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Stylish and well proportioned, Laguna impresses with its comfortable cabin, refined diesel engines and all-round abilities, although it won't suit keener drivers looking for something sporty. Used prices are very competitive.
For
- High levels of equipment, comfort and refinement
- Good value as a used family choice
- Very safe with a five-star NCAP rating
Against
- Rear headroom is tight if you're tall
- Minor reliability issues, especially electronics
- First year depreciation is rather steep
Road Test
Second generation Laguna is built for comfortable cruising, and it does this very well. Its sumptuous cabin has well-shaped, supportive seats, high levels of equipment (and an extensive array of options and trims to choose from) and a cushioned ride, even with larger alloy wheel/narrow tyre choices.
The diesel engines are quiet, smooth and economical; they're ideal for long motorway journeys - the thirsty 3.0 V6 petrol is simply superfluous. Choose from five-door hatchback or Sport Tourer estate bodystyles; the latter isn't particularly roomy, but it's a lovely-looking family car.
Laguna not sporting to drive, however, with noticeable body roll on corners; its suspension is tuned for comfort, not razor-sharp responses.
Worryingly, Laguna has suffered reliability glitches, including troubles with its complex keyless entry/ignition system, though these should be sorted on new cars now. Otherwise, it is well-built, solid and safe; it achieved a top five-star score in the NCAP crash tests.
Need To Know
JD Power stars: 1
NCAP: 5
Best Models: 1.9 dCi
Worst Models: 3.0 V6 petrol
Replacement: 2008
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