Well, first of all, it has a more pleasing, timeless
shape, designed to be as simple and as good-looking as possible. Then is the
fact that it has doors, unlike the aforementioned models, which should make it
easier to get in or out.
They can also be locked or unlocked via a key fob. A
bit useless if you ask me, because even if you fit it with an optional roof,
there are no side windows to create a closed environment. Speaking about the
interior, this follows the same minimalist recipe. There is no visible stereo,
although a 600 Watt Bluetooth sound system is hidden around and can be used at
any time.
The reasoning behind the lack of an FM/AM stereo is
twofold. First, the vehicle was meant to look timeless, and a radio console in
the cabin would date the machine. Secondly, the throaty growl and rhythm of a
Vanderhall going though its gears is said to be enough for a soundtrack.
The growling unit in question is a 1.4-liter GM
turbocharged engine sending around 200 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque to
the front wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox. A standard Laguna starts at US$ 49,950 and comes with a hand-laid carbon fiber body, 18-inch wheels, Bluetooth
sound system, heat/AC, and black grills, fenders, and calipers.
Next is the Laguna Sport Premium, selling for US$ 58,850 and adding 4 premium leather combinations for the interior, premium
black wool carpet, 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels, cruise control,
carbon fiber trimmings, adjusting dampers, and a flat-bottom steering wheels
with audio controls.
Finally, you can spend at least US$ 77,000 for the
Laguna Bespoke Motoring Experience, which lets you choose from 104 leather and
120 synthetic interior setups, adds body or custom color fenders, grilles, and
headlights, as well as 3 rim styles and Toyo R888 tires.
Too expensive? you can have the
stripped down Venice model, which comes with a doorless fiberglass body, wooden
steering wheel, classic dashboard, and no modern creature comforts. This one
starts at US$ 29,950.
