Renault Laguna

The Renault Laguna is a large family car by European standards and is produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1994, the second generation was launched in 2001, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007. Despite its ability to comfortably carry 5 passengers, in the North American market, this vehicle, in sedan, five door hatchback, and estate versions, is classified as a "Compact" car by US EPA standards. The regular production Renault passenger models are unrelated to the concept car of the same name, the Laguna, a two-seat roadster shown by the automaker during the European 1990 auto show circuit. The name was also previously used from 1973 to 1976 by Chevrolet for a top-of-the-line Chevelle model, the Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna. In December 2011, Renault announced that the Laguna, Espace, Kangoo, Modus, and Wind lines would be axed in the United Kingdom as part of a cost-cutting plan to help the company earn a profit. The above models all ceased production in the United Kingdom in the early months of 2012. This change took effect in February 2012.