- Refined turbo-diesel engine
- Supportive front seats
- Spacious interior
- Predictable handling
- Suspension lacks compliance and is noisy
- Steering lacks feel
- Turbo lag from diesel engine
- Turbocharged petrol engine lacks refinement at higher rpm
- Tyre noise on coarse chip surfaces
Overview
Released in June 2008, the Renault X91 Laguna range initially consisted of mid-size liftbacks, with wagon models following in September 2008. Manufactured in Sandouville, France, the Laguna was available with 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Beyond the engine choices, the range also consisted of Expression, Dynamique and Privilege variants; the full range is given in the table below.
Dimensions and developments
Compared to the Renault X74 Laguna , the X91 Laguna liftback was 119 mm longer (at 4695 mm), 28 mm wider (1811 mm), 16 mm taller (1445 mm) and had a 16 mm longer wheelbase (2756 mm). Compared to the liftback, the X91 Laguna wagon was 106 mm longer (4801 mm) and 28 mm taller (1445 mm), though the width and wheelbase were unchanged.
The X91 Laguna also introduced a lower steering ratio (for greater manoeuvrability), a stiffer driving column, more effective soundproofing of the engine compartment and am externally-controlled high-capacity air conditioning compressor.
Suspension
The X91 Laguna had MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle (both with coil springs, gas-filled dampers and anti-roll bars).
| Body | Engine | Trans. | Variants | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liftback | 2.0-litre turbo petrol I4 | 6sp auto | Expression, Privilege | 125 kW at 5000 rpm | 270 Nm at 3250 rpm |
| 2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp auto, 6sp man. |
Expression | 110 kW at 4000 rpm | 340 Nm at 2000 rpm | |
| 6sp auto | Privilege | ||||
| Wagon | 2.0-litre turbo petrol I4 | 6sp auto | Expression | 125 kW at 5000 rpm | 270 Nm at 3250 rpm |
| 2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp auto | Expression, Dynamique | 110 kW at 4000 rpm | 340 Nm at 2000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Renault X91 Laguna included dual front airbags, front side airbags, rear side airbags, full-length curtain airbags (i.e. for front and rear occupants), ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front and outer rear seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Euro NCAP crash testing
In Euro NCAP crash testing , a 2007 Renault Laguna liftback with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine received a five star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 35.91 out of 37. In the frontal offset impact, the driver’s right lower leg was the only body region not to score maximum points. In the side impact test, the rear door on the impacted side opened during the test and the vehicle was penalised one point.
Features: Laguna Expression, Dynamique and Privilege
Standard features for the Renault Laguna Expression included 16-inch alloy wheels, a four speaker sound system with CD player and MP3-compatibility, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter, automatic headlights, rain sensing wipers, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, remote central locking with Renault card, power windows and heated mirrors, height adjustable front seats, an automatic park brake, retractable rear sunshades, 12 volt power outlet and an immobiliser.
The wagon-only Laguna Dynamique was further equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, a six-disc CD player, leather seat trim, rear parking sensors, power folding door mirrors, an electrochromatic rear view mirror and tyre pressure monitoring.
The liftback-only Laguna Privilege added 18-inch alloy wheels, beige leather-trimmed upholstery, heated front seats, a power adjustable driver’s seat and directional bi-xenon headlights with washers.
Related links
- Specifications: Renault X91 Laguna Liftback (August 2010)
- Specifications: Renault X91 Laguna Estate (August 2010)
- Wikipedia.org: Renault X91 Laguna
