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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

2011 Renault Captur Concept

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[2011 Renault Captur Concept wallpaper]

Renault Captur concept is applies the DeZir's design philosophy on a three-door small crossover with a removable hardtop.The Captur will receive its world premiere at the upcoming Geneva Salon.

The main sources exterior designer of inspiration were athletes and radical sports with styling references to equipment such as helmets, gloves and other protective gear. The Captur, which is close in size to alliance partner Nissan’s Juke, is crafted from carbon fiber and features a removable hardtop that allows it to transform from a coupe to a convertible crossover. Other highlights include the butterfly doors and extra-large tires fitted to 22-inch black and white rims.

[2011 Renault Captur Concept photos]

[2011 Renault Captur Concept photos]

“It takes as its basis the fundamental design language introduced on the DeZir concept car but adds a more technical dimension – more functional but still highly sensuous," said Renault's director of concept cars, Axel Breun,

Interior of the 2011 Renault Captur Concept is colorful and futuristic-looking interior that can seat four passengers features fluorescent highlights picked out by a constant stream of light. "My main sources of inspiration were the human body, outdoor sports and urban styling," explains the colour and trim designer, Kana Watanabe. "I wanted Captur to radiate warmth and dynamism."

Powered by a 1.6-liter twin-turbocharged diesel engine concept with 160HP, developed from the new Energy dCi 130HP that will eventually replace the firm's current 1.9 dCi unit. The oil-burner is paired to a dual clutch EDC gearbox, and according to Renault, it emits less than 99g of CO2 per kilometer.

In addition, the Renault Captur Concept comes with numerous technological advancements including a new RX2 mechanical self-locking differential and the Visio-System with a forward-facing camera mounted at the top of the windscreen providing driver-assistance functions.

[2011 Renault Captur Concept photos]

Technical data
  • Engine: Energy dCi 160 Twin-Turbo
  • Power: 118 kW (160 hp)
  • Capacity: 1,598 cm3
  • CO2 emissions: 99 g/km (NEDC combined cycle)
  • Peak torque: 380 Nm
  • Top speed: 210 km/h
  • Transmission: EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch)
  • Tyres: 250/40 R22
  • Cd: 0.31
  • Kerb weight, unladen: 1,300 kg
  • 0-100 km/h: 8 s
  • 1,000m standing start: 29 s
  • Dimensions
  • Length: 4,223 mm
  • Width: 1,950 mm
  • Height: 1,586 mm
  • Ground clearance (laden): 261 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2,624 mm
  • Front track: 1,684 mm
  • Rear track: 1,684 mm
[2011 Renault Captur Concept dashboard]

[2011 Renault Captur Concept interior]

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