Renault shows India-spec Lodgy Stepway

After unveiling the India-spec Lodgy MPV, Renault showcased the Lodgy Stepway at an event in Mumbai.

The Lodgy Stepway is basically a “Cross” version of the standard car. As the name suggests, it comes with additional cladding on the sides and gets satin-chrome skid plates on the front and the rear. Apart from these visual changes, the rest of the MPV is expected to be the same as the standard India-spec Lodgy.

The Renault Lodgy has a massively long 2,810mm wheelbase –ideal for freeing up interior space in an MPV. Like the Renault Duster, this car started its life as a Dacia, and with the switch to the Renault badge for India, it has been given a few changes.

The India-spec Lodgy comes with a new chrome grille and a restyled chin and updated tail-lights. The interior has a lot of bits borrowed from the Duster, like the instrument cluster, infotainment system, control stalks, gear lever, steering wheel and air-con switches.

The Lodgy will come with the same 1.5-litre dCI K9K motor that powers the Duster. In the Lodgy, it will be tuned to make 108bhp and 85bhp outputs.

We have driven the standard Renault Lodgy MPV and can tell you that its highlight is the space it offers. There's plenty of useable space on offer in the second and the third row too. The comfort level is also good. Even with all the seats in place, there's a decent amount of boot space available, thanks to the very upright tailgate.

The Renault Lodgy is expected to go on sale around March 2015 and is expected to compete with the likes of the Maruti Ertiga and Honda Mobilio as well as the popular Toyota Innova.

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