Renault Captur
Renault Captur is the new urban crossover from Renault. Its flowing lines highlight its distinctive proportions, while its large wheels, generous ground clearance, wide tracks and steeply raked, forward-set windscreen form a unique blend of MPV, SUV and hatchback, conceived and made reality by Renault. Renault Captur lends itself perfectly to an extensive personalisation programme, too. With its many permutations of two-tone bodywork, wheel colours, light and dark interior trims, upholstery fabrics and graphic motifs, Captur will appeal to a particularly broad spectrum of tastes and desires.
The creative freedom enjoyed by Renault's designers shines through in the features and generous interior space expected of this type of vehicle. Though compact (it is only fractionally longer than New Clio ), Renault Captur is particularly roomy. The sliding rear bench seat provides the ideal balance of space for passengers and their luggage, with a maximum carrying capacity of 455dm3 (up to the baggage cover). In the passenger compartment, two ingenious innovations underline Captur's character as a truly user-friendly vehicle: a large drawer-type glove box, which is easy for the driver to reach and holds 11 litres, and the availability of removable seat covers which can be unzipped, machine washed at home and refitted.
Meanwhile, the in-dash Renault R-Link multimedia tablet provides access to a whole new level of connectivity, with an ever-expanding library of dedicated motoring applications.
The raised driving position is both comfortable and confidence-inspiring, as are the car's passive safety features, road holding and braking performance. The credit for Captur's ride comfort goes to the B platform, which it shares with New Clio.
Driving pleasure and fuel economy are the common denominators of Captur's 100% turbo engine line-up. Available petrol engines include the Energy TCe 90 (three cylinders and just 898cc) and the TCe 120 EDC (four cylinders, 1,198cc). The latter is available exclusively with EDC transmission (Efficient Dual Clutch) which delivers outstanding driving comfort. When it comes to diesel power, the Energy dCi 90 uses only 3.6 litres/100km and emits just 95g of CO2 per km, which are record low figures for Captur's class. This model will also become available with EDC transmission at a later date.
Renault Captur is built at the Valladolid plant in Spain, where particularly close attention has been paid to product quality and environmental impact. Up to 16% of the plastics used in Captur's production are sourced from recycling - an outstanding achievement, even if not visibly apparent.
Renault Captur, which went on sale in April 2013, will bring a splash of welcome colour and glamour to the B segment, but without losing sight of the need to deliver common-sense practicality at the same time.
Ingenious and practical innovations are core values of Renault's stylish new crossover, which brings welcome fresh thinking to the B segment. Inspired by the concept car whose name and spirit it takes forward, Renault Captur is a proud standard-bearer for Renault's new design identity.
Captur draws its inspiration from the concept car that represented the second theme - 'Explore' - of Renault's life cycle design strategy. Sporty and fun, this crossover was an open invitation to "explore the world, two-up".
Directly descended from the concept car , the production model was shaped by the same teams of designers and in the same studio.
Captur now takes forward the name, style and many of the features of its namesake:
A 'LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT' DESIGN, COMBINED WITH REAL-WORLD PRACTICALITY
Renault Captur is an urban crossover with a warm, friendly look. Its compact footprint (4.12m x 1.77m x 1.57m) and large 16- or 17-inch wheels proclaim its sporty vocation and lust for adventure, while its substantial ground clearance (200 mm) raises it to the level of a number of crossovers and 4x4s from the next segment up.
Thanks to its robust stance, Renault Captur comes across as more imposing than its actual dimensions might suggest. Its forms are fluid and muscular, while the forward position of its steeply-raked windscreen emphasises the design's dynamic appeal, and the sill protection mouldings guard against urban and rural scrapes. The two-part horizontal rear lights permit a wide tailgate opening and help to steer clear of a boxy look.
Modern, original and practical styling details confirm that Renault Captur has been designed to be extremely user-friendly. For example, the base of each door is shaped to prevent shoes and clothing from being soiled when climbing aboard.
CUSTOMISATION PACKS TO PROVIDE INSPIRATION
Attractively priced equipment packs will help customers to configure their own personalised vehicle with coordinated interior and exterior themes.
The personalisation programme is built around three different themes: 'Arizona', 'Azur' and 'Manhattan'. Each one expresses a particular flavour: adventure, elegance or a city lifestyle.
EASY TO PERSONALISE TO SUIT INDIVIDUAL LIFESTYLES AND DESIRES
With Renault Captur it is possible to specify:
Renault Captur's personalisation programme stands out through its simplicity, scope and high quality. The availability of two-tone livery provides additional scope to select contrasting colours for the roof and the rest of the body.
RENAULT CAPTUR: A CROSSOVER THAT IS GENUINELY PRACTICAL FOR EVERYDAY USE
Renault Captur brings together the best of three worlds, namely the MPV, SUV and family hatchback. It also embodies one of Renault's greatest ambitions: to make innovation an affordable reality for all. Renault Captur brings to the crossover numerous features that help to take the strain out of everyday life, including a sliding rear bench seat, a multi-position boot floor and a multimedia portfolio that includes Media Nav and Renault R-Link. Two-tone paintwork, the Easy Life drawer-type glove box and Zip Collection removable seat covers complete the list of innovative features.
THE BEST OF THE SUV, MPV AND HATCHBACK WORLDS, BLENDED BY RENAULT
Renault Captur blends three key ingredients, as only Renault knows how: the character and ruggedness of an SUV, the interior space and practicality of an MPV, and the dynamics and driving refinement of a family hatchback.
Renault Captur introduces two innovations that are unique in the market and which will be particularly appreciated in day-to-day use:
Easy Life drawer: the first glove box that is easy to reach from the driver's seat. It holds 11 litres and can accommodate such familiar items as a laptop computer, camera or handbag. The Easy Life drawer is an inventive storage solution that is more attractive and more practical than a conventional glove box.
The large boot is uncluttered in shape and holds up to between 377dm3 and 455dm3. The removable, multiposition boot floor is reversible, with both carpeted and washable surface coverings. Two large stowage spaces are provided underneath the boot mat either side of the tyre inflation kit.
The sliding rear seat has fore-and-aft travel of 160mm and provides up to 215mm of knee room for rear passengers.
A removable 1.6 litre stowage bin is located between the front seats.
A large lidded stowage area is located at the top of the dashboard.
The front door bins can accommodate drinks bottles of up to 1.5 litres.
The Zip Collection seat covers are easy to unfasten and can be machine washed at home. There's no longer any need to struggle inside the car to get rid of stains, so the interior can now be as good as new when you come to re-sell.
The rubberised side of the reversible, multi-position boot floor is easy to sponge clean, while the boot walls and front seat shrouding will cope easily with dirty loads.
Keyless entry and starting are standard across the range, while a hands-free key card is available for the second equipment level and upwards.
The height-adjustable driver's seat has 70mm of travel so that drivers of all builds can find a seating position that suits them.
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both height (by 60mm) and reach (50mm).
There is even indirect ambient lighting, via light guides, above the drawer-type glove box (from the second equipment level).
Motorway lane change function: a flick of the indicator stalk produces three flashes.
Captur's third equipment level features additional corner lighting: the appropriate fog light is automatically activated to widen the area illuminated and to give the driver a broader field of vision through corners (under 40 km/h).
Rear parking sensors (audible signal) and a reversing camera are available as part of the MEDIA NAV or RLink packs (either standard or optional, depending on equipment level). Finally, Hill Start Assist eliminates the risk of accidentally rolling backward when starting.
Renault Captur figures among the very best in its class when it comes to low fuel consumption and emissions. Renault's new crossover is available with the most economical engines (in road use), in addition to its carefully-honed aerodynamics and low weight (equivalent to that of Clio III). The fuel efficiency of its engines is the direct fruit of Renault's F1 expertise. Finally, the significant proportion of recycled plastics is further evidence of Renault's minimising its impact on the environment.
3.6 L / 100KM: BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY COMBINED WITH GENUINE DRIVING PLEASURE
Thanks to its Energy range of engines, Captur is the embodiment of driving enjoyment and dynamic performance. It delivers crisp, responsive acceleration right across the rev range, yet it still tops its class when it comes to low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
THE BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGIES DERIVED FROM RENAULT'S FORMULA 1 EXPERTISE
In Formula 1 and on the public road alike, it is performance (smoothness and driving refinement), energy efficiency (low fuel consumption) and reliability that matter most. Renault's experience as an engine supplier in F1 feeds directly into the engines which power its production models. It is no coincidence that Captur sits at the top of its class when it comes to performance, fuel consumption and quality. Thanks to Formula 1, Renault customers will be able to enjoy their own personal victories over fuel consumption and CO2 emissions...
Renault's experience as an engine supplier in F1 has been of:
CAREFUL ATTENTION TO MINIMISING WEIGHT AND OPTIMISING AERODYNAMIC EFFICIENCY
In addition to these advances in engine technology, Renault Captur has also benefited from research into weight saving, tyres and aerodynamics...
Renault Captur is equipped with simple, intuitive and non-intrusive features to inform drivers and help them to reduce the amount of fuel they use.
AHEAD OF THE GAME IN THE USE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS
Recycled materials account for 16% of the plastics used in the manufacture of Renault Captur. This is a first for Renault and represents one of the best scores in the automobile industry. This equates to a total weight of 32kg, two-thirds of which concern the exterior of the vehicle and one-third the interior.
Parts made from recycled plastic include:
85% of the materials employed are recyclable: 9% at the depollution stage (fluids, airbags), 6% recoverable material (foams, glass, claddings), 70% separation and fragmentation (metals). Plus 10% recoverable in the form of energy.
ROCK SOLID ON THE BASICS - INCLUDING SAFETY
As a crossover designed by Renault, Captur refuses to compromise when it comes to active and passive safety. This insistence on safety covers the entire range and goes hand in hand with another area of Renault expertise: comfort. The settings chosen for Renault Captur have been carefully finetuned to match the model's specific characteristics and notably cover the softness of the suspension and steering response. Meanwhile, in typical Renault fashion, running costs are kept well in check.
TOP-LEVEL SAFETY FROM THE ENTRYLEVEL VERSION
Renault Captur features the same fundamental systems as New Clio in order to deliver the very best active and passive safety performance.
The handling of Renault Captur benefits from Renault's expertise and exacting approach. Thanks to its dynamic road holding performance and best-in-segment ride comfort, drivers will immediately feel confident.
The uprated front and rear suspension systems are derived from those of New Clio Estate and adapted to the larger wheels:
Renault's new crossover has been engineered to deliver excellent results in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO), too, thanks to:
Outside Europe, as well as for certain European markets, maintenance frequencies may be adjusted to reflect local conditions.
DESIRABLE STYLING, BACKED UP BY HIGH QUALITY
Designed in France at the Renault Technocentre, in Guyancourt, and manufactured in Valladolid, Spain, Renault Captur will be marketed in more than fifty countries (including, at a later date, South Korea with Renault Samsung Motors badging). Renault's new crossover acknowledges that an ambitious design calls for high standards of quality. Bringing two-tone paint finishes to the volume market was one of the most notable manufacturing challenges raised by the programme.
SOPHISTICATED APPEAL THROUGH ITS DESIGN AND HIGH MANUFACTURING STANDARDS
Captur embodies a new kind of appeal thanks to its powerful, seductive exterior lines which carry over the spirit of New Clio, along with the originality of two-tone paintwork which Renault brings to a broader B-segment audience for the first time. Captur's desirability is further heightened by the freshness of the bright colours selected for the interior and by its removable seat covers.
As a hallmark of Renault's new line-up, this sophisticated appeal calls for exacting quality at every stage of the design, development and manufacturing processes. Following the example of New Clio, Captur's design is an ambassador of the image of Renault itself, and that needed to be reflected in the production standards met at the Valladolid factory. This challenge was converted into an opportunity to break new ground in terms of visible quality.
At the Valladolid plant, the focus of attention for the Captur programme was the improvement of fit and finish.
The focus was also on paintwork quality, including the use of a new primer-free paint technology for the first time at Renault.
Captur features an HD (high durability) clear-coat finish, first introduced on New Clio, which gives improved lustre and transparency, plus greater resistance to scratching.
A new paintshop process known as 3WET provides not only a valuable saving in time but also a reduction in emissions, residues and energy consumption: - Le process est ainsi simplifié par la suppression de - The process is simplified by the elimination of the preparation stage. A water-borne base coat is applied directly onto the cataphoresised surface.
The process involves a new operation - masking - which is an essential step in producing two-tone paint finishes. An existing paintshop was converted into a fast and effective masking line, allowing the plant to respond to the anticipated high demand for two-tone paintwork.
Like New Clio, Renault Captur is based on the highly efficient B platform. On a practical level, this means that the engine compartment is the same as that of Clio and Logan, so it was possible to share numerous components with Clio. Although it isn't visible, there is significant carry-over in the expertise and processes employed by the bodyshop, paintshop and final assembly. For Renault Captur these were very important considerations with a view to achieving manufacturing quality and reliability.
EFFECTIVE, DEPENDABLE AND DESIGNED TO LASTER
Vehicle architecture is a widely acknowledged area of expertise for Renault, a brand that has always been bold and innovative when it comes to developing new concepts. Compact on the outside; roomy and modular inside... Renault Captur once again cuts across the established segments. It is built on the B platform, the comfort, spaciousness, handling and reliability of which are well documented.
The B platform underpins around 20 different vehicles built by the Alliance. Renault Captur also uses the same drivetrain as New Clio, with wider tracks and a longer wheelbase.
Renault Captur sets out to deliver outstanding levels of reliability and mechanical integrity. Production Renault engines have reached high levels of reliability, as recognised by both independent bodies and the firm's partners. In motorsport, Renault engines have won the last three Constructors' world titles (2010, 2011 and 2012) in Formula 1, the most exacting form of motor racing.
In terms of durability, as is the case with all recent Renault models, Captur was subjected to the EDAU durability test (appearance and function), first introduced in 2010. This test is carried out in addition to the usual long distance tests and is conceived to prematurely age the vehicle in order to correct any defects from one generation to the next and to prepare the ground for future model ranges. In eight weeks it is able to simulate three years of use by the customer.
