of the Year. A full seven-seater that costs the same to buy and run as a supermini, the roomiest model from the value-focused brand is also robustly built, good to drive and packed with all the kit you’ll ever need.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Based on a stretched version of the CMF-B platform that also underpins the supermini class-winning Renault Clio, the Jogger offers unrivalled versatility. There’s more room in the third-row seats than you get in many larger and more expensive SUV rivals, while removing them frees up an estate car-beating 699 litres of boot space. Lower all the rear seats and the Dacia doubles up as a removal van, with a vast 1,809 litres of space to play with.

Moreover, the Jogger feels like it’s been designed from the inside out and with family life front and centre. There are numerous storage spaces, fold-out picnic tables for those in the second row, and large windows that give a great view out.

It’s also robustly built, user-friendly and features plenty of useful tech, including an easy-to-use touchscreen infotainment set-up. And while the Jogger isn’t exactly a handsome car, its high-riding stance, chunky body cladding and boxy proportions are distinctive.

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement - Article continues below

Light controls and soft suspension mean that the Dacia offers an easy-going and relaxing drive. Yet it also feels composed and sharp enough in corners, while the thrummy three-cylinder petrol motor is a perky and efficient performer.

Our choice

Dacia Jogger TCe 110 Expression (£17,945)

Advertisement - Article continues below

The Jogger’s appeal comes from its value; it’s hard to find another new seven-seater on sale today for less than twice the price. The mid-spec Expression trim has all the kit you really need, and on a four-year PCP deal, it’s possible to jump into one for £257 per month – with a tiny deposit of the same amount.

Commended

Cupra Born

Cupra’s first dedicated all-electric offering has proved to be a big hit. Based on the same MEB platform as the VW ID.3, the stylish Spanish model adds greater kerb appeal and a slightly sportier driving experience, without sacrificing comfort or practicality. There’s a range of motor and battery options, with the largest 77kWh model serving up an impressive claimed range of 340 miles.

Skoda Octavia

The Skoda’s winning streak has come to an end, but the Octavia remains a great family car choice. Few rivals are as roomy or comfortable, while the interior now mixes practicality with premium appeal. It’s also bursting with cutting-edge tech, while on the road the car mixes comfort and composure effortlessly. The availability of a plug-in powertrain only enhances its appeal.

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement - Article continues below

The 2022 New Car Awards are brought to you in association with Hankook tyres

New Car Awards 2022: the winners

Special edition of Auto Express

Auto Express Issue 1,736

For the full experience, make sure you pick up a copy of our special 2022 New Car Awards collectors' edition of the Auto Express magazine, which is available in shops now.

You can buy individual issues of Auto Express or subscribe for even bigger discounts on the print magazine cover price. You can currently subscribe or download individual issues of our digital edition direct to your desktop, phone or tablet as well.

Stay right up to date with the latest from the world of cars in 2022 and beyond, follow Auto Express on social media...

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Dacia Jogger to keep fit with new facelift, engines and tech
Dacia Jogger facelift (camouflaged) - front 3/4

Dacia Jogger to keep fit with new facelift, engines and tech

Dacia’s seven-seat family car could take inspiration from the Duster and Bigster
News
30 Apr 2025
Dacia Jogger vs Ford Tourneo Connect vs Toyota Proace City Verso: 7-seat family MPVs put to the test
Dacia Jogger vs Toyota Proace City Verso vs Ford Tourneo Connect - group tracking shot

Dacia Jogger vs Ford Tourneo Connect vs Toyota Proace City Verso: 7-seat family MPVs put to the test

We put hybrid, PHEV and electric MPVs from Dacia, Toyota and Ford to the test to discover which makes the best seven-seat family car
Car group tests
19 Apr 2025
Best car leasing deals 2025: today's top lease offers on great new cars
Best car leasing deals - header image

Best car leasing deals 2025: today's top lease offers on great new cars

Car leasing can get you behind the wheel of a new car for less. Our experts have picked the best around this week.
Best cars & vans
17 Apr 2025
Best 7-seater cars to buy 2025
Best seven-seater cars - header image

Best 7-seater cars to buy 2025

We pick the best seven-seater cars for family life across a wide range of price points
Best cars & vans
11 Apr 2025

Most Popular

New Kia PV5 Passenger MPV undercuts the VW ID.Buzz by a huge £25k
Kia PV5 Passenger - show front

New Kia PV5 Passenger MPV undercuts the VW ID.Buzz by a huge £25k

New entry into the electric people carrier market undercuts the VW ID. Buzz by a significant margin
News
29 Apr 2025
Car Deal of the Day: BMW’s ultimate luxury SUV at an unusually low price
BMW X7 - front

Car Deal of the Day: BMW’s ultimate luxury SUV at an unusually low price

German firm’s flagship SUV could never be called cheap but it is exceptional value at £735 a month – making it our Deal of the Day for Sunday 27 April
News
27 Apr 2025
New Volkswagen ID.3 Match 2025 review: attractive price boosts EV’s appeal
Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Match - front

New Volkswagen ID.3 Match 2025 review: attractive price boosts EV’s appeal

The value-focused Volkswagen ID.3 Match performs well and is easy to live with
Road tests
28 Apr 2025