Renault Laguna 1994–1998 car dimensions: 4620 mm long, 1748 mm wide and 1448 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,290 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin has mildly bolstered front bucket seats focused on comfort, with height and lumbar adjustment on selected trims. Rear bench is wide and split-folding for three adults with good headroom from the long roofline. Heating and ventilation is standard. manual air conditioning pack or automatic climate pack with temperature display is available or standard on higher grades. Cruise control with steering wheel controls is standard on V6 models. Audio is cassette or CD with steering controls on better trims. No advanced electronic driver aids.
Boot offers a long flat load floor with low sill for easy loading and tie-down points on some versions. Split-folding rear seats expand space significantly for family or bulkier loads.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1300 kg on many versions, with unbraked around 650 kg. Payload is typically 620 to 745 kg depending on engine and trim.
The estate body has rear reinforcement bars. It suits family hauling or light work with the flat load area, though no specific heavy-duty cooling or suspension packs are listed.
Front seats are mildly bolstered buckets that prioritise comfort, with height and lumbar adjustment on selected trims. Higher grades add multi-way electric adjustment with driver memory. The cabin uses cloth or optional leather, with a clear dashboard and logical controls. Rear space suits three adults thanks to the long roof, and the split-folding bench opens a long flat load floor with low sill.
Petrol and diesel engines available across the range.
Fuel tank capacity around 66 litres.
Driver airbag standard on most later and higher models. passenger airbag optional or market-dependent.
ABS optional on lower grades, standard on top versions.
Euro NCAP 1997 adult occupant rating 2.5 stars.
Front seatbelt pretensioners and side-impact door beams fitted.
Engines include 1.8 and 2.0 petrol units plus 2.2 diesels, with five-speed manual standard and four-speed automatic on selected versions. Combined consumption figures published for various engines sit in the mid single-digit to low double-digit litres per 100 km range, with a 66-litre tank.
The 1997 Euro NCAP test awarded 2.5 stars for adult protection. Driver airbag, height-adjustable pretensioning front belts and side-impact beams formed the core kit. Passenger airbag and ABS were optional or standard only on higher grades depending on market and year. side protection was improved on cars built from May 1997.
Build quality stepped up from the previous Renault 21. Regular checks of the multi-link rear suspension, electrics and body seals keep the estate practical for family or load use. Higher-trim cars with leather and electric seats need attention to the adjustment mechanisms over time.
Length 4620 mm, Width 1748 mm, Height 1448 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (Laguna 1994–1998)
Sources: manufacturer data, autoevolution.com and auto-data.net.