Temperatures look ready to soar in the family sector as Renault has launched high performance GT versions of the new Laguna Hatch and Sport Tourer. The car is a not only a ‘hot’ version it also comes with Active Drive with four wheel steering.
This system has two modes: At speeds of less than 38mph, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to the front up to an angle of 3.5 degrees. This reduces the turning circle by 10 per cent.
Not only does this makes tight manoeuvres easier, it also reduces the amount of steering lock required for turns. Once you are above 38mph, the system changes to help improve handling and steering feel.
Gearing up to national speed limits, the rear wheels both turn at the same time in the same direction as the fronts. The result according to the maker will give the driver much more agility than the standard car can offer, helping the Laguna to cope with mid-corner bumps.
The exterior keeps the sporty style with features including lateral air-intakes and larger front grille, new 18-inch alloy wheels, smoked rear light clusters and black background to the headlamps
The GT versions will be exclusively available with 205hp two-litre turbo petrol engine or 180hp two-litre turbo diesel – both making their debut in New Laguna.
While on the inside you’ll get embossed leather/alcantara sports seats, drilled aluminium pedals, aluminium gearknob and GT steering wheel.
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Simon McBride
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