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The Renault Laguna is a large family car
Large family car

A large family car is a Europe car classification of automobile which are larger than a small family car and smaller than an executive car. Models designed by luxury car automaker are also called compact executive cars or simply compact executives, while a multi-purpose vehicle based on a large family car is called a large MPV....
 produced by the French
France

France , officially the French Republic , is a country whose Metropolitan France is located in Western Europe and that also comprises various Overseas departments and territories of France....
 manufacturer Renault
Renault

Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. Due to its alliance with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., it is currently the world's 4th largest automaker.It owns the Romanian automaker Dacia and the Korean automaker Renault Samsung Motors....
. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007.

first generation Renault Laguna was launched in December 1993 as replacement for the Renault 21
Renault 21

The Renault 21 is a large family car produced by French automaker Renault between 1986 and 1994. It was also sold in North America through American Motors dealers as the Renault Medallion and the Eagle Medallion....
, initially coming as a hatchback only. Late in 1995 it was introduced an estate
Station wagon

A station wagon in American English, Australian English, Canadian English and New Zealand English usage and an estate car in British English usage, is a passenger automobile with a car body style similar to a sedan but with the roofline following the full, sometimes extended rear cargo area, i.e. ending with a more vertical door...
 version, known in some markets as the Laguna Sport Tourer, and replaced the 21-based Renault Savanna/Nevada
Renault 21

The Renault 21 is a large family car produced by French automaker Renault between 1986 and 1994. It was also sold in North America through American Motors dealers as the Renault Medallion and the Eagle Medallion....
.



The Laguna's equipment levels were gradually getting more lavish, and soon all models came with power steering, electric front windows, driver's airbag
Airbag

An airbag is a Automobile safety device. It is an occupant restraint consisting of a flexible envelope designed to inflate rapidly in an automobile collision, to prevent vehicle occupants from striking hard interior objects such as steering wheels....
 and remote central locking as standard.






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The Renault Laguna is a large family car
Large family car

A large family car is a Europe car classification of automobile which are larger than a small family car and smaller than an executive car. Models designed by luxury car automaker are also called compact executive cars or simply compact executives, while a multi-purpose vehicle based on a large family car is called a large MPV....
 produced by the French
France

France , officially the French Republic , is a country whose Metropolitan France is located in Western Europe and that also comprises various Overseas departments and territories of France....
 manufacturer Renault
Renault

Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. Due to its alliance with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., it is currently the world's 4th largest automaker.It owns the Romanian automaker Dacia and the Korean automaker Renault Samsung Motors....
. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007.

First generation


The first generation Renault Laguna was launched in December 1993 as replacement for the Renault 21
Renault 21

The Renault 21 is a large family car produced by French automaker Renault between 1986 and 1994. It was also sold in North America through American Motors dealers as the Renault Medallion and the Eagle Medallion....
, initially coming as a hatchback only. Late in 1995 it was introduced an estate
Station wagon

A station wagon in American English, Australian English, Canadian English and New Zealand English usage and an estate car in British English usage, is a passenger automobile with a car body style similar to a sedan but with the roofline following the full, sometimes extended rear cargo area, i.e. ending with a more vertical door...
 version, known in some markets as the Laguna Sport Tourer, and replaced the 21-based Renault Savanna/Nevada
Renault 21

The Renault 21 is a large family car produced by French automaker Renault between 1986 and 1994. It was also sold in North America through American Motors dealers as the Renault Medallion and the Eagle Medallion....
.

Year Capacity Type Valves Power Torque Acceleration
0-100 km/h 		Top speed
Petrol (gasoline) engines
1997–2001 1598 cc I4 1611.5 s (MT
Manual transmission

A manual transmission is a type of Transmission used in automotive applications. It generally utilizes a driver-operated clutch operated by a pedal or lever, for regulating torque transfer from the engine to the transmission, and a gear-shift either operated by hand or by foot ....
)
1994-1996 1783 cc 813.9 s (MT
Manual transmission

A manual transmission is a type of Transmission used in automotive applications. It generally utilizes a driver-operated clutch operated by a pedal or lever, for regulating torque transfer from the engine to the transmission, and a gear-shift either operated by hand or by foot ....
)
1996-199914.2 s (MT)
1998-2001 1610.7 s (MT)
1994-2001 1998 cc 8 10.6 s (MT)
1995-20011948 cc 169.8 s (MT)
1994-1997 2963 cc V6
V6 engine

A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinder s mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft....
 128.6 s (MT)
1997-2001 2946 cc 247.7 s (AT)
Diesel engines
1997-2001 1870 cc I4 812.5 s (MT
Manual transmission

A manual transmission is a type of Transmission used in automotive applications. It generally utilizes a driver-operated clutch operated by a pedal or lever, for regulating torque transfer from the engine to the transmission, and a gear-shift either operated by hand or by foot ....
)
1999-200111.8 s (MT)
1994-1998 2188 cc 1215.5 s (MT
Manual transmission

A manual transmission is a type of Transmission used in automotive applications. It generally utilizes a driver-operated clutch operated by a pedal or lever, for regulating torque transfer from the engine to the transmission, and a gear-shift either operated by hand or by foot ....
)
1996-200111.8 s (MT)


The Laguna's equipment levels were gradually getting more lavish, and soon all models came with power steering, electric front windows, driver's airbag
Airbag

An airbag is a Automobile safety device. It is an occupant restraint consisting of a flexible envelope designed to inflate rapidly in an automobile collision, to prevent vehicle occupants from striking hard interior objects such as steering wheels....
 and remote central locking as standard. Most of the range had twin airbags, anti-lock braking system
Anti-lock braking system

An anti-lock braking system, or ABS is a safety system which prevents the wheels on a motor vehicle from locking while brake.A rotating road wheel allows the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking by preventing a skid and allowing the wheel to continue interacting Traction with the road surface as directed by driver...
, air-conditioning and CD player as either optional or standard equipment.

Laguna I b



At the start of 1998 the Laguna received a moderate facelift, including a restyling of the hatchback of the Sport Tourer version, and a redesigned front. This included different design of the lights, most noticeable are the circular fog-lights in the front.

More notably, the engines were updated and, in some markets, equipment levels enhanced again. Five new engines featured in the completed facelifted line-up:
  • K4M 1.6 16v (107 hp)
  • F3P 1.8 16v
  • F3R 2.0
  • N7Q 2.0 S
  • L7X 3.0 V6
  • F9Q turbo 1.9 dTi (turbo-charged direct injection)
  • G8T turbo 2.2 Dt (turbo-charged)


2000 saw the final edition of this Laguna - the Laguna Concorde. It had many extras, including semi-leather seats and vocal warnings like "Welcome. The vehicle computer... is now checking systems for you". The on-board computer was highly intelligent and would notify the driver of any doors not being closed, lights left on etc, or other serious fault in the vehicles entire electrical/mechanical circuit. It is a common complaint that on 1993-2000(Mk.1) Laguna's the rear wheel bearings wear out and begin to 'hum' at approximately - and require renewal shortly afterwards. The Laguna "Concorde" model was the last guise of the 'old' Laguna's to be marketed prior to the release of the Laguna II in 2001, the last of the Mk.1 Laguna's were registered in February 2001 and the Concorde range all feature a cream letter "C" on a dark green background, with the outline of a Concorde aircraft above the letter.

Second generation


At the end of 2000, after almost seven years of production, the original Laguna was replaced by an all-new model which shared its chassis with the Nissan Primera
Nissan Primera

The Nissan Primera is a large family car produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan for the domestic and European markets....
 (which arrived a year later). The engines were upgraded and the equipment list made longer. Widely regarded as one of the safest vehicles on the road today, it was the first vehicle available in Europe
Europe

Europe is, conventionally, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally divided from Asia to its east by the water divide of the Ural Mountains, the Ural , the Caspian Sea, and by the Caucasus Mountains to the southeast....
 to achieve 5 stars in the EuroNCAP
EuroNCAP

The European New Car Assessment Programme is a European car safety performance assessment programme founded in 1997 by the Transport Research Laboratory for the UK Department for Transport....
 crash test results, a feat which was soon followed by all other models in Renault UK's current model line-up. The Laguna featured a 'keyless' ignition system which, instead of a key
Key (lock)

A key is a device which is used to open a Lock . A typical key consist of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that torque can be applied by the user....
, used a credit card style device to unlock the car and start the engine. The styling of the second generation Laguna was heavily influenced by the Initiale concept car.

The Laguna estate was only available with five seats, unlike the previous model which has seven seats as an option on some versions. It was badged Sport Tourer or Grandtour depending on the country, and was marketed as a lifestyle vehicle rather than a load carrier.

Laguna II b

The Laguna II had relaunch in March 2005, according to Renault with improved security, driving performance and comfort. It also had a moderate redesign of the air intake at the front of the car, now matching the design of the Megane. A electronic handbrake was also introduced, this was previously seen on the Scenic and Espace The engines were much the same as before, with the 1.6 and 1.8 petrol units being offered in some markets, while other countries get a 2.0 petrol unit (turbo or non-turbo) and two diesels (1.9 or 2.2 direct-injection). After facelift Laguna comes with the third and whole new diesel engine 2.0 dCi with and ,this one the most powerful 2 litre diesel engine in the world as of May 2007.

Engines

  • 1.6 L (1598 cc) 16-valve I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 11.5 s 2001-2005
  • 1.6 L (1598 cc) 16-valve I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 11.5 s 2005-2007
  • 1.8 L (1783 cc) 16-valve I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 10.8 s 2001-2005
  • 2.0 L (1998 cc) 16-valve I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 9.9 s 2002-2005
  • 2.0 L (1998 cc) 16-valve I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 9.8 s 2005-2007
  • 2.0 L (1998 cc) 16-valve IDE I4; ; top speed: 210 km/h; 0-100 km/h; 9.8 s 2001-2003
  • 2.0 L (1998 cc) 16-valve T I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 8.5 s 2003-2005
  • 2.0 L (1998 cc) 16-valve T I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 8.4 s 2005-2007
  • 2.0 L (1998 cc) 16-valve T I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 7.2 s 2005-2007
  • 3.0 L (2946 cc) 24-valve V6; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 8.1 s 2001-2005
  • 3.0 L (2946 cc) 24-valve V6; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 8.0 s 2005-2007
  • 1.9 L (1870 cc) 8-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 14.2 s 2004-2005
  • 1.9 L (1870 cc) 8-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 13.6 s 2005-2006
  • 1.9 L (1870 cc) 8-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 13.0 s 2001-2005
  • 1.9 L (1870 cc) 8-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 12.3 s 2005-2005
  • 1.9 L (1870 cc) 8-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 12.1 s 2005-2007
  • 1.9 L (1870 cc) 8-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 10.7 s 2001-2005
  • 1.9 L (1870 cc) 8-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 10.7 s 2005-2007
  • 1.9 L (1870 cc) 8-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 10.2 s 2005-2007
  • 2.0 L (1995 cc) 16-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 8.9 s 2005-2007
  • 2.0 L (1995 cc) 16-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 8.4 s 2005-2007
  • 2.2 L (2188 cc) 16-valve dCi I4; ; top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 9.8 s 2002-2005


Third generation


The Renault Laguna III was officially announced in a press release on June 4, 2007. The car was unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and it went on sale in October 2007. The car comes as a 5-door liftback
Liftback

A liftback is a car body style in which the cargo space is accessed through a tailgate that extends up to the higher end of the C-pillar and includes the rear window....
, as a 5-door estate
Station wagon

A station wagon in American English, Australian English, Canadian English and New Zealand English usage and an estate car in British English usage, is a passenger automobile with a car body style similar to a sedan but with the roofline following the full, sometimes extended rear cargo area, i.e. ending with a more vertical door...
 and a 3 door coupe
Coupé

A coup? or coupe is a closed car body style, the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time. Coup?s are often hardtopped sports cars or sporty variants of sedan body styles, with doors commonly reduced from 4 to 2, and a Close-coupled sedan interior offering either two seats or 2+2 seating ....
 now. This third generation is based on the platform D, shared with the Nissan Altima
Nissan Altima

The Altima is a mid-size car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the "bloodline" that began with the Nissan Bluebird in 1957....
 and the Nissan Murano
Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano is a mid-size crossover SUV first manufactured by Nissan in December 2002 and sold as a 2003 model. Nissan introduced the Murano as its first crossover SUV for the United States and Canada....
.

The Laguna III is the first car to have gone through Aubevoye Technical Centre's Electro-Magnetic Compatibility unit in the course of its development.

For this third generation, a coupé version was also developed, to compete with the Peugeot 407 Coupé
Peugeot 407

The Peugeot 407 is a large family car produced by the France automaker Peugeot since 2004. It is available in sedan , coup? and station wagon variants, with both Diesel engine and petrol engines....
. It was first presented as a concept car at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, which followed some styling cues of the previous Renault Fluence
Renault Fluence

The Renault Fluence is a 2+2 concept car coup? designed by Renault chief designer Patrick le Qu?ment, with a length similar to that of the Renault Laguna....
 concept car. The production version was revealed at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival , founded in 1946, is one of the world's oldest, most influential and prestigious film festivals alongside Venice Film Festival and Berlin Film Festival....
, coinciding with the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix
Monaco Grand Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix is a Formula One race held each year on the Circuit de Monaco. Run since 1929, it is widely considered to be one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world alongside the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans ....
 to take the wraps off. The brand new V6 dCi engine delivers 235hp (173kW), while the new 3.5-litre petrol powered V6 offers 240hp (175kW). The Laguna Coupé later appeared before the general public at the Paris Motor Show
2008 Paris Motor Show

The 2008 Paris Motor Show took place from 4 October to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles.This edition of the Paris Motor Show featured a high number of hybrid and electric vehicles , a tectonic shift that led a New York Times blogger to ask, "Who killed the non-electric cars?" ....
 in October 2008.

In January 2008, spy images of a possible Laguna Sedan appeared on the internet . It was rumoured that it would be revealed at the Paris Motor Show alongside the Coupé, but that did not happen. It is now thought that it may appear at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

Engines

  • 1.6 L (1598 cc) 16-valve I4; 110 bhp (79 kW); top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 11.7 s 2007-
  • 2.0 L (1997 cc) 16-valve I4; 140 bhp (103 kW); top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 9.1 s 2007-
  • 2.0 L (1998 cc) 16-valve Turbo I4; 170 bhp (125 kW); top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 9.2 s 2007-
  • 2.0 L (1998 cc) 16-valve Turbo I4; 205 bhp (150 kW); top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 7.8 s 2008-
  • 1.5 L (1461 cc) 8-valve dCi I4; 110 bhp (81 kW); top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 12.1 s 2007-
  • 2.0 L (1995 cc) 16-valve dCi I4; 130 bhp (96 kW); top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 10.6 s 2007-
  • 2.0 L (1995 cc) 16-valve dCi I4; 150 bhp (110 kW); top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 9.5 s 2007-
  • 2.0 L (1995 cc) 16-valve dCi I4; 175 bhp (127 kW); top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 8.7 s 2007-
  • 2.0 L (1995 cc) 16-valve dCi I4; 180 bhp (131 kW); top speed: ; 0-100 km/h; 8.5 s 2008-


  • 4WS (Four Wheel Steering) Called Active Drive introduced by Renault for 2008 uses a rear steering actuator similar to the HICAS
    HICAS

    HICAS is Nissan's rear wheel steering system found on cars ranging from the more recent Nissan Skyline and Nissan Z iterations to smaller models like the Nissan Cefiro , Nissan 240SX/Nissan Silvia/Nissan 180SX and Nissan Serena/Nissan Largo....
     system used in several Nissan and Infiniti
    Infiniti

    Infiniti is the Luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Infiniti sales officially started in November 8, 1989 in North America and its global operations have since grown to include Mexico, the Middle East, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia, Switzerland, China and Ukraine....
     models, which allows better cornering dynamics, high speed stability and decreased turning radius.


Timeline

  • 1994, January - Laguna hatchback launched, with 1.8 8V, 2.0 8V and PRV
    PRV engine

    The PRV engine is an automobile petrol V6 engine that was developed jointly by Peugeot, Renault and Volvo Cars and sold from 1974 to 1998. It was gradually replaced after 1994 by another joint PSA Group-Renault design known as the PSA ES engine at PSA Group and the PSA ES engine at Renault....
     V6 engine options.
  • 1994, October - Normally aspirated 2.2 litre diesel engine added to range.
  • 1995 - Sport Tourer launched, and 2.0 litre 16V Volvo
    Volvo

    The Volvo Group is a Sweden supplier of commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and financial services....
     engine added to range.
  • 1996 - 2.2 litre turbodiesel
    Turbodiesel

    Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines....
     engine added to range.
  • 1997 - V6 engine replaced with new model.
  • 1998 - Laguna is revamped, with some small exterior changes (including new front and rear lights) as well as new 1.6 16V and 1.8 16V petrol and 1.9 dTi turbodiesel engines. These units replace the existing 1.8 8V, 2.0 8V and 2.2 normally aspirated diesel engines (the 1.8 8V remains in use for the autogas LPG
    Autogas

    Autogas is the common name for liquified petroleum gas when it is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles. The same equipment is also used for similar engines in stationary engine such as generators....
     model, however). The automatic transmission is replaced by the all new "Proactive" transmission, developed and built in collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën
    PSA Peugeot Citroën

    PSA Peugeot Citro?n is a France automobile and motorcycle automobile manufacturer; these are sold under the Peugeot and Citro?n marques. The PSA Peugeot Citro?n is owned by Peugeot S.A....
    .
  • 1999 - 2.0 litre 16V Volvo
    Volvo

    The Volvo Group is a Sweden supplier of commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and financial services....
     engine replaced with new 2.0 litre 16V unit, and new 1.9 dCi
    Common rail

    Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol engine and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding Unit Injector , or high-pressure fuel line to mechanical valves controlled by ca...
     were introduced.
  • 2000 - The Laguna is replaced with the all-new Laguna II. Engine range entirely upgraded.
  • 2005 - Laguna II revamped. Minor cosmetic changes in and out, engines vary according to country, with 1.6 or 1.8 petrol units offered along with a 2.0 petrol unit (turbo or non-turbo) and two diesels (1.9 or 2.2 direct-injection). New Renault-Nissan 2.0 dCi engine replaced the 2.2 dCi from late 2005, providing or . Euro III 1.9 dCi phased out in favour of Euro IV 1.9 dCi FAP. The 2.2dCi is retained in FAP form for automatic transmission models only as a engine. In both cases, Euro IV compliance is achieved using a Diesel particulate filter
    Diesel Particulate Filter

    A diesel particulate filter, sometimes called a DPF, is a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine....
    .
  • 2007, June - The Laguna III is officially announced, and scheduled for sale in October as 5-door hatchback and 5-door sport tourer.
  • 2008 - A Coupe added to the current Laguna III range. Adding two new V6 engines which could also possibly be introduced into the rest of the range.


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