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One of the more recent car models manufactured by Renault, the Captur, is getting its second generation this year, and what better place to show off the new crossover than at the fall's most important auto event, the Frankfurt Motor Show?
In a corner of the fair's grounds, the French SUV is shown in its iconic body-roof color combination, hoping to build on the previous generation's success, but attracting little attention from those attending the show.
Even so, Renault has high hopes for this new generation, and invested heavily in making it the most advanced Captur yet. Built on a new platform, the car packs tons of new tech and even promises to venture into the electrified segment of the market in the coming years.
The Captur uses the same CMF-B platform as the new Clio, and was built according to the French using 85 percent new parts. It sits higher and prouder than before, but promises the same level of personalization - like the possibility of choosing a different color for the roof of the car.
Screens sized between 7 and 9.3 inches can be specified for the interior, as can a Bose audio system, two USB sockets, and wireless charging.
Both gasoline and diesel engines have made their way into the new Captur line, ranging in power from 95 to 155 hp. But most importantly, a plug-in hybrid will join the range in 2020.
This version of the SUV will rely on a 1.6-liter gasoline engine mated to a 9.8 kWh battery and two electric traction motors, in a system the French are calling E-Tech.
Since its introduction six years ago, the Captur sells on a regular basis over 200,000 units each year in Europe, making it one of the pillars of Renault's lineup. Most of the people buying the car (80 percent) are attracted by the fact they can choose a different color for the roof, say the French.
Even so, Renault has high hopes for this new generation, and invested heavily in making it the most advanced Captur yet. Built on a new platform, the car packs tons of new tech and even promises to venture into the electrified segment of the market in the coming years.
The Captur uses the same CMF-B platform as the new Clio, and was built according to the French using 85 percent new parts. It sits higher and prouder than before, but promises the same level of personalization - like the possibility of choosing a different color for the roof of the car.
Screens sized between 7 and 9.3 inches can be specified for the interior, as can a Bose audio system, two USB sockets, and wireless charging.
Both gasoline and diesel engines have made their way into the new Captur line, ranging in power from 95 to 155 hp. But most importantly, a plug-in hybrid will join the range in 2020.
This version of the SUV will rely on a 1.6-liter gasoline engine mated to a 9.8 kWh battery and two electric traction motors, in a system the French are calling E-Tech.
Since its introduction six years ago, the Captur sells on a regular basis over 200,000 units each year in Europe, making it one of the pillars of Renault's lineup. Most of the people buying the car (80 percent) are attracted by the fact they can choose a different color for the roof, say the French.
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