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Luxury car for less than R$12? Discover the cheap car – Renault Laguna, which is present in the used car market with several standard equipments and surprising autonomy!
The Renault Laguna, a luxury car that can be found for less than R$12, is often undervalued in the used car market in Brazil. With above-average comfort and quality, this mid-size hatchback has been unfairly overlooked in recent years. In this article, we highlight the 2.0 Renault Laguna RXE 16 7V NQ1997, an affordable option for those looking for luxury and savings in the used car market. Find out why this model deserves your attention and what its main differences are.
Renault's luxury car is praised for its design
The Renault Laguna was launched in 1993 with the aim of replacing the Renault 21. It arrived here in 1995, initially imported by CAOA, and from 1997 by Renault itself.
In 1999 it received its first facelift, which gave it new circular fog lights, new taillights, new steering wheel and headrest and, most importantly, the 2.0 FR4 engine in place of the NQ7, which was the rebadged Volvo Modular engine.
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The first generation continued to be offered in Brazil until 2001, when the model stopped being imported and gave way to the Mégane.
The design of this luxury car for less than R$12 includes a length of 4510 mm, a width of 1.750 mm, a height of 1.435 mm and a wheelbase of 2670 mm. The Renault Laguna has several interesting optional extras, such as original fog lights, original 15-inch rims with disc brakes on all 4 wheels.
Inside, space is not a problem for passengers in the back seat. They have three-point seat belts, headrests, armrests (built into the backrest) and storage compartments in the doors. The rear windows do not open fully.
Renault Laguna reaches 204 km/h
Among other items, the car has an electric trio, on-board computer (with voice synthesizer in Spanish), automatic air conditioning, sound controls on the steering wheel and cruise control, several storage compartments and leather-covered seats and steering wheel, among other standard items.
Among the safety equipment of this luxury car for less than R$12, we have the already mentioned ABS, a pair of inflatable front airbags, a third brake light, headlight height adjustment, a rear window wiper and fog lights. It is important to mention that there are versions of the Laguna with a rear spoiler, sunroof, alloy wheels and body-colored bumpers, to give it a sporty look.
In terms of engine, the Renault car delivers up to 140 horsepower at 6 RPM and 19 kgfm of torque at 4500 associated with a 5-speed automatic transmission. In terms of performance, the cheap car reaches 0 to 100 km/h in 11,6 seconds and can reach 204 km/h. Fuel consumption reaches 9,5 km/l in the city and 11,8 km/l on the highway.
Some defects found in the Renault car
The driver enjoys good visibility and driving position. However, the side storage compartment hinders access to the seat height and tilt adjustments and the lumbar adjustment is squeezed between the seat and the center console.
In traffic, the gearbox causes some jolts when changing gears. As the Renault car accelerates easily and the gearbox does not downshift quickly when braking, it is necessary to apply a lot of force on the brakes, which have proven to be efficient, thanks to the discs on all four wheels and the assistance of the ABS.
It is worth noting that one of the greatest benefits of the Renault Laguna is the diagnostic function, which warns of the occurrence of mechanical, electrical and electronic problems. For example, if a defect arises in the gearbox system, you will be accused by the female voice in Spanish: La caja de cambio está ensistema de securidad; Please go to the nearest dealer.
