We’ve seen the car going around the streets of KL, and later saw the reason the car was here – the teaser video that Renault filmed here in Malaysia. Now Renault has revealed full images of the third generation Renault Laguna, along with some details on the car.
Being a mostly European-market car, the new Laguna’s flagship 2.0 dCi turbodiesel engine comes in two different tune levels – 130hp, 150hp and 175hp. A smaller diesel engine is also available – Renault’s 1.5 dCi engine puts out 110 horsepower, and uses only 5.1 litres per 100km on average. All of these turbodiesel offerings use a variable geometry turbocharger. As for petrol offerings, the Renault Laguna also has variant powered by a 145 horsepower 16 valve twin cam engine jointly developed by Renault and Nissan (likely the MR20DE). The top of the line petrol variant is a 2.0 litre turbocharged engine putting out 170 horsepower, likely a light pressure turbo. This engine is mated to a 6-speed auto transmission.
The 4.69 meters long Renault Laguna sedan has a fastback stance to it, while the stationwagon version is more than just a Laguna with an additional D-pillar – it’s rear is of a different design with different tail lamps. Chassis dynamics has improved, with front and rear suspension stiffness improved over the previous model by 20 and 50%, respectively, plus higher performance anti-roll bars. Steering is also of a closer ratio. The new Renault Laguna III is also 15kg lighter than the previous Laguna across the model range.
The new Renault Laguna III also boasts new generation double side airbags – thorax and pelvis airbags to be exact. All airbags are double-chamber and double-pressure airbags. Passenger protection for side collisions are also enhanced with a device based on two sensors located in the front door and the centre pillar, a specific algorithm adjusts the release time according to the violence of the impact. The Laguna II was the first ever car to achieve a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating, so the new Laguna III should easily follow in it’s predecessor’s footsteps.
More photos after the jump.
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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
the rear looks great…otherwise stil looks like the citreon c6
Very good looking indeed
the stationwagon looks great……same to be said about the headlights.
Aik? The laguna sedan remind me of the Proton Gen2 Sedan. Don't you guys think so?
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nah…totally different….got renaults own style….
Pity..although its a nice looking car ..it will always be treated the same as other French cars….avoided for pricey spare parts, bad after sales service and pricey to maintain (although its not always true)
The estate variant looks much better than the sedan. The sedan's proportion doesnt look nice, with long front overhangs and short tail. The rear lights also doesnt look too pleasing. But since the rear pics are limited, dont know if it really looks good on the road.
Laguna always using the tradisional rear brake lamp lol …. but the 1.5 dCi only 5 litre per 100km !!! this everyone need it !! this make 20km/L … can i buy this engine only ??
One word to say ULGY!
Weird Looking from every ANGLE every VIEW point!
Mana BOleh.
the horrendous front of the car actually looked like as if it came out of an alien movie….what's wrong with french designers nowadays…the estate back looks nice though…
Handsome! I would drive it anyday…
Looks good, but too bad it won't be sold here…
look like saab model….
all the parts looks great on its own but when put together.. something is just not right. maybe it's the french quirkyness : p
Even if sold here, would anyone buy it? no point asking for it to be sold here if we ourselves have no intention of buying it.
wow!! twin pipe exhaust! Fu-yoh!!
i love d bmw'ish dashboard…. >.
Paul TAN said : " The top of the line petrol variant is a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine putting out 170 horsepower, likely a light pressure turbo. This engine is mated to a 6-speed auto transmission."
More likely, the top of the line will be fitted with a transversal V6 engine, most likely sourced from NISSAN, like the top of the range RENAULT Vel Satis (which shares the same platform).
Most of the European sales will be Diesel (more than 60%), since this is the rule of the market.
It is quite logic that some people think that it looks like a CITROEN. The long front overhang + short rear overhand is part of the CITROEN style language since the 1950's wit the DS. Today, RENAULT has to lengthen the front overhang to have good crash test results, just like PEUGEOT for the 407.
Not bad… Renaults always have a very original look wether the design is appealing or not and this is one fine looking car. However, I've always hated Renault steering wheels…
i think nice! good work Renault. But is hopeless that Tan Chong bring it to malaysia. Tan Chong is doing bad for Nissan and Renault.
Very french… Has that 407 type of stare from the front. But if it does to come to Malaysia, would be typical of Tan Chong of putting a crazy price tag and justify for its unique looks. (imagine Teana price tag)
i agree with u.the price if it get into M'sia it will be very high price by Tan Chong.Same with that stupid Teana. But i go to the Nissan showroom , i did't see any Teana. Where i can see it ?
are they planning to sell it in m'sia ?
No. I think this car reminds me of a BMW interior ripoff and an exterior of a Citreon C6…
if it french ,i have to choose citroen, its a pure french flavour
Hmmm..what a typial france design n it is gorgeous..2 litre can obtain 175hp even powerful than the accord n camry..why don't TC bring in to M'sia..?
The black one.. slurp! It's hot… much much better in terms of design, rims, color and more…alot better than that of the sedan's. IMHO, both cars got no problems with the front design. But the rear, the sedan's got a problem. Why Renault kinda try to imitate the Civic-like rear… I meant the older Civic… with the lights on top of the boot lid… It's just wrong to me lol. Anyway, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. I'd opt to appreciate the Wagon Laguna!
smells shared parts from Teana and Skyline…
no thanks, not impressive though!
Wow, the front, rear lamps, brake lamps and wagon's rim are truely lovely. Just reeks style, gotta find a chance to plant my butt in that velvety-leather seat. Stylo.