The Renault Laguna Coupé Concept measures 4.685m in length and is characterized by a flowing, thoroughbred profile, emphasized by a long nose and very short rear overhang.

Developed from the same platform as New Laguna, it is the first car to feature the new four-wheel Active Drive chassis. characterized a by greater manoeuvrability at low speeds.

The targeted customers are drivers of about 40 years of age, whi are passionate about automobiles and motor sport.

From the official Press Release:

Features

This 2,993cc V6 dCi block delivers a peak output of 170-195kW (230-265hp) and a maximum torque of 450-550Nm, depending on the version.

The 0-100kph acceleration takes seven seconds, and the transission features a 6-speed automatic gearbox, that allows for CO2 emissions lower than 200g/km.

The 20-inch aluminium wheels feature a helix design that cleverly hides the nuts and bolts from sight, while ensuring cooling to the brake callipers cool. They are combined with 245/35 Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

Exterior Design

Its aerodynamic crease lines rise from below the grille then powerfully up on to the car’s flanks, thus underlining the wings.

The lines sweep on to the rear of the car, where they come together over the boot, underscoring the muscularity of car’s shoulders.

The glazed area is highlighted by the pure arc of its rim.

The low, wide, robust aluminium grille is visually original and hints at a powerful engine behind it.

This sense of power is further reinforced by the long, centrally-ribbed bonnet that springs straight from the world of Coupé grand tourers. Its front end houses two headlamp units that give it a haughty look as they stretch back along the front fenders.

Premiered on the Nepta concept car in 2006, the LED headlamps use a technology based on the reflection and propagation of light. The light beams from the main headlamps are reflected by crystal-shaped transparent blocks. The intensity and distribution of the light automatically adapts to the driving conditions. The two LED foglamps blend perfectly with this powerfully modelled front end.

Two narrow, elongated lights, together with the converging crease lines, lend the rear a uniquely stylish, luminous look, which gives Laguna Coupé Concept an aura of refinement and power. Encased in the bodywork, the rear lamps are proudly displayed like gems of technology.

They are further emphasised by the flowing crease lines which run above and parallel to them before converging towards the full-length glass roof which tapers down towards a central tail panel.

Through the roof’s glazed area the third stop light can be seen. It gives off a soft-focus glow and, like a sort of fountain of light, it faintly mirrors the distinctive pattern of the rear lights. To round off the overall impression of sobriety and elegance, the lower rear end houses an air vent that incorporates two profiled exhausts.

The two frameless doors boast their own lights and open on to a totally original cabin. The scissor doors have dedicated Stabilus hydraulic door stays, which hold doors open at any angle. The door sills are ideally placed to help occupants ease themselves in and out of their seats. They bear the etched acronym ‘4RD’ (French for four wheel steering), which denotes the Active Drive chassis.

Interior Design

Inside, the dash draws on the principal stylistic features of New Laguna, used in a more exclusive manner. Thanks to its soft lines, it appears weightless and airy.

The waveshape of the central strip is the guiding theme, while two side vents close off a long airconditioning strip that runs the entire width of the windscreen.

A large, originally-shaped screen in the centre of the dashboard stretches out towards the lateral vents, which are styled to resemble jet plane nozzles.

Apart from journey information display, the screen also displays ambient images inspired by the science of light therapy.

The spokes of the steering wheel are deployed like the petals of a flower, guiding the driver’s gaze to the binnacles on the dashboard. The ethereal steering column runs into a heavy aluminium shell that houses controls which resemble high-precision micrometers.

Instrumentation is made up of two analogue and digital binnacles, capped by a porous cowling that lets the light pass With their mat-finish aluminium surrounds, they have been designed like headlamps.

The cabin's fit and finish plays on contrast. The roof, dashboard, central tunnel, and the lower section of the door panels are covered with grey faux leather, whereas the seats and other elements (door pillars, instrument cluster cowling, top of the central armrest) are covered in leather with copper and metal highlights and copper-coloured stitching.

The floor is covered with a contemporary, protective, metal mesh. Driver and passenger can nestle comfortably into the roomy asymmetrical front seats, whose airy architecture provides firm, balanced support.

They seats are at one with the chassis and wrap snugly around their occupants.

Their backrests, whose colour echoes the Aluminium White of the car’s bodywork, swivel to afford easy access to the back seats, with the front seat cushion sliding automatically forward.

The two rear seats are also asymmetrical and separate, but the hugging sweep of the car’s waist-belt gathers them into its U-shape, creating a sense of security. Between the two seats there is a ski flap, on which sits a first aid box.

Both rear passengers can sit back and watch what’s showing on the Samsung multimedia players housed in the back of the front seats.

The long central tunnel, which houses the slim-style gear lever, the Start/Stop button, and the backlit navigation controls, acts as a link joining front and rear.

The ten speakers Bose® sound system was specifically developed for the concept.

Renault Laguna coupe Concept - Technical Specifications

(Source: Renault)