Renault Laguna test drive since 2007 hatchback

We often thought about the miracle

Comfortable, safe and generously equipped, for 6 years in Russia the lagoon has not gained popularity. The next generation car, which in the spring replaces it, has changed beyond recognition. But whether it will become a popular question.
 
Appearance
At least one detail of the predecessor will not be able to find in the design of the lagoon III. From now on, no smooth lines and rounded shapes, only sharp strokes and sharp faces seem to be under such a motto artists. The bizarre shape of the headlight, a narrow strip of the air intake above the bumper, like the wheel arches slightly worn by the mill, the angular rear lights are a portrait of a new Middle Class Renault.
Good or bad, we won’t argue. One thing is clear: the car has become brighter, extravagant, catchy. In addition, mainly due to the massive rear overview, it is almost 10 cm longer, and the track and body are a few centimeters wider.
Interior, ease of landing and capacity
The new salon, in our opinion, was definitely a success. Of the previous details, there is only a button for starting the engine and a slot for contactless access cards, as well as a couple of steering wheel joysticks. Otherwise, the interior is noticeably richer and more noble. Waves above the dashboard and a large screen in the center, the French only spied on the designers of Bavarian machines. But there are also enough own highlights in the interior: the original climate control remote control, which has found a place between the central airplane deflectors, a stylish chubby steering wheel, slightly mowed in the lower part, the joystick of control of the flight comprehensive compliance and navigation on the most expensive versions. Noise insulation became better, the air filtration system entering the salon was improved.
As for the size, the sofa, which is now as much as 10 cm wider, looks most impressive. And in front of the sitting places it increased: the width at the level of the elbows plus 58 mm.
 
  
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Dynamics and economy
Especially for the lagons, they developed as many as four new diesel engines. But we will not see any of them in any case, until. And the gasoline motors are all previous. 1.6-liter abilities in 115 liters. With. It is not enough for the car. Although the body has become 15 kg easier, but the large new equipment still increased the equipped mass by 80130 kg.
The most popular 2-liter version in Russia is now somewhat more powerful. The torque has increased, steps in the manual transmission by one larger, and they are selected better. As a result, the lagoon-2,0 accelerates to 100 km/h 0.8 C faster, and consumes less fuel. Only now the machine is no longer supposed to such a motor. Two -liter engines with turbocharges have not changed either. Neither a new 6-speed automatic, nor more advanced aerodynamics made a carrier or more economical car.

Safety
Seven years ago, the Lagoon was the first to receive five stars in the euroncap tests. The new one also distinguished itself, having scored 3 points more, 36 out of 37 possible. Frontal eirbegi she has two -stage, more modern seat belts.
There are still six pillows in the base, but now you can order the rear lateral ones. In addition, the rear lights were placed higher for better visibility, using the LEDs in their design. There was an opportunity to order rotary bixenon headlights and a tire pressure sensor.
Budget
Laguna-1,6, which was not taken too willingly, went up from 587,550 rubles. up to 694 625 rubles. Even the best equipment can hardly justify the tangible increase. A car with a 2-liter engine was sold in a single generous version of the speaker for 713,400 rubles. Now there are three levels of equipment for her: expressoron for 758 225, top -end privilege for 885 425, as well as an optimal speaker 805 925 rubles. It is curious that the express is poorer than the optimum for cast discs, automatic handbrake and climate control, but richer on ESP.
Alternatives of the 2-liter version with the automatic transmission for 747 800 rubles. absolutely not. If you need a machine gun, you will have to buy lagoon-2,0t: 841 700968 900 rubles. Depending on the equipment. Previously, this was offered in dynamics for 836,650 rubles.
    
We decided:
The lagoon has become brighter, noer and more spacious inside and even safer. However, the rise in price by 92 500107 000 rub. And the lack of available versions with the automatic transmission make the purchase of a car, to put it mildly, unprofitable. With such requests, the French hatchback needs to be on the head more talented than Japanese and European competitors of the middle class. And Renault fans can only count on a miracle. Maybe the assembly of the lagons will be commissioned in Moscow or Tolyatti.
 
Alexey Sergeev, photo Renault and Maxim Goncharov
 

Source: Magazine buy a car [03/2008]