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| | 2005 RENAULT LAGUNA INITIALE DCI 150 ESTATE .
HIGH SPEC SAT/NAV LEATHER/ BLUETOOTH/ALLOYS/AIR/CON ETC
RENAULT LAGUNA 150 INTIAILE 2.2 DCI ESTATE 2005 81000 MILES FSH LOOKS AND DRIVES FANTASTIC! Flagship of the range all the extras,sat/nav,eletric seats,bluetooth ...> etc. Clean car inside and out. Only 81000 miles with service history. Hard to find like this for the money! Usefull diesel estate car. V5 MOT 2 KEYS FULL SERVICE PACK ANY QUESTIONS TEL 07860-231402 X
| £2750.00 | 10/02/12 17:07 |
New Renault INITIALE for sale |
| | 2005 RENAULT LAGUNA INITIALE T 16V A RED .
2005 Renault Laguna Initiale Paris 2.0T 170BHPThis really is a one off motor car and with the 2.0 16valve Turbo it is a dream to drive. The interior is ...> lovely. Car comes with full service history. New battery and 2 front tyres fitted recently. MOT - June 2012 TAX - November 2012 Here for sale top spec Laguna Initiale Paris. Car has every single extras available. Spec is as follow:- Dash Mounted 6 Disc CD/mp3 Player- Satellite Navigation with BlueTooth hands free full telephone system- Premium Sound System - Rear Parking sensors- Alloys- Climate Control Air Conditioning- 5 Speed Tip Tronic Automatic- Electric seats- Heated seats- FULL Leather interior- Wood veneer dash- Xenon Lights- Auto lights- Rain Sensitive wipers,- Cruise control - Speed limiter - Rear Spoiler - ABS Braking - Traction control- Front Foglights - Headlamp washers- Sunroof fully automated- Sun Blinds- Electric mirrors - fully folding function- Automatic hands free access system - Memory for drivers seat position including mirrorsThink that`s it most for the spec!!! Probably missed something off there is so much. Any more info call or text me on 07707596333Thanks for looking and happy bidding! X
| £530.00  | 12/02/12 00:36 |
| | 2008 RENAULT CLIO INITIALE AUTOMATIC .
LEATHER ,AIR CON , ONLY 11200 MILES BLACK
excellent condition with full service history main dealer masters of Beckenham service at 3,250 miles on 6/11/09 then at 6,781 on 13/10/10, ex motability ...> vehicle, FREE delivery in the uk, FREE 12 months warranty which you can use at any garage in the uk, part exhange welcome any age of car,van,classic,or motor bike,any thing of interest, ie automobilia ect, credit and debit cards welcome no extra cost to you , low rate finance 10% deposit , poss buy it now please phone me or email adrianchurchill8@aol.com tel 0208 4671171 or 07806605099 can also meet at any main line station in london , or gatwick, heathrow, city airports, X
| £1020.00  | 13/02/12 18:30 |
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| | 2005 RENAULT LAGUNA INITIALE BLACK 3.0 v6 .
55 plate laguna 3.0 v6this is a very nice car with loads of extras as standard. ill do my best to list them all.full leather sat navalloy wheels6 disc ...> muti changerbluetooth handsfree for your phonecruise controlspeed limiterheated seatselectric seats with memoryelectric mirrors/windowsbig electric sunroofstereo control ect .on steering columntraction controlautomatic head lampsautomatic handbrakeauto/ tiptronic gearboxim sure theres more iv forgot and ill revise if i rememberi have done over 7000 miles in this car and its been an absolute pleasure to drive,very very smooth and comfy. id be tempted to keep it, but my new evo is not a cheap beast,so the laguna goes..it is a 3.0 but i still manage 21 mpg gearbox is very smooth and responsive as is the engine.no leaks or nasty rattles from anywhereno rust anywhere on the cardrives strait no vibrating or anything like thatvery low mileage 43000 aproxlast mot there was just an advisory on brake pads, which have been replaced it will fly through the next motinterior is in near perfect condition apart from a few light scratches on the front seatsbodywork is very good with just a few light marks here and there as you would expect.looks to be a couple of little dings in the drivers door but not really noticeable.few marks on wheels but nothing too bad.after tyres were fitted,the front passenger tyre pressure sensor has been working when it likes.the key card also needs looking at because it will open the car one day then not the next. its not a big issue as it can be unlocked manuallyi believe this car to have been imported from guernsey by the previous owner in 2010..i have a fair bit of history and the service book has a few stamps in itany inspection welcome. feel free to come have a look, and a drive if your insuredi will add more pics next couple of daysany questions please message on ebay or txt / phone me on 07927140384if you want to buy, but need to sell your car first, let me know what you have.thanks for looking X
| £2250.00 | 19/02/12 23:21 |
| | 2008 RENAULT LAGUNA 2.0 DCI INITIALE AUTO DIESEL NON RUNNER SPARES OR REPAIR .
!!! RARE AUTO DIESEL !!! FULL LEATHER SAT NAV TOP SPEC
| (08)2008 Renault Laguna 2.0 Dci 150 Bhp Intiale Auto Turbo Diesel 5 Door Hatchback | One owner from new | cash price only! | Once in a life time opportunity ...> to aquire this extremely | RARE TOP OF THE RANGE AUTO DIESEL | New shape Renault Laguna one of only 8 cars available in the country,cost new in excess of | £22,000 just 3yrs agoRenault main dealer service history | PLEASE NOTE ENGINE REQUIRES ATTENTION AS IT STILL STARTS AND RUNS BUT KNOCKS ,WILL NEED TO BE TRANSPORTED. | Hence the mega low low price for a 3yr old car!! | Huge spec,packed with toys and gizmo`s | Full biscuit leather big screen sat nav Bose sound system ,the list is endless! | EMAILS AND TEXT MESSAGES WILL NOT BE ANSWERED YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THAT CALL | Together with all supporting documents | Owners manuals, V5 document, service book, and security code Hpi clear with no outstanding finance or accident claims.. Buy with confidence 100% positive feedback! | This is NOT an auction listing the price you see is what you pay. | GENUINE CALLERS ONLY STRICTLY NO TIME WASTERS PLEASE! | E6 | For serious enquiries please call | 07947251036 any time | X
| £3850.00 | 26/02/12 16:43 |
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| | 2005 RENAULT LAGUNA INITIALE TURBO 16V BLACK .
| £2495.00 | 08/02/12 19:43 |
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The Clio Initiale appears especially suitable for the type of buyer whos had a company car for most of their working life. Build Comfort Depreciation Economy Equipment Handling Insurance Performance Styling Value On retirement, the executive express with all the trimmings goes back and the search begins for a smaller but no less luxurious car to get to golf, the shops and the holiday cottage in Provence. The Initiale has what Renault claims to be the most comprehensive standard equipment of any small car on the market. The list originally included leather/alcantara upholstery, air conditioning, wood trim, alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, four airbags, a CD player, power windows and mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, remote central locking, a leather-covered steering wheel, metallic paint and a garment carrier under the rear parcel shelf. In its latest guise however, this model has also gained quite a bit extra big car features that Renault hopes will enable it to steal sales from family hatchbacks in the next class up. Additions include automatic climate-controlled air conditioning, cruise control with a speed limiter to stop you losing your licence in built-up areas, xenon headlamps with auto height adjustment and power wash, automatic rain-sensitive wipers and automatic headlamps that switch on by themselves in poor conditions. A satellite navigation system is now optional."If you want to downsize without giving up on luxuries, the Clio Initiale may be well worth a look"The manual Initiale 1.6-litre is no slouch. Sharing its 16-valve 1.6-litre engine with the sporty three-door Dynamique model, it sprints to 60mph in 9. 6 seconds on the way to 122mph Thats a fair bit faster than the automatic version which uses Proactive technology first seen in larger luxury cars, the transmission matching gear changes to driving style. That means it changes up sooner if youre driving leisurely yet holds on to gears longer when you want to press on. It can also sense when youre descending a steep hill and will downshift to provide engine braking to help slow you down. You may not instantly recognise the styling revisions on the latest Clio when its positioned alongside its predecessor but, take our word for it, they are there. The changes at the front amount to what Renault insist is a bolder, more sporty front bumper that incorporates revised fog-lamp housings on those models deemed posh enough to be equipped with fog lamps. The Initiale model is one of these chosen few. Inside, the interior has been similarly warmed over with enhanced materials and extra equipment. The panels on the rear doors are now soft-feel, while the dashboard instruments now mimic the design found in the Megane for a more cutting-edge appearance. Most salient amongst the interior additions is probably the digital screen now mounted on the centre console to supply up-to-the-minute information on the Clios various systems. In true Renault style, safety gets its usual top billing. The previous Clio had already achieved a top four star rating in the EuroNCAP crash tests and builds on that by further including adaptive intelligent twin front and side airbags with two levels of inflation, depending upon the seating position of the driver and the severity of the impact. For the rear side seats, pretensioners are now combined with 600kg load limiters. Finally, the latest Clio is equipped with Isofix three-point child safety seat attachments in the rear side seats and the front passenger seat, which is provided with airbag inhibition, should you wish your child to be placed alongside the driver. The Initiale may be loaded with luxury equipment but its obvious that a lot of thought has gone into tackling real world issues. Take the bendy composite front wings, designed to withstand supermarket scrapes (you can stamp on them and they still pop back into shape without a scratch). Then there's the lengthy service interval (two years or 12,000 miles). This is one of the reasons why the eight-year paintwork warranty is the longest in the class. But the Clio hasnt just grown up on paper, it is more mature out on the road. A wider front track enables the car to use a much more sophisticated suspension system, first featured in the Megane. The result is a huge improvement in ride, though the springing - like the seats - is still soft enough for it to be obvious that you're in a French car. As far as handling is concerned, the Clio isnt quite as sharp as some of its supermini rivals. Still, its arguably the best small car you can buy for long distance work, as at home on motorways as it is around town. If the rear seat legroom was better, you could really tour four-up: still few superminis excel when it comes to back seat space. It's a case of carry on Clio then. This has always been one of Britain's favourite French small cars. Now, with its more individual identity and range of big car virtues, that position has been consolidated. If you want to downsize without giving up on luxuries, the Clio Initiale may be well worth a look.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Renault Clio Initiale PRICE: £13,500 - £14,600 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 10 CO2 EMISSIONS: 165g/km PERFORMANCE: Max Speed 122mph / 0-60mph 9.6s FUEL CONSUMPTION:(Urban) 30.1 (Extra-urban) 47.1(Combined) 39.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, ABS, Brake Assist WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Height [3dr] 3770/1640/1417mm Send by Messenger Email this article Print More news and reviews from Renault
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Named Initiale, the new Renault Concept car is powered by a 392bhp version of the company's V10 Formula 1 engine and features four-wheel-drive, an automatic hydraulic clutch, a six-speed sequentially-controlled gearbox and an intelligent speed regulator capable of reacting to traffic flow.But Initiale's advanced technical specification is only part of the story.Back to the FutureThe car that hints at Renault's large saloon aspirations for the start of the 21st Century has strong links with the great tradition of French coach-building. Elegance and creativity are Initiale's watchwords, elements of design having been lavished on every detail of the vehicle.Seventy years ago, the Renault 40CV stole the show at numerous coachwork competitions - from Monte Carlo to Deauville, from Enghien to Bagatelle - the Parisian park. On 9 September 1995, Renault returned to Bagatelle to unveil Initiale at the prestigious "Classic Cars and Louis Vuitton" competition as a prelude to the car making its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show the following week.Initiale - both echo and advanced guardThat Initiale sports a hatchback profile is an echo of every luxury Renault saloon from the innovative 16 right through to the Safrane. A glazed section runs the length of the vehicle - from front screen, over the roof to the V-shaped rear window. But unlike other hatch designs, Initiale's passenger space is not disturbed when the boot is opened. Renault has patented the complex opening mechanism that slides the boot lid up and over the roof when opened, giving unhindered access to the luggage space.Initiale's luggage has been created by world-famous Louis Vuitton and is designed to compliment an exceptional vehicle. Louis Vuitton's new concept to accompany a concept car includes a large case containing an extra pliable bag, a medium-sized case and vanity case.Interior luxury - with assistance from ScotlandInside, Patrick Le Quement's Renault Design team have treated passenger space as they would a favoured living area - diffused light, generous amounts of space and four "variometric" seats clad in Scottish Bridge of Weir leather. Up front, the two seats can pivot 20 deg. Outwards to ease access, whereas in the rear a central console suspended beneath the fully-glazed panoramic roof allows passengers to watch films on laser disc whilst enjoying a glass of champagne.The moment the ignition key is turned, the wooden dashboard cover slides back to reveal Initiale's instrumentation and, in the centre, a keyboard allows control over on-board climate, hi-fi, telephone and driving aids.In terms of colour and trim clear tones and classical harmony are the order of the day - the frosted glass on instruments and meters, the natural tints, maple wood and beige leather blending with navy blue panels.High techonologyInitiale is contructed on a completely new platform and incorporates the drive-train of the Safrane biturbo (a four-wheel drive, twin turbocharged Safrane not available in the UK).The team at Renault Sport have developed a subdued version of the 3.5-litre V10 RS6 Formula 1 engine to give 392bhp at 8,000rpm and 360Nm of torque at 6,200rpm. Gearing of the six-speed sequential gearbox allows a theoretical top speed of 190mph. Initiale's road manners are boosted by an "intelligent" cruise control - a direct spin-off from Renault research carried out for the Prometheus programme - that slows and accelerates the car as it reacts to traffic speed. The car also features sensors in the front and rear bumpers aimed at avoiding even the slightest bump when carrying out a parking manoeuvre.Year:2000Status:Prototype producedEngine:3.5 litre V10Power:392 HP / 288 kW at 8,000rpm0-60:n/aTop speed:190 mph Related LinksRenault websitehttp://www.renault.co.uk home | about 21C | directory | mind | science | technology | environment | robotics | space | games | humour | gadgets | cars | music | masters ~ The 21st Century Group ~ The Elstree Film School | 21newmedia.com : Web Design Training Courses | 21biz.co.uk : Business Training Courses | 21stcentury.co.uk : The Technology News Portal | New Media Jobs in Herts | Training CDs Herts Music Network | Elstree Film Talent | St Albans Business Club | St Albans Creative Club | New Age Music News Copyright © 1995 - 2010 21st Century New Media Ltd. 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6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - Car Reviews: First Drives Renault Clio Renault Clio 1.6 Initiale It's got a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating and room for five adults, but is Renault's latest Clio better with five doors? Auto Express Car Reviews Decent performance and smooth ride add to appeal of new Clio By Piers WardMarch 2006 Rating: The three-door version of Renault's capable new supermini, the Clio, has been in UK dealers since October, yet production of this variant has only just begun.Bosses expect the five-door Clio to make up a quarter of UK sales. Thankfully, the cute styling has been retained on the new machine, but the back is more upright, with a squared-off hatch to accommodate the extra doors.Inside, rear passengers get lots of headroom, although space for their legs is tight. While it's no worse than in many other superminis, taller occupants will feel cramped. However, there's plenty of room for luggage - at 288 litres, the boot capacity is exactly the same as the three-door's. Opt for the top-of-the-range Initiale trim and you get an extra storage compartment fitted as part of the parcel shelf. This zips open, and can be used to store flat objects, such as a first aid kit or map.As well as identical boot space, the expensive-feeling interior plastics are carried over from the three-door model. This Clio seems like a very grown-up car, and build quality can't be faulted - it's significantly more robust than most other superminis.Our Clio was powered by Renault's 1.6-litre engine, which is sourced from the larger M�gane. The unit produces 109bhp and 151Nm, 90 per cent of which is available from 2,000rpm.It certainly feels responsive, and the newcomer has no trouble keeping up with motorway traffic. However, at high cruising speeds the motor sounds a bit boomy. While refinement is impressive compared to the previous-generation model, there is more engine noise pres-ent than you would expect from such a high-quality car.The Renault is accomplished in all other areas. Ride quality is comfortable over most road surfaces, and it's only when you venture on to rougher back roads that the wheels transmit any vibrations back into the cabin. The steering is light enough for easy city use, although it feels artificial at speed due to a lack of feedback.However, in the quest for honours in the supermini class, it is build quality, interior space and styling that matter most. The latest version of the new Clio is hard to fault against these criteria - it's equally impressive whether it comes with three doors or five. What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. 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With larger proportions than its predecessor, the supermini has the space and versatility to appeal to many compact family car buyers. And while it is expensive in top-spec Initiale trim, the quality cabin materials provide an upmarket feel. AT A GLANCE At a glance One thing the Clio has always traded on is its styling. The new car's design is sure to appeal to image-conscious buyers, and is as attractive as the three-door. Our model came in range-topping Initiale trim, which includes metallic paint. 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