November 6 has been set as the Renault Captur launch date. Initially scheduled to release in October, the launch of the SUV was deferred due to undisclosed reasons. Bookings have been underway since September 22 and can be made online or via the Renault Captur app.
Production of the Captur is already underway at the Renault-Nissan's plant near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The company has already started dispatching units to dealers across the country.
Renault Captur Features
We drove the Renault Captur in its Platine trim and these are some of the key features on offer -
- ‘Sparkle’ full-LED headlamps
- Floating turn signals (front)
- Sapphire LED DRLs
- Satin finish skid plates
- 17-inch Crystal Cut alloy wheels
- Ripple tail lamps
- Dual-tone body colour
- LED ambient lighting
- Automatic climate control with surround illumination
- Rear air vents
- 6-way adjustable ErgoDesign white leather seats
- Golden accents on the air vents and centre console
- Infinity instrument Cluster
- 7-inch ULC 3.0 infotainment system with navigation
- Cruise control
- Parking camera
- Four airbags
- Hill Start Assist
Renault Captur Specifications
| Specification | Renault Captur Petrol | Renault Captur Diesel |
| Engine | 1498 cc H4K | 1461 cc K9K |
| Power | 106 PS @ 5600 RPM | 110 PS @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm @ 4000 RPM | 240 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual | 6-speed Manual |
| Mileage | -NA- | -NA- |
| Length x Width x Height | 4,329 x 1,813 x 1,619 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,673 mm | |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 Alloy Wheels | |
| Front Suspension | Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link,coil spring | |
| Rear Suspension | Twist beam suspension with coil spring Twin tube
Telescopic shock absorber |
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| Boot Space | 392L expandable to 1352 Litres | |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm | |
| Fuel Tank | 50 L | |
Also See - AMT Variant of Renault Captur ruled out
The engine and transmission combinations on offer are the same as the Renault Duster with which it also shares its platform. However, unlike the Duster, which is available in petrol and diesel automatic variants, the Renault Captur is manual only. Also, there is no AWD on offer.
