Renault Says Strange Looks Affected Laguna Sales, New Model Promises ‘More Emotion’


The CEO of Renault, Carlos Tavares, is convinced that the uninspiring lines of the Laguna may have dented its sales appeal, and “it’s possible that because the rear of the hatchback is a little bit strange, this has damaged the potential of the other cars” (the estate and coupe models), he was quoted as saying by Autocar magazine.

“We need to continue to work on appeal,” he said, adding that “if you look at the new cars — Zoe, Captur and Clio — you understand what I mean. It is about having character without being strange.”

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