 Practicality
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Renault Laguna
The costs of the Laguna will be reasonable. Low insurance rates and decent servicing charges will ensure that the Laguna continues to be an inexpensive car to operate. For good fuel economy the diesel variant is going to be your best bet.
Renault Laguna cabin space is decent, especially for front passengers who will enjoy the majority of the cabin’s space. Headroom is plentiful throughout the entire car, but rear occupants will suffer when in comes to legroom. The boot is large and is able to accommodate quite a bit of luggage.
The Laguna’s main instrumentation is easy to read provided there is sufficient lighting, as it is difficult to read when light is sparse. The climate control buttons and knobs seem to be of low quality and are hard to operate.
Front passengers will be comfortable, even on long journeys. Though the front seats are supportive, they are not large, so larger occupants may be a bit uncomfortable. Headroom is good all around.
Gaining access to the Renault Laguna cabin is easy for front occupants. The wide door apertures and large doors make this task much easier. Rear occupants of the Laguna will have a more difficult time entering and exiting the cabin. The rear door is smaller but opens just a wide as the front door does, so only the tallest of passengers will have difficulty. The boot is large, but is hidden behind a smaller hatch. Even with a small hatch, access is unrestricted due to the wide aperture and low load lip.
Parking the Laguna is simple. Forward visibility is good but could be better. Rearward visibility is better, but taller passengers will make it difficult to see and judge distances. This is offset by light steering and good maneuverability.
 Life Style
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Renault Laguna
The Laguna is geared toward comfort and refinement. The GT205 on the other hand is geared toward delivering a sportier ride. Despite the car’s size the peppier engine delivers a very decent ride.
The Laguna would make a very good family car. It would have no problem filling the role of the primary family vehicle. Isofix anchor points, a decent boot that will easily contain strollers and shopping combine to create a very practical and exciting vehicle. The Laguna also offers good handling and will be easy to navigate through crowded school yards.
This is not an ideal first car. There are better and more affordable cars on the market. Not to mention that it is unlikely that many new drivrs will be attracted to th Laguna’s style.
Renault has had their fair share of reliability and electrical problems in recent years. As a result, the French firm's reputation has suffered. Renault claims that these issues have been addressed, and the Laguna boasts several improvements over past models. Fit and finish is good, while the materials used possess a high quality feel.