Renault unveiled its new 2009 model Laguna Coupe yesterday at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. In comparison to the Laguna coupe concept, the production car has a subdued styling. It is built on the same platform as the Laguna hatchback with the same suspension layout. But it’s slightly shorter, lower and wider, measuring in at 4.64 metres in length and 1.83 meters in width and a wheelbase of 2.69 meter.
Higher-spec versions will be available with Renault’s Active Drive four-wheel steering system, as used on the Laguna GT. Latest Laguna comes with option of two new V6 powerplants. The brand new V6 dCi diesel, delivers 235hp (173kW), while the new 3.5-litre petrol-powered V6 offers 240hp (175kW). According to Renault, the Laguna Coupe is capable of accelerating from standstill to 100kph in less than seven seconds, and this upper-range performance combines with the Active Drive chassis and four-wheel steering to deliver optimum pleasure at the wheel.
Source: CarNoise
