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Renault Laguna (2005-) Review

Category: Large Family 3.5 out of 5

Summary of the Renault Laguna (2005-)

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Assets

Quiet, smooth engines, good interior design and materials.

Drawbacks

Not dynamically the best, quality and reliability concerns, short service intervals for 130bhp diesel.

Verdict

Average car in a competitive class - good at most things, but outstanding at none.

Review

Comfort and Equipment4 out of 5

One of the Laguna's strong points is its comfort level.

It's a quiet car with an opulent interior feel: seats are large and multi-adjustable; the steering wheel adjusts for reach and rake; and it seems Renault has made comfort one of its top priorities.

Road, wind and engine noise are all well suppressed, while a pliant ride and drivetrain that operates smoothly give the Laguna a more high-class feel than some rivals.

Starting at less than £16,000, it comes well equipped, too, the entry-level 2.0 Expression getting six-speaker CD player, keyless entry, trip computer, alloy wheels, automatic headlamps and wipers, cruise control, electric windows all round and air-conditioning.

A full complement of luxury features becomes available further up the range. Tyre pressure monitoring, xenon headlamps, leather trim, Bluetooth, satellite navigation and the like are all offered: not too many cars in this class can be as comprehensively specified.

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Winner:
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First runner up:
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Second runner up:
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