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Encyclopedia > Renault Laguna
Renault Laguna
Manufacturer Renault
Production 1993–present
Predecessor Renault 21
Class Large family car
Laguna I
Renault Laguna
Production 1993–2000
Body style 5-door liftback
5-door estate
Similar Citroën Xantia
Ford Mondeo
Honda Accord
Mazda 626
Opel Vectra
Peugeot 406
Toyota Corona
Volkswagen Passat
Rover 400
Laguna II
Renault Laguna
Production 2000–present (2005 facelift)
Body style 5-door liftback
5-door estate
Related Nissan Primera
Renault Vel Satis
Similar Citroën C5
Ford Mondeo
Honda Accord
Mazda6
Opel Vectra
Peugeot 407
Toyota Avensis
Volkswagen Passat

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Contents

First generation

The first generation Renault Laguna was launched in december 1993 as replacement for the Renault 21 liftback, initially also coming as a liftback only. Late 1995 it was introduced an estate version, known in some markets as the Laguna Grandtour, and replaced the 21-based Renault Savanna/Nevada. The Renault 21 was a midsize car built by the French manufacturer Renault between 1986 and 1994. ... A hatchback is a type of automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin which includes an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind by a hatch or flip-up window. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... The Renault 21 was a midsize car built by the French manufacturer Renault between 1986 and 1994. ...


Engines

  • 1.6 L (1598 cc) 16-valve I4; 110 bhp (81 kW); top speed: 195 km/h; 0-100 km/h; 11.5 s 98-01
  • 1.8 L (1783 cc) 8-valve I4; 95 bhp (70 kW); top speed: 180 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 13.9 s; 94-96
  • 1.8 L (1783 cc) 8-valve I4; 95 bhp (70 kW); top speed: 180 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 14.0 s; 96-98
  • 1.8 L (1783 cc) 8-valve I4; 95 bhp (70 kW); top speed: 180 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 14.2 s; 98-99
  • 1.8 L (1783 cc) 16-valve I4; 120 bhp (88 kW); top speed: 203 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 10.7 s; 98-01
  • 2.0 L (1998 cc) 8-valve I4; 115 bhp (85 kW); top speed: 200 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 10.6 s; 94-98
  • 2.0 L (1998 cc) 8-valve I4; 115 bhp (85 kW); top speed: 190 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 11.6 s; 98-01
  • 2.0 L (1948 cc) 16-valve I4; 140 bhp (103 kW); top speed: 205 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 9.8 s; 95-98
  • 3.0 L (2963 cc) 12-valve V6; 170 bhp (125 kW); top speed: 220 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 8.6 s; 94-96
  • 3.0 L (2963 cc) 12-valve V6; 170 bhp (125 kW); top speed: 212 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 9.2 s; 94-97 auto
  • 3.0 L (2946 cc) 24-valve V6; 194 bhp (143 kW); top speed: 230 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 8.7 s; 97-98 auto
  • 3.0 L (2946 cc) 24-valve V6; 194 bhp (143 kW); top speed: 230 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 8.9 s; 98-01 auto
  • 3.0 L (2946 cc) 24-valve V6; 194 bhp (143 kW); top speed: 235 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 7.7 s; 99-01
  • 1.9 L (1870 cc) 8-valve dTi I4; 100 bhp (73 kW); top speed: 185 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 12.5 s; 98-01
  • 1.9 L (1870 cc) 8-valve dCi I4; 110 bhp (79 kW); top speed: 190 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 11.8 s; 99-01
  • 2.2 L (2188 cc) 12-valve D I4; 84 bhp (62 kW); top speed: 175 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 15.5 s 95-98
  • 2.2 L (2188 cc) 12-valve dTi I4; 116 bhp (85 kW); top speed: 195 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 11.8 s 95-98
  • 2.2 L (2188 cc) 12-valve dT I4; 115 bhp (85 kW); top speed: 195 km/h; 0-100 km/h: 11.8 s 98-00

The Laguna's equipment levels were gradually getting more lavish, and soon all models came with power steering, electric front windows, driver's airbag and remote central locking as standard. Most of the range had twin airbags, anti-lock braking system, air-conditioning and CD player as either optional or standard equipment. An automobile airbag, like this one in a crashed SEAT Ibiza car, an airbag inflates and deflates within a fraction of a second (about 0. ... An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ... In the broadest sense air conditioning can refer to any form of cooling, heating, ventilation or disinfection that modifies the condition of air, typically for thermal comfort. ... A compact disc player or CD player is an electronic device to play audio from compact discs. ...


Laguna I b

At the start of 1998 the Laguna received a moderate facelift, including a restyling of the backhatch of the Grandtour 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:

  • 1.6 16v
  • 1.8 16v
  • 1.9 dTi (turbo-charged direct injection)
  • 1.9 dCi (common-rail injection, non-turbo)
  • 2.2 dTi (turbo-charged direct injection)

The dTi versions were direct injection diesels, and replaced the old 2.2D and 2.2TD versions that were available prior to 1998. Direct Injection may refer to: a music recording technique more commonly referred to as Direct Input. ...


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 oher 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 45,000-55,000 miles 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 (which arrived a year later). The engines were upgraded and the equipment list made longer. It was the first vehicle available in Europe to score 5 stars in the EuroNCAP crash test results. The Laguna featured a 'keyless' ignition system which, instead of a key, used a credit card style device to unlock the car and start the engine - although the card is easily broken and expensive to replace. The styling of the second generation Laguna was heavily influenced by the Initiale concept car. The Nissan Primera is a Comapct Family Sedan produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan for the domestic and European markets. ... This article is 150 kilobytes or more in size. ... EuroNCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, is a safety assessment programme for automobiles supported by several European governments, many major manufacturers and motoring organisations across the world. ... Look up key in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


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 SportsTourer 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. 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 Cdi with 150 hp.


Third generation

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It may contain preliminary or speculative information, and may not reflect the final version of the vehicle.

The Renault Laguna III is set to start production during 2007. Some spyshots of the new car have already been seen on the internet, but have so far only revealed a heavily camouflaged car. A 2-door Coupé will be added to the Hatch and Estate versions at a later time. Image File history File links Current_event_marker. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ...


Timeline

  • 1994, January - Laguna liftback launched, with 1.8 8V, 2.0 8V and PRV V6 engine options.
  • 1994, October - Normally aspirated 2.2 litre diesel engine added to range.
  • 1995 - Station wagon launched, and 2.0 litre 16V Volvo engine added to range.
  • 1996 - 2.2 litre turbodiesel 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 model, however). The automatic transmission is replaced by the all new "Proactive" transmission, developed and built in collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën.
  • 1999 - 2.0 litre 16V Volvo engine replaced with new 2.0 litre 16V unit, and 2.2 turbodiesel is replaced by new 1.9 dCi.
  • 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 150 or 175bhp. 120bhp Euro III 1.9 dCi phased out in favour of 130bhp Euro IV 1.9 dCi FAP. The 2.2dCi is retained in FAP form for automatic transmission models only as a 140bhp engine. In both cases, Euro IV compliance is achieved using a Diesel particulate filter.

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. ... Volvo Cars is the premium car maker using the brand Volvo. ... A turbodiesel is a name for a turbocharged Diesel engine. ... Autogas is the common name for liquified petroleum gas when it is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles. ... PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) is a vehicle company that owns the marques Peugeot and Citroën. ... Volvo Cars is the premium car maker using the brand Volvo. ... Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct injection system for diesel engines. ... A diesel particulate filter (top left) in a Peugeot A diesel particulate filter, sometimes called a DPF, is device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine, most of which are rated at 85% efficiency, but often attaining efficiencies of over 90... A diesel particulate filter (top left) in a Peugeot A diesel particulate filter, sometimes called a DPF, is device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine, most of which are rated at 85% efficiency, but often attaining efficiencies of over 90... A diesel particulate filter (top left) in a Peugeot A diesel particulate filter, sometimes called a DPF, is device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine, most of which are rated at 85% efficiency, but often attaining efficiencies of over 90...

Trivia

The Renault Laguna is featured in the video game Gran Turismo 2. Gran Turismo 2 (commonly abbreviated to GT2) is a racing game for the Sony PlayStation. ...


External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
Renault Laguna
  • Official UK Renault Laguna website
  • AutoGuideWiki.com
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