Renault Kaptur Production Starts in Russia

That also means that there are plenty of videos of the start of production. There's nothing new to see here. Sure, the factory is a pretty big one for Russia, but so is the Kaptur compared to the European Captur model.

We don't mind that Renault has two crossovers that look almost the same yet are said to be different under the skin. However, we don't get why Russians need all-wheel drive, and we don't.

The official word is that the Captur launched in 2013 and built in Spain shares its platform with the Clio 4. Meanwhile, the Kaptur with a K is supposed to be based on the Dacia Duster, which in turn was derived from the platform of the Clio 2. There's a 68mm difference in wheelbase between the two. Meanwhile, the body has grown 21cm, thus reaching the proportions of a Qashqai.

Besides having all-wheel drive, the Soviet-inspired crossover also boasts 204mm of ground clearance. The approach angle is 20 degrees while the one for departure is 31 degrees.

The official website does not list any details regarding the engine range. However, we know there will be a 1.6-liter basic unit shared with the Duster. If you want an automatic gearbox, you're probably going to find a 2-liter motor with roughly 140 horsepower under the hood.

Production of the new model has already begun at the Renault plant on Moscow. Dealers are due to get this car in June. Its prices haven’t been announced yet, but considering all the details found inside, we expect it will be marketed as a premium car.