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Renault Laguna

Laguna II: the first car to earn five Euro NCAP stars, in 2001.12

Researched October 30, 2026 from 34 sources

Also called

  • LaguneA test team's play on Laguna in March 2008, reflecting distrust of the earlier generations' reliability.3

At a glance

0150300
82–235 hpPower
01020
7.2–15.5 s0–100 km/h
0125250
175–244 km/hTop speed
0250500
142–450 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4710

Engine
Gasoline: 1.6–3.5 L I4/V6; diesel: 1.5–3.0 L I4/V64
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive4
Gearbox
I: 5M/4A; II: 5–6M/4–5A; III: 6M/6A/6-speed dual-clutch EDC4
Built at
Sandouville Renault Factory, France4
Units built
Laguna III: 351,384, including 54,840 Coupés4

The story

Created to replace the Renault 21, the Laguna ran through three generations from 1994 to 2015, as a hatchback, wagon and coupé. Laguna II broke the five-star Euro NCAP barrier; the later GT gained four-wheel steering.145

1990: An unrelated Laguna roadster concept19901994: Laguna I replaces the Renault 2119942001: Five stars and a hands-free card20012007: Laguna III targets top-three quality20072008: Four-wheel steering and a V6 Coupé20082010: Monaco GP Coupé: a 400-car run20102012: Right-hand-drive retreat; Coupé LEDs20122015: Production ends; Talisman takes over2015 Renault 12: 1969–2000Renault 12Renault 18: 1978–1994Renault 18Renault 21: 1986–1996Renault 21Renault Laguna I (X56): 1994–2000X56Renault Laguna II (X74): 2000–2007X74Renault Laguna III (X91): 2007–2015X91Renault Talisman: 2015–Renault Talisman 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones124161718
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YearWhat happened
1969–2000Renault 12
1978–1994Renault 18
1986–1996Renault 21
1994–2000Renault Laguna I (X56)
2000–2007Renault Laguna II (X74)
2007–2015Renault Laguna III (X91)
2015–Renault Talisman
1990An unrelated Laguna roadster concept
1994Laguna I replaces the Renault 21
2001Five stars and a hands-free card
2007Laguna III targets top-three quality
2008Four-wheel steering and a V6 Coupé
2010Monaco GP Coupé: a 400-car run
2012Right-hand-drive retreat; Coupé LEDs
2015Production ends; Talisman takes over
  1. 1990

    An unrelated Laguna roadster concept

    The Laguna name appears on a two-seat concept roadster at the Paris Motor Show; the production family is unrelated.4

  2. 1994

    Laguna I replaces the Renault 21

    January brings the Renault 21's replacement as a hatchback. The wagon follows at Frankfurt in September 1995.4

  3. 2001

    Five stars and a hands-free card

    Laguna II becomes the first car with five Euro NCAP stars and introduces Renault's hands-free card.12

  4. 2007

    Laguna III targets top-three quality

    On sale in October, the Sandouville-built third generation targets the segment's top three for product and service quality.46

  5. 2008

    Four-wheel steering and a V6 Coupé

    Renault Sport Technologies co-develops GT four-wheel steering; the Coupé debuts at Cannes with new gasoline and diesel V6s.457

  6. 2010

    Monaco GP Coupé: a 400-car run

    The Monaco GP Coupé pairs pearl-white paint with a black roof and standard 4Control. Production is limited to 400.8

  7. 2012

    Right-hand-drive retreat; Coupé LEDs

    The Laguna leaves right-hand-drive markets in February. The Coupé's Collection 2012 update adds standard LED daytime lights.49

  8. 2015

    Production ends; Talisman takes over

    Laguna production ends in March. The Talisman replaces it that year, with no right-hand-drive version.4

Every generation

  • Renault 12
    Renault 121969–2000
  • Renault 18
    Renault 181978–1994
  • Renault 21
    Renault 211986–1996
  • Renault Laguna I
    X561994–2000
  • Renault Laguna II
    X742000–2007
  • Renault Laguna III
    X912007–2015
  • Renault Talisman
    Renault Talisman

Power over the years

From 89 hp to 235 hp in 14 years.

0100200300 19941996199820002002200420062008 hp 1994 · 89 hp · I 1.8 8v1994 · 165 hp · I 3.0 V6 12v1995 · 138 hp · I 2.0 S (Volvo)1997 · 187 hp · I 3.0 V6 24v1998 · 97 hp · I 1.9 dTi1998 · 118 hp · I 1.8 16v2000 · 106 hp · I 1.9 dCi common rail2001 · 138 hp · II 2.0 16v IDE2003 · 161 hp · II 2.0 16v Turbo2005 · 173 hp · II 2.0 dCi 175 PS2005 · 205 hp · II GT205 gasoline2008 · 235 hp · III Coupé 3.5 V6 gasoline 235 hp III Coupé 3.5 V6 gasoline 89 hp I 1.8 8v
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YearHorsepowerModel
199489I 1.8 8v
1994165I 3.0 V6 12v
1995138I 2.0 S (Volvo)
1997187I 3.0 V6 24v
199897I 1.9 dTi
1998118I 1.8 16v
2000106I 1.9 dCi common rail
2001138II 2.0 16v IDE
2003161II 2.0 16v Turbo
2005173II 2.0 dCi 175 PS
2005205II GT205 gasoline
2008235III Coupé 3.5 V6 gasoline

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Laguna 1 RN / RT / RXE

  • Laguna III Expression / Dynamique / Initiale

    Standard

    Laguna III Expression / Dynamique / Initiale

  • Performance

    Laguna 1 RTI 2.0 S

    138 hp

  • Standard

    Laguna 1 Baccara / Initiale

  • Performance

    Laguna III GT 2.0T

    203 hp
  • Laguna Coupé

    Standard

    Laguna Coupé

    2008–2015

    54,840 built

  • Special

    Laguna 1 Lancel

    1997

  • Special

    Laguna 1 Fairway

  • Laguna Coupé Monaco GP

    Limited

    Laguna Coupé Monaco GP

    2010

How to spot one

Look for

  • Laguna 1: the rear window has an unusual double curve.11
  • Early Laguna II: a conspicuous gray plastic section interrupts the grille.14
  • Early Laguna III: a gaping lower grille sits beneath closely spaced headlights.415
  • Laguna Coupé: a broad, open grille gives the nose a Vanquish-like appearance.10
  • Laguna Coupé: rear lights and muscular haunches recall the Aston Martin DB9.10

Year by year

  1. 1998

    Laguna 1: clear headlights, round fog lights, simpler front bumper; rear lamps trade gray for orange; trim badge front-right, engine badge front-left.411

  2. 1999

    Laguna 1 upper trims: 16-inch wheels, plus metallic-gray side moldings and bumper strips.11

  3. 2010

    Laguna III Phase 2: a more aggressive front end replaced the earlier nose.4

  4. 2012

    Coupé Collection 2012: standard LED daytime running lights and new alloy-wheel designs.9

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Renault Laguna
    Laguna
    Photo of a Aston Martin DB9
    Aston Martin DB9

    Aston Martin DB9

    Check the nose: the Laguna Coupé combines DB9-like rear lights and haunches with a broad, Vanquish-like grille.10

  • Photo of a Renault Laguna
    Laguna
    Photo of a Renault Safrane
    Renault Safrane

    Renault Safrane

    The Laguna 1 has a more flowing, simpler outline; its double-curved rear window is a useful clue.11

Against its rivals

  • Laguna vs BMW 325i Pack Luxe

    List price lower is better

    Laguna233,000 FRF
    BMW 325i Pack Luxe235,500 FRF
    14
  • Citroën C5 Tourer

    Laguna vs Citroën C5 Tourer

    Cargo height

    Laguna70 cm
    Citroën C5 Tourer85 cm
    19

Prices

Value today $880.0–$3.9K2526

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$100$1K$10K$100K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $880–$3,850 2005 · $26,846 · Austria base 1.6, EUR ~$1.242005 · $28,954 · Austria base 1.9 dCi, EUR ~$1.242005 · $39,494 · UK GT205 on-road, GBP ~$1.822008 · $27,972 · Swiss 2.0 Expression, CHF ~$0.842012 · $53,393 · Swiss Coupe base, CHF ~$1.07 2025 · $6,210 · 2015 2.0 dCi Limited, 189,476 km, Veiko2025 · $4,428 · 2010 2.0 dCi, 140,048 km, Veiko2026 · $3,850 · 2009 2.0 dCi Coupe, 195,864 km; EUR ~$1.10, Veiko2026 · $1,725 · 2010 2.0 dCi Sport Tourer, 285,261 km, Veiko2026 · $2,070 · 2002 1.6 i, 64,885 km, Veiko $6.2K Veiko, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2005Price when new$26,846Austria base 1.6, EUR ~$1.24
2005Price when new$28,954Austria base 1.9 dCi, EUR ~$1.24
2005Price when new$39,494UK GT205 on-road, GBP ~$1.82
2008Price when new$27,972Swiss 2.0 Expression, CHF ~$0.84
2012Price when new$53,393Swiss Coupe base, CHF ~$1.07
2025Auction sale$6,2102015 2.0 dCi Limited, 189,476 km, Veiko
2025Auction sale$4,4282010 2.0 dCi, 140,048 km, Veiko
2026Auction sale$3,8502009 2.0 dCi Coupe, 195,864 km; EUR ~$1.10, Veiko
2026Auction sale$1,7252010 2.0 dCi Sport Tourer, 285,261 km, Veiko
2026Auction sale$2,0702002 1.6 i, 64,885 km, Veiko
2026Value today$880–$3,850

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “The first five-star Euro NCAP car”
    • “Williams won the title in its debut season”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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