RENAULTLaguna 2005 - 2007

　　The second generation of the Renault Laguna was launched in 2000 and, in 2005, it received a facelift that improved both the look and the technical part of the car.

　　The mid-size sedan/hatchback was the first car ever to receive the 5-star ranking in the European crash-tests performed by EuroNCAP. After 2001, when the test was performed, there were some modifications to the testing methods and some cars lost half or a complete start. But not Renault. The 2005 Laguna proved to be as safe as before, keeping its 5-star rating.

　　From the outside, there were few modifications. The keyless access was a common feature for the car. A new wheel design was introduced for specific trim levels and improvements on the interior materials were made. The front grille and the headlights were redesigned. In the rear, the twin-blade design for the taillights was replaced with a more conventional look, with turn-signal lights on the outside under a round, clear lens.

　　Under the hood, the car received new, Euro IV engines, and some of the older versions were phased out. A new, 2.0-liter dCi was installed with power up to 175 hp. The gasoline units were refreshed too, in order to comply with the new pollution norms. For the entire diesel range, there was a diesel particulate filter installed. Apart from the base engine models, all the others were available with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

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