Renault Laguna III
Overall: 35.91 out of 37
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| Variant: 5 dr hatch |
| Kerb Weight: 1390 kg |
| Year: 2007 |
| Engine: 2 litre diesel, manual |
| Category: Medium Car |
| Airbags: Front+side+head airbags |
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The diesel left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.
The tested model of Renault Laguna III was introduced in Australia during June 2008.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted all seats.
The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
 5 Stars. The Laguna scored 15.91 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious leg injury for the driver.
The vehicle scored 15 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. Injury values were all good but a door opened during the crash. A further two points in the optional pole test.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 4 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.91 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 35 mm. The clutch pedal moved upwards 12 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 1 mm rearward, 1 mm upward and 10mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 27 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the driver’s door could be opened with high manual effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
 Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
One point was deducted because the rear door opened during the crash.
The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.
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Offset Crash Test at 64km/h |
Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h |
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Driver
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HIC |
245 |
309 |
34 |
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Acceleration |
39.5 |
46.6 |
24 |
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Shear |
0.49 |
0.71 |
None |
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Tension |
1.25 |
1.42 |
None |
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Extension |
17 |
31.5 |
None |
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Acceleration |
None |
None |
None |
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Compression |
18.1 |
15.66 |
15.9 |
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Viscous Criterion |
0.07 |
0.06 |
0.09 |
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Force |
None |
None |
0.38 |
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Force |
None |
None |
1.42 |
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Force Left |
0.17 |
0.61 |
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Force Right |
0 |
0.74 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
0 |
0 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
0 |
0 |
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Force Left |
1.59 |
1.62 |
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Force Right |
1.18 |
1.69 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.28/0.24 |
0.33/0.32 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.42/0.18 |
0.35/0.22 |
Pole Test: 2 Seat Belt Reminders: 3
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
Variable & conc loading |
No deduction |
| Lower Leg |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
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4 points |
| Head |
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None |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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None |
| Lower Leg |
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None |
| Foot Score |
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None |
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The front edge of the bonnet scored no points for its protection of pedestrians' legs. The bonnet's protection of pedestrians' heads was predominantly poor.
Child head impacts 3.39
Adult head impacts 0.81
Upper leg impacts Zero
Lower leg impacts 5.72
Total (out of 36) 9.92
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Version 2, Published on: 04-Jun-08
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