Renault Laguna 1.5 D Expression dCi Review

We like:

It's relaxed and economical on motorways; the distance you can go between filling up; it's made from some recycled materials

We don't like:

It's unrewarding to drive; bland design

SmartPlanet judgement:

This is a large and comfortable saloon for economical motorway cruising, but the truth is, it's not a driver's car. Acceleration isn't great, steering is too light and the electronic handbrake is fiddly. It is, however, very economical and comfortable on long stretches of motorway, so we're not turning our noses up.

In the same way as the BlueMotion is the greenest product in the Volkswagen range, the 1.5-litre diesel is the greenest option in Renault's Laguna line-up. Cars of this size normally come with a 2-litre engine, so a 1.5-litre unit is a significant downsize. Continue reading...