Renault Laguna Hatch 2001-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Aim for at least a 10% discount.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fuel economy for a diesel is shocking - 20mpg around town.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Engine rattle led to steering rack replacement, but now feels very floaty. Problems getting dealers to resolve.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lusty engine, but needs revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dealer network service standards well below par. Has put me off Renault altogether as a future purchase.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    In summary, middle of the range in most respects.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats not comfortable for long journeys, neck ache ensues.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What self-respecting thief would nick a diesel Laguna, I ask you?

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Renault franchised dealer service is well below par. Had to involve Renault UK to get taken seriously. Ongoing steering problem still not fixed. Car has only done 6,000 miles!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Coarse engine rattle developed at 4,500 miles. Steering rack replaced, but later traced to engine mount links. Steering problematic ever since.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No