Renault Captur to be available as a PHEV beginning 2020
A pioneer of the small SUV market, the Renault Captur, has reinvented itself as it seeks to cement its position Europe’s favourite.
The All-New Captur is one of the key model's in Renault's Drive the Future (2017-2022) strategic plan, thanks in no small part to its status as a truly global product. Not only is it sold on every continent, the All-New Captur will be also be manufactured in China, a key market for Renault.
The all-new Captur has also stepped up a class when it comes to its wider range of redesigned petrol and diesel engines, plus the addition of a E-TECH plug-in hybrid. Joining the range in 2020, this powertrain is both a first for Renault and also for models in this class.
Called E-TECH Plug-in it has been designed to appeal to customers where the Captur will be the household's only vehicle, delivering the longest driving range in electric mode and the best all-round performance for a plug-in hybrid model. In total, Renault has registered over 150 patents for the E-TECH Plug-in engine fitted to the All-New Captur, demonstrating its cutting-edge credentials.
Capable of driving up to 28 miles (45 kilometres) at speeds of up to 83 mph (135 km/h) in pure electric mode, the Captur demonstrates impressive versatility. Owners can use the car for daily trips without consuming any petrol, while longer weekend and holiday journeys can be undertaken without any range anxiety. What's more, thanks to its specially designed system and continuous energy regeneration capability of its two electric motors, the new Captur always retains enough charge in its 9.8kWh battery to move away and run at low speeds in electric mode, helping to reduce fuel consumption.
The system is similar to that fitted to the New Clio E-TECH, meaning it features a braking system taken directly from the electric vehicle class. This means it allows a maximum of energy to be recovered and returned for rapid self-recharging of the battery, while the strong regenerative braking effect allows a one pedal driving technique, further boosting efficiency.
The electric part of the drivetrain is linked to a new 1.6-litre petrol engine, which has been reworked especially for this application and is equipped with a particle filter to reduce harmful emissions. It also features an innovative multimode continuously variable gearbox for smooth and seamless operation.
As for charging, the all-new Captur gets Mode 2-compatible charging plug for domestic sockets and a Mode 3 plug for charging stations.
The Highway & Traffic Jam Companion is a Level 2 autonomy system that significantly improves driving comfort. Drivers nevertheless need to keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road, with the system emitting an alert if it detects that the driver's hands are not on the wheel after 13 seconds. After two further alerts, it deactivates automatically after 48 seconds.
With the All-New Captur, Renault is continuing its strategy of deploying always-on connectivity and enriched services with all of its vehicles. Platforms and apps such as EASY CONNECT and MY Renault, plus the EASY LINK multimedia system deliver truly connected services.
The Renault EASY LINK set up features an all-new smartphone-inspired interface that is more user-friendly and functional, with users able to customise various screens using widgets to directly access their favourite functions. Essentially, Renault EASY LINK is based on four main features: Always-on 4G connectivity, automatic updates, ease of operation and a rich ecosystem of services.
Renault Captur to be available as a PHEV beginning 2020
Modified on Friday 5th July 2019
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