Renault has added a new limited edition S-Edition variant to the Captur range in Europe. Interestingly, this limited edition isn’t just kitted up with fancy trim, it actually has a new, more powerful engine under the hood. Available with six-speed manual and Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) transmissions, the new 1.4 litre turbocharged TCe 150 engine produces 150 hp and 250 Nm of torque, considerably more than the previous range-topping 120 hp/205 Nm 1.2 litre turbo petrol engine. Thanks to the additional grunt, the zero-to-100 km/h sprint is now achieved in 8.2 seconds (9.2 seconds for the EDC-equipped model), down from the TCe 120’s 9.9 seconds (10.6 seconds with the EDC). Other than the engine, the S-Edition also gets an exclusive Iron Blue exterior finish combined with an Etoilé Black or Platine Grey roof. If you don’t like it you can choose from a combination of eight different two-tone finish combinations. Other exterior equipment includes black 17-inch Filante diamond-cut alloy wheels, Gun Metal Grey door protection inserts and skid plates as well as S-Edition badging. On the inside, the Captur S-Edition features Alcantara/simile leather upholstery with blue top stitching which is carried over to the arm rest, gear lever bellows and parking brake. The R-Link Evolution infotainment system, front, side and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, Easy Park Assist and Blind Sport Warning are available as optional extras. The Malaysian-spec Captur is currently available with the 1.2 litre TCe 120 engine. Would an upgrade to the 1.4 litre TCe 150… [Read full story]
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