Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Four years after the introduction of the Laguna's first generation, Renault came up with a facelift that fixed some of the areas that were criticized by customers.
Thus, in 1998, the refreshed version of the Laguna I showed not only an improved design for the front fascia but also some technical changes. Even though Renault knew that the improved version will stay on the market only for a couple of years, it had to do that to keep the mid-size hatchback in customers' focus.
Since the 1994 version was criticized for poor headlights, the new model featured clear-lens headlamps and darkened background. Still, the front fascia kept the same bird-beak design for the grille, with a lowered center area for the hood bent towards the bumper. A new set of round foglights replaced the previously used squared ones with rounded exterior shapes. Yet, the door handles and mirrors were still black.
Inside, the carmaker improved the onboard amenities. Most versions now came with an AC unit, dual airbags, and power windows for the front passengers. Last but not least, a CD player was also on the options list.
But the most important upgrades were under the hood, where the carmaker introduced new or redesigned engines. The carmaker installed a new, 1.6-liter unit on the base model, keeping a low starting price for the Laguna. Another important improvement was for the turbo-diesel lineup, which received two direct-injected powerplants that provided 100 hp and 110 hp, respectively. For those who asked for a more powerful version, the carmaker kept the 3.0-liter V6 but improved its power by almost 20 hp.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5750 RPM 110 HP @ 5750 RPM 109 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 148 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.6 in (4511 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2656.6 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1783 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 5750 RPM 120 HP @ 5750 RPM 118 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 165 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126.1 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.6 in (4511 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2733.7 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 189 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1783 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5250 RPM 95 HP @ 5250 RPM 94 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 148 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.6 in (4511 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4508.45 lbs (2045 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16v 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1948 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6000 RPM 140 HP @ 6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 182 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.6 in (4511 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4254.9 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 210 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 115 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 168 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.6 in (4511 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 211.8 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 24V 5MT FWD (194 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2946 cm3 |
Power: | 143 KW @ 5750 RPM 194 HP @ 5750 RPM 192 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 197 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 267 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.6 in (4511 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4376.2 lbs (1985 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dCi 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 79 KW @ 4000 RPM 110 HP @ 4000 RPM 106 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 249 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.6 in (4511 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 73 KW @ 4000 RPM 100 HP @ 4000 RPM 98 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 200 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.9 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.6 in (4511 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.4/57.5 in (1,483/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L dT 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2188 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4300 RPM 115 HP @ 4300 RPM 114 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 249 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.6 in (4511 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497.4 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 192 g/km |