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Renault Laguna

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Sat, 4 Sep 2010 23:30:00 GMT

Renault brought out the Laguna 3 in 2007, and after only three years of production, they are co,ming out with a facelift version for the coupe. The Renault Laguna lift-back and Sports Tourer will both be getting a little work done before they are displayed at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September. The new versions will go on sale across Europe in November.

The facelifted Laguna will be getting a more aggressive front end design, including new headlamps and a restyled bumper featuring a more prominent grille. It will be available in the dCi 180 engine and will contain the 4Control four-wheel steering system.

And following the new Euro5 emissions standards set, the new Renault Laguna will feature Euro 5 engines and lower CO2 on all engines (including the dCi 110 which emits 10 grams of CO2 less than the previous model).

The Laguna will also have technology spread throughout the interior with a Carminat TomTom Live® navigation system and Bose® sound system.

Press release after the jump.

Renault Laguna originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 4 September 2010 23:30 EST.

Renault Laguna Coupe Monaco GP

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Renault will unveil the special edition Laguna Coupé Monaco GP on April 9 at the Cabriolet, Coupé and SUV Show which will shortly open at the Porte de Versailles exhibition complex in Paris, France.

This special edition will be distinguished by a twotone pearlescent white and pearlescent black livery. The model comes with a leather interior trim, as well as such desirable technologies as Carminat TomTom navigation, Bose audio, xenon headlights and, above all, the acclaimed 4Control chassis which delivers impeccable roadholding.

Updated 04/13/2010: Renault unveiled today official details on the special edition Laguna Coupe Monaco GP that will go on sale in May at a price of €38,800. It will be limited to just 400 units. It will be available with a choice of four DPF-equipped diesel powertrains (dCi 150 with either six-speed manual or automatic transmission, dCi 180 with six-speed manual gearbox or 3.0 V6 dCi 235 with six-speed automatic transmission) and one petrol engine (3.5 V6 240 with six-speed automatic transmission).

Press release after the jump.

Renault Laguna Coupe Monaco GP originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 13 April 2010 07:45 EST.

Renault Laguna Coupe Black Edition

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Mon, 6 Apr 2009 12:07:00 GMT

After Renault revealed the Black Edition version for the hatch and estate version, the company also added this special package for the coupe version.

The new package includes: metallic paint, twin chrome exhaust tailpipes, 17-inch Talisman aluminium alloy wheels, bi-Xenon adaptive lighting, automatic dual-zone climate control with air quality sensor and much more.

The Laguna Coupe Black Edition is powered by a dCi 150 engine, which drives through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Press release after the jump.

Renault Laguna Coupe Black Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 April 2009 12:07 EST.

Renault Laguna Coupe

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:23:00 GMT

Renault has chosen the glamorous weekend which sees the Cannes Film Festival coincide with the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix to take the wraps off Laguna Coupe. The flowing lines of the newcomer’s elegant, uncluttered design express timeless beauty and the promise of sheer motoring enjoyment.

Its performance provides unprecedented pleasure behind the wheel thanks to the combination of its Active Drive chassis equipped with four-wheel steering – which has been acclaimed by the media across Europe on the GT version of Renault Laguna – and the two new V6 powerplants which have been introduced at the same time as this image-forging vehicle. The brand new V6 dCi, which is poised to become a benchmark in terms of performance and pleasure, delivers 235hp (173kW), while the new 3.5-litre petrolpowered V6 offers 240hp (175kW). Laguna Coupe stands out as an inspiring, fourseater with genuine sensual appeal and will be shown in further detail at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show in October.

Renault Laguna Coupe bears a close resemblance to the racy concept car revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, while its elegant styling and proportions boast all the hallmarks associated with truly exceptional coupes. Its distinctive front end suggests the presence under the bonnet of the finest Renault-Nissan Alliance engines which have been designed and developed to ensure supreme driving enjoyment. Indeed, Renault Laguna Coupe is capable of accelerating from standstill to 100kph in less than seven seconds, and this upper-range performance combines with the Active Drive chassis and four-wheel steering to deliver optimum pleasure at the wheel.

Renault Laguna Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 30 March 2009 02:23 EST.

Renault Laguna Black Edition

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Renault announced today a new limited edition Laguna. Available for Expression and Carminat version, the new Laguna Black Edition adds a price of only 200 euro to a standard model.

Black Edition adds: GT Look Pack (front bumper, black headlamp masks, tinted rear lights), Comfort Pack (Renault hands-free card, rear parking proximity sensor), metallic paint (Pearlescent Black, Ardoise Grey, Eclipse Grey or Platine Grey) and 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels.

Prices in France start from €25,800 for the dCi 110 saloon version (add €1,200 for the estate version) and the offer is especially expected to appeal to private owners drawn by its reassuring ride and inherent qualities. Customers, meanwhile, are likely to prefer the dCi 130-powered for €27,350. Available only with the dCi 110, Renault Laguna Carminat Black Edition starts at €26,500. It incorporates integrated Carminat CD Bluetooth® navigation as standard for an additional cost of just €700. There is no need to convert the price into dollars because Renault doesn’t sell to the U.S.

Press release after the jump.

Renault Laguna Black Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 9 February 2009 12:00 EST.

Renault Laguna Coupe - European prices announced

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:02:00 GMT

The 2009 Renault Laguna Coupe will go on sale in France on October 24, 2008 at a price tag between €31,900 to €47,300, depending on specifications. Official debut will be made at the Paris Auto Show.

Renault Laguna Coupe comes with a choice of four equipment levels and a powertrain range that features eight engines, including two V6 powerplants.

The entry level Coupe version (Coupé 2.0 T 170 – 1,998cc €31,900.00) can be recognized by its 17-inch Talisman aluminium alloy wheels and standard bi-Xenon headlamps. The cabin comes with dark charcoal cloth upholstery and aluminium-effect inlay.

The Dynamique equipment level (Dynamique 2.0 dCi 150 – 1,995cc €35,000.00) features 17-inch Tenerife aluminium alloy wheels. The cabin comes with an aluminium ambience, including real aluminium dashboard and door panel trimming, plus aluminium-painted centre console.

gallery: 2009 Renault Laguna Coupe

Renault Laguna Coupe - European prices announced originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 19 September 2008 23:02 EST.

Renault Laguna Coupe - in action

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:10:00 GMT

After unveiling the Laguna Coupe this week-end at the Cannes Film Festival, Renault today revealed the first official videos of the sportscar that will make its official debut in October at the Paris Motor Show.

Laguna Coupe come equipped with two new V6 powerplants which have been introduced at the same time as this image-forging vehicle. The brand new V6 dCi, which is poised to become a benchmark in terms of performance and pleasure, delivers 235hp, while the new 3.5-litre petrol-powered V6 offers 240hp.

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gallery: 2009 Renault Laguna Coupe

Renault Laguna Coupe - in action originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 26 May 2008 10:10 EST.

Renault Laguna Coupe to be revealed tomorrow

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:03:00 GMT

Renault launched a mini web site for the future Laguna Coupe that announced that the car will be launched in 26 hours (Saturday 24th may, at 7:00 PM, GMT+1 ). The Laguna Coupe will make its official public debut in autumn at the Paris Motor Show.

The Laguna Coupe was first launched as a concept car last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The concept version was powered by a 2,993cc V6 dCi engine that delivers 230-265hp and a maximum torque of 450-550Nm, depending on the version.

Sales will begin in Europe during the fourth quarter of the year.

gallery: 2008 Renault Laguna Coupe Concept

Renault Laguna Coupe to be revealed tomorrow originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 23 May 2008 11:03 EST.

2009 Renault Laguna Coupe & Megane 5 doors spy shots

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:50:00 GMT

The production version of the Laguna Coupe and the Megane 5-doors versions were caught in Australia. Both models will make their world debut in October at the Paris Motor Show.

The Laguna Coupe will most probably be offered with 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol and diesel engines generating between 140 and 201 Hp along with a top-notch 3.5-liter V6 unit.

The new Megane lets go of the current version’s weirdly styled arse for a more subtle design. However -no thanks to the heavy camouflage, that’s about all we can comment on Renault’s VW Golf adversary.

gallery: Renault Laguna Coupe Concept

2009 Renault Laguna Coupe & Megane 5 doors spy shots originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 25 April 2008 15:50 EST.

This week in brief

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:55:00 GMT

Here are top 10 most important news of the week:

2009 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe

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2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

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Alfa GT Blackline III

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2009 Lancia Delta

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Audi A4 Avant

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2009 Volvo XC60

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Fiat 500 Abarth

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Renault Laguna GT

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2009 Maybach Landaulet - production version

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TechArt GTstreet Convertible

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This week in brief originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 22 February 2008 16:55 EST.

Renault Laguna GT

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:47:00 GMT

Renault will unveil at the Geneva motor Show the Laguna GT, a sporty version of the latest generation Laguna, featuring a new Active Drive chassis with four-wheel steering (4WS) and two exclusive high-performance engines in the form of the diesel 2.0 dCi 180hp and the petrol 2.0 turbo 205hp.

Renault Laguna GT is available in saloon and estate forms, both of which occupy the topend of the Laguna range in terms of technology and engines. In addition to delivering best-in-class performance, driveability and acoustics, the very latest evolution of the 2.0 dCi engine yields exceptional peak power of 180hp at 3,750rpm, while peak torque of 400Nm is available from 2,000rpm. Renault Laguna GT is also available with a sports version of the two-litre 16-valve petrol unit (205hp at 5,000rpm; 300Nm from 3,000rpm).

Renault Laguna GT’s stylish looks express an elegance that goes much further than sporting ability alone. The lines of its long, steeply-raked bonnet highlight the purposeful front-end and grille which is redolent of the most powerful Renaults. The car’s forceful character is further underpinned by its lateral air-intakes and headlamps with black masks. Renault Laguna GT sits on specific, generously sized 225/45 18-inch Bridgestone Potenza tyres, the DNA of which can be traced back to Formula 1, while the special Celsium wheels barely conceal 320mm diameter discs at the front and 300mm discs at the rear which provide plenty of braking bite.

Press release after the jump.

Renault Laguna GT originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 22 February 2008 08:47 EST.

Five Euro NCAP stars for Renault Laguna

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Posted on 12.19.2007 20:00 by Simona
Filed under: | car crash | Renault Laguna | Cars | Car News

Renault Laguna II was the first ever vehicle to achieve a five-star rating in the passive safety assessment tests carried out by the independent body, Euro NCAP. It was a result that took the automobile into a new era and it is today the turn of New Laguna to be awarded the maximum score. With a total of 36 points from a possible 371, the newcomer even outperformed its predecessor to once again highlight Renault’s expertise in the realm of passive safety. In addition to its Euro NCAP credentials, New Laguna delivers reassuring handling thanks to its precise, responsive chassis, while at the same time ensuring a level of braking and technology that puts the model at the top end of its category in real-life motoring conditions.

Five Euro NCAP stars for Renault Laguna originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 19 December 2007 20:00 EST.

Renault Laguna Coupe

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Renault has chosen the Frankfurt Motor Show to unveil Renault Laguna Coupe Concept, its vision of a top-of-the-range grand tourer Coupe. Intended for the discerning motorist, who understands performance, driving pleasure, and refinement, Laguna Coupe Concept successfully marries high-tech with high cool. Underpinned by the Four-wheel Active Drive chassis, its boasts a brand new V6 dCi powertrain developed as part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.

Renault Laguna Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 10 September 2007 15:00 EST.

Renault Laguna Coupe Concept first official images

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Renault has made official the launch of the Coupe version of the Laguna at the Frankfurt Motor Show. To be unveiled in a concept form, the Laguna Coupe is one of the first version that Renault plans for the sedan that will go on sale next month.

Renault Laguna Coupe Concept first official images originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 7 September 2007 14:00 EST.

How a Laguna III is being made

Simona@topspeed.com(Simona) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Posted on 08.29.2007 06:00 by Simona
Filed under: Renault | video | Renault Laguna | Cars | Car News

How a Laguna III is being made originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 29 August 2007 06:00 EST.