Can't say I didn't see it coming. Killing of the Laguna and Espace especially sees me lose all respect I have for the brand as it is today.Renault is trimming the fat from its UK line-up, following plummeting sales figures over the last few years. From February, no fewer than five models will be axed, leaving some notable gaps in the range.
Top of the chops are the Laguna hatch, Sport Tourer and Coupe. Also disappearing will be the Espace and Grand Espace, Modus and Grand Modus, Wind roadster and Kangoo passenger car. Collectively, these make up nearly 10 per cent of Renault’s total UK sales
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After the disastrous reliability record of the Laguna II, the new model needed the Insignia treatment of a complete rebranding. That, coupled with those awkward looks meant it was destined to fail.
Espace. REALLY RENAULT??? Killing the legend that MADE the MPV? Are you out of your minds!!!? How do you expect sales figures to be maintained when the current generation appeared 9 years ago and has remained virtually unchanged?
The Wind. I'm surprised it didn't take off.
The Modus. It's had it's time, arrived in 04 and has done relatively well, so that's fine.
So sad seeing a brand I love so much completely falling apart. Gone are the moments of madness:
The quirky features:
And the fun that came with it:
And in comes this...