Captur : Renault’s new concept car

Renault has unveiled this striking new crossover concept at the Geneva motor show, the Captur. The two-seater is a sporty crossover between a coupe, a convertible, an urban vehicle and an off-roader. “It takes as its basis the fundamental design language introduced on the DeZir concept car but adds a more technical dimension – more functional but still highly sensuous,” said Renault’s director of concept cars, Axel Breun.

The Captur has an Energy dCi 160 twin-turbo diesel – intended to the replace the 1.9 dCi in future models – that’s rated at 118kW and 380Nm from as low as 1750rpm and emits only 99g/km of CO2. It drives through a dual-clutch gearbox and a new type of mechanical self-locking differential – codenamed RX2 – that transfers all or part of the engine’s torque to the wheel with the most grip.

Technical data

1. Engine: Energy dCi 160 Twin-Turbo
2. Power: 118 kW (160 hp)
3. Capacity: 1,598 cm3
4. CO2 emissions: 99 g/km (NEDC combined cycle)
5. Peak torque: 380 Nm
6. Top speed: 210 km/h
7. Transmission: EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch)
8. Tyres: 250/40 R22
9. Cd: 0.31
10. Kerb weight, unladen: 1,300 kg
11. 0-100 km/h: 8 s
12. 1,000m standing start: 29 s

 

 

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