Renault Laguna Hatch 2001-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Would rate better if the 'gadgets' worked properly.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Best fuel economy I have seen, 600-700 miles off a tank of £50.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can't complain, handles well.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Again, would rate better if turbo didn't keeping switching itself off.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    About as reliable as a chocolate fireguard, resigned to getting rid after owning only 12months.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nice car, shame about the mechanicals, everyone I know who has one has had major problems.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    If the rest of the car was as good as it is comfortable I would be most pleased.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alright, until computer glitch caused front passenger window to get stuck halfway down one night.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Renault dealer Holdcrofts didnt really know what was wrong most of the time.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Black smoke on accelleration, engine cuts out unexpectedly and won't restart, turbo keeps going off.

    Other

    Tyre sensors rubbish, strange electrical problems would come and go e.g. electric window problem, petrol cap locked itself, had to have new dash clocks.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No