Renault Captur concept unveiled

Renault's Geneva show star shows how the company's next crossover could look.

Renault's latest concept car, the Captur, is a sporty crossover featuring a flowing body design. It apparently marks a starting point of design ideas to come - in the footsteps of the two-seat DeZir concept car.

The Captur's body is finished in a shade of orange and fitted with 22-inch black and white rims. The most significant part is the front end. It features a large Renault logo against a dark surface extended to the sides for the badge to stand out as much as possible. LED indicators finish off the visuals, running the whole length of the wing in a wave effect.

The interior follows the exterior with the colour scheme and the lighting. The intended lightness is further improved by translucent materials used in various components.

The rear is a multifunctional area lined with three layers of 'rope'. It can be configured to be a storage area, a relaxation chamber or can be fitted with the installed pull-out seat, making it a four-seater.

A new, 1.6-litre twin-turbo dCi 160 engine will power the vehicle, producing 160hp and 380Nm of torque at 1,750rpm. It is paired with a dual-clutch EDC gearbox resulting in less than 99g CO2 emissions per kilometre.

The Captur is fitted with a mechanical self-locking differential and driving assistance is further improved by an 'augmented reality' visual system projected onto the windscreen.

We'll see the Renault Captur for ourselves next month at the Geneva Motor Show.

Published on: February 10, 2011