2020 RENAULT CAPTUR E-TECH PLUG-IN

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Published on December 10, 2020 1:45:11 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vmE23vJD98

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Based on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance’s CMF-B platform, the second generation Captur benefits from dynamic exterior styling, a more premium interior, best-in-class 9.3 inch touchscreen infotainment system and 10 inch TFT instrument cluster, new EASY LINK multimedia platform, advanced driver assistance systems, and a choice of six powertrains, although we’re only interested in the plug-in hybrid. The Renault Captur E-TECH comes in two high-specification trim levels, is priced start from £30,495 OTR and available to order now, with first customer deliveries in October.

Renault’s revolutionary hybrid drive with 150 patents is the result of its Formula 1 and e-mobility expertise. To that end it includes a 1.6-litre four-cylinder combustion engine (with 106lb-ft of torque), specially optimised for use in hybrids, and two electric motors coupled in a parallel-series configuration. This means that the system can use both energy sources (combustion or electric power) either separately or together. Combined the powertrain delivers 160hp propelling the car in a not so compelling 10.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 108mph (84mph in electric mode).

The more powerful of the two electric motors (151lb-ft) works on its own in phases of all-electric driving, while the other electric motor is an advanced starter and generator for the internal combustion engine. When starting the car, as long as the battery has enough charge left, the main electric motor is the first to kick in. When more of a boost is needed, the combustion engine and electric motors work together to deliver maximum output.

There are three driving modes that are specifically programmed to suit hybrid power. MySense optimises the hybrid mode for lower running costs; Sport gives you maximum performance by combining the power of the two motors; and Pure allows you to switch to all-electric driving when the battery has enough charge. The “E-Save” feature allows you to keep a charge reserve (no less than 40 per cent of battery power) for later use. This is a very practical option if the end of your trip is through a town.

I only managed to do 24 miles averaging 18.2 kWh/100 (slightly better than what I achieved in the Mégane Sport Tourer). I then carried on for a further 16 miles in MySense mode averaging a more economical 13.8 kWh/100, but I wasn’t able to claw back any range. Again, I wasn’t driving like Miss Daisy and I was still well off Renault’s estimate of 8 kWh/100km.

It does at least emit less between 34 (S Edition) and 36g/km (Launch Edition) of CO2 emissions meaning it falls in the 10% Benefit in kind group for company car drivers.

Like the new Mégane E-TECH Plug-in, charging times, heating and ventilation (while the car is plugged in) can be scheduled via the MY Renault app or Easy Link touchscreen.
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