The Renault Captur crossover has acquired a hybrid powertrain, priced at £ 24,500 and officially capable of returning to 56.6 mpg.
The new Captur E-Tech Hybrid is driven by a coupled 1.6-liter petrol engine and two electric motors which are powered by a 1.2 kW lithium-ion battery. The system produces a combination 145 hp for a 0 to 62 mph time of 10.6 seconds and a CO2 emissions output of 114 g / km.
“The arrival of the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) version combines strong and responsive performance with low operating costs,” said Renault. “After the Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid, it is the most efficient and powerful version of the range.
The HEV trim will be offered in the Iconic, S Edition and RS Line trim levels, with three drive modes and front and rear parking sensors, a rear view camera, 18-inch Pasadena alloy wheels and ambient interior lighting. , all as standard.
Three levels of regenerative braking are available, which can be set to generate power when the car decelerates naturally, by manual braking, or automatically when the driver lifts the accelerator.
The Captur E-Tech Hybrid also achieves a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, like its sibling PHEV, with several active safety systems, including lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking and reconnaissance. traffic signs.
Deliveries of the new hybrid model are expected to begin in August.
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-06-02 05:01:24
