Renault Laguna Sport Tourer (08-12) - Review

Review by Matthew Proud on
Last Updated: 03 June 2009
The Laguna estate is well equipped for family life. Its elegant cabin is supplemented by tough interior materials and a useful boot with clever features. It's not as bulky as some estates, but it's also not as large - both the Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer and Ford Mondeo estate offer more standard boot space. Some may consider its body style subtle, others dull. Either way, Renault is aiming for the Laguna to be placed in the top three in its class for build quality. Only years of ownership will demonstrate its true long-term durability, but progress is evident. Where it can't compete is in terms of driving. It lags behind the best with lacklustre handling and artificial steering feel.
3.5 out of 5

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Safety

Renault has a fantastic track record for safety and the Laguna hatchback scored top marks in Euro NCAP crash tests, achieving a five-star rating. It’s easy to see why, with six airbags, ESP, traction control and reinforced side windows (which help protect passengers in a collision) as standard.

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3 out of 5

Reliability

It's too early to confirm whether Laguna really is as reliable as Renault claims, but early signs are good. The interior plastics look and feel durable, upholstery is high-quality and the engines feel robust.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.