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• New Renault Captur in SA
• New 1.2-litre 88kW petrol engine
• Priced from R219 900
Renault has expanded its South African SUV line-up with the addition of the Captur crossover.
The Captur concept debuted at the 2011 Geneva auto show and is aimed at SA’s growing B-segment SUV market with three derivatives (Expression, Dynamique, Dynamique EDC) and two turbopetrol engines - a new one and 1.2-litre - priced from R219 900.
F1-INSPIRED 1.2TURBO
The Captur new 1.2 litre EDC petrol turbo is a result from Renault's adaptation of its Formula 1 technology. The line-up offers two five-speed manual derivatives, the 66kW Turbo Dynamique and Expression, with the top-of-the-range Dynamique equipped with a six-speed auto.
The EDC is capable of 88kW/190Nm, reaches a top speed of 192km/h, with fuel consumption rated at 5.4 litres/100km and emissions of 125g/km.
The manual derivatives, powered the 900cc three-cylinder unit borrowed from its Clio sibling, are capable of 66kW/135Nm, can reach a top speed of 171km/h, with a fuel consumption of 4.9 litres/100km and emissions of 113g/km. An ECO function modifies the engine's response to reduce fuel consumption.
IMAGE GALLERY: 2015 Renault Captur
At the front, it sports the automaker’s diamond-shaped badge and stylish grille with LEDs. The Captur has duel-tone body colours and can be fitted with 16” and 17” alloy rims. It has a ground clearance of 170mm and an elevated driving position. Since its debut in 2013, Renault reports 255 000 units sold.
LOADS OF KIT
It has Renault's MediaNav multimedia system with 17cm touchscreen, satnav, radio/CD audio, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. Standard kit includes a hands-free key card, power side mirrors and power windows (front and rear), auto aircon (with one touch, quick demist function) while rear parking sensors, auto headlights, cruise control and rain sensor. A tyre pressure sensor is standard for Dynamique units.
Boot space is rated at 377 litres and 455 litres with the rear bench pushed forward. With the rear seats folded, maximum boot space increases to 1235 litres.
FIVE-STAR NCAP SAFETY
In 2013, the Captur achieved a five-star Euro NCAP rating, the 15th Renault to do so. In terms of safety it’s equipped with an anti-lock braking system, emergency brake assist, electronic stability control, hill assist, dual front and side airbags as well as three Isofix child-seat anchors.
Find out more about the Captur here.
Prices
Captur 66kW Expression - R219 900
Captur 66kW Dynamique - R239 900
Captur 88kW EDC Dynamique - R279 900
The new Captur is sold with a five-year or 150 000km warranty, a three-year or 45 000km service plan and a six-year anti-corrosion warranty. Services intervals are 15 000km or 1 year intervals.
STYLISH CROSSOVER: The new Renault Captur is equipped with loads of standard kit including parking sensors, auto headlights and cruise control. Image: QuickPic
