New Laguna prices revealed

RENAULT has published a full price list for its new Laguna range, which will go on sale in the UK in February, targeting rivals from Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen. The announcement follows a 6% average price cut across its range in a flurry of activity by volume manufacturers to reduce prices.

Renault is offering a choice of three petrol engines (1.6, 1.8 and 3.0 V6) and one diesel engine (1.9) for its hatchback cars, while the Sport Tourer estate will have a choice of two petrol engines (1.8 and 3.0) and the diesel. The hatchback will be available in four trim levels - Authentique, Expression, Dynamique and Privilege - while the Sports Tourer, which is being marketed as a top-of-the range model to rival BMW's 3-Series Touring, is only available as Dynamique and Privilege.

• Sample price list: Hatchback - Authentique 1.6 £14,270; Expression - 1.6 £14,920; Dynamique 1.8 £15,595; Dynamique 3.0 V6 auto £18,795; Privilege 1.8 £16,695; Privilege 1.9dCi £18,195; Sport Tourer Dynamique 1.8 £16,595; Sport Tourer Privilege 3.0 V6 auto £20,895.