RENAULT has a new flagship in the all-new Latitude.

Based on Nissan’s Maxima and produced in South Korea, the replacement for three generations of underwhelming Laguna models brings sharper pricing and handling, plus more space and a host of standard equipment.

All that makes the luxurious new Latitude a more worthy rival for premium Japanese mid-sizers as well as Australia’s three homegrown large sedans in the Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon and Toyota Aurion.

Throw in Renault’s new five-year passenger car warranty and roadside assist program and there are fewer reasons than before to overlook the fledgling French brand’s top-shelf sedan.