Postscript to my moan about the Laguna’s audio system last time out. Instead of the usual single auxiliary input socket to plug in a generic MP3 player, Renault has used twin red/white RCA jacks.

Apart from having to spend a couple of pounds on a different lead it’s no major trauma, but is an example of a car maker seemingly doing something different for the sake of it. Standard aux sockets work fine for pretty much every car maker, so why not follow suit?

The car is a bit left-field and that’s part of its appeal, but not everything about it has to be unusual.

Renault Laguna coupe 2.0 dCi 150
Mileage 2661
Claimed combined
consumption
47.1mpg
Our average
consumption
38.8mpg
P11D price £21,400
Model price range £21,400-£27,460
CO2 (tax) 157g/km (22%)
BIK 20/40% per month £78/£157
Service interval 12,000mls
Insurance group 14
Warranty 3yrs/10,000mls
Boot space 423 litres
Engine size/power 1998cc/150PS
Top speed/0-62mph 131mph/9.5secs
Why we’re running it Can Renault match style
with substance and bring
glamour to Laguna?
Positive Looks, P11D,
space (for a coupe)
Negative Unsettled ride, RV