For: The Renault Laguna Expression 2.0 16v 140 5dr is more of a refined cruiser and impressively hit 5 stars in a crash test for the Euro NCAP.

Against: unreliability is often the problem with the small engine that apparently needs to work harder. This version does not offer more than average accommodation.

If you want a 5-seater car for your family that will guarantee a low running cost then you should consider Renault Laguna hatchback. You can opt for a larger engine which is better and will offer more reliability. The ride will become more quiet and enjoyable for your experience. 1.9 dCi is still a good choice while you should avoid 1.6 and the 1.8 petrol powered engines.

Laguna is a good car choice for riding both on the highway and in town. Its firm bodywork ensures a good level of stability and the car is generally fun to drive.

Behind the Wheel

The Laguna does provide a good driving position and comfort so that with little effort you can cover those long distances. Its ideal home is the motorways where you will find the small engine smooth and willing. Although the sports tourer has large dimensions, it still allows excellent visibility.
You can enjoy driving the Renault Laguna Expression 2.0 16v 140 5dr no matter how large you are as its steering wheel easily moves for reach and convenience, while the seat comes with multiple adjustments.
The Laguna’s engine is 16 valve 4-cylinders that only produce 140 bph at 6000 rpm and a torque of 144 lb-ft at 3750 rpm. This results to a top speed of 131 mph while 9.1 seconds is what it takes for the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph.

Looks & Equipment

The Laguna is a handsome family car whose styling is quite impressive like you would expect with other estate cars in its class. You can confidently drive it in town and it easily passes for a flashy sports tourer with distinctive looks.

The equipment that Laguna Expression 2.0 16v 140 5dr boasts of include alloy wheels, remote locking, keyless entry, air-con, power steering, central locking, stability control, climate control, electric door windows, electric front windows, metallic paint, cruise control, rear parking sensors, passenger airbag, driver airbag, front side airbags, alarm, immobilizer, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, mp3 connectivity and CD.
The Renault Laguna Expression comes with many standard features and equipment making it a great choice for many potential buyers of estate cars. It will however miss some important equipment you may desire just like many other cars in its class. A sporty bodykit and partly-leather sporty seats can be added by Dynamique TomTom, while electrically operated heated front seats can be provided by Line Tom Tom.

 

 

Practicality, Safety and Reliability

The laguna does offer adequate space from the front to the rear. Only that the roof slopes towards the rear but the effect on headroom is not significant though the boot’s space remains average. The tailgate also slopes and leaves the opening not so wide. The boot space can easily be increased with a touch of a button to drop the rear seats without any need of removing their headrests.

With all the safety features and equipment that laguna comes installed with, it is very safe to drive it both in town and the highways. The 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests confirm the car’s adequacy of safety features and design considerations.

The engine might be smaller and forced to work hard but the reliability of this car is not the lowest in its category. Choosing the diesel powered versions where possible though can help address that challenge and increase performance.

 

 

Value for Money

The Renault Laguna Expression 2.0 16v 140 5dr is still within the affordable price range at £19,315. With its smaller engine whose fuel economy combined is 37.7 mpg, you can still manage to save at the pump than with some other similar car models.

You Laguna will come with an impressive 3 years warranty for an impressive 100,000 miles coverage which protects you within the most common time period before considering a resale. That may further mean that your car would still fetch a good resale price with normal usage.