Renaultsport version of Laguna likely

5 September, 2007

French automaker Renault is said to be mulling over the possibility of rolling out a Renaultsport version of the Laguna.

Laguna is expected to get an innovative four-wheel steering system called Active Drive and the concept of the new vehicle is likely to be announced at
the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

The new steering system, according to an auto industry report, will debut in the Laguna Coupé, late in 2008 and then would be tried in the standard car.
Meanwhile, reports added that at high speeds the Active Drive system, increases stability and helps the driver perform extreme maneuvers. It added that the system at low speed provides extra maneuverability .

The Active Drive technology is seen by auto experts as something that could point the way to the Laguna getting the Renaultsport performance badge. The company is thinking of having a chassis with four-wheel steering that could be used as the base for the car.

Though the decision on what engine would be used is pending, the company is keen on building the car with customer specifications in mind. The launch of the standard Laguna and the Coupe is expected by the end of 2008.