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This is the long-awaited Renault Laguna coupe, which will be launch at this weekend’s Monaco Grand prix and the Cannes film festival.
In comparison to the Laguna coupe concept, the production car has a higher roofline and has lost some of the show car’s sharp styling. The rear of the door is now a much more conventional straight edge, rather than the concept’s sports car like shape, and the doors the...Read the full article

It's BEAUTIFUL!!!!! So what if the doors have 'a straight edge'? - This car is still extremely close to the Concept from Frankfurt, and the shape has hardly really changed! The starting price seems a tiny bit steep, but this is far and away better looking than an Audi A5, BMW 3-Series Coupe or Mercedes C Class Coupe! It's better looking than Peugeot's 407 Coupe, too. Add into this fairly appealing mix what looks to be a fantastically good quality interior and great handling, I have one thing to say. Renault's Design Mojo is back. Definitely back.

I agree. So close to the concept, wonderful proportions, beautifully balanced. Just one thing "It's better looking than Peugeot's 407 Coupe" rather damns it with faint praise - everything, except maybe the SsangYong Rodius, is better looking than Peugeot's 407 Coupe. Nice to read some positive comments, though, Mini1. Like you I wish it well.

This car does look great.  I'm sure many people will pop in to their local Renault dealer to have a quick look, before proceeding to the nearest Audi dealer or BMW dealer to make a purchase.

I think Oaffie is right,a lot of people will simply not buy it because it has a Renault badge on the front,too many badge snobs out there who wuld rather buy a boring looking Audi!!...Looking at various websites its nice 2 see a lot positive comments about a French car for once though. Well done Renault!

The front end suits the rakish profile of the coupe a lot more than the standard car but I am not convinced that it is a true quality product that will sell in large numbers.

This car is simply the best looking mid-size coupe at the moment, easily eclipsing the 3-Series, CLK, A5 and 407 to name a few! In my eyes, it's even better looking that the Alfa GT which looks stunning.

I doubt the Laguna will be the best in class, but regardless of that fact watch it struggle for sales in the UK. As other comments have stated, the Laguna has the wrong badge and because many in the UK buy a car for its badge than its ability, the Renault brand simply won't do. Ok, the 3-Series is  the best car in the class, but even if it wasn't and it was average like the CLK,  it would still sell shed-loads. The benefits of the right badge.

Will be interesting to see if Vauxhall follows suit with an Insignia coupe, or whether it'll realise the V word is simply a turn off for many punters.

 

 

 

It's nice enough. But it's a bit FIAT Coupe meets Ford Cougar. Overall a 'me too' effort. that's not to say I don't think similar things about the A5 vs 3 series. The Renault of course will fall way short of these two in quality and/or dynamic areas. Oh and it'll depreciate like your average top end PC graphics card..
 

The Laguna Coupe's quality will actually be top notch, judging by the standard Laguna's BMW-beating feel-good factor. The plastics are amazing - tactile and soft, and they no longer look like fake leather. So the Laguna Coupe's cabin will definitely be a lovely place to be. I also think that badge snobbery is beginning to die down, especially judging by the number of New Mondeos we now see on the roads - so many people I know have chopped their 3-Series and A4s in for a taste of New Mondeo! The Laguna doesn't look like any other Coupé - the BMW 3-Series Coupe is awkward and the Audi A5 is bland to look at. To be honest, I always liked the look of the Laguna Hatchback, particularly the rear, which is completely unique - those pinprick LEDs frame the car's shape beautifully at night. But this Laguna Coupé is the icing on the cake. Absolutely stunning car and I reckon Renault should be proud that they're getting "It looks a bit like a DB9" comments about this car. Love it.

 Beautiful show car, average production. Why show the concept in sexy white and flat-black wheels then introduce the production car in a forgettable grey? weird. It's like Renault are a bit embarrassed about it... The front lights don't sit easily on the front surfaces to my eye also. Nice idea, but shame about the execution.

the concept is excellent, but she looks like.... a concept, very smooth, no angle. The real Laguna is more common but she is always beautiful, i love her on this video

Laguna coupé Video