Renault Laguna test drive since 2007 hatchback

Dreaming of summer

In winter, when it is cold and dull, often we close our eyes and try to encourage ourselves to memories of the summer. Who would have thought that the car could warm the soul?!

The third -generation Renault Laguna is quite possible to effectively warm the owner and passengers. Firstly, there are cozy hatchbacks and station wagon, reminiscent of warm log houses with a fireplace; Secondly, the model range includes an incendiary compartment that evokes fantasies about European resort cities. Which car to choose? We propose information for thinking in this article.

PORTRAIT
Honestly, outwardly the hatchback is not as pretty as it would be. The previous generation car was distinguished by real beauty, and it is all the more amazing that, having evolved, the exterior changed for the worse. The coupe turned out to be slimmer and prettier, although it is also a little disappointed: the concept looked brighter.

The interior of the highlight of the French family car: solidity, ease of use, quality plastic, comfortable chairs, decent volume of positive qualities of the salon can be listed for quite some time. To consider it, perhaps, is much more pleasant than the strange exterior of the car.

Driving properties cause conflicting feelings: in ordinary modes, the model demonstrates more or less decent behavior, but the energetic riding confuses the Frenchman, forcing himself to behave not very adequately. Well, everything is in order with the smoothness: on the broken roads Laguna holds perfectly, without delivering anxiety passengers.

Choosing a body
The cheapest Laguna car in hatchback (from 830 800 rubles). The station wagon, ceteris paribus, is more than 42 thousand more expensive (prices begin at 872,800 rubles). The compartment is cheaper than 1,293,500 rubles. It will not be possible to buy.

Sources of movement
The basic power hitch is a 140-horsepower 2-liter engine connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox (from 830 800 rubles). The acceleration dynamics and maximum speed are very average: 9.1 s to hundreds and 210 km/h, and fuel consumption is 10.7 l/100 km in the city and 6.3 liters on the highway. Note that this unit is not installed on the compartment.

The next step is 170. The line turbo engine is the same volume combined with a 6-band automatic transmission, which increases the cost of Laguna hatchback to at least 866 550 rubles. At the same time, the surcharge for this engine is 83,450 rubles. (The essence of the apparent inconsistent will be revealed below). The dynamics is approximately comparable to the younger version, but the maximum speed is 10 km/h higher, as, unfortunately, fuel consumption: 13 liters in the city and 6.6 liters on the highway.
Top (according to price positioning, and not characteristics) a 2-liter diesel power unit with a capacity of 150 hp, as well as a turbo engine, is boiled with a 6-speed automatic (the surcharge is 39,750 rubles). The accelerated dynamics of this modification is modest: a little less than 10 s to hundreds, the maximum speed is 210 km/h. The fuel costs are also modest: 9.6 liters in the city and 5.6 liters on the highway.

Basic levels of equipment
The simplest Laguna performed by Expression (from 866 550 rubles). Immediately, we note that the coupe and station wagons in this configuration do not happen in principle. The French should pay tribute: they did not stint with the basic equipment. Already in the standard, Laguna Expression is offered with rain and light sensors, heated front seats, a stabilization system, automatic manner, headlight washing, two-zone climate control, as well as a fairly high-quality audio system.

Next follows Dynamique. The minimum cost of the hatchback in this performance is 830 800 rubles. Why is it richer equipped Laguna in the database cheaper? The fact is that Expression with an ordinary 2-liter engine does not exist in nature, while Laguna Dynamique is available with such a motor. Therefore, ceteris paribus, Dynamique is more expensive than Expression by 47,700 rubles. For this money, the buyer receives a combined salon (fabric and leather), an automatically obscured intra-axial rear-view mirror, cruise control, a salon filter and the ability to change the height of the passenger chair.
The surcharge for the car in the top execution of Privilege (happens only by hatchback) is much more significant: 79 500 rubles. This configuration includes active bixenon headlights, 17-inch wheels, parking sensors, a non-contact launch system, a leather interior, as well as folding external mirrors.

Additives?
Different options are offered for various versions. For example, basic expression for 15,500 rubles. You can supplement the City package, including the parking radar, coupled with folding side mirrors, for 4350 rubles. An audio system with an MP3 player, and for 10 thousand a non-contact engine start-up system.

Laguna Dynamique some options are available from those that are proposed for the poorer expression, for example, the City package and the MP3 player, but there are some unique positions. Say, bixenon headlights (18,800 rubles), sunscreens (5300 rubles), panoramic hatch (35 thousand rubles), as well as a more advanced musical installation with a cd changer (16,500 rubles).
Much of what is an option for Dynamique is considered such for the top -end Laguna (hatch, music, sunscreen curtains). However, multi -layer side glasses are also intended for her, inaccessible to the younger versions (9 thousand rubles).

COMPETITION
Peugeot 407
Another French car, and again awkward. Of the advantages, it is worth noting the presence of a V6 engine, as well as a slightly lower basic cost. There are also enough disadvantages compared to Renault: in particular, the 407th made his debut for a very long time (Laguna has more perfect).

Volkswagen Passat
The German family machine is an almost exemplary representative of its class: a wonderful salon, an excellent combination of smoothness and handling, a wide selection of first -class engines, the presence of all -wheel drive transmission, low basic price is a cool model with a minimum of disadvantages.

Mazda 6
The second generation of this car, although it looks too thoroughly, still remains one of the most sports representatives of the segment. In addition, Mazda 6 has a cool interior with excellent ergonomics. From noticeable omissions, we note the absence of powerful engines.


 

Source: Magazine Cars and prices February 08, 2010.