Twenty-three years have passed since Renault introduced the second generation of the Laguna. This model was marketed simultaneously as a five-door hatchback and a spacious Grand Tour. The distribution of sales between these two body styles varied significantly by market. For instance, in the Netherlands, approximately 60-70 percent of buyers opted for the Grand Tour, while in France, the ratio was the opposite.
The five-door model's profile prominently exhibits design elements reminiscent of the stunning Initiale concept car, particularly in the roofline and the shape of the C-pillar. The Laguna II's design proved to be a resounding success, which is no surprise considering it was warmly embraced by both private individuals and business drivers.
In addition to its appealing design, the Laguna II boasted a high level of safety. It was the very first car to achieve a five-star rating according to Euro NCAP's then-current standards. This achievement was attributed to its robust body structure, complemented by the presence of six airbags and numerous other safety features. These photos, taken during the press presentation at the Airbus site in November 2000, illustrate how timeless the Laguna II's body shape was even at that time."
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Renault Laguna 1.9 dCi (X74)
Engine:
Front-wheel drive. Engine 4 cylinder in line common rail turbo diesel with intercooler, 1,870 cc, bore x stroke 80 x 93 mm, power 88 kW/120 hp (DIN) at 4,000 tr/min, torque 270 Nm at 2,000 tr/min, water cooling, engine oil quantity 4.8 litres, battery 12 volts.
Gearbox:
Six gears fully synchronised: gear ratios 1st - 0.256; 2nd - 0.474; 3rd - 0.719; 4th - 1.020; 5th - 1.282; 6th - 1.563; reverse - 0.282. Tyre size 205/55 R 16. Hydraulically operated, power-assisted braking system with disc brakes at the rear (274 mm) and ventilated discs at the front (300 mm), McPherson struts for H-shaped rear axle.
Dimensions/weights:
Empty weight 1,385 kg, length 4.576 metres, width 1.772 metres, height 1.429 metres, wheelbase 2.748 metres, front track width 1.525 metres, rear track width 1.480 metres, luggage space from 480 to maximum 1,340 litres, turning circle 10.9 metres, maximum permissible weight 1,935 kg.
Performance:
Maximum speed 200 km/h, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 10.7 sec, fuel consumption 5.5 litres/100 km, CO2 emissions 146 g/km. Fuel tank capacity 70 litres.