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The Renault Laguna combines the plushness and space of an executive car with the practicality of a large family hatchback. It’s a very refined car with quiet cruising ability and a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines.

The latest Renault Laguna puts even more emphasis on road-holding and handling than the previous model. It also shows a greater attention to detail and quality, which helps it to achieve a more upmarket image.

The Renault Laguna is noted for its stylish design, outside and inside. The roomy, five-seat cabin is also well specified and makes good use of technology to improve the comfort and convenience of its occupants. As is the Renault way, the Renault Laguna also comes with excellent safety credentials.

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All Renault Laguna’s have five doors, five seats and a 450-litre boot that can be increased to 1377 litres by collapsing the rear seats.

In addition to the extensive safety equipment, every model features power steering, air conditioning, four electric windows, a CD/radio sound system, alloy wheels and electrically-adjustable, heated door mirrors.

Most also come with cruise control, part-leather trim and front fog lights, while top models bring leather upholstery, climate control, electrically-adjustable and heated front seats, Bluetooth phone connection, automatic parking brake, front and rear parking sensors, xenon headlamps and folding door mirrors.

The Renault Laguna is an extremely safe car and EuroNCAP has awarded it a maximum five-star score in crash tests.

Across the range, the Renault Laguna is fitted with twin front, side and curtain airbags, five three-point seatbelts, ISOFIX child seat mounting points, pretensioners on the front seatbelts and a switch to turn off the passenger airbag to enable safe use of a rear-facing child seat in the front. Toughened side windows provide added security in the event of a collision.

To reduce the risk of an accident the Renault Laguna is equipped with the latest ABS anti-lock braking system. Every model also features ESP electronic stability control, ASR traction control and CSV understeer control for surefooted, safe handling.

The dCi 110 diesel has been accorded Renault’s eco2 status and emits just 130g/km.

The Renault Laguna comes with a choice of three petrol and five diesel engines. All have six-speed transmissions and power the front wheels. The 2.0 16v Turbo is available with automatic transmission only and the dCi 150 offers a choice of a manual or automatic. The rest employ manual gearboxes.

Diesels are badged ‘dCi’ followed by a number that denotes their horsepower. The most economical is the dCi 110, which has a combined average of 57.6mpg. It’s also a willing performer and delivers 119mph pace.

The dCi 130 and manual version of the dCi 150 each offer a combined average of 47.1mpg. The dCi 130 combines that with 126mph performance and the dCi 150 has 130mph potential. The dCi 175 delivers more muscular responses and 136mph performance yet is rated at a fuel-efficient 44.1mpg.

The most powerful diesel engine of all is the dCi 180, which is available in GT trim and mixes 139mph performance with 43.4mpg economy. Its petrol equivalent is the GT 205 Turbo, which is a 205bhp model that runs to 145mph and returns 34.4mpg. Both GT models feature Renault’s Active Drive chassis, which is an electronically controlled four-wheel steering system for more sporting responses.

The automatic petrol model has a 170bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that is capable of 136mph and 32mpg economy. The entry-level petrol variant, the 140bhp 2.0 16v, offers the extra fuel efficiency of 37.2mpg for a small drop in pace and a 130mph limit.

The petrol-powered Renault Laguna costs from £18,450 (the Expression 2.0 16V 140) and the diesel model is priced from £19,100 (the Expression dCi 110). 

A Dynamique Tom Tom dCi 150 version is £21,700.

The Initiale Tom Tom dCi 150 is priced at £24,850.

Prices are based on manufacturer's recommended retail price.