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30-559: The production Renault passenger models are unrelated to the concept car of the same name, the Laguna, a two-seater roadster presented by the automaker during the 1990 Paris Motor Show . The name was also previously used from 1973 to 1976 by Chevrolet , for a top-of-the-line Chevelle model, the Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna . With development underway from 1987, design work under Patrick Le Quément began in 1988, with

60-471: A decade-long penal procedure in 2006 for homicide , unintentional injury, and failure to assist a person in danger regarding its former use of asbestos which caused the death of hundreds of employees over many years. Since, the Valeo Group has set up high health-security standards and has been thoroughly monitoring employees and retired personnel. This policy was ratified in a national agreement with

90-759: A final design approval in March 1989, and a design freeze by the beginning of 1990. Road testing commenced in 1991 and continued through 1993. The first generation Renault Laguna was unveiled in November 1993 and launched in January 1994. It was the replacement for the Renault 21 , although it was initially only available as a hatchback . At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1995, an estate version

120-574: A load carrier. The Laguna II was facelifted in March 2005, being launched in the AutoRAI in Amsterdam, according to Renault with improved security, driving performance, and comfort. It also had a moderate redesign of the air intake at the front of the car, now matching the design of the Megane . Sales commenced on 18 March 2005. An electronic handbrake was also introduced, this was previously seen on

150-623: A metallic blue normally reserved for 2.0 models. These limited editions sold out very quickly and so the RT Sport was incorporated into the standard range at a cheaper price but having ABS , air conditioning , CD/Radio, and high-level brake light added as standard (all these were options on the more expensive, original 500). This coincided with Renault's participation in the British Touring Car Championship . The Laguna's equipment levels were generally much higher than

180-468: A moderate facelift in April 1998, including a restyling of the hatchback and the sports tourer versions, and a redesigned front. This also included a different facelifted design of the taillights, most noticeable are the circular fog lights in the front. The engines were updated and, in some markets, equipment levels were enhanced again. Five new engines featured in the completed facelifted lineup: For 2000,

210-422: A working drivetrain and accessories. The state of most concept cars lies somewhere in between and does not represent the final product. A very small proportion of concept cars are functional to any useful extent, and some cannot move safely at speeds above 10 miles per hour (16 km/h). Inoperative " mock-ups " are usually made of wax, clay, metal, fiberglass, plastic, or a combination thereof. If drivable,

240-994: Is generally credited with inventing the concept car, and did much to popularize it through its traveling Motorama shows of the 1950s. Concept cars never go into production directly. In modern times, all would have to undergo many changes before the design is finalized for the sake of practicality, safety , regulatory compliance , and cost. A "production-intent" prototype , as opposed to a concept vehicle, serves this purpose. Concept cars are often radical in engine or design . Some use non-traditional, exotic, or expensive materials, ranging from paper to carbon fiber to refined alloys . Others have unique layouts , such as gullwing doors , three or five (or more) wheels , or special abilities not usually found on cars. Because of these often impractical or unprofitable leanings, many concept cars never get past scale models or even drawings in computer design . Other more traditional concepts can be developed into fully drivable (operational) vehicles with

270-670: The Nissan Teana , and the Nissan Murano . The Laguna III was the first car to have gone through the Aubevoye Technical Centre's Electro Magnetic Compatibility unit, in the course of its development. The coupé version was first presented as a concept car, at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show , which followed some styling cues of the previous concept car, the Renault Fluence . The production version

300-500: The Scénic and Espace . The engines were much the same as before, with the 1.6 and 1.8 petrol units being offered in some markets, while other countries get a 2.0 petrol unit (turbo or non-turbo) and two diesels (1.9 or 2.2 direct injection). After the facelift, a new diesel engine was introduced, the 2.0 dCi with 150 hp (110 kW) and another variant of the engine which produced 175 hp (129 kW). The Renault Laguna III

330-585: The Group ranked as France’s leading patent filer. The Group employs 113,601 people in 33 countries throughout the world. It has 184 production plants, 55 R&D centers and 15 distribution platforms. Valeo is structured around four business units: Its Valeo Service activity supplies original equipment spares to automakers and replacement parts to the independent aftermarket. Original equipment sales growth by destination region: Valeo, its directors and its corporate medical function have been indicted after

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360-623: The Laguna and the Latitude were replaced by the Talisman . 54,840 Laguna Coupé have been produced out of total 351,384. Renault was rumoured considering changing the Laguna name to Atalans for the successor. In May 2015, Worldcarfans reported the successor would première on July 6, 2015, and would also replace the Latitude in the European market. The coupé version would also be discontinued, due to low demand. On 6 July 2015, Renault announced

390-472: The Renault 21. From launch, all models came with power steering , electric front windows, and remote central locking as standard. Most of the range had a driver's airbag . Later twin airbags, an anti-lock braking system, air conditioning, and a CD player became either optional extras or standard equipment. In September 1996, minor upgrades included a new Laguna nameplate at the rear. The Laguna received

420-517: The aftermarket. The Group employs 113,600 people in 29 countries worldwide. It has 186 production plants, 66 R&D centers and 15 distribution platforms. In 2018, Valeo's sales rose 4% to €19.1 billion. It frequently ranks as France's leading patent filer. The Société Anonyme Française de Ferodo was founded in 1923 in Saint-Ouen , near Paris . It first distributed brake linings and clutch facings under license from Ferodo . In 1932,

450-742: The company began producing clutches. In the same year, it was listed on the Paris Stock Exchange. In the 1950s, the company expanded outside the Paris area, opening new factories in France. The firm produced braking systems (1961), thermal systems (1962), lighting systems and electrical systems (1971-1978 and 1984). The 1960s saw the start of the company's international development, first in Europe, especially in Spain and Italy, and then all over

480-499: The drivetrain is often borrowed from a production vehicle from the same company or may have defects and imperfections in design. They can also be quite refined, such as General Motors ' Cadillac Sixteen concept. Valeo Valeo is a French global automotive supplier headquartered in France, listed on the Paris Stock Exchange ( CAC Next 20 Index). It supplies a wide range of products to automakers and

510-648: The early 2000s, Valeo produced parking assistance systems using ultrasonic sensors. In 2017, Valeo presented its low-voltage prototype electric vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas . In February 2021, Valeo announced that it will invest $ 5 million to open a new assembly plant in Bessemer, Alabama , which is expected to create 70 jobs. Since 2009, CEO Jacques Aschenbroich 's strategy has been based on: innovation linked to

540-518: The final edition of this Laguna, the Laguna Concorde , was introduced. It included semi-leather seats and vocal warnings like "Welcome. The vehicle computer... is now checking systems for you". The onboard computer would notify the driver of any doors not being closed, lights left on, etc., weather ("Please brake carefully the road is watery"), or other faults in the electrical or mechanical circuits. The onboard voice synthesizer warnings system

570-585: The internet. It was expected the car having appeared at the 2008 Paris Motor Show . However, this never made it to production. The Renault Latitude and the third generation (L43) Renault Samsung SM5 , which is made by Renault Samsung Motors , South Korea is based on the Laguna III. A facelifted version of the Laguna III, called the Phase 2 , débuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show , and sales began in November 2010. It has an aggressive front end compared to

600-463: The older model. The range has been redesigned around six trim levels: Expression, Black Edition, Eco Business, Bose, GT 4Control, and Initiale. Engine side, the only change is the engine 1.5 dCi 110 hp, with CO 2 emissions, decreased from 130 to 120g/km. In February 2012, Renault discontinued the Laguna, Espace , Kangoo , Modus , and Wind lines in the United Kingdom. In 2015, both

630-630: The reduction of CO 2 emissions and intuitive driving, and geographical expansion in high-growth potential countries, notably in Asia and in emerging countries. From 2009 to 2018, the number of employees increased from 45,000 to 113,600. The Group’s sales rose from €7.5 billion to €19.1 billion. with a strong development in China. Valeo invests 11,8% of its sales in R&;D and innovation. It has 17,900 research and development employees. In 2016 and 2017,

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660-534: The second generation Laguna was heavily influenced by the Initiale concept car . The Laguna II won the title Semperit Irish Car of the Year in November 2001. The Laguna estate was only available with five seats, unlike the previous model which had seven seats as an option on some versions. It was badged as Sports Tourer or Grandtour, depending on the country. It was also marketed as a lifestyle vehicle, rather than

690-433: The successor will be called Talisman , as part of its intention of unifying nameplates worldwide. Concept car A concept car (also known as a concept vehicle or show vehicle ) is a car made to showcase new styling or new technology. Concept cars are often exhibited at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not be produced . General Motors designer Harley Earl

720-685: The world: Brazil (1974), the United States (1980), Tunisia (1984), South Korea and Turkey (1988), Mexico (1989), China (1994), India (1997), Central and Eastern Europe (Poland and the Czech Republic in 1995, Romania in 2002, Slovakia in 2004) and Egypt in 2005, to total 33 countries at the end 2018. In May 1980, the company was renamed Valeo, which means "I am well" in Latin. Acquisitions include German automotive suppliers Peiker and Spheros in 2015, followed by FTE automotive in 2017. In

750-763: Was also available on the earlier 1998 RXE and V6 models. This is the same basic unit as used in the Renault Safrane . The model of the Laguna Concorde was the last guise of the "old" Laguna to be marketed, prior to the release of the Laguna II at the end of 2000. The last of the Mk.1 Lagunas were registered in February 2001, and the Concorde range all feature a cream letter "C" on a dark green background. This

780-481: Was introduced. This was known in some markets as the Laguna Sports Tourer , and replaced the Renault 21 Nevada/Savanna . It was initially launched as a 1.8 RN/RT, 2.0 RT/RXE, and 3.0 V6. A sports pack with deep front spoiler , rear spoiler, and alloy wheels was available on 2.0 versions. A limited-edition of 500 1.8 RT Sport was made available in 1996, one hundred each of five colours including

810-529: Was officially announced in a press release on June 4, 2007. The car was unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and it went on sale in October 2007 for the 2008 model year. The car comes as a five-door hatchback (B91), a five-door estate (K91), and for the first time a two-door coupé (D91). This third generation is based on the platform D , shared with the Nissan Altima ,

840-567: Was revealed at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival , coinciding with the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix to take the wraps off. The brand new V6 dCi engine delivers 235 hp (173 kW), while the new 3.5 litre petrol powered V6 offers 240 hp (175 kW). The Laguna Coupé later appeared before the general public at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. In January 2008, spy images of a then possible Laguna Sedan appeared on

870-505: Was soon repeated in other models in Renault's range. This generation was made available in hatchback or estate (Grandtour) styles only. The Laguna was the first European family car, and the second European car to feature "keyless" entry and ignition, developed by Valeo . Instead of a key , it used a credit card style device to unlock the car and start the engine. The initial unreliability of this keyless system hurt Laguna's reputation as well as Renault's reputation in general. The styling of

900-588: Was with the outline of an actual Concorde above the letter. After almost seven years in production, the original Laguna was replaced by an all new model in December 2000 for the 2001 model year. The engines were upgraded, and the equipment list made longer. It was the first vehicle available in Europe to achieve five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test results, which was heavily promoted by Renault. The result

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