Photo: Renault
Back in 2013, the French from Renault expanded their SUV offering by launching the Captur, a subcompact crossover that soon became a segment leader in Europe: in just one generation, the model sold 1.2 million units. And now the new Captur is here.
On Wednesday (July 3) Renault pulled the wraps off the second generation of the Captur, a model that will mark the entry point for the carmaker in the plug-in hybrid segment. Already a leader of the EV market with the Zoe, Renault is thus making another important step toward dominating electrification on its home continent.
The new Captur is supposed to be new in every way. On the outside, the new lines and cues are meant to form the image of a more modern crossover, backed by a 110 mm increase in length.
A revolution in the design of the interior as well can be seen as well. Using new materials and a revised layout of the components, Renault created what it calls a Smart Cockpit, with the most important parts of the interior oriented toward the driver.
This cockpit is centered around a 9.3-inch touchscreen, significantly bigger than the one used on the current generation. Just as before in the Captur range, Renault will continue to offer an extensive customization list to its customers.
Powering the new crossover is a line of re-engineered gasoline and diesel engines with power ranging from 95 to 155 hp, paired to a choice of three transmissions (5- and 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch).
But most importantly, the Captur is the first Renault to get the carmaker’s plug-in hybrid technology. Called E-Tech Plug-in in Renault speak, this powertrain will join the range in 2020.
The system comprises a reworked 1.6-liter gasoline engine, a pair of electric traction motors and a 9.8 kWh battery. As per the specs provided by Renault, the PHEV can drive up to 40 miles (65 km) in all-electric mode at speeds of up to 83 mph (135 kph).
Pricing and the exact release date of the new Captur were not announced.
The new Captur is supposed to be new in every way. On the outside, the new lines and cues are meant to form the image of a more modern crossover, backed by a 110 mm increase in length.
A revolution in the design of the interior as well can be seen as well. Using new materials and a revised layout of the components, Renault created what it calls a Smart Cockpit, with the most important parts of the interior oriented toward the driver.
This cockpit is centered around a 9.3-inch touchscreen, significantly bigger than the one used on the current generation. Just as before in the Captur range, Renault will continue to offer an extensive customization list to its customers.
Powering the new crossover is a line of re-engineered gasoline and diesel engines with power ranging from 95 to 155 hp, paired to a choice of three transmissions (5- and 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch).
But most importantly, the Captur is the first Renault to get the carmaker’s plug-in hybrid technology. Called E-Tech Plug-in in Renault speak, this powertrain will join the range in 2020.
The system comprises a reworked 1.6-liter gasoline engine, a pair of electric traction motors and a 9.8 kWh battery. As per the specs provided by Renault, the PHEV can drive up to 40 miles (65 km) in all-electric mode at speeds of up to 83 mph (135 kph).
Pricing and the exact release date of the new Captur were not announced.
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