Renault Laguna 2.0 16V IDE Grandtour Dynamic
You are probably asking why the hurricane. Because the engineers are faced with a big technical dilemma: how can gasoline engines be powered by direct injection (this has always been the case for diesels), which, however, requires very high pressure. Up to 100 bar, which is problematic from the point of view of mechanical parts that can tame such a storm.
The developers wanted more responsiveness, less exhaust emissions (Renault wants to cut pollution by 2008 percent by 25 compared to 1995 engines) and, of course, lower fuel consumption (16 percent less than a conventional engine). This means that you will already be consuming one and a half liters of unleaded gasoline per 100 kilometers per XNUMX kilometers ...
So Renault rolled up its sleeves and introduced the first European direct injection gasoline engine for the Megane in 1999, and then brought the technology to even larger and newer lagoons.
The four-cylinder petrol engine, which provides the Laguna with a leap forward through direct injection of fuel into the combustion chambers (140 bhp versus the classic 114 bhp in the old Laguna), is comfortable to use at all engine speeds. The response to the accelerator pedal is almost instantaneous, the engine speed is rapidly approaching the red field and, most importantly, there is no need to think a lot about overtaking slower trucks. All you have to do is downshift and full throttle, and you will get through the “moving obstacle” in a second. At the same time, passengers will be especially pleased with the noise in the cabin, which is insignificant and is the best in this class of cars.
Of course, the gearbox and chassis make a big contribution to sovereignty on the road. The transmission in the new Laguna is precise, fast and a pleasure to drive. Shift lever movements are short and the gears do not resist faster movements of the driver's right hand. The same can be said for the chassis: only those drivers who are ardent traditionalists or advocates of "French" softness in driving will be disappointed. This is no longer there, the Laguna is much more "German" so that you can talk about the feelings that, say, the Citroën C5 still offers. Weakness? Not even that, because the Laguna is still a comfortable car, but in its own way.
The movements of the springs and shock absorbers are shorter, straighter, so the body also leans less when cornering. Thanks to this, the position on the road has definitely improved. So does this lagoon offer an adrenaline shock? I'll just say no to thank you for this, because no one buys a Laguna Grandtour for driving on the road or setting speed records in corners.
However, if the Laguna's engine doesn't consume much fuel under moderate load, this is a very voracious trunk. The transmission absorbs just a few sips of gasoline, and the trunk - up to 1500 liters! Loading and unloading is facilitated by the low edge of the trunk, and the tailgate opens very high. Therefore, drivers under 180 inches tall will not walk around with their heads thrown back every time they take a bag out of the trunk.
Therefore, it is believed that Laguna customers will not have a headache. One way or another.
Alyosha Mrak
Photo: Aleš Pavletič.
Renault Laguna 2.0 16V IDE Grandtour Dynamic
Basic data
| Sales: | Renault Nissan Slovenia Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 22.166,58 € |
| Test model cost: | 5.677.000 € |
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| Power: | 103kW (140 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,9 with |
| Maximum speed: | 207 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 7,9l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - gasoline direct injection - transverse front mounted - bore and stroke 82,7 x 93,0 mm - displacement 1998 cm3 - compression ratio 10,0:1 - maximum power 103 kW (140 hp) at 5500 rpm - maximum torque 200 Nm at 4250 rpm - crankshaft in 5 bearings - 2 camshafts in the head (timing belt) - 4 valves per cylinder - electronic multipoint injection and electronic ignition - liquid cooling 7,0 l - engine oil 5,5 l - variable catalyst |
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| Energy transfer: | engine-driven front wheels - 5-speed manual transmission - gear ratio I. 3,727 2,048; II. 1,393 hours; III. 1,097 hours; IV. 0,892 hours; v. 3,545; rear 3,890 – diff 225 – tires 45/17 R XNUMX H |
| Capacity: | top speed 207 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h 9,9 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 10,5 / 6,4 / 7,9 l / 100 km (unleaded gasoline, elementary school 95) |
| Transportation and suspension: | 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, spring legs, triangular cross rails, stabilizer - rear axle shaft, screw springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - two-wheel brakes, front disc (forced cooling), rear disc, power steering, ABS , EBV - rack and pinion steering, power steering |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1370 kg - permissible total weight 1920 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake 1335 kg, without brake 650 kg - permissible roof load 80 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4698 mm - width 1749 mm - height 1443 mm - wheelbase 2745 mm - track front 1525 mm - rear 1480 mm - driving radius 11,5 m |
| Inner dimensions: | length 1660 mm - width 1475/1475 mm - height 920-970 / 940 mm - longitudinal 940-1110 / 840-660 mm - fuel tank 70 l |
| Box: | (normal) 475-1500 l |
Our measurements
| T = 8 ° C, p = 1026 mbar, rel. vl. = 74%, Mileage: 3531 km, Tires: Bridgestone Blizzak LM 22 | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 10,5s |
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| 1000m from the city: | 32,3 years ( 161 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 11,2 (IV.) S |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 16,9 (W) p |
| Maximum speed: | 209km / h (V.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 7,4l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 9,2 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 78,3m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 45,9m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 54dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 53dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 52dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 3rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 61dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 61dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 4rd gear | 67dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 66dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
evaluation
Renault Laguna Grandtour with a new gasoline engine with direct fuel injection into the cylinders is a car of extremes. If the two-litre engine is happy with the drops of fuel, it can easily consume 475 liters in the trunk, or - with the rear bench upside down - as much as 1500 liters! New technologies reduce pollution, increase engine responsiveness and reduce fuel consumption. Revolution? More evolution. So, despite new technologies, do not expect miracles like moderate consumption at full load!
We praise and reproach
engine responsiveness
lower fuel consumption under normal load
trunk size and ease of use
Transmission
fuel consumption at full load
noise at high speeds
