Revealed: Renault’s new Laguna Coupe Concept

Posted Fri Sep 7 2007 10:39 AM by Alex Kaufmann

The new Laguna is a crucial model for Renault, so much so that CEO Carlos Ghosn has admitted the carmaker is staking its reputation on the launch of the new sedan next month. Not surprisingly Renault plans to launch several variants of the car including a new two-door model due to arrive on the market by the middle of next year.

Though still a concept, next year’s production version is expected to be almost identical although we suspect the interior will be toned down to match the cabin of the sedan. The concept car features frameless windows, a six-speed automatic transmission and black powder-coated alloys. Other goodies include LED detailing and a rear diffuser.

Renault is yet to reveal any details on the mechanicals of the new coupe-concept but expect any production version to get a similar lineup to the new sedan and estate models. This means a series of diesel and petrol four-cylinder engines ranging from 1.6L to 2.0L with output ranging from 112hp to 204hp. Stay tuned for official details following the launch of the concept at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Images after the jump.

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Reader Comments

Fri Sep 7 2007 11:22 AM
biturbo says

Never been a fan of French cars, but that thing looks good.
Fri Sep 7 2007 11:48 AM
Zinadine Zidane says

Oui, c'est a good looking car. Beats a 406 Coupe and flirts with Aston Martin. More beautiful than my goat-like head-butts.
Fri Sep 7 2007 2:15 PM
Nelson says

looks like a Ford Probe to me
Fri Sep 7 2007 6:05 PM
Gus says

I really dig it.

RWD and convertible, please... :)
Sat Sep 8 2007 2:21 PM
Bender says

Beautiful!
Sat Sep 8 2007 5:46 PM
Raptor says

Nice looking car but shifter looks like throttle control in 747.

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