Will you give it a second glance? Oh yes. Yes, it isn't as tall as a conventional boxy SUV, but there’s no doubt that it looks like a premium offering. We once parked it next to a Duster at a restaurant and were pleasantly surprised at how mature the Captur looked. But, spend some time with it and the edgy design grows on you. UK prices have yet to be announced and we’ll update this article once they’ve been made public.The Captur's crossover design may not appeal to all at first glance. The second-gen Renault Captur goes on sale at the end of 2019, with the PHEV plug-in hybrid pencilled in for the first half of 2020. Trim levels are yet to be finalised for the UK, but you’ll be able to tick boxes for a panoramic sunroof, nine-speaker Bose sound system and the ability to heat the seats, windscreen and steering wheel. A 360-degree camera and park assist also also included.Īdaptive Cruise with steering assistance and stop-start, is available as an option on the petrol-engined TCe 130 and 155 with the auto ‘box. The Captur comes with autonomous emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian detection, as well as blindspot warning, traffic sign recognition and lane-departure warning. For nighttime driving, you’ll have eight different colours of ambient lighting to choose from, which should avoid any potential clashes with your chosen option pack. The Captur can be specced in 90 shades, with 18 interior colour combinations and various colour packs available. Expect a 3-5 hour charge time using a regular plug socket. Renault says the Captur can be used with regular Mode 2 cables for ordinary domestic sockets and Mode 3 for charging stations. Combined power is expected to be around 148bhp. The system is similar to the Clio E-Tech and combines a 1.6-litre petrol engine with two electric motors and a modest 9.8kWh battery. Will there be a Renault Captur hybrid?īadged E-Tech Plug-in, a hybrid Captur will be able to drive in EV mode for up to 28 miles with a top speed of 83mph. Three drive modes will come as standard, with Eco, Sport and My Sense (a tailored, individual mode). The latter produces 15lb ft more torque, at 191lb ft, and is also available with a seven-speed DCT automatic gearbox, otherwise both will come with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. The lower-powered version can be had with a six-speed manual or seven-speed DCT automatic, while the brawnier version is DCT-only.ĭiesels include two 1.5-litre engines with 94bhp and 113bhp outputs. There’s also the familiar 1.3-litre unit producing 128bhp and 177lb ft of torque, or 153bhp and 199lb ft. If you want petrol, there’ll be a 1.0-litre three-pot producing 99bhp and 118lb ft of torque. Boot space increases by 81 litres, growing to 536 litres. Cabin space increases with an extra 40mm in width and 17mm more legroom for rear passengers, while those up front have an extra 15mm. Renault will let you choose between a 7.0- or 10-inch cockpit display in place of instruments, too, and there’s a wireless phone charging pad for compatible smartphones. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also here. Like the Clio’s, it’s available in 7.0- or 9.3-inch variants. You’ll see hints of the techy new Clio in here, even down to the familiar portrait-format MMI touchscreen on the centre of the console. However, the Captur is 7mm taller, 19mm wider and 100mm longer, with the wheelbase stretched by 33mm for improved interior space.ĭespite the increase in size, Renault has kept the weight down by using more plastic and aluminium. This 2019 Capture piggybacks the same CMF-B platform as the latest Clio. Talking of functionality, you can finally spec a roof-rack too for those family holidays when the Captur’s modest boot ain’t big enough… What’s the platform? And what detail there is, serves a purpose, too: those lower vents on the outer edges of the bumper feed air through to the front wheelarches to reduce drag. Additional bonnet creases mirror those of the Clio, and just like the hatchback’s refresh, the Captur gets a more sophisticated look over the old one without being too fussy.
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