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Laguna-Coupe.com

You can visit the official project site of the Laguna Coupe at http://www.laguna-coupe.com/.
It is full of information about Renault's new masterpiece.

Shades of an Aston Martin

I must say, this Laguna Coupe as a real liking to that of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, I am truly impressed!

An affordable car, the availability factor, and it quite simply looks fantastic - badge aside (Only kidding!)

Coming to the UK in November - The Renault Coupe!

Renault's Audi TT rival has been given its first screening – and in some style! The new Laguna Coupé made its official world debut at the 61st Cannes Film Festival in France, where it was driven up to the red carpet by company boss Carlos Ghosn.

It’s due to go on sale in the UK in Nov-ember, and will battle for sales with the TT and new Volkswagen Scirocco. But the Coupé hasn’t lost any of the head-turning looks that made the original concept such a crowd-puller at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September.

It gets a sleek profile and a smooth nose, and is daring and desirable, with shades of Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage from the rear.

At the front, the slim headlights stretch back into the bonnet. They’re accompanied by two neat foglamps, while a broad grille dominates the bumper. In profile, the Coupé shows off a steeply raked roofline and small windows, which give it a chunky yet athletic stance. At the rear, there are narrow LED tail-lights and a distinctive lip to the bootlid.

Measuring 4.6 metres long, 1.4m high and 1.83m wide, the Laguna Coupé is similar in size to the BMW 3-Series, albeit slightly narrower. And as well as that model, the TT and Scirocco, Renault hopes the car will tempt buyers away from the Mazda RX-8, Peugeot 407 Coupé and forthcoming Hyundai two-door.

The show car’s scissor doors have been dropped in favour of conventional items, and the interior isn’t quite as dramatic, but the Laguna still features a classy driving environment. It’s effectively an upmarket version of the cabin design seen in the Laguna hatchback, so it’s clearly laid out and finished to a high standard.

In the back, the Coupé’s 2+2 layout means there is some space for passengers, while up front, the driving position is lower than in the hatch to provide a sportier feel. Expect generous standard equipment, including climate control, keyless starting, Blue-tooth phone connectivity and the latest satellite navigation systems.

As for the driving experience, Renault will be keen to build on the reputation it gained when developing hot hatches such as the Renaultsport Clio and Mégane. So expect agile handling, plenty of involvement and a fine ride. Flagship versions of the car will be available with the same Active Drive four-wheel-steering system as the GT-spec Laguna hatchback.

Engines are also set to be shared with the five-door model, so buyers can choose from a 168bhp 2.0-litre turbo-charged petrol unit or a 2.0-litre dCi diesel in 128bhp and 148bhp guises. However, Renault has brought in two powerful new V6 engines for top-of-the-range models.

The first is a 3.5-litre petrol unit derived from that used in partner firm Nissan’s 350Z. It boasts 240bhp and 330Nm of torque.

There will also be a 3.0-litre V6 diesel delivering 235bhp and 450Nm of torque. Both are linked to automatic gearboxes, and will be capable of propelling the car from 0-60mph in less than seven seconds. Prices have yet to be confirmed, but the Laguna Coupé will cost more than the equivalent hatchback. So entry-level versions are set to start at around £22,000 when they arrive in UK dealers in November.

Source - autoexpress.co.uk