Saturday, February 19, 2011

Geneva 2011: Renault Captur outlook looks to new design line

After De Renault circus show at the Auto Show in Geneva (1.-3.13.2011) with the capture another concept car that gives an outlook on the future design line of the brand. The crossover study combines elements of coupe, roadster and SUV. The motor is a 1.6-liter twin-turbo diesel. Matching the two-seater vehicle designed designer Joe Lozano also like accessories such as helmets, gloves and protective equipment for the driver and front passenger.

From De circus takes over the capture the front design with the big brand in front of the dark grille. Matt Painted wings make for a powerful performance. An LED light strip extends the entire wave-shaped turn signals along the sides of the car. The capture has wing doors and 22-inch wheels in black and white contrast paint.

The body is painted in bright orange. The shade is found in various shades and the interior again. The non-retractable hardtop can be removed easily and then allows the eye to the visual carbon chassis. The capture is transformed in this way from a coupe into a roadster, and is in the city as well as the terrain can be used.

Driver and front passenger seats are mounted on the center console, so that they seem to float in the air. New materials offer exceptional lighting effects. Center console, instrument panel and door frames are covered with a transparent The translucent material. Light-conducting high-tech fibers generate indirect ambient lighting.

"The whole interior is designed with a network of elastic ropes, to awaken the memories of the sport of sailing or mountain climbing," says interior designer Magali Gouraud Borgers. Aluminum pedals, carbon fiber bucket seats and steering wheel trimmed in perforated gray leather accentuate the sporty side of the crossover.

The variable cargo floor uses is three times with a layer of ropes strung. They take on not only the baggage, but the tail can also transform into a rest area with hammocks. The side parts two fold seat backs are housed, equipped with head restraints and seat belts. In this manner, the Renault Captur n transform a fully-fledged four seater.

The new 1.6 dCi engine is in future to replace the 1.9 dCi unit. The turbo-diesel develops 118 kW/160 hp. This corresponds to a specific power output of 74 kW/100 hp. The maximum torque of 380 Nm available at 1750 rpm available. Together with the dual-clutch transmission allows the modern engine CO2 emissions of less than 99 grams per kilometer.

The mechanical differential lock for improved traction. In capture the first time, the Visio system is used by Renault. This uses information from a camera at the top of the windshield for a number of advanced safety features. The technology can show the electronically generated images of the road with computer-generated additional information in real time on a central display.

(Ampnet / jri)

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