Uninspiring in looks, the newly-announced Logan may be the result of a 4 year programme to construct a cheap, although not nasty, car for the middle classes in emerging markets.

Branded Dacia Renault, the Logan has been built in five sites: Romania, Russia, Colombia, Iran and Morocco. Created to meet all known and expected global safety and emission standards, Logan is really a full five-seater sedan with substantial luggage accommodation.

Don’t expect razor sharp handling or performance – the vehicle is built to undertake the worst of under developed road surfaces and win – but do expect durability along with a level of comfort hitherto alien to that particular market sector.