- As part of Dacia’s strategic plan announced in early 2021, the unveiling of new visual identity symbolises Dacia’s progress into a new era
- Dacia presents a refreshed visual identity for a more modern, digital brand, yet remains true to its DNA
- New logo and emblem reflect the simplicity and robustness of the brand
- Dacia iconography goes green, exploring its ‘outdoor’ side
- New visual identity will be phased in from June 2021
- See Denis Le Vot, CEO Dacia and LADA Brands discuss Dacia’s future here: https://youtu.be/14kGwByf5Is
Today, Dacia embraces its next chapter with the reveal of a new visual identity. Since its launch, the brand has shaken up the car market having broken the rules and pushed the boundaries to become a unique offering for consumers.
As part of the brand’s new strategy, Dacia is taking on a more modern and authentic look that stays true to its philosophy, showcasing confidence, underlined by its leadership in delivering high-quality, spacious vehicles that offer the best value.
NEW AMBITIONS
Dacia announced its latest strategy in early 2021, signalling the next chapter in its brand story. This begins with the unveiling of the refreshed logo, emblem, and colour scheme. While the ingredients behind its success remain the same, it takes on a new feel that reflects its values: simplicity, authenticity, and robustness, always at a fair price.
Denis Le Vot, CEO Dacia and LADA Brands, describes Dacia as: “The brand that constantly redefines what is essential in the automotive industry.” Dacia is a brand that is accessible and attractive, in both design and price, as it provides the most advanced features and technology that are essential for the driver’s comfort and pleasure, at the best value.
A NEW VISUAL IDENTITY
Dacia’s refresh is reflected by a new logotype and emblem, which is a connected ‘D’ and ‘C.’ These two new design elements, markers of a distinctive and assertive brand, were created internally by the Design team with the desire to express the essence of the brand.
The logotype, central to the new visual identity, gives the impression of robustness and stability. The shape of the letters is intentionally refined, with the ‘D’ and ‘C’ mirroring each other, which reflect the brand’s simplistic and artful mindset. The geometric lines of the font add a sense of mechanical movement to the string of letters.
The emblem reflects the essence of the logo by bringing together the ‘D’ and ‘C,’ like links of a chain that are paired together in a strong, cohesive bond. The new Dacia emblem is a powerful image and will be easily recognisable, even from afar.
Simple and clear, these two new visuals are full of meaning; they reflect the robustness of Dacia vehicles, a quality that continues to serve millions of customers every day.
The graphic design of the brand has been purposefully stripped-back, as a reminder that this is a brand that focuses on the essentials. Dacia and its design elements are also robust and adaptable. For instance, the arrow-like ‘D’ in the logo carries the eye towards the heart of the design and hints at the feeling of movement created by a future-looking brand.
DACIA GOES GREEN TO REFLECT ITS CLOSENESS TO NATURE AND OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
The colour scheme, built around khaki-green, evokes the brand’s closeness to nature – a powerful reference to a terrain where Dacia vehicles, like the iconic Duster, come into their own.
Secondary colours will include:
- Three more earthy colours: dark khaki, terracotta, and sand
- Two other secondary colours: bright orange and green, for a more ‘tech’ feel
The essence of the brand is also embodied by its new iconography symbolising a need for freedom, to recharge one’s batteries, and get back to basics. These fundamental needs are felt by many and push us to focus on what truly matters, which the design reflects.
MULTI-STEP PHASE-IN OF DACIA'S BRAND IDENTITY
Dacia’s new brand identity will be phased in across different communication channels from June 2021, including brand-specific sites, advertising and brochures. Dacia retailers will switch to the new brand identity as of early 2022, and vehicles will feature the new logo and emblem from the second half of 2022.
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ABOUT DACIA:
Dacia has a long history associated with Renault, the French brand first working with Dacia plants in Romania in the 1960s, before acquiring them fully in 1999. The brand concept is simple: to shake up preconceived ideas. Dacia produces spacious, robust, high-quality vehicles of original design that are affordable for everybody.
Dacia vehicles offer exceptional value for money. Reliable and resistant, they embody the best of Renault expertise. Relaunched by parent company Groupe Renault in 2004, the Dacia range has been expanding constantly and buyers have a wide array of vehicles to choose from, ranging from Dacia Duster, a sporty all-terrain vehicle, to light commercial vehicles or family vehicles such as the Dacia Sandero and Dacia Logan MCV. The concept continues to enjoy great success with over 5.8 million Dacias sold in Europe since the brand’s revival in 2004.
Dacia launched in the UK in January 2013 and enjoyed the most successful start ever for a new car brand in the UK. More than 150,000 Dacia vehicles have been sold in the UK to date.
For further information please visit www.press.dacia.co.uk or @RenaultUKPR or contact:
Lauren Prema
Press Relations Manager
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Brand Affairs Manager
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Yasmin Rhodes
Press Officer
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Press Fleet Manager
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