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59-530: The Renault Captur is a series of subcompact crossover SUVs manufactured by the French automaker Renault . The production version of the first one, based on the B platform , made its debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and started to be marketed in France during April 2013. The Captur Concept was first shown at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show . Under the "same skin with different specification" strategy adopted by Renault,
118-487: A compact cars ( C-segment ). Crossovers in this segment typically have limited off-road capabilities with the majority adopting front-wheel-drive layout, although many subcompact crossovers offer all-wheel-drive . Depending on the market and the manufacturer, subcompact crossover SUVs typically have an exterior length under 4,400 mm (173.2 in). According to IHS Markit , vehicles from this segment were considered by customers as cheap to purchase and run, offer
177-488: A "desirable lifestyle styling" and higher seating position. Other advantages also include higher ground clearance, convenient ingress/egress, larger headroom, and larger legroom space compared to B-segment/subcompact hatchbacks. Despite built on the same platforms as subcompact cars and using much of the same technology, customers are shown to be willing to purchase them with a higher price. A study by JATO Dynamics showed that average price of subcompact SUVs sold in 2021 in
236-494: A 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Lower trim levels have a 7.0-inch touchscreen and a 7.0-inch instrument display. In South Korea, the model is sold with its international Captur name from the first half of 2020, instead of being rebadged as the Renault Samsung QM3 as with the previous generation. The facelifted Captur was revealed on 4 April 2024 changes include: a restyled front fascia, new taillight graphics,
295-649: A 4-star safety rating in the 2017 Latin NCAP tests. The second-generation Captur debuted in July 2019. It is based on the newer CMF-B platform which also underpin the Clio V, the second-generation Nissan Juke and the European-spec Arkana . The second-generation Captur is around 110 mm (4.3 in) longer than the outgoing model, which is complemented with 20 mm (0.8 in) longer wheelbase. At launch, Renault announced
354-526: A C-segment car platform or above. While being significantly more expensive, they offer similar driving and convenience advantages as mainstream subcompact crossover SUVs, with larger exterior dimensions, more refined interiors, more advanced technologies, higher engine power and added prestige. Early nameplates include the BMW X1 (introduced in 2009), Audi Q3 (2010), Mini Countryman (2010) and Range Rover Evoque (2011). According to IHS Markit, in 2007, when
413-637: A fit replacement for mini MPVs. The examples are the Citroën C3 Aircross which replaced the Citroën C3 Picasso and Opel Crossland X replacing the Opel Meriva . According to data from JATO Dynamics, sales in 2021 totalled 2,018,791 units, representing 37 percent of the SUV market and 17 percent of the overall automobile market. Petrol-powered vehicles dominated the segment with 72 percent of sales in
472-464: A five star rating at the 2013 Euro NCAP tests. Between its standard safety equipment, it has three point seat belts, two airbags, cruise control, speed limiter, ESC , ABS and audible and visual seat belt reminder warnings. Renault Captur is also equipped with Hill-Start assist feature. In May 2017, Renault introduced a facelifted Captur with slightly revised interior and exterior designs, more customisation options and improved equipment. The Captur
531-526: A global model when the second-generation model was introduced in 2012, although it lost its segment market leader status after newcomers such as the Honda HR-V and Jeep Renegade was released in 2015. In Australia, the segment is known as the "small SUV", "compact SUV" or "light SUV" segment. In 2021, it is the third-largest automobile segment in the market after pickup trucks and medium SUV at 13.7 percent share. As of 2022 , there are more than 30 models from
590-478: A new 1.3 L H5Ht petrol turbo engine, replacing the 2.0 L F4R naturally aspirated petrol engine. Initially, the B0 model did not have diesel engines. It mounts engines either burning petrol (for Russia-assembled vehicles) or a mix of petrol/ ethanol (for Brazil-assembled vehicles). The India-assembled Captur had a diesel engine as an option. It has ventilated front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The car got
649-737: A partnership between Renault and the Allur Group. A localised Brazilian version was introduced in the beginning of 2017, badged as the Renault Captur. The Brazilian version has manual (five-speed), CVT and automatic (four-speed) gearboxes. That same year, the Brazilian Captur was named as Best Design by Americar (automotive press association of Latin America). The Brazilian-made Captur GA is exported throughout Latin America. The Brazilian-made Captur GA
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#1732876185892708-475: A total of 11 exterior colours, 4 contrasting roof colours, and 3 customization packages available for the European market, resulting in 90 possible colour schemes. The vehicle available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines with power ranging from 100 to 155 PS (99 to 153 hp; 74 to 114 kW). The base engine is also available out of the factory with a dual-fuel LPG system. The sole diesel engine option
767-400: A variety terms, such as subcompact luxury crossover SUV, luxury subcompact SUV, premium small SUV, premium compact crossover and luxury small SUV. Subcompact luxury crossover SUVs are usually based on the platform of a compact car ( C-segment ), while some models are based on a mid-size car ( D-segment ) or a subcompact ( B-segment ) platform. Vehicles in this segment are commonly built on
826-539: A vehicle from a segment above, while the Kia Sonet offered a third row seating in Indonesia, a market dominated by three-row vehicles, without extending the body. The Honda BR-V has been developed as a three-row, seven-seater crossover while slotted as a B-segment SUV. Numerous luxury car brands produce and market subcompact crossover SUVs, usually as an entry-level SUV offering of the respective brands. They are known by
885-492: Is a 1.5-litre dCi unit in with 95 PS (94 hp; 70 kW) or 115 PS (113 hp; 85 kW). From 2020, the new Captur is available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain dubbed as the E-Tech which is capable of 45 km (28 mi) of pure electric range in mixed use. The tech features over 150 new patents from Renault. Top-spec versions is equipped with a 9.3-inch vertically mounted touchscreen infotainment system, and
944-619: Is a rebadged Captur. It went on sale in March 2023 with five powertrain options from the Captur, ranging from petrol, mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid. A concept car named Renault Captur was unveiled by Renault at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show . It was shown with the Renault Samsung badge at the 2012 Busan Motor Show . The Captur is a mini SUV , and it is the second of six concept cars showing Renaults future design directions. The first
1003-452: Is an automobile segment used to describe the smallest segment of crossover SUV , a type of sport utility vehicle , below the compact crossover SUV . Subcompact crossover SUVs are usually based on a platform of a subcompact (also known as supermini or B-segment ) passenger car, although some high-end subcompact crossover models are based on a compact car ( C-segment ). The segment started to gain traction during early to mid-2010s when
1062-566: Is common in this segment for one brand to offer more than one model at different price points and segmentation. For example, as of 2022 , Volkswagen offered three models in the segment in Europe, which are T-Roc , T-Cross , and Taigo . According to 2020 tests conducted in the UK by Which? , vehicles from this class returned an average of around 7 percent worse fuel economy and 7 percent higher CO 2 tailpipe emissions than equivalent hatchbacks such as
1121-631: Is powered by a range of petrol and diesel engines. The Captur won What Car? 2014 "Best Small SUV Less Than £16,000”. It was also named Voiture de l'Année 2013 (2013 Best Car) by the French Association of Automotive Press . The Renault Samsung QM3 is a badge engineered version of the Captur, launched in South Korea at the Seoul Motor Show in April 2013, shortly after its European counterpart
1180-464: The Citroën C3 Aircross , SEAT Arona and Hyundai Kona further boosted growth in 2017. In that year, B-SUV accounted for 10 percent of the overall automobile market. Several manufacturers have changed their product mix by introducing subcompact crossovers to replace mini MPVs in Europe due to the popularity of the former and the declining sales of the latter. Models from the segment was seen
1239-609: The Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio , and was said to be marginally less efficient than the medium hatchback class such as the Volkswagen Golf. In the North American market where larger vehicles are preferred, the segment has been largely marketed to urban drivers and consumers looking to downsize to a smaller, more efficient vehicle. While not as popular as the larger compact crossovers , the segment has experienced major growth in
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#17328761858921298-608: The Juke which was produced in the UK and Japan. Many other nameplates entered the market between 2012 and 2013, which included the Dacia Duster , Chevrolet Trax , Ford EcoSport , Opel Mokka , Peugeot 2008 , Suzuki SX4 S-Cross , and Renault Captur . Volkswagen entered the segment in 2017 with the release of the Volkswagen T-Roc, positioned below the Tiguan . Other models such as
1357-676: The Toyota Aygo X , Hyundai Casper , Suzuki Ignis , Renault Kwid , Suzuki Xbee , and the Fiat Panda Cross/City Cross . Meanwhile, JATO Dynamics defines the A-SUV class as SUVs with an exterior length between 3,900–4,100 mm (153.5–161.4 in). Renault Russia Renault Russia (Russian: Рено Россия , romanized : Reno Rossiya , IPA: [rʲɪˈno rɐˈsʲijə] ), known until 2014 as Avtoframos (Russian: Автофрамос , romanized : Avtoframos ),
1416-558: The "Captur Global Access" (Captur GA). Compared to the B platform-based Captur, the Captur GA is cheaper to build as it is based on the first generation Dacia Duster platform instead of the fourth generation Clio while offering larger cabin space. The Captur GA was first introduced in Russia and neighbouring countries in 2016, badged as the Renault Kaptur . Change of the naming was explained by
1475-659: The Automotive News Data Center. In comparison, the share of subcompact cars fell to 2.4 percent of the U.S. market in 2018 from 5.4 percent in 2010, while compact cars declined to 9.9 percent from 12.4 percent in the same period. In 2019, the Hyundai Kona became the first subcompact crossover SUV to win the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year . Around 50 percent of subcompact crossover SUVs sold in
1534-477: The Captur can accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.0 seconds a low 99 g/km of CO 2 emission figure and a top speed of 130 mph (209.2 km/h). The car is made from carbon fibre, has butterfly doors and has a removable roof. It weighs 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) and features large 22 inch wheels. Despite its crossover appearance, the Captur is front-wheel drive and features Renault's new 'RX2’ mechanical self-locking differential to transfer
1593-453: The Captur is available in a larger version based on the low-cost B0 platform shared with the Duster . It uses the similar styling with the first-generation Captur but with an extended wheelbase, greater ground clearance and all-wheel-drive drivetrain. Referred internally as the "Captur Global Access", the vehicle has been produced in Russia, Brazil and India. There are two different versions of
1652-484: The European market was €26,366 , compared with €20,699 for subcompact or small cars. The first-generation Honda HR-V was released in 1998 mainly for the Japanese and European markets, and has been considered as one of the first subcompact crossover. Its exterior length stood between 4,000–4,110 mm (157.5–161.8 in), sold with either 3-doors and 5-doors, and was offered with an all-wheel-drive option. However,
1711-585: The U.S. in 2021 were produced in South Korea. European figures for B-segment SUV (including off-roaders ) had rapidly increased during the 2010s. Between 2000 and 2009, sales volume only doubled 60,000 units in 2000 to 125,000 units according to JATO Dynamics. However, IHS Markit noted that sales of the segment in Europe between 2010 and 2016 increased nearly tenfold from 134,000 units to 1.13 million units. Industry analyst LMC Automotive predicts sales will reach 2.3 million in 2023 and will steadily rise to reach almost 3 million by 2028. In 2010, Nissan introduced
1770-574: The U.S. market in its brief history. The Nissan Juke , which was unveiled at the 2010 New York International Auto Show to be sold for the 2011 model year was considered the first model in the segment, apart from the luxury Mini Countryman . Many other nameplates in the segment appeared between 2013 and 2015, which included the Buick Encore , Chevrolet Trax , Fiat 500X , Ford EcoSport , Honda HR-V , Jeep Renegade , and Subaru Crosstrek . In 2015, there were 10 subcompact crossover nameplates in
1829-526: The U.S., totalling 411,774 units sold or 2.4 percent of the overall market. In that year, subcompact crossovers outsold subcompact cars for the first time in history. In the following year, the Jeep Renegade was the first in the segment to cross the 100,000-sales threshold. In 2018, the segment consisted of 16 nameplates and recorded 784,073 sales, capturing 12 percent of the U.S. crossover market and 4.5 percent of overall U.S. automobile market, according to
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1888-621: The UK: Expression, Expression+, Dynamique Media Nav and Dynamique S Media Nav. In December 2013, Renault added a top-of-the-range Signature trim and, in 2015, the Iconic. In 2018, the Captur added the sportier S-edition. As standard, it has parking sensors and voice activation for certain functions. In some versions, it also adds removable seat covers with zippers, a new Renault satellite navigation system with touchscreen, reverse cameras and automated head lamps and windscreen wiper. The Captur achieved
1947-564: The available torque to the driven wheel with the most grip. Despite being on the market for less than a full year, it managed to rank third in the European small crossover segment for 2013, with just over 84,000 sales, behind the Nissan Juke and the Dacia Duster , and it was the segment's best seller in the last quarter of 2013. At the end of 2015, Renault Captur was ranked 14th out of the 20 most sold cars in Europe with 195,323 units. Subcompact crossover SUV Subcompact crossover SUV
2006-767: The car awards by mentioning the ones received by the B platform version. The Captur GA shares the platform with the Indian market Nissan Kicks (D15) , which is a slightly larger version of the Nissan Kicks built on the Nissan B platform . Both are currently built at the same manufacturing plant jointly owned by Renault and Nissan in Chennai, India . The Captur GA was discontinued in India in 2020 due to lacklustre sales, with less than 7,000 units produced in 4 years. In May 2020, Renault Russia launched
2065-501: The city of Moscow owned equally the new company. The car assembly started in April 1999. By 2005, the plant was at full production and in 2010 its capacity was doubled to 160,000 cars per year. In October 2004, Renault purchased a 26% of the Moscow's share in the partnership and in 2006 increased its participation to 94.1%. At the end 2012, the French automaker purchased the remaining stake of Avtoframos. In July 2014, Renault announced
2124-576: The company back to the Moscow government. The Moscow city plans to use Renault Russia assets to relaunch Moskvitch-badged production. From the end of 2002 to 2004 the plant produced the Renault Symbol , the three-box version of the Renault Clio . Since 2005, the plant assembles the Renault Logan . The total production in 2007 was 69,000 cars, with an increase to 73,000 cars in 2008. In 2009,
2183-600: The difficulties of the correct pronunciation of the original "Captur" name in the Russian language. The Renault Kaptur is manufactured by the Renault Russia plant since April 2016. The front wheel drive version of this car is powered by the 1.6-litre engine and has manual gearbox or CVT , while all wheel drive versions have the 2.0-litre engine and manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox. Assembly in neighboring Kazakhstan began in 2021 at SaryarkaAvtoProm plant ( Kostanay ), through
2242-456: The facelifted Kaptur. Apart from several subtle exterior and interior updates, the car is now engineered above the B0+ platform instead of the B0 for better ride quality, resulting in more than 55 percent components being updated. The hydraulic power steering was ditched in favour of the modern electric power steering, which in turn allowed the steering column to be adjusted for reach. The Kaptur received
2301-514: The first 10 months of 2021, followed by diesel at 14 percent. Full-electric models accounted for 5.1 percent of sales in the same period. According to JATO's data for Europe, seven European car brands that focused their efforts on developing SUVs, have seen their overall sales in the B and C segments fall dramatically between 2001 and 2021. In India, subcompact crossovers with a length dimension below 4 m (157.5 in) are commonly called "subcompact SUVs" or "compact SUVs" by journalists, and
2360-540: The first generation Captur each built on its own platform. The B platform version, codenamed J87 was produced between 2013 and 2019 and the B0 platform "Global Access" version codenamed HA started production in 2016. The J87 Captur is based on the fourth generation Clio and rides on the B platform. It incorporates design lines from the homonymous concept, as part of Renault's renovated design strategy developed by Laurens van den Acker . It has various customisation options for
2419-463: The inclusion of the latest logo from Renault, removal of faux exhaust trim, leather and chrome materials removed in place for recyclable materials, a larger size for the digital instrument cluster and touchscreen information, and a new Esprit Alpine as the flagship trim replaced the RS Line. In September 2022, Mitsubishi Motors released the second-generation Mitsubishi ASX for the European market, which
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2478-413: The interior and the exterior. The car suspension is made up of MacPherson struts on front and a twist-beam axle on rear. Brakes are discs on front and drums on rear. The Captur has some new elements, such as a large drawer-like glovebox that is more easily reachable by the driver, instead of a conventional glove compartment in left hand drive models. The Captur originally had four trim levels in
2537-422: The larger ones are usually referred as "mid-size SUV". The distinction was due to the Indian vehicle dimensions regulations which imposes heavier tax for vehicles longer than 4 m (157.5 in). Renault entered the segment in 2012 when company saw a gap in the SUV market in India, which was filled by the Duster . The vehicle has proven to be a sales success in its initial release as its major competitors
2596-463: The more common definition of a compact crossover SUV, which is a class larger and belongs to the C-segment . Classification of a certain model may also vary between markets due to differences in regional definitions, competition and pricing. Subcompact crossovers commonly use the same platform of similarly-sized subcompact/B-segment hatchbacks or sedans , while some high-end models may be based on
2655-418: The number of models and sales figures rapidly increased in major markets such as North America and Europe. In 2019, around 22 percent of SUV global sales were contributed by subcompact crossovers. The segment is particularly popular in Europe, India, and Brazil where they account for 37 percent, 75 percent, and 69 percent of total SUV sales in 2018 respectively. In 2019, the best selling subcompact crossover
2714-607: The record in January 2018 after recording 416,883 sales in its first 12 months in market, which was said to be the highest in the world for a new car. The segment is commonly known as "compact SUV" ( Portuguese : SUV compacto ) in the country. The Ford EcoSport is the first model of this segment when it was introduced in 2003. It is based on the Ford Fiesta B-segment hatchback and the Ford Fusion mini MPV. It went on to become
2773-554: The release of the Nissan Juke in 2010 which was oriented towards Europe and North America was argued to have helped define and start the development of the almost non-existent segment at the time. As the result of the increasing popularity of the segment, from mid-2010s, manufacturers began to phase out subcompact hatchbacks and sedans in favor of this segment in several markets since it offers higher profit margins, particularly in North America. Due to its expanding market share, it
2832-526: The renaming of its Russian subsidiary, changing its name from Avtoframos to Renault Russia in order to strengthen the company's relationship with the Renault-badged, Russian-made cars within the clients. In March 2022, following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and international pressure to doing so, Renault "suspended" the Renault Russia operations. In May 2022, Renault said it had agreed to sell
2891-474: The segment being offered in the country. Subcompact crossovers with three-row seating has been developed for various markets. For example, the SsangYong Tivoli XLV or Tivoli Air offers third row seats by extending the rear overhang of the standard subcompact Tivoli. The Hyundai Alcazar introduced in 2021 is an extended Hyundai Creta, with longer exterior length and wheelbase, and has been marketed as
2950-705: The segment was effectively made up of only the Land Rover Freelander , global sales stood at 64,500 units. By 2016, sales had reached 1.147 million units. Mini SUV described the smallest class of body-on-frame SUVs, often engineered for off-road use with 4x4 drivetrain. At present, the term is mostly used to describe subcompact crossovers. The term "crossover city car", "city crossover", "urban crossover", or "A-SUV" has been used for either smaller subcompact crossovers and A-segment vehicles or city cars that are designed with crossover styling, which are smaller than typical subcompact crossovers. Examples include
3009-409: Was South Korea's best-selling imported car. The QM3 was voted Best Car at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show , and was chosen 2014 "SUV of the Year" by the newspaper JoongAng Ilbo in March 2014. A larger car with a similar styling as the original Captur but with a larger wheelbase and ground clearance is being produced by Renault to capture emerging markets. This model is referred internally by Renault as
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#17328761858923068-509: Was a Russian automotive company established in 1998 by the Moscow city and Renault. It was a wholly owned Renault subsidiary from 2012 onwards. The company has gone defunct in May 2022 as its assets were acquired by the Moscow city government. In July 1998, the then Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Valery Shantsev , and a representative from Renault signed an agreement to create an automotive joint venture , based on an old OAO Moskvitch facility. Renault and
3127-469: Was disrupted by the lack of certain components. Late 2023, it was discontinued. The car is available in the Indian market since 2017, also badged as Captur. Production and pre orders started in September 2017. It was also offered with a 1.5 L K9K diesel engine until April 2020. Advertising videos from Renault India got a negative reception in some forum and media outlets for allegedly "misinform" customers on
3186-602: Was from a segment above and a segment below. Major growth of the B-SUV class continued in between 2015 and 2016, when the Hyundai Creta (introduced in 2015) and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza (2016) was introduced to the market. Sales of B-SUVs increased 509 percent in January–May 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, while it gained 7.2 percent of overall market share. The first mainstream sub-4 metre SUV to be launched in India
3245-664: Was marketed in Uruguay since November 2017 as the Grand Captur to differentiate it with the European Captur, which was available in the country since February 2016. In July 2021, the facelifted Captur went on sale in Brazil with a new 1.3-litre petrol engine. After international sanctions against Russia caused by the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine , the production of the Brazilian model
3304-639: Was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. The QM3 was officially released on 6 December 2013, and the initial 1,000 cars allocated to South Korea sold out within seven minutes. The QM3's dimensions and wheelbase are identical to the Captur's, while the engine range is limited to a single dCi 90 four cylinder diesel and dual clutch transmission. The QM3 was manufactured in the Renault Valladolid Factory , in Spain. With 24,560 vehicles registered in 2015, it
3363-612: Was the Ford EcoSport (in 2012) which was a high-selling model due to the lack of competition, followed by the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Soon after, many other manufacturers followed suit, with 10 models available in the sub-segment as of 2021 . In 2018, sales of subcompact crossovers in the country accounts for 19 percent of the total SUV market. The Baojun 510 is notable for being the highest-selling newly-introduced automobile nameplate in world's history. It received
3422-511: Was the HR-V , recording 622,154 units being sold worldwide. The "subcompact crossover SUV" or "subcompact crossover" term is most commonly used in North America, where the " subcompact " and "crossover" terms originated from. The segment is also known as " B-segment SUV", "B-SUV", "small SUV", or "subcompact CUV". It is also known with several other terms depending on the market, including "compact crossover" or "compact SUV", which differs with
3481-526: Was the Renault DeZir . It was designed by Julio Lozano under the leadership of Renault's design chief Laurens Van den Acker. It is said to be based on the same platform as its partner Nissan's Juke . The Captur is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 1.6 L dCi "Energy" engine which will be rolled out among Renault and Nissan models during 2011. The engine produces 158 bhp (118 kW; 160 PS) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) of torque, and
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