Renault is continuing to test the second-generation
Renault Captur and engineers were recently snapped behind the wheel of a new
prototype in Southern Spain near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The following prototype sports
less camouflage than others we’ve seen and clearly takes after the latest Clio
with some elements of its look. A set of silver and black wheels are being worn
by this car which seem to suit the character of the vehicle nicely.
Underpinning the latest Renault Captur, will be the new CMF-B platform also introduced with the new
Clio. This new platform will bring with it a number of important upgrades
including better packaging which will allow the French automaker to offer the
new Captur with a selection of different powertrains.
One of the most important new powertrains said to be
on the cards will be a plug-in hybrid that supports a small 9.8 kWh battery and
offers an all-electric range of 50 km. The new Captur may also be
offered with a mild-hybrid diesel while the more traditional range of engines
will include a 1.0-liter turbo petrol sold in two different configurations.
There should also be a 1.3-liter petrol offered to customers and a 1.5-liter
diesel.
None of these powertrains will be particularly
powerful but customers will at least have a plethora of fuel-efficient models
to choose from. A host of technologies will be incorporated into the new Renault
Captur. This will allegedly include a 9.3-inch infotainment screen, digital
gauge cluster, and semi-autonomous driving systems, just like the new Clio. The new 2020 Renault Captur is
expected to debut in the second half of the year.
