Unveiled in February 2011, Captur is the new concept car embodying Renault’s new design strategy. A sporty crossover with a flowing and athletic body language, it conjures up visions of two people exploring the world and previews a forthcoming road car. Its Energy dCi 160 twin-turbo engine-concept combines fun driving, enjoyable performance and low CO2 emissions.

Versatile crossover to explore the world

Renault's new design strategy is founded on the human life cycle, with each phase of the cycle taking the form of a specific concept car. The first concept car, DeZir, expressed the idea of ‘falling in love’. Captur addresses the second phase of that cycle: that of two people exploring the world around them.

 In its proportions and fluid curves, Renault Captur evokes movement and lightness, yet displays powerful and muscular all-terrain cues. Just as with DeZir, angles, corners and lines have given way to sensuous and natural forms. For the exterior design, the main sources of inspiration were athletes and radical sports, with references equipment such as helmets, gloves and other protective gear used in radical sports, combining high technology with sophistication and lightness.

 Captur adopts the new frontal identity first presented by DeZir. As with DeZir, this identity has as its centrepiece a large Renault logo, set vertically against a dark surface. Substantial, matt-finished wings reinforce the design’s visual strength. LEDs relay the direction indicator signal in a wave effect running the whole length of the vehicle.

 Captur does more than simply stir emotions: it is also a practical and versatile vehicle. Fitted with a hard convertible top which, that once removed, reveals a carbon fibre framework, Captur can morph into a coupé or a convertible, go from an urban vehicle to an off-roader. Its sporty appeal is underlined by its butterfly doors and big tyres fitted to 22-inch black and white rims.

 Captur's bodywork is finished in a spicy shade of orange, in a variety of different shades on materials both inside and outside the vehicle.