Renault Says Strange Looks Affected Laguna Sales, New Model Promises ‘More Emotion’

The CEO of Renault, Carlos Tavares, is convinced that the uninspiring lines of the Laguna may have dented its sales appeal, and “it’s possible that because the rear of the hatchback is a little bit strange, this has damaged the potential of the other cars” (the estate and coupe models), he was quoted as saying by Autocar magazine.

“We need to continue to work on appeal,” he said, adding that “if you look at the new cars — Zoe, Captur and Clio — you understand what I mean. It is about having character without being strange.”

Read more »

Renault Confirms New Versions of the Laguna, Espace and Scenic

While PSA is announcing the closing of one factory after the other, local rivals Renault are doing nothing of the sort. In fact, Renault announced that it will be investing €420 ($542) million for the preparation of the Douai factory, in France, for the production of no fewer than five different cars at the same time. Three of them have been announced for 2014: the all-new Laguna, Espace and Scenic. Read more »

Renault Releases Laguna Collection 2013 with Subtle Updates

After six years in the market, the Renault Laguna has reached that point where a replacement is due, but for the time being, the French carmaker has given the entire range (liftback, estate and coupe) a mini makeover and a splash of new technology features for 2013. Read more »