Just the Facts:
- Renault releases first photos of its revised 2011 Laguna.
- The Laguna hatchback and wagon will debut at the Paris auto show.
- 2011 Laguna gets a new face, with revised headlamps, grille and bumper.
PARIS — Renault has released images of its revised Laguna hatchback and Sports Tourer wagon ahead of their official unveiling at the upcoming 2010 Paris Auto Show.
The big Laguna will be joined by the new Latitude sedan at the top of Renault's range.
The 2011 Laguna gets a new face, with revised headlamps, grille and bumper.
Among the features are 4Control four-wheel steering, Bose audio and Carminat TomTom Live navigation.
Engines have been revised to meet Euro 5 standards, including updated 130-horsepower and 150-hp dCi diesels.
Inside Line says: A modest midcycle touchup for the big Renaults. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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lions208487 says:
07:40 AM, 09/08/2010
Compressor: I can understand why you might say that, and I would agree that some methods contradict they purpose of such clean energy. However, not all of the production methods use natural gas in order to produce liquid hydrogen gas. Electrolysis used in plants that line the info structure of Sweden which prove that Hydrogen is an abundant non polluting resource that can be used without the hypocrisy of using fossil fuels in order to achieve the eventual goal.
Companies like Fuel cell Tech as well as others have shown that Hydrogen can be produced more efficient and with much less waste then any fossil fuel out there, and yes that means diesel as well. From power plants to combustion engines, hydrogen only omits water vapor as a result of its use.
It's just not "cost effective."
compressor says:
12:33 PM, 09/07/2010
lions208487 - I agree on your comment of fun hatchbacks/wagons but completely disagree on the use of hydrogen as a fuel given its current production methods. A much better argument could be made for LNG as a fuel source.
dreea says:
12:26 PM, 09/07/2010
by the way, it's a 2.0 supercharged Diesel engine.
dreea says:
12:25 PM, 09/07/2010
It means 150 hp with a direct injection diesel engine ;-) Downsizing is getting widespread in Europe, but carmakers do not want to emphasize on the fact that they sell tiny engines. That's why they more and more mention power without talking about displacement.
lions208487 says:
12:03 PM, 09/07/2010
_ correction: Combustion Hydrogen RX8
lions208487 says:
12:01 PM, 09/07/2010
ed124c: U.S. Consumers such as myself prefer that more auto makers provide fun to driver reliable hatchbacks and sports wagons in the US. the Mazda Speed3 is a prime example of what consumers 18 to 35 would like to see more of in the U.S. Most consumers such as myself want the to see the Focus RS on U.S. soil.
It's the Euro happy "clean" diesel that we are not fond of. Diesel is dirty any way you filter it. Myself; I want an infostructure that supports hydrogen based vehicles, and no not fuel cell. I would like to see more vehicles such as the Hydrogen 7 by BMW, and combustion RX8 by Mazda.
The technology is already in place, we just need someone with the political backbone to support it.
oscarmv says:
09:31 AM, 09/07/2010
Considering the size of the car and the fact that it's sold as the more upscale renault, I'm going to guess the 150dCi means the 150hp version of it.
The 140hp TDI sold in the US is in the lower power range of the currently sold 2 liter diesels in Europe (the same engine there usually boasts 170hp or so), mostly so it would lower the emissions enough to be 50-state compliant.
ed124c says:
08:59 AM, 09/07/2010
Interesting: Neither model is a US-mandated sedan. Good for them. I wring my hands in agony at the abject shunning, by consumers, of stationwagons and hatchbacks in the US.
By the way, what is a "150 dCi"?
My guess would be a 1.5 liter direct Combustion injection diesel.