Renault Laguna I
The first generation Renault Laguna was launched in December 1993 as replacement for the Renault 21, initially coming as a hatchback only. Late in 1995 it was introduced an estate version, known in some markets as the Laguna Sport Tourer, and replaced the 21-based Renault Savanna/Nevada.
The Laguna's equipment levels were gradually increased. All models later came with power steering, electric front windows, driver's airbag and remote central locking as standard. Most of the range had twin airbags, anti-lock braking system, air-conditioning, and CD player as either optional or standard equipment.
Facelift
At the start of 1998 the Laguna received a moderate facelift, including a restyling of the hatchback of the Sport Tourer version, and a redesigned front. This included a different faceted design of the taillights, most noticeable are the circular fog-lights in the front.
More notably, the engines were updated and, in some markets, equipment levels enhanced again. Five new engines featured in the completed facelifted line-up.
2000 saw the final edition of this Laguna - the Laguna Concorde. It included semi-leather seats and vocal warnings like "Welcome. The vehicle computer... is now checking systems for you". The on-board computer would notify the driver of any doors not being closed, lights left on etc., weather (Please brake carefully the road is watery)or other faults in the electrical/mechanical circuits. The onboard voice synthesizer warnings system was also available on the earlier 1998 RXE and V6 models. This is the same basic unit as is used in the Safrane.
The Mk1 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 tend 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 "Concorde" model was the last guise of the 'old' Laguna's to be marketed prior to the release of the Laguna II in 2000, the last of the Mk.1 Laguna's were registered in February 2000 and the Concorde range all feature a cream letter "C" on a dark green background, with the outline of a Concorde aircraft above the letter.
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- Renault Laguna I 1993-2000
- Renault Laguna II 2000-2007
- Renault Laguna III 2007-
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