The first generation Renault Laguna was unveiled in November 1993, and launched in January 1994, as a replacement for the Renault 21, initially coming as a hatchback only.At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1995, an estate version was introduced. Road testing commenced in 1991 and continued from 1992 to 1993. France: Sandouville ( Sandouville Renault Factory)With development underway from 1987, design work under Patrick Le Quement began in 1988, with a final design approval in March 1989, and design freeze by the beginning of 1990. In 2015, the Laguna was replaced by the Talisman, the nameplate spanning twenty one years and three generations of the car. The name was also previously used from 1973 to 1976 by Chevrolet, for a top of the line Chevelle model, the Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna.In February 2012, Renault discontinued the Laguna, Espace, Kangoo, Modus, and Wind lines in the United Kingdom.
From launch, all models came with power steering, electric front windows, and remote central locking as standard. This coincided with Renault's participation in European Touring car championships.The Laguna's equipment levels were generally much higher than the Renault 21. A sports pack with deep front spoiler, rear spoiler, and alloy wheels was available on 2.0 versions.A limited-edition of 500 1.8RT Sport was made available in 1996, one hundred each of five colours including a metallic blue normally reserved for 2.0 models.These limited editions sold out very quickly and so (to the annoyance of those who bought one of the original 500), the RT Sport was incorporated into the standard range at a cheaper price but having ABS, air conditioning, CD/Radio, and high-level brake light added as standard (all these were options on the more expensive, original 500). It was initially launched as a 1.8 RN/RT, 2.0RT/RXE, and 3.0V6.
Renault Laguna 2003 Update In September
Five new engines featured in the completed facelifted lineup: This also included a different facelifted design of the taillights, most noticeable are the circular fog lights in the front.The engines were updated and, in some markets, equipment levels were enhanced again. Later twin airbags, anti-lock braking system, air-conditioning, and a CD player became either optional extras or standard equipment.It was given a minor update in September 1996, which included a new Laguna nameplate at the rear.The Laguna received a moderate facelift in April 1998, including a restyling of the hatchback and the sports tourer versions, and a redesigned front.
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This was with the outline of an actual Concorde above the letter.The Laguna's card system, and the replacement for a key ignitionAfter almost seven years in production, the original Laguna was replaced by an all new model in December 2000 for the 2001 model year. The last of the Mk.1 Laguna's were registered in February 2001, and the Concorde range all feature a cream letter "C" on a dark green background. The model of the Laguna Concorde was the last guise of the "old" Laguna's to be marketed, prior to the release of the Laguna II in the end of 2000. This is the same basic unit as used in the Renault Safrane.The Mark 1 model has many bad reviews and reliability issues with everything from rear wheel bearing problems (a common Renault problem over several models) and heavy depreciation to problems with the bonnet latches (Renault use an unusual system that is difficult to set up properly).The reviews tended to be worse for the hatchback, with it suffering many more complaints and breakdowns than the estate variant, although no reasoning for this has been found.
The Laguna estate was only available with five seats, unlike the previous model which had seven seats as an option on some versions. The styling of the second generation Laguna was heavily influenced by the Initiale concept car.The Laguna II won the title Semperit Irish Car of the Year in November 2001. Instead of a key, it used a credit card style device to unlock the car and start the engine. This generation was made available in hatchback or estate (Grandtour) styles only.The Laguna was the first European family car, and the second European car to feature "keyless" entry and ignition.
It was also marketed as a lifestyle vehicle, rather than a load carrier.
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