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Renault Laguna Coupé is the third vehicle launched in the Laguna III programme. It is undoubtedly the model that most readily conveys the feeling of driving pleasure and comfortable riding. Its genes are unmistakably inherited from the acclaimed Fluence concept car. This new model also shares the same qualities as the Laguna Coupé Concept show car such as the efficiency of its 4Control four-wheel chassis, the performance of the new V6 dCi engine and the elegant, uncluttered lines of its body.

This new product also benefits from all the segment’s latest technologies, including a Bose® Sound System audio system, Carminat Bluetooth® DVD navigation and the keyless functions enabled by its hands-free card.

Following its unveiling at the 2008 , Renault Laguna Coupé will progressively go on sale in its principal European markets from early October. The market’s best practices and toughest quality standards have been applied to its design and production, allowing customers to benefit from a three-year / 150,000km warranty. Meanwhile, the catalogue boasts of a comprehensive selection of equipment, engines, colours, materials and accessories which enable owners to go even further in their desire to customize their vehicle, and in their quest for pleasure; this pleasure brought by sheer beauty.

"Beauty is even harder to express than happiness" Simone de Beauvoir 01 02 THE ESSENTIALS OF TIMELESS BEAUTY 4CONTROL CHASSIS WITH FOUR-WHEEL STEERING FOR UNMATCHED CONTROL 03 04 A CHOICE OF EIGHT ENGINES, WITH A HIGHLIGHT NEW PREMIUM AUDIO AND NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES ON PERFORMANCE 05 06 SALOON CAR COMFORT IN A COUPÉ BODY CUSTOMISED STYLE 07 08 EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY BEST-LEVEL SAFETY 09 A DEMANDING, EFFICIENTLY-MANAGED AND PROFITABLE PROJECT 01

THE ESSENTIALS OF TIMELESS BEAUTY The flowing lines of the Renault Laguna Coupé’s elegant and uncluttered design express timeless beauty and sheer motoring enjoyment. There is no doubt that either the legacy it has inherited from the Fluence concept car unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, or its kinship with the Renault Laguna range it now tops. With a length of 4.64 metres and a width of 1.81 metres, its harmoniously balanced proportions immediately position it in the world of classical Coupés.

Its elegant and dynamic design gives to the car a natural, non-ostentatious stature. On the contrary, Renault Laguna Coupé’s natural class and frill-free styling exude upper-range refinement.

RENAULT’S COUPÉ PEDIGREE

Renault Laguna Coupé announces Renault’s official come back in the Coupé market. Several concept cars have prepared the ground for this return:

• The upper-range Talisman Coupé exhibited at the 2001 Geneva Show, • Wind, which was unveiled at Geneva in 2004. Its soothing, structured, coherent design expressed simplicity. • The 2006 Paris Motor Show saw the wraps come off the Nepta concept car, a sporty, top-end cabriolet with a fluid and thoroughbred styling. However, the concept car that most accurately reflects Renault’s Coupé styling ideas is Fluence that was revealed at the Louis Vuitton Classic in England in 2004. This sporty four-seater upmarket showcased the underlying theme of Renault's vision of what a Coupé should provide: the pleasure of movement. Indeed, its fluid lines and welcoming interior expressed the same kind of simplicity and sensuality that are hallmarks of Renault Laguna Coupé.

THE DESIRE TO CREATE A GENUINE HEAD-TURNING COUPÉ WITH A TIMELESS LOOK

Renault Laguna Coupé is the fruit of a bid to achieve a balance between modernity and timelessness. Renault’s designers succeeded in creating a genuine head-turning Coupé with a silhouette that ensures to never lose its appeal. This is why Renault specifically paid attention in defining proper proportions and an overall balance. Both the fluidity and the elegance of its styling clearly take their inspiration from Fluence, with its most salient angles softened to ensure that nothing prevents the gaze from taking its design as a whole. The character line stems from beneath the grille and rises forcefully across Renault Laguna Coupé's flanks like a wave of air, gracefully picking out the form of the front wings before extending rearwards to underline the car's broad haunches. It then flows round the rear end and flows up over the roof before TRUE BREEDING plunging the length of the bonnet along the inside of the headlamps. This lightline, which is a Renault Laguna Coupé signature feature, is underpinned The elegance and dynamism of Renault Laguna Coupé’s overall design calls on by a second line which takes the form of a flame that runs along the bottom of cues associated with the prestige of classic . Its simple proportions and the body for a sense of added status. The curves, surfaces and generous sweeps uncluttered, frill-free styling inevitably suggest class and pedigree. With a front of Renault Laguna Coupé's styling combine to form a robust, reassuring design. overhang of 1,022mm, Renault Laguna Coupé’s long, low, plunging bonnet takes its inspiration from certain legendary cars, while the boot line, where the character lines cross, is designed to minimize drag. The arc formed by the glazed INHERENTLY DYNAMIC area is trimmed in chrome, another upmarket feature which underpins Renault Laguna Coupé's status-enhancing calling. Renault Laguna Coupé’s lines suggest a truly assertive character. The crown of its steeply raked bonnet and its broad meshed grille – redolent of the world of Special care has been taken with the design of its lights which mirror Renault sports cars – point to a pedigree power train. The shape of the headlamps and Laguna Coupé’s advanced technical specification. The rear lights employ LEDs the dark finish of their lenses accentuate the car's determined gaze while which give more scope to designers and enable a greater spread of light. They Renault Laguna Coupé's dynamic promise is further illustrated by its specific are broad and slim, and wrap over to the car's flanks to accentuate its stature 17- or 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels. and ensure a distinctive lighting signature that can be identified from a distance of up to 400 metres. LEDs also have the advantage of being low consumers of The rear end features, a short 927mm wheelbase, contribute to the sensation of electricity, while at the same time benefiting from a far longer life expectancy forward movement. The rear screen is smaller and puts more emphasis on than conventional incandescent lamps. Renault Laguna Coupé’s broad and powerful shoulders. Its dynamic potential is also emphasized by the aerodynamic diffuser which has been incorporated into The standard bi-Xenon headlamps provide enhanced visibility thanks to their the rear bumper along with the twin chrome square-section exhaust tailpipes. photometric performance and broader, farther-reaching beams. A particularity of bi-Xenon technology is that the same unit performs both the dipped and main beam functions thanks to a switching masking shield. This means that only one AN INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE FOR AN EYE-PLEASING DESIGN bulb is required, which in turn calls for less, leaving a free hand to designers.

To achieve the aesthetic forms of the rear-end design, the hatch is made of SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound), a particularly flexible composite material easier to ‘model. The multi-part stamping of the body’s side has called for a swan-neck boot opening mechanism which permits the tailgate to lift clear of the rear screen when opened. This constraint has given rise to a patented innovation: an ingenious architecture which houses the seatbelt reels and swan-neck mechanism in the same small space to the sides of the car. AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE IN FAVOUR OF THE ENVIRONMENT However, it is the rear part of the cabin that truly sets apart Renault Laguna Coupé’s interior design. With no middle seat, the two back seats have been Aerodynamic efficiency plays a significant role in curbing CO2 emissions and fuel brought closer together, yet without detracting from their remarkable elbowroom consumption. A 0.02m² gain in CdA produces a CO2 saving of 1g/km and a fuel which stands at 1,440mm. Meanwhile, the black, soft-to-touch trim runs around consumption benefit of 0.2 litres/100km at 130kph. the entire cabin and seems to envelope the passengers. This ‘lounge’ effect To help protect the environment, Renault has operated a shift on the current produces an unmistakably reassuring sense of protection, an impression Coupé market trend by ensuring that Laguna Coupé tips the scales at no heavier reinforced by the standard central armrest which incorporates two cupholders. than 1,428kg (2.0 Turbo 205hp petrol version) and by its particularly streamlined silhouette. Its CdA of 0.66m² has been achieved by optimizing the car’s The top-end versions place the accent on dynamism and convey a distinctly superstructure (diffuser, lip spoiler, etc.), by its entirely fared-in underbody and upper-range feel thanks to 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels featuring an the use of front wheel deflectors. asymmetric 10-spoke design, the use of brushed aluminium inlay for the cabin and the aluminium-painted centre console. Meanwhile, the leather upholstery is available in a range of five colours, enabling buyers to customize the elegant A COMFORTABLY-APPOINTED TOP-END INTERIOR interior of their Renault Laguna Coupé by opting for the combination of body colour and interior trim that most accurately suits their taste. For example, they To match the saloon version’s high standard of comfort and quality, the front of might prefer a sporty interior featuring two-tone red and black leather on GT Renault Laguna Coupé’s cabin features similarly plush appointments. The finish, version, or else they might be tempted by more refined light beige hues, or the appearance and perceived quality of the materials employed exude a sensation sort of classic, subdued ambience ensured by black leather upholstery. of harmony and well-being. The same ‘suspended’ dashboard sweeps from door to door with no visual evidence of a link with the console, while the door trimming carries over to the dash to encompass the radio and navigation displays. The doors themselves are finished in the same warm materials as the upholstery, providing further evidence of Laguna Coupé's exclusive pedigree. The driver is pampered by a relaxing driving environment, with all the controls and displays carefully designed and positioned to make sure they are as effortless to use and take in as possible.

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4CONTROL CHASSIS WITH FOUR-WHEEL STEERING FOR UNMATCHED CONTROL Designed to deliver sheer motoring enjoyment, Renault Laguna Coupé features a raft of advanced technology for an outstandingly efficient ride and peace of mind. The 4Control chassis with four-wheel steering ensures exceptional dynamic performance and manoeuvrability, plus precise, reassuring cornering in all conditions and situations. The 4Control chassis is standard equipment on all GT versions and is optional for the Initial V6-powered Renault Laguna Coupés.

A RENAULT INNOVATION FOR THE COUPÉ MARKET settings, the control of body-roll gives occupants the sensation that car corners perfectly flat. Driving pleasure through the first turns of a series is augmented Following its acclaimed introduction on the saloon of the Estate GT versions last by the absence of transient dynamic phenomena, as well as by the car's precise March, the 4Control chassis is a standard feature of Renault Laguna Coupé GT steering at low steeringwheel angles. On the active safety front, the 4Control and is optional for Initial versions powered by one of the range's V6 powerplants. chassis with four-wheel steering excels not only under braking in difficult It combines with Renault Laguna’s particularly efficient suspension and was conditions (asymmetric grip, deployment of ESC), but also – and above all – jointly developed by Renault engineering in association with specialists from when taking avoidance action (the so-called ‘elk’ test). The reduced body roll is Technologies. Its advanced technology delivers the ultimate genuinely reassuring for occupants who are able to sense the high standard of dynamic and/or sporty ride, as well as manoeuvrability at low speed. This active safety delivered by Renault Laguna Coupé. surefooted, standard-setting combination of stability and agility permits Renault Laguna Coupé to corner with unrivalled directional precision, as if it were on rails. The 4Control chassis is standard equipment on GT versions but truly comes 4CONTROL: THE LOW-SPEED MANOEUVRABILITY OF A SMALL CITY CAR into its own when associated with either of the range’s V6-powered versions, for which it is available as an option on Initial. At low speed, the 4Control chassis The 4Control chassis with four-wheel steering makes Renault Laguna Coupé as with four-wheel steering ensures enhanced manoeuvrability and it takes drivers easy to handle in town and as it is agile on winding roads. At speeds of less than no time at all to familiarize themselves with its use and advantages. In town and 60kph, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to the fronts, up to an angle along twisty roads, the car is easy to drive and offers crisp handling precision. of 3.5°. The 4Control chassis brings two benefits: a smaller turning circle for Choosing the ideal cornering line becomes intuitive and further enhances the easy manoeuvring and smaller steeringwheel angles thanks to the more direct, enjoyment experienced behind Renault Laguna Coupé’s wheel. Based on specific specially-calibrated steering. With the 4Control chassis with four-wheel steering, Renault Laguna Coupé’s control unit is capable of sensing avoidance situations (when a sudden significant turning circle is 10 per cent smaller than with two-wheel steering: just 10.10 difference in the steeringwheel angle is detected) and the system adapts the angle metres (with 18-inch wheels) compared with 11.16 metres. The greater the rear- of the rear wheels accordingly. Deployment of the ESC (Electronic Stability wheel steering angle, therefore, the smaller the turning circle. This enhanced Control), which is specifically calibrated to suit a sporty driving style, is delayed to manoeuvrability is especially welcome in tight parking situations and along enable the manoeuvre to be completed more swiftly and more reassuringly. The narrow city streets. ESC is only activated when necessary, and is applied gradually since it is linked to the rear-wheel turning action. Via the ESC/ABS unit, the control unit also detects With the front wheels and rear wheels turning in opposite directions, the car asymmetrical braking situations and automatically adapts the rear-wheel turn effectively pivots, which means smaller steering angles are needed for the same angle to keep the car stable with no driver action required. In conditions of turning effect. Whereas it takes a 16° steering wheel angle to produce a 1° turn asymmetric grip, the calibration developed by Renault ensures shorter stopping of the front wheels on New Laguna with two-wheel steering, it takes just 13.5° distances and compensates for any lateral deviation of the vehicle off its line with the 4Control chassis. And this drops to 12° when the rear wheels are turned (See drawing 2). The steering of the rear wheels enables additional braking force at the maximum 3.5° angle in the opposite direction to the front wheels. to be applied without adversely effecting stability. This enables the driver to stay Because the steering is more direct, the driver doesn’t need to turn the in control during critical situations for an even safer ride in everyday driving steeringwheel so much, so the impression of manoeuvrability and agility is situations. significantly reinforced. For any given bend profile, the driver needs to turn the steeringwheel less. Roundabouts are no trouble at all, and the car seems to weave effortlessly around obstacles. Chassis 4CONTROL: THE CAR TURNS AS IF ON RAILS The 4Control chassis with four-wheel steering electronically controls the vehicle's dynamics. Precise modelling of the vehicle’s dynamics permits the From 60kph, Renault Laguna Coupé offers greater steering precision. The rear cornering line to be optimized permanently, taking both static data (vehicle wheels turn simultaneously in the same direction as the fronts for greater speed, steeringwheel angle, vehicle and engine type) and dynamic data stability. In this configuration, it is almost as though the radius of the curve was (steeringwheel movements, yaw) into account. A sensor on the steering bigger and the vehicle handles as if it had a longer wheelbase. This gives the column sends steeringwheel angle information via the CAN network to the driver greater control, almost as though the car is running on rails. The 4Control control unit which is positioned behind the rear axle. The control unit also system with four-wheel steering counters the centrifugal force that tends to push inputs vehicle speed from the ESP/ABS unit and tracks steeringwheel angle the rear outwards round bends, and consequently raises the safe cornering information to detect sharp steeringwheel movements which are symptomatic speed. The rear axle follows the ideal trajectory, with a rear-wheel angle of less of either a sporty driving style or an avoidance situation. All these parameters than 2° in most situations, for greater stability and efficacy. The 4Control chassis are analysed to determine the required rear-wheel turn angle, which is with four-wheel steering combines exemplary handling, with sound, reassuring implemented by means of an electric actuator on the rear axle. The electric response for even greater driving pleasure. actuator pushes on the lever located at the centre of the axle. As with conventional front-wheel steering, this movement is transmitted 4CONTROL: FOR UNPARALLELED ACTIVE SAFETY symmetrically via steering-rods mounted on the hub carriers which turn the rear wheels via an articulation and a ball joint. Aisin, a Japanese equipment The 4Control chassis with four-wheel steering also contributes to safety and supplier known for its experience of four-wheel steering systems, supplies the reinforces the sense of reassurance felt during avoidance manoeuvres control unit and electric actuator. (See drawing 1). In an emergency situation, the angle of the rear-wheels can rise to 3.5°. By constantly monitoring the way the steeringwheel angle evolves, the

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A CHOICE OF EIGHT ENGINES, WITH THE ACCENT ON PERFORMANCE Renault Laguna Coupé benefits from the Alliance’s expertise in powertrain engineering for even greater performance and enjoyment. Two V6 engines are featured in the range of three petrol and five diesel engines that drive work through six-speed manual or automatic transmission. They feature a raft of technological innovations and a pleasant, telltale pitch.

FLAGSHIP V6 ENGINES TWO-LITRE DOWNSIZING

The brand new 3-litre V6 dCi (2,993cc) featured in the Renault Laguna Coupé Renault Laguna Coupé naturally benefits from the Laguna range’s top range is poised to become a benchmark in terms of performance, driving powerplants, especially the highest performance versions of the 2-litre engines pleasure and low noise. It delivers 235hp (173kW) and peak torque of 450Nm, coupled with either manual or automatic six-speed transmission. more than 80% of which is available between 1,300 and 4,300rpm (155kW at 4,500rpm). Its internal aerodynamics have been engineered for optimal The petrol range features the 2.0 Turbo associated with automatic transmission efficiency, while response is instantaneous thanks to the water-cooled, variable and a power output of 170hp (125kW) with torque of 270Nm. The sportier 205hp geometry turbo. Work on the turbine and compressor ensures excellent low-end version (150kW at 5,000rpm, plus peak torque of 300Nm available from torque plus power at high engine speeds, providing smooth, responsive 3,000rpm) comes with a manual gearbox and profits from Renault Sport acceleration all the way up to maximum revs (5,000rpm). Renault Laguna Coupé technology (Mégane Renault Sport). It has been especially optimized to bring out V6 dCi 235 reaches 100kph from standstill in just 7.3 seconds, yet it returns the best in the 4Control chassis featured on the GT versions in order to combine combined cycle fuel consumption of only 7.2 litres/100km (equivalent to 192g performance, punch and sheer driving enjoyment. Its outstanding acceleration of CO2/km). Careful attention has also been paid to the V6 dCi 235’s acoustic response has been achieved by specific work on the air intake and the use of a performance which contributes to the supreme driving pleasure it provides. It twin scroll turbo for reduced lag. Its versatility is characterized by the ultra- runs silently when starting, when idling and when driven at a stable speed, while smooth ride it delivers in normal running conditions, as opposed to its the crisp sound that can be heard under acceleration and during transient astonishingly firm response when pushed a little harder. Renault Laguna Coupé phases is suggestive of its performance potential. It was this bid to achieve the GT TCe 205 accelerates from standstill to 100kph in 7.8 seconds and covers the quietest possible ride that guided its specification from the outset, as illustrated 1,000 standing start in 28 seconds, yet its fuel consumption is a low by features such as the stiffer structural casings (special cast aluminium 8.2 litres/100km (194g of CO2/km). compact structure cylinder block), large transmission mounting face, five-point engine suspension, camshaft play adjustment, sealed injector housings filled with absorbent foam and the high-pressure air system pulsation damper. The 240hp (175kW) petrol 3.5-litre V6 delivers peak torque of 330Nm at 4,400rpm. This new generation powerplant already complies with Euro5 emission legislation and stands out as a perfect match for Renault Laguna Coupé's dynamic performance credentials. In comparision with the other versions available for top-end Renault models, this engine features a free-wheel alternator pulley and an optimized accessory mating face compatible with the vehicle's architecture. The combination of the air intake manifold's design and elastic engine cover mounts frees up more space under the bonnet to ensure greater protection for pedestrians in case of impact. For the first time, this normally-aspirated 3.5 V6 drives through the same six-speed automatic transmission (AJ0) as the diesel V6. Renault Laguna Coupé 3.5 V6 covers the 1,000-metre standing start in 27.6 seconds and returns combined cycle fuel consumption of 10 litres/100km (238g of CO2/km). The diesel range is based on the 150, 175 and 180hp (110, 127, 131kW) The V6 dCi 235 engine versions of the 2.0 dCi (peak torque of 340, 380 and 400Nm respectively). A range of advanced features ensures that the V6 dCi 235 engine is ready for The GT version is available with the dCi 180 which, in addition to its class- the forthcoming Euro5 emissions legislation. topping performance, driving pleasure and low noise, delivers maximum power • Careful attention has been paid to internal aerodynamics to achieve optimal of 180hp (131kW) at 3,750rpm and torque of 400Nm available from 2,000rpm. efficiency and a low compression ratio (16:1). The new geometry of the It revs freely and smoothly up to 5,000rpm and is equipped with a low inertia piston bowl optimizes the air-fuel mix by producing a better swirl effect, variable geometry turbo for extra punch at low revs, which is where it really while at the same time reducing thermal losses. comes into its own since Renault Laguna Coupé GT covers the kilometre • Seven-hole piezo-electric injectors and latest-generation 1,600 bar standing start in just 29.6 seconds (0-100kph in 8.5 seconds). The dCi 180 of injection for optimized combustion and emissions the 4Control version is equipped with a particulate filter and a more efficient EGR performance. cooler, and is particularly respectful of the environment thanks to combined cycle • A bespoke cooling circuit controlled by a control unit directs cool air to the fuel consumption of 6.5 litres/100km (172g of CO2/km). Meanwhile, thanks to EGR for additional cooling. Along with the additional radiator located its ultra-fast pre-heat sparkplugs, it only takes a press on the 'Start' button to downstream from the bumper air-intake, this feature enables emissions fire up the 2.0 dCi 180hp engine, even in very cold weather (minus 23°C). requirements to be achieved without a NOx Trap. These Euro5-ready engines are equipped with a particulate filter and drive • Derived from a Renault innovation first seen in 2006 on the dCi 105 engine, through a manual gearbox. A specific dCi 150hp version is available with a seventh injector is positioned in the exhaust. It is activated while the automatic transmission. particulate filter is being regenerated and is an efficient alternative for much of the post-combustion commonly carried out to this end. The driver is totally unaware of the regeneration process which takes place whatever the motoring conditions (driving in built-up areas, short journeys), while the oil-change interval is 30,000km or every year. • The primary catalytic converter situated just after the turbo outlet considerably reduces HC and CO emissions. This engine is 95% recoverable, and 2.5% of the materials it employs are sourced from recycling. 04

NEW PREMIUM AUDIO AND NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES In response to customer demand, Renault identified two priorities for its new range of audio systems: high sound quality and connectivity. For optimum audio performance, Renault has joined forces with the digital sound processing specialist Arkamys. This partnership has led to the development of the 3D Sound by Arkamys® system which is unique on the automotive market and poised to become the Renault core range's new audio benchmark. Arkamys' tailor-developed digital sound processing software incorporated in the radio enables the performance of the existing audio system to be optimized and delivers remarkably superior quality sound. For its top-end audio system, Renault has placed its confidence in the savoir-faire of Bose. Renault works with Bose engineers from a very early stage in the design process to produce complete bespoke audio systems which match the specific acoustic properties of the cabin of each model. The Bose® Sound System comprises 10 loudspeakers with neodymium magnets, a Bose® amplifier incorporating a digital signal processing system and a six-channel personalized equalizer. This set-up delivers crystal clear, distortion-free music and a high level of power. In terms of connectivity, Renault Laguna Coupé comes with a comprehensive choice of solutions, with an RCA socket as well as CD and MP3 compatibility. The new Plug & Music terminal incorporating jack and USB sockets will be available at a later date.

Renault Laguna Coupé is the first vehicle of the Renault range to benefit from this new-generation audio system. Improvements focused on two priorities – sound quality and connectivity – and the system aims to enable motorists to benefit from the best acoustic and sound technology. The 3D Sound by Arkamys® system is available as standard equipment for Renault Laguna Coupé and provides access to outstanding sound quality and listening comfort. The tailor-developed software developed by Arkamys is incorporated directly into the radio and enables audio equipment to deliver a superior quality of sound.

The system features:

• Renault’s core-range audio system comprising a radio and eight loudspeakers, • Arkamys® digital sound processing delivering three-dimensional sound (spatialization) and superior reproduction tailored to match the specific properties and materials of the cabin, • A total power output of 140W with reduced risk of saturation and distortion associated with listening at high volumes, • Optimized radio reception thanks to a dual aerial set-up.

Arkamys® Arkamys®’ spatialization sound processing system was patented in 2000 and achieves enhanced realism from existing signals (mono, stereo, 5.1 mix) using tailor-developed software incorporated directly into the radio. Applying this savoir-faire to the automobile market has meant overcoming the constraints relating to the fact that car interiors are a complex environment in which to optimize audio quality. Indeed, the latter is influenced by the restricted amount of space, the dimensions of the cabin and the materials employed. Each vehicle consequently has its own individual acoustic fingerprint and Arkamys® uses its unique expertise and software to provide customized sound reproduction solutions.

Arkamys® was founded in 1998 by a team of acoustics research specialists and composers, and today boasts 10 years' experience in the field of cinema post-production. The main applications of Arkamys®’ sound spatialization know-how plays a role in the remastering of blockbusters for DVD use, including Luc Besson’s Subway, Baghdad Café and Dirty Dancing. Original soundtracks are reworked in detail to reproduce their specific sonic characteristics. ® Three-dimensional sound (or spatialization) is based on a realistic reproduction Bose Sound System of the sound source. The sound is no longer emitted heterogeneously by the With 25 years of research and experience of automotive audio systems in door-mounted loudspeakers and the tweeters in the dashboard; it seems to association with the world's most prestigious behind it, Bose is the expert for emanate from the windscreen as though it were emitted by virtual optimizing in-car acoustics. To conceive the Bose® audio system featured on loudspeakers. The different instruments can be identified and positioned in Renault Laguna Coupé, Bose® applied a process known as the Clean Sheet space just as they were at the time of the original recording. The different Approach. This process sets out to analyse all the components of the cabin. spatialization modes available (‘driver alone’, ‘full car’, ‘muted rear’) enable the Even as Renault Laguna Coupé was being designed, Bose’s engineers took sound quality to be optimized according to where occupants are sitting in the car. more than a thousand acoustic readings relating to its cabin with a view to determining its sonic profile. Bose-developed tools and technologies were For Renault Laguna Coupé’s premium audio system, Renault has chosen the then employed to perfectly adapt the audio system to this profile. The type of unique savoir-faire of Bose® for a high standard of acoustic performance. This loudspeakers used and their positioning were all defined with the intention to system, called the Bose® Sound System, was thought through from the very obtain the very best result and integration possible. Exclusive digital signal design stage of the vehicle in association with Renault Engineering. Following processing and multi-channel equalization is used to optimize the listening its introduction on Koleos, the Bose® system stood out as the natural choice for experience delivered by Renault Laguna Coupé. this exceptional coupe.

This made-to-measure approach is capable of reproducing clear, balanced, distortion-free sound, even at high volumes At a later date, Renault Laguna Coupé will be available with the new-generation digital Plug & Music terminal. This includes a USB port and a jack socket and will be located in the centre console stowage. The function connected to the USB port will benefit from the car's dashboard display, including the name of the track being played and the menu tree of the portable player connected. The customer can listen to, visualize and scroll through tracks stored on their iPod using the USB connection.

TWO NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

Renault Laguna Coupé is available with two, complementary navigation systems. The core system is the attractively-priced Carminat Bluetooth® CD system which combines basic multimedia functions with a GPS system featuring traffic information, a 16/9 seven-inch colour display and Bluetooth telephony. Renault Laguna Coupé can also be ordered with the top-end Carminat Bluetooth® DVD system with 3D Birdview display, voice-activated navigation and an MP3/WMA- compatible six-CD multi-changer. These two systems incorporate a double tuner and dual aerial for outstanding radio reception, as well as sound source spatialization thanks to a Digital Sound Processor.

The system comprises:

• Nine Bose® loudspeakers, including a Twiddler® mid/high-range speaker located in the centre of the dashboard and four tweeters. •ABose® Woofer Nd® incorporated in the rear parcel shelf. • A Bose® amplifier incorporating a Bose® digital sound processor and a six-channel personalized equalizer. • A dual radio aerial set-up.

All ten loudspeakers feature neodymium magnets which deliver 10 times the energy density of ferrite magnets. This means it is possible to use smaller speakers for the same power, while at the same time reducing the weight of the overall package. The Bose® Sound System delivers sound of exceptional clarity and natural timbres. Music is pure and precise, voices are natural and the quality is very close to that of a live performance.

Renault Laguna Coupé comes with a complete range of connectivity solutions which allow occupants to listen to, monitor and control the musical content stored on portable systems. Renault Laguna Coupé features new-generation analogue connectivity in the form of an RCA terminal. This standard equipment is situated in the cubby beneath the front centre console armrest. It enables all types of MP3 audio players such as iPods to be connected using an RCA cable. Occupants can consequently listen to their personal playlists via the vehicle's own audio system and control the volume or mute function using the steeringwheel- mounted fingertip controls. The Bluetooth® telephony system is available as an option. Once the customer's telephone has been paired with the system, it is automatically taken onboard each time the car is started, enabling calls to be made and taken via the vehicle's audio system. The ‘automatic hold’ function, a safety feature specific to Renault, allows drivers to place calls on hold while they put themselves in a situation where they can talk on the telephone safely. This system is combined with the Bluetooth® audio streaming and voice recognition functions which enable music stored on compatible portable players (A2DP protocol) to be controlled wirelessly via the vehicle's interface: ‘next track’, ‘previous track’, ‘pause’ (depending on the portable player). THE CARMINAT CD BLUETOOTH® NAVIGATION SYSTEM INCLUDES THE IN ADDITION TO THESE FUNCTIONS, THE CARMINAT BLUETOOTH® DVD FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS SYSTEM PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING

Navigation: Navigation:

• Integrated GPS navigation with traffic information, • DVD European mapping (33 countries available), • Proposed alternative routes to optimize journey times (without additional • 3D display, dynamic views of junctions and zoom display showing the TMC aerial), position of the car in real time, • A 512Mo flash memory for storage of the local mapping data provided by the • Voice-activated navigation, navigation CD, leaving the CD player free for audio playback, • Additional POIs across Europe. • Continuous navigation, even following loss of the GPS signal, • More than one million POIs (Points of Interest) across Europe, including new Audio and telephone functions: categories (pharmacies, post offices, cash machines, etc.). • Radio-CD with nine loudspeakers, including four tweeters and centre Audio and telephone functions: channel, • 230W amplifier, • Radio-CD with MP3 playback and eight loudspeakers, including four • Fascia-mounted, MP3/WMA-compatible (2) six-CD multi-changer. tweeters, • 140 Watt, with sound source spatialization, • A dual aerial and double tuner for improved radio reception, Easy to use: • Bluetooth® telephone connectivity with voice recognition (1), • Optimized Bluetooth® transfer of telephone and SIM card address book • Central multimedia control. information (Object Push Profile) – either individual contacts, in batches or total transfer (depending on telephone model). (1) Using a telephone while driving can be dangerous. For your safety, Renault recommends stopping to make and receive calls. This is why our hands-free Easy to use: telephone systems are equipped with a 'hold' function that emits a message to callers allowing drivers to answer only when it is totally safe to do so and in • One-touch direct access to all functions (audio, navigation system, compliance with local legislation and traffic laws. telephone, settings), • Swift, easy access to key information from the main menu (destination, (2) WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format. address book, POIs, telephone numbers, messages, emergency numbers, etc.), • A central control pad (rotary control + arrows + Back) for easy scrolling through menus, • Safe scrolling through main functions thanks to the steeringwheel-mounted fingertip controls and voice recognition. 05

SALOON CAR COMFORT IN A COUPÉ BODY Renault Laguna Coupé naturally features the same high standard of comfort as the saloon version and accordingly enjoys an excellent positioning on the D-segment coupe market. It also benefits from the same suspension, acoustic performance, ergonomics and equipment as Renault Laguna. Renault Laguna Coupé’s exterior design has not detracted from visibility, cabin space or ease of ingress and has successfully combined its pure, racy lines with first class travelling comfort.

The comfort of Renault Laguna Coupé’s driving environment is on a par with the saloon version. The seats are firm and provide excellent lateral support. Meanwhile, the results of customer satisfaction surveys relating to the saloon version of Renault Laguna enabled Renault to identify areas in which occupant posture could be improved. The cushions are more steeply raked, for example, and the front edge of the seat is straight to provide thigh support. Compared with the saloon version, Renault Laguna Coupé has sportier, more enveloping seats. The suspension ensures a remarkably comfortable ride thanks to work on controlling vertical travel. The pressurized front dampers, bi-tube rear dampers and their respective calibration ensure smooth absorption of obstacles at moderate speeds.

Acoustic performance is another key consideration when it comes to travelling comfort. Renault Laguna stands out as the quietest five-door saloon of its segment and Renault Laguna Coupé naturally delivers the same exceptionally quiet ride. Engine noise, road noise and wind noise have all benefited from the careful attention paid in this area during Renault Laguna’s development. Work has been carried out on increasing engine-damping travel, including innovative solutions such as the fixation between the top of the gearbox casing and the battery support which enables the latter to serve as an acoustic damper (patent). This has enabled engine boom at high revs to be cut by 40%. Special care also went into the dashboard and the area at the base of the windscreen, with fins incorporated in the hollow sections (another patent). Renault Laguna’s aerodynamics were honed at a very early stage. The windscreen-wipers are Despite its coupe calling, Renault Laguna Coupé’s boot layout has not been positioned beneath the bonnet line, while the special design of the exterior mirror neglected. Indeed, although typical Renault Laguna Coupé buyers are above all housings and windscreen pillars reduces turbulence and therefore wind noise. looking for a car with expressive styling, they still have high expectations when it comes to comfort and practicality. The volume of Renault Laguna Coupé’s boot is Travelling comfort was also dialled in at a very early stage of Renault Laguna a generous 423dm³ boot which, in the absence of a conventional hatch, uses a Coupé’s design. Neither visibility, cabin space nor ease of ingress have been swan-neck mechanism to provide extra clearance with the rear screen for easier sacrificed for styling reasons. Indeed, Renault Laguna Coupé benefits from the access. widest forward angle of vision of all its rivals (31.9°). As is the case with Renault Laguna Estate, the rear seatbacks can be unlocked All occupants benefit from the work that has gone into the cabin layout. The from the boot thanks to two controls which automatically and independently tip saloon-type height of the front seat cushions (268mm) and the dimension the 60/40-split seat forward. The maximum length of the resulting flat floor is between the floor and the roof lining (1,055mm) ensure highly appreciable front 1.8 metres. headroom, while Renault Laguna Coupé’s front elbowroom (1,476mm) figures amongst the best to be found in the D-segment Coupé market, and is only 12mm The list of equipment available for Renault Laguna Coupé is geared to improving narrower than that of the saloon. the travelling comfort of the driver and passengers alike. Bi-Xenon headlamps The constraints normally associated with coupe styling have had no adverse with headlamp washers are standard. Their high photometric performance and effect on the comfort of rear passengers, either. They benefit from elbowroom of broader, farther-reaching beam ensure enhanced visibility for a more comfortable, 1,436mm, kneeroom of 172mm and headroom of 823mm, and Renault Laguna reassuring night-time ride. The bi-Xenon headlamps featured on the top-end Coupé can comfortably seat two, even very tall adults (80th percentile) at the rear. equipment levels provide the added comfort of directional beams. They pivot Ingress is facilitated by the generously-dimensioned door-opening radius, while horizontally through an angle of up to 15 degrees (eight degrees for the outer access to the rear seats is helped by the Easy Entry system which tips the front headlamp, and up to 15 degrees for the headlamp on the inside of the corner). seatback forward and moves the seat itself forward by up to 240mm. For even This system enables improved visibility of other road-users and possible hazards, easier access, this mechanism can be operated electrically (optional), in which which is an obvious ‘plus’ in terms of safety. case the front seat automatically stops if it meets an obstacle as it slides forward and returns to its original position. Renault Laguna Coupé is delivered with a Renault card which controls the follow- me-home lights, automatic headlamps and windscreen-wiper activation, and Like the saloon and estate versions of Renault Laguna, Renault Laguna Coupé integrated fuel filler cap release which facilitates refuelling. Optional equipment benefits from high quality thermal comfort. Thanks to the air-conditioning unit includes a front parking proximity sensor, electrically adjustable seats, heating developed jointly with Nissan and the adoption of a high capacity, externally- seats (three settings) and the third-generation Renault hands-free system. controlled compressor for the entire cooling circuit, the performance of the climate control system, which was conceived for such demanding markets as the USA and the Middle East, is particularly precise and responsive. Less than 10 minutes are required to cool a cabin heated to more than 50°C after being left in the sun for one hour in an outside temperature of 40°C to 22°C. The heater is just as effective thanks to the 1,000W electrical resistors that equip the diesel versions. Careful control of the noise generated by the flow of air ensures that the system is particularly quiet. The Soft-Auto-Fast controls for the advanced, innovative triple-action climate control are intuitive to use and positioned together between the vents, while the system's automatic functions can be customized to suit individual requirements. The functions of the benchmark Auto mode take their inspiration from the market's best systems and ensure an optimized trade-off between thermal and acoustic comfort, as well as quick start-up. The Soft mode favours a quieter ambience (up to 15dB quieter than the market’s best systems), notably for the driver and front passenger. Finally, the Fast mode responds swiftly and efficiently to adjust the temperature of the entire cabin. Air Quality System Renault Laguna Coupé benefits from specific development in the field of thermal comfort and cabin air quality. The athermic windscreen cuts sunrays by 30%, while a dual-zone sunshine sensor is incorporated in the top part of the windscreen, along with the rain and light sensors. Its two cells measure the brightness of sunlight on either side of the car to fine-tune the cabin temperature. The complementary hygrometric sensor positioned at the base of the interior rearview mirror combines with an advanced system to prevent the misting up of windows.

Meanwhile, passengers are automatically protected from harmful gases thanks to a toxicity sensor which closes the cabin air intake if polluted air (CO, NO) is detected. The existing cabin air is recycled via an active carbon filter which removes pollen, gases, smells and particulates. The average concentration of pollutants is reduced by at least 40% during this operation, for a detection threshold of 70%. 06

CUSTOMISABLE STYLE Renault Laguna Coupé buyers can choose from an extensive range of upholsteries, wheels, equipment and accessories. The only limit is their imagination.

A CAR WHICH RESEMBLES ITS DRIVER STATUS-ENHANCING ACCESSORIES

A choice of nine body colours, including seven metallic tints, is available As with the rest of the Renault Laguna catalogue, a range of accessories is (depending on the country). This, combined with the availability of five types of available for the Coupé, including an alarm incorporating tilt detector, a front leather upholstery, means that owners can customize their vehicle’s looks as a parking proximity sensor with four sensors, carpet mats and baggage net, a function of their personal taste. The catalogue features four types of aluminium portable video and a cycle rack. Isofix child seats and their associated alloy wheels – 17-inch Talisman and Tenerife wheels, plus 18-inch Celsium and accessories will be available from launch. Interlagos wheels – while four other designs are available as accessories (17 inches: Beverly, Spider and Long Beach. 18 inches: Mille Miles).

SPORTIER EXTERIOR STYLING

Marking a first for Renault in this segment, a Sport Accessory Kit can be ordered for Renault Laguna Coupé. This kit comprises four homologated components which have been produced to a particularly exacting brief and which give Renault Laguna Coupé an even more assertive character. The front corner splitters emphasise the model’s sporty, dynamic credentials, while the side sills reinforce the impression of a car that is glued to the road. Last but not least, the rear diffuser perfectly houses the two exhaust tailpipes.

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EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY Renault Laguna Coupé has benefited from the same uncompromising approach to quality that was taken for the Laguna programme. The finish quality of Renault Laguna matches upmarket standards and the attention that has been paid to detail, as well as to the choice of materials, plays an active part in both the elegance of its styling and the pleasurable travelling experience. A year after the release of New Laguna, the results are tangible: in-house indicators have made Renault very confident that it will meet its Laguna TOP3 pledge in relation to product and service quality. The early results of independent surveys show the same tendency.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND THE USE OF QUALITY MATERIALS REINFORCED VALIDATION TESTS IN EXTREME CONDITIONS

The simple forms and materials employed for the interior of Renault Laguna Coupé Well before its release, New Laguna underwent a programme of validation tests are a perfect match for its fluid exterior styling and reinforce perceived quality in extreme conditions (extreme heat, humid climates, extreme cold) which took thanks to features such as the soft-touch upper dashboard and controls, the use of in all types of road surface. The GT version underwent additional bench testing soft paint for the other visible parts, aluminium trimming which expresses an and road tests which focused on the 4Control chassis with four-wheel steering, upgrade in range, a seven-inch screen incorporated in the dashboard and chrome while Renault Laguna Coupé, which naturally benefits from all this groundwork, trimming for the side windows, etc. The special care that has gone into the finish was itself exposed to demanding test conditions – notably heat and high speed quality mirrors the work that has also gone into perceived and real quality, both running – in Australia. The complementary test work concerning Laguna Coupé inside and outside the cabin. was aimed at putting the features of its specific particularities through their paces, including its frameless side doors, plastic (SMC) hatch, swan-neck mechanism and V6 powerplants. These validation tests amounted to the AN EXACTING APPROACH TO DESIGN FOR A SIMPLIFIED LIFECYCLE equivalent of almost 3 million kilometres and demonstrated Renault Laguna Coupé's reliability for all types of use. Validation testing in demanding conditions Renault Laguna Coupé’s body design gave rise to a certain number of technical relating to the Laguna III programme has totalled the equivalent of more than 10 constraints associated with the size of body panels, and the curves and lines of million kilometres, without any major or unexpected incidents to report. the body. This complex challenge was taken onboard at a very early stage in the design to ensure production quality and facilitate repair work on the car later in its lifecycle. Troubleshooting has been better catered for, thanks notably to the availability of precise diagnostic tools and easy-to-understand technical documentation throughout the network.

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BEST-LEVEL SAFETY The previous generation Laguna marked the beginning of a new era for the automobile by becoming the first vehicle ever to achieve a five-star rating after the passive safety test procedure carried out by the independent body EuroNCAP. New Renault Laguna, too, obtained the maximum five-star rating. Its score of 36 points out of a possible 37 represented a further step forward compared with its predecessor, providing further evidence of Renault's expertise in the realm of passive safety. In addition to the equipment and components its shares with the New Laguna platform, Renault Laguna Coupé delivers reassuring on-road performance thanks to its precise, responsive chassis, braking ability and use of other class-leading technologies which address real-world motoring situations. The approach Renault has taken for its range as a whole is based on real-world safety and places the emphasis on incorporating the most effective technologies possible to 'prevent, correct and protect', not to mention the awareness campaigns it organises for all road users.

A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO PROVIDING OPTIMAL PROTECTION FOR ALL driver’s build (size and position), while the way the load is spread across the OCCUPANTS occupants' head and thorax is also optimized. The three-point seatbelts are equipped with load limiters (400 and 600daN). The front seatbelt pretensioners Laguna II was the first vehicle in history to obtain a five-star EuroNCAP crash- act on the extremity of the belt reel. This solution, combined with an anti- test rating, while New Laguna saw Renault introduce further innovative solutions submarining incorporated in the seat cushion, ensures that the groin is in response to the results of accident research and real-world driving situations held in place and also optimizes the way the thorax is restrained in a head-on to provide a more holistic and more efficient approach to occupant safety. impact. The fixed central buckle has been designed to facilitate fastening of the To guarantee even greater protection, Renault Laguna Coupé has been designed seatbelt. In addition to simplifying access to the rear seats, this system enables to ensure that the latest-generation protection equipment is triggered sooner. the Coupé to offer the same protection as the saloon version. Both rear seats A three-way algorithm now covers all the possible configurations to optimize benefit from pretensioners and Isofix anchorage, while convertible child performance in different impact situations (complex front impact, rear or side headrests are available as accessories. This equipment list is rounded off by the impact). This efficient set-up is founded on a system of eight positioned presence of rear seatbelt warning lights and audible seatbelt warnings for the all around passengers. front occupants. Impact from the side is a leading cause of fatal injuries since the flanks of a car In the case of front impact, New Laguna is equipped with two new-generation traditionally offer less protection. Specific work into this area has produced adaptive, dual-volume airbags coupled with a seat rail position sensor on the positive results on Laguna saloon, and Renault Laguna Coupé features a unique driver's side. The form and volume of the front airbag as it deploys adapt to the system comprising double side-impact sensors located in the front doors and B-pillars. An algorithm adapts the response time to the impact force and triggers take in, while the matrix display features a range of colours and configurations. the release of new generation dual-chamber, dual pressure lateral airbags which Bi-Xenon headlamps are available for all versions of Renault Laguna Coupé, adjust the degree of protection applied to the more fragile thorax and to the more either optionally or as standard equipment, and can even be directional, turning robust groin area. Legislation dictates that the system be effective up to 50kph, into the corner as a function of the car's speed and steeringwheel angle. but the protection afforded by Renault Laguna Coupé is effective up to 70kph. The Renault Laguna Coupé range benefits from a long list of aids that enable the A close look has been taken, too, at the seat-frames themselves for even greater driver to focus on the job of driving. These include a speed limiter with cruise efficiency and comfort. Despite the slimmer front seatbacks, the passengers’ control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a navigation system and Bluetooth® backs can sink freely into the seat and protection of the neck in the case of rear telephony with fingertip remote control or voice recognition, automatic headlamp impact is enhanced thanks to new-generation headrests into which the fixation and windscreen-wiper activation, and front and rear parking proximity sensors. rods are incorporated.

A PRAGMATIC, COMMITTED APPROACH SAFETY IN ITS GENES… AND EQUIPMENT Renault’s approach to safety is based on the lessons taught by research into Keeping weight to a minimum not only enhances driving enjoyment but it also real-life accident situations with a view to developing effective solutions that makes a major contribution to safety performance since it means shorter braking address actual driving conditions. It consequently focuses on technologies that distances (active safety) and less inertia in an impact (passive). As was the case aim to prevent accidents from happening in the first place, correct unexpected for the saloon version, which was the first new Renault model to be lighter than situations and protect occupants should an impact occur. Renault’s holistic view its predecessor (average weight gain: 15kg, and up to 65kg for the 110hp éco² is not restricted to the deployment of safety equipment and technology alone. diesel version), careful attention was paid to keeping the weight of Renault Over the years, the brand has emerged as the benchmark when it comes to Laguna Coupé to a minimum. In addition to the use of Very, Very High Elastic automotive safety, as illustrated by the results it has achieved in media ratings. Limit Steel and hot stamping, the Laguna Coupé’s torsional stiffness has been Indeed, it is the only manufacturer to have seen ten of its models achieve the improved by up to 25% compared with the saloon. The digitally pre-dimensioned maximum crash-test rating, and Renault Laguna Coupé has naturally benefited programmed crumple body structure has been engineered to absorb impact from this expertise. energy more efficiently and spare the cabin under impact to provide the best possible protection for occupants. The 4Control chassis with four-wheel steering (standard on the GT version, optional for V6-engined versions) stands out as a major innovation on the active safety front. In addition to the outstanding handling it delivers, which in turn clearly contributes to safety, Renault Laguna Coupé boasts class-topping braking performance. The new control unit/hydraulic unit incorporates a more precise and faster emergency brake assist system which is unaffected by mechanical variations. Thanks to a ‘pre-fill’ function, this system anticipates the demand for brake pressure whenever the foot lifts suddenly off the accelerator pedal. The quality of the chassis, combined with a more precise, auto-adaptive digital model of the car's dynamics, permits more rigorous anticipation of emergency situations. ABS and ESC are standard and more efficient, and deploy at exactly the right moment to eliminate jolting. Combined with the 4Control chassis, they optimize braking performance and benefit steering when it comes to carrying out obstacle avoidance or in conditions of low or asymmetric grip. Meanwhile, work on ergonomics has left the driver free to concentrate on the road. The graphics used for dashboard data and information are even easier to 09

A DEMANDING, EFFICIENTLY-MANAGED AND PROFITABLE PROJECT Renault Laguna Coupé, which is made at Sandouville on the same production line as the saloon and estate versions, is the third vehicle to come out of the Laguna III programme. From the very beginning of the project, measures were taken to keep a check on capital outlay. Destined to perform an image-building role, Renault Laguna Coupé targets exacting connoisseurs.

AN EXEMPLARY PROGRAMME Renault Laguna Coupé benefits from the experience of the Laguna III programme with regard to its exemplary production and logistical processes. Quality control The Laguna III programme was developed over a period of 32 months and systems were stepped up at a very early stage and Renault suppliers are today necessitated a total capital outlay of €1.052 billion. This figure is comparable to involved right up to the fourth level of the supply chain. that of the previous generation Laguna, despite the newer model's considerably uprated specification and the greater constraints involved. Major innovations such as the 4Control chassis with four-wheel steering and the introduction of new AN ATTRACTIVE MARKET engines – including the V6 dCi 235hp – were dialled in at the very inception of the programme. Optimization of carry-over and just requisite investment permitted The D-segment coupe market is booming and tends to compensate for the production-related investment to be minimized and compensate for the continuing weakness of saloon sales. In less than a decade, the offer has practically development of the Coupé version. The total capital outlay for the third Laguna III doubled. Buyers have a keen interest in these cars which need to reflect their variant finally amounted to €215 million: professional status and personality. They also have a very marked interest in technology and the quest for pleasure. Renault Laguna Coupé’s pure, distinctive • €125 million on design costs, lines gives it plenty of character, while its 4Control chassis with four-wheel steering, • €7 million on start-up costs, plus its range of 2-litre and V6 engines are particularly efficient and make the model • €83 million for production-related investments, divided as follows: a delight to drive. Its Premium equipment provides access to an upmarket - €39 million on tooling at suppliers, specification. Renault Laguna Coupé is a concentrate of the very best that Renault - €44 million on adaptation work and carry-over (stamp shop, body shop, delivers. assembly, etc.).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE PETROL DIESEL Engine 2.0 turbo 170 2.0 turbo 205 3.5 V6 240 2.0 dCi 150 2.0 dCi 175 2.0 dCi 180 3.0 V6 dCi 235 Engine type F4Rt 811 F4Rt 800 V4Y M9Ra 742 M9Rk 802 M9Rk 805 M9Rk 806 M9Rk 816 V9X Emission regulation Euro4 Euro4 Euro4 Euro4 Euro4 Euro4 Euro4 Euro4 Euro4 regulation Euro5 compatible With particulate filter (FAP) - - - FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP Number of cylinders / valves 4 / 16 4 / 16 6 / 24 4 / 16 4 / 16 4 / 16 4 / 16 4 / 16 6 / 24 Injection type Diesel direct injection Multipoint séquential Diesel - direct injection Common Rail 1600 bars Dobble Inj 6 holes - Piezo injectors Common Rail 1 600 bars 7 holes-Piezo injectors Balancing shaft No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No Cranckcase/cylinder head material Cast iron /Alu Cast iron /Alu Cast iron /Alu Cast iron /Alu Cast iron /Alu Cast iron /Alu Engine capacity (cc) 1,998 1,998 3,498 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,993 Bore x Stroke (mm) 82.7 x 93 82.7 x 93 95.5 x 81.4 84 x 90 84 x 90 84 x 90 84 x 90 84 x 90 84 x 90 Compression ratio 9,5 : 1 9,0 : 1 10,3:1 16 : 1 16 : 1 16 : 1 16 : 1 16 : 1 16 : 1 Maximum power - kW ISO (rpm) 125 (5,000) 150 (5,000) 175 kW (6,000) 110 (4,000) 110 (4,000) 110 (4,000) 127 (3,750) 131 (3,750) 173 (3,750) Official max power - ch DIN 170 205 240 150 150 150 175 180 235 Maximum torque - Nm ISO (rpm) 270 (3,250) 300 (3,000) 330 (4,400) 340 (2,000) 340 (2,000) 340 (2,000) 380 (2,000) 400 (2,000) 450 (1,500) VALVE GEAR Drive belt belt chain chain Variable valve timing No No No No INDUCTION Turbo charged Yes Yes No Yes Variable geometry turbo/twin scroll twin scroll twin scroll T G Variable Intercooler Yes Turbo pressure (bar) 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 Cut rating (rpm) 6,250 6,500 6,500 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,000 SERVICING Service intervals 20kkm/1 year IVP 30kkm/1year GEARBOX Type AJ0 PK4 AJ0 PK4 PK4 AJ0 PK4 PK4 AJ0 Manual - 6 speeds - 6 speeds 6 speeds - 6 speeds 6 speeds - Automatic 6 speeds - 6 speeds - - 6 speeds - - 6 speeds Final gear 1/3,804 17/64 1/3.36 19/64 19/64 1/3.36 - 17/64 1/2,991 VEHICLE SPEEDS AT 1000 rpm (km/h) (gearbox ratio) 1st 7.42 8.15 - 9.00 9.00 8.40 ) - 8.19 9.44 (1/4.1995) (11/43) (11/43) (11/43) (1/4.1995 (11/43) (1/4.1995) 2nd 12.96 15.14 - 16.72 16.72 14.67 - 15.22 16.48 (1/2.4051) (19/40) (19/40) (19/40) (1/2.4051) (19/40) (1/2.4051) 3rd 26.84 28.91 - 34.40 34.40 30.38 - 32.84 34.13 (1/1.1613) (39/43) (43/44) (43/44) (1/1.1613) (41/40) (1/1.1613) 4th 36.43 35.52 - 43.24 43.24 41.24 - 42.37 46.33 (1/0.8556) (39/35) (43/35) (43/35) (1/0.8556) (41/31) (1/0.8556) 5th 36.43 35.52 - 43.24 43.24 41.24 - 42.37 46.33 (1/0.8556) (39/35) (43/35) (43/35) (1/0.8556) (41/31) (1/0.8556) 6th 45.44 42.16 - 52.23 52.23 51.44 - 50.19 57.79 (1/0.6859) (41/31) (46/31) (46/31) (1/0.6859) (47/30) (1/0.6859) Rear 8.7- 9.69.6 -8.7411.46 (1/3.457) FRONT SUSPENSION Type Mac Pherson Mac Pherson Anti-roll bar ø (mm) 24 24 Spring rate axle (mm/100daN) kerb weight +2 11.9 12.8 11.9 11.9 11.7 11.2 11.7 11.7 11.0 Vertical spring rate (N/mm) kerb weight +2 83.8 78.1 83.8 83.8 85.3 89.2 85.3 85.3 90.9 Spring rate (N/mm) 36.2 34.6 36.2 36.2 38.2 39.6 38.2 38.2 27.2 Natural frequency (Hz) kerb weight +2 1.4 1.4 Roll axle stiffness + 2 (m.daN/°) ------Shockabsorbertype/bodyø&sternø Bitube, Bitube, Φ50, Φ22 Φ50, Φ22 Unsprung weight (kg) 52.6 55.9 57.7 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8 55.8 58.2 SUSPENSION AR Type Autodirectionnal flexible axle in “H” Autodirectionnal flexible axle in “H” Anti-roll bar ø (mm) 29.6 31.3 - 29.6 29.6 30.5 29.6 31.3 - Spring rate axle (mm/100daN) kerb weight +2 22.3 22.3 21.1 17.2 22.3 22.3 21.1 22.3 21.1 Vertical spring rate (N/mm) kerb weight +2 44.9 44.9 47.4 58.1 44.9 44.9 47.4 44.9 47.4 Spring rate (N/mm) 15 15 16 19.4 15 15 16 15 16 Natural frequency (Hz) kerb weight +2 1.5 1.5 Roll axle stiffness + 2 (m.daN/°) ------Shockabsorbertype/bodyø&sternø Bitube, Bitube, Φ45, Φ12.5 Φ45, Φ12.5 Unsprung weight (kg) (2WS/4WS) 52.2 53.3/62 53.3/62 52.2 52.2 52.2 52.2 53.3/62 53.3/62R ENGINE PETROL DIESEL Engine 2.0 turbo 170 2.0 turbo 205 3.5 V6 240 2.0 dCi 150 2.0 dCi 175 2.0 dCi 180 3.0 V6 dCi 235 BRAKING SYSTEM Front ventilated discs ø / thickness (mm) 296 / 26(2RD) 296 / 26 320 / 28 (4RD 320 / 28 296 / 26 296 / 26 296 / 26 296 / 26 320 / 28 320 / 28 Floating calipers 57 (2RD) Piston ø (mm) 57 ou 60 (4RD) 60 57 57 57 57 60 60 Rear plained discs ø / thickness (mm) 300 / 11 300 / 11 Floating calipers / park system 38 38 Piston ø (mm) ABS serial serial EBV serial serial ESC + CSV + ASR (depending of country) serial serial EBA + serial / prefill serial / prefill (hydraulic prefill in emergency case) STEERING Power steering Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic variable by variable variable variable variable variable Electro pumpe 2.9 2.9 (2RD) ou 2.9 (2RD) ou 2.9 (2RD) Number of steeringwheel turns from lock to lock 2.3 (4RD) 2.3 (RD) 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.3 (4RD) ou 2.3 (4RD) Turning circle between kerbs / walls (m) 2WS 10.82/ 11.43 en 17'' 10.82/ 11.43 en 17'' 11.16 / 11.84 en 18'' 11.16 / 11.84 en 18'' Turning circle between kerbs / walls (m) 4WS (18") - 10.10 /10.6 10.10 /10.6 - - - -10.10 /10.6 10.10 /10.6 WEIGHTS Kerb weight (kg) (depending on equipment / country) 1,480 1,428 1,522 1,486 1,507 1,539 1,519 1,539 1,630 Unladen kerb weight Front / Rear 959 / 521 909 / 519 959 / 563 968 / 518 980 / 527 1 022 / 517 995 / 524 993 / 546 1 066 / 564 Gross Vehicle Weight 1,950 1,923 1,952 1,956 1,972 2,017 1,984 1,997 2,050 Gross Train Weight 3,250 3,423 3,452 3,456 3,472 3,517 3,484 3,497 3,550 Payload (MMAC - VODM) min/max 470 495 430 470 465 478 465 458 420 Maximum towing weight (braked) 1,300 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Maximum towing weight (unbraked) 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 VoluBoot volume seats in place (dm3) 423 423 423 423 423 423 423 423 423 WHEELS Spare wheel 185/65 R16 185/65 R16 185/65 R16 185/65 R16 185/65 R16 185/65 R16 / inflation kit ou kit si 4RD kit kit kit Tyres references 215/50 R 17 215/50 R 17 215/50 R 17 215/50 R 17 215/50 R 17 215/50 R 17 215/50 R 17 215/50 R 17 215/50 R 17 225/45 R 18 225/45 R 18 225/45 R 18 225/45 R 18 225/45 R 18 225/45 R 18 225/45 R 18 225/45 R 18 225/45 R 18 CAPACITIES Fuel tank (l) 66 66 Oil reservoir capacity (with filter) (l) 5.4 5.4 5.5 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.8 PERFORMANCES Aerodynamics : Cx 0,307 0,307 Aerodynamics : SCx 0.66 0.66 Accelerations – 0-100 kph (s) 9''20 7"80 7"40 9''50 9''50 9"80 8"80 8"50 7"30 – 400 m standing start (s) 16''70 15"50 15"25 16''80 16''80 17"00 16"50 16"20 15"30 – 1,000 m standing start (s) 30''20 28"00 27"60 30''60 30''60 31"00 29"90 29"60 27"70 – Top speed on circuit (kph) 220 232 244 210 210 210 223 222 242 – Accel 80-120 kph 5th / 6th gear 7''70 8"70 / 10"10 6"20 9"20 / 12''10 9"20 / 12''10 8"10 8"10 / 10"70 7"60 / 9"60 6"10 Fuel consumption (80/1268/CE norm) – urban cycle (l/100) 13 11.5 15 7.8 7.4 9.6 7.5 8.6 10.6 – extra urban cycle(l/100) 6.5 6.5 7.4 4.9 5.1 5.6 4.9 5.5 5.7 – combinated cycle (l/100) 8.8 8.2 10 6.0 5.9 7 5.7 6.5 7.2

–CO2 emissions (g/km) 207 194 238 157 155 185 150 172 192 WARRANTY Repairs and spare parts 3 years / 3 years / (1st of 2 terms, 2 years unlimited) 150,000km 150,000km Anticorrosion 12 years 12 years DIMENSIONS

BOOT VOLUME (dm3 standard ISO) 423

DIMENSIONS (mm) A Wheelbase 2,694 B Overall length 4,643 C Front overhang 1,022 D Rear overhang 927 E Front track 1,548 F Rear track 1,542 G Overhall width without exterior mirrors / with exterior mirrors 1,812 / 2,082 H Overhall height 1,398 J Unladen sill height 769 K Ground clearance 120 L Rear legroom 173 M Front elbow room 1,495 M1 Rear elbow room 1,440 N Front shoulder room 1,433 N1 Rear shoulder room 1,366 P Front headroom measured at 14° 847 Q Rear headroom measured at 14° 815 Y Upper boot aperture width 860 Y1 Lower boot aperture width 975 Y2 Maximum boot aperture width 980 Y3 Inside width between wheel arches 1,000 Z Height up to the parcel shelf 450 Z1 Loading length 1,000 Z2 Loading length (with rear seats folded) 1,800 RENAULT LAGUNA COUPÉ

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