The RENAULT LAGUNA (2001-07) 5DR SPORT TOURER 3.0 V6 INITIALE AUTO is a large, five-door estate car from Renault’s family-focused Laguna range. In the UK market, it sat above ordinary family cars as a comfortable, well-equipped alternative to estates such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra. Its powerful petrol V6 and automatic gearbox make it best suited to relaxed longer journeys, rather than budget-minded commuting or new drivers. The Sport Tourer body offers useful luggage space for family holidays, shopping and hobbies, while Initiale trim gives the car a more luxurious feel. Buyers should expect higher fuel use than smaller-engined rivals, so condition and running costs deserve careful consideration. mycarcheck.com has recorded just five look-ups across three VINs, so figures are indicative, not a broad market picture: average mileage was 107,000, annual use 4,000 miles, and seven to eight previous keepers. Average private-sale valuation was £200 in these checks.