RENAULT has launched a tax-beating high performance Laguna and new specification level.

The 165bhp 2.0-litre turbo offers strong performance but is only one tax band higher than the 140bhp 2.0 at 196g/km of CO2. Combined fuel economy is 34.4mpg for hatchbacks and 33.2mpg for Sport Tourer estate models. Renault is also offering Dynamique Techno trim in the five most powerful engines for an extra £100, but adding blue leather and Alcantara trim, unique 17-inch alloy wheels and turn-by-turn satellite navigation.