FLAGSHIP ENGINE ON NEW LAGUNA
Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
Renault already offers one of the most comprehensive ranges in the upper-medium class with its New Laguna, but now it’s broadening it even further with the addition of the flagship 2.0 dCi 175, the first of several new engine variants to appear during 2008.
The new engine is available on both Hatch and Sport Tourer variants of New Laguna, from Dynamique trim level upwards. Prices for the six versions range from £19,150 to £23,900, a £750 price difference from the equivalent 2.0 dCi 150 versions.
Initially available in the GT version of the former Laguna, Renault’s impressive 175hp common-rail engine continues to be one of the most powerful two-litre diesels in its class.
Combining effortless mid-range performance and refinement with low emissions and impressive fuel consumption, acceleration figures underline its potency. The Hatch dispatches 0 to 62 mph in 8.7 seconds (8.9 seconds for Sport Tourer), before going onto a top speed of 137 mph (134 mph for Sport Tourer). Peak torque of 380Nm is available at 2,000 rpm and maximum 175hp power at 3,750 rpm. In spite of the power on offer, it emits a modest 172 grams CO2 per kilometre (174 grams for Sport Tourer) due to its standard particulate filter (FAP). Combined fuel economy is 43.4 mpg (42.8 for Sport Tourer).
As the biggest market for Renaultsport cars, the UK’s love affair with the ever-popular hot hatch is set to increase even further as Renault throws down the gauntlet to its rivals with ordering now open for the eagerly-awaited Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup, priced at just £14,995 - £1,000 less than the standard version.
Renault Trucks has launched a new bodied vehicle programme covering its Delivery range products, (Renault Master, Renault Maxity and Renault Mascott). Working in partnership with four key UK bodybuilders, the new programme offers customers high quality, ready to work bodied vehicles for refrigerated, tipper, dropside, box, luton, curtainside and hookloader operations.
Renault is strengthening its number one status in the European LCV segment with the launch of its New Kangoo Van Compact, a new concept in the commercial vehicles sector, designed for urban driving.
Kangoo Van, known in Europe as Kangoo Express, has been a phenomenal sales success since its original launch in 1997, with more than 1.3 million having found homes in its ten-year career to date. Initial photos and information for the standard wheelbase version are now being released ahead of the show to raise awareness levels for the all-new version of one of Europe’s best-selling compact vans in one of the few world premieres at this year’s event.Retaining all of the previous version’s inimitable character, but adding even greater comfort, modernity, quality and versatility, the New Kangoo Van goes further than ever before to meet the needs of its users. The newcomer is the fruit of an extensive development programme and in the realms of design, practicality and environmental-friendliness, makes a significant contribution when it comes to providing professionals with an economical and reliable van.
New Laguna Hatch launches in UK showrooms. Ordering for top-of-the-range Hatch Initiale and all Sport Tourer models also now open. Sport Tourer models due to appear in showrooms from January 2008. New Laguna 2.0 dCi 150 Dynamique achieves impressive residual value forecast of 32.1% over 3 years/60,000 miles - an increase of 7.2% over previous Laguna. Also, 1% above comparable new Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec.
Renault takes the wraps off two new MPV models, Grand Modus and New Modus. Grand Modus features harmonious, distinctive looks that elegantly exploit its longer wheelbase (+93mm) and larger quarter-lights, while its overall length of 4,034mm ensures that it has all the benefits of an MPV. Its boot is amongst the biggest of its category (410 litres VDA) and its three-seat, sliding 60-40 split-folding rear seat, plus its bright, functional cabin and plethora of smart storage spaces permit Grand Modus to pave the way for a host of family uses.