Renault launches Laguna 2010 range

Featuring a new ‘GT’ sport look for the core-selling versions in the Hatch and Sport Tourer ranges, Laguna 2010 also introduces several new equipment features and ten eco² versions. Emphasising the increasing growth of Renault’s eco² programme, all eligible versions of Laguna 2010 will feature its badging, as well as the label as part of their full model name.

The new Laguna 2010 range offers 38 versions across four distinct trim levels: Expression, Dynamique, TomTom Edition and Initiale.

Core equipment features include 16” alloy wheels, air conditioning, front thorax/side airbags and front and rear curtain airbags, electric and heated door mirrors, and ESP with ASR traction control and CSV understeer control.

The key differences between each trim level are:

• Expression, featuring the 3D Sound by Arkamys® 4x45W single CD radio with Bluetooth and MP3 connection (RCA socket)
• Dynamique, with ‘GT’ look: sport front grille, air intakes, smoked rear lights, pearl black door mirrors, twin chrome exhausts (except on 2.0 16V 140 and dCi 110 eco²), dual zone climate control, satin finish centre console, automatic parking brake, rear parking sensors, front fog lights
• TomTom Edition, based on Dynamique, this version is naturally equipped with the new Carminat TomTom® navigation system, ideal for business customers
• Initiale, with Carminat TomTom® as standard, it also features additional luxury equipment such as full leather upholstery, 17” alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated seats with memory, electrically heated and folding door mirrors, multi-functional TunePoint, opening tailgate window (Sport Tourer), Renault hands free card, Xenon directional headlights, front and rear parking sensors and wood interior detailing.

New positioning
The new Laguna 2010 range has been designed in response to customer feedback since its European launch at the end of 2007. The revised range now boasts more aggressive styling, a simplified range structure, while building on the model’s inherent strengths, quality, fuel-efficient engines and useful technology,

Aside from the changes, Laguna 2010 retains the impressive safety credentials of its predecessor, with 36 points out of 37 from Euro NCAP, the high levels of quality which have seen it rise to ‘TOP3’ in its class in Europe, and lastly, the key 3 year/100,000 mile warranty.

Fuel efficiency
On the new Laguna 2010 range, two diesel engines are available as part of Renault’s eco² label: dCi 110 and dCi 150 FAP.  Representing around 20% of sales in 2008, the dCi 110 has proved to be a real success. Appreciated for its fuel efficiency (a 745-mile range on a single tank with combined fuel economy of 57.6 mpg) and low CO₂  emissions, it still delivers performance which belies its engine size (240 Nm of torque). Emitting only 130g CO₂ per km, it gives clear advantages to retail and fleet customers from both an environmental and tax perspective.

Already leader in its class in terms of performance, quietness and fuel efficiency, the 2.0 diesel engine (M9R) is available with three power outputs: dCi 130, dCi 150 and dCi 180. The dCi 150 (core of the line up) is now available with and without FAP (particulate filter). The FAP version shows a significant decrease of CO₂ emissions close to 20 g/km. Thanks to the addition of variable power-assisted steering (GEP), new engine settings and revised gear ratios (in fourth, fifth and sixth), the dCi 150 is now part of Renault’s eco² label, with emissions at just 139g per kilometre.

On Dynamique and above, Laguna is also available with the powerful, yet refined, 2.0 dCi 180 with maximum torque of 400 Nm for even greater driving pleasure.

The Laguna 2010 range is available to order from 1st June, prior to launch on 10th July.