Not quite as funky as the concept of
the same name, but Renault’s compact urban crossover looks set to capture
hearts
Coming in the wake of the new Clio’s
renewal, the Captur compact SUV marks the next step-up in Renault’s design
offensive. New style chief Laurens van den Acker is rebooting La Regie’s
wardrobe. Labelled as an ‘urban crossover’, you can essentially think of this
as a French Juke.
Cabin continues design theme
set by the new Clio including
useful touchscreen interface
Captur adopts the underpinnings of the
platform used on the new Clio and Nissan’s Juke, aka the Alliance B-platform.
Engines are again likely to mirror those in the new Clio with a 1.5-litre diesel
and a spread of petrol-powered turbo engines starting with the 900c turbo
triple and ending with a Cabin continues design theme set by the new Clio
including useful touchscreen interface fettled version of the Juke’s 1.6 DiG-T.
Captur
adopts the underpinnings of the platform used on the new Clio and Nissan’s
Juke, aka the Alliance B-platform.
The Captur’s cabin showcases an elevated
driving position, big boot and modular interior and inventive stowage
solutions. On premium trim levels you can expect keyless entry, hill start
assist and rear parking sensors. Renault is also working on introducing the new
in-dash R-Link touchscreen multimedia tablet. Bluetooth connectivity,
audio-streaming and an Arkamys Hi-Fi with six-speaker surround sound, will also
be available.
The
Captur’s cabin showcases an elevated driving position, big boot and modular
interior and inventive stowage solutions.
Expect the Captur to reach local showrooms
early 2014 priced roughly as per the Juke.
Renault
Captur back
Cabin
continues design theme set by the new Clio including useful touchscreen
interface
