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Renault Captur Hatchback 1.6 E-Tech Plug-in hybrid 160 Engineered 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	engineered
Price	£34,195
Battery Capacity	9.8
Engine Power - BHP	160
Acceleration	10.1
Top Speed	107 mph
Length	4227 mm
Width	1797 mm
Height	1576 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	261 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1564 kg

Driver Convenience

Cruise control + speed limiter
EasyLink 9.3" portrait touchscreen with navigation, google search and traffic information
Eco mode
EV button to activate pure mode
Front and rear parking distance sensors
Full digital virtual cockpit - 10" TFT colour display
Gear change indicator
Lane departure warning system
Lane keep assist
Multisense with 3 driving modes + 8 ambient lighting colours
Rear view camera
Renault automatic emergency assist
Smartphone integration compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Traffic sign recognition with over speed prevention
Trip computer
Variable assistance power steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

6m Type 2 mode 3 charging cable

Entertainment

DAB Radio with Bluetooth and USB
EasyLink multimedia system, scheduled charging, heating and air conditioning

Exterior Features

2 reverse gear LED lamps and 1 rear LED fog lamp in the bumper
Aluminium Renault sport door sills
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic front wipers with rain sensors
Automatic headlights
Automatic high/low beam
Black 'Renault' logo at the front and rear
Black side door protection with warm titanium effect
Body coloured door mirrors
C Shaped LED front and rear lighting signatures with 3D effect on the rear lights
Day time running light
Double chromed exhaust tailpipes element
Drivers one touch window with anti-pinch feature
E-TECH Badging
Extra tinted glass in rear windows and tailgate
Frameless rear view mirror
Front and rear electric windows
Front fenders decopart with shinny black insert
Front grille with shiny black upper trim
Full LED headlights with LED rear lights
Gold E-Tech badge on hatch door
LED high level brake lights
LED rear fog lights
LED turn indicators on door mirrors
Longitudinal roof bars
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Shark fin antenna
Shiny black front and rear skid plate

Interior Features

60/40 split and fixed base rear seat bench
Aluminium pedals
Automatic climate control with one touch demist function and air quality regulator
Central rear LED rooflight with 3 reading lights
Dark grey interior roof lining
E-TECH badge on central console, B pillar and tailgate
E-TECH Engineered leather steering wheel with gold E-Tech badge
E-Tech engineered leather/suede upholstery
Flying console with e-shifter
Front head restraints
Gold detailing on the dash and steering wheel
Gold stitching on the door panel
Heating system with pollen filter
Height adjustable driver's seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
ISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
LED front roof lights
Modular boot floor
Rear head restraints
Single front passenger seat
Sliding rear bench

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts
ABS+EBA
AEBS - active emergency braking system
B Brake Mode - One pedal driving with increased regenerative braking
Distance warning alert
Driver and front passenger and 3 rear passengers seatbelt reminder
Driver and front passenger, side, head and curtain airbags
Driver height adjustable seat belt
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability control
Front dash warning indicator in case of heavy braking
Front driver and passenger side airbag deactivation
Hill start assist
Passenger airbag deactivation system
Rear door and window child locking function for rear door
Tyre pressure warning light

Security

Anti drill door locks and locking fuel cap
Central door locking
Deadlocking system
Hands free keycard with push button and start/stop function
RAID (Renault Anti-Intruder Device) automatic door locking

Trim

Black soft touch dashboard

Wheels

18" E-Tech engineered le castellet diamond cut alloy wheels with gold inserts
Tyre inflation kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	9.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	255
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	180
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	3.7
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	9.8
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb - TEH	45
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb - TEL	50
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	28
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	31
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	47
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	52
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	29
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	32

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	30
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	31
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	30

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	78
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	83.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	217.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	217.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	217.3

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	18A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	75
NCAP Safety Assist %	74
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.1
Engine Power - BHP	160
Engine Torque - NM	144
Engine Torque - RPM	3200
Top Speed	107 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	LE CASTELLETE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1576 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1585 mm
Length	4227 mm
Wheelbase	2639 mm
Width	1797 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2003 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	39
Gross Vehicle Weight	2060 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1118 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	261 l
Max. Loading Weight	496 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1564 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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