New Renault Captur RS Line to launch in SA
February 15, 2021
A new RS Line version of the Renault Captur is expected to make its way to South African shores in the second half of 2021.
However, Car Mag states that it is not clear whether this model will be available locally. The Captur RS Line was first unveiled in July 2019 and the range in Europe now includes the new RS Line option.
The model stands out from the standard Captur range with a more sporty touch to it on the interior and exterior.
According to Gaadiwaadi.com, the interior has red trim on the aircon vents and seats while the multi-functional steering wheel is styled in leather. The red trim is also found on the seatbelts and gear lever with a carbon fiber dashboard.
The feature list includes a wireless charging pad, reverse parking camera, parking sensors feature in the front and back bumper, around view camera, a 10-inch infotainment system and more.
Automotive World said that this is the first time an RS Line version met its match to feature with the Renault Captur model. The Captur has a sportier, bold front bumper with a honeycomb grille. It has dark tinted windows (rear window too) and 18-inch alloy wheels.
It cannot be missed, with an RS Line badge on the boot door. Automotive World also confirmed the engine models the variant offers, namely, a petrol TCe 90, TCE 140, TCE 100 LPG and a E-TECH Plug-in 160 Hybrid. There are also talks of E-TECH Hybrid versions coming too.
Gaadiwaadi.com gave further information on the models’ gearbox, engines are mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard or a dual-clutch automatic is offered as an option.
Carscoops has revealed the pricing and kW of the RS Line variant. The TCe 140 delivers 103 kW while the E-Tech Plug-in 160 is said to deliver 118 kW. France already has the model available and pricing goes as follows:
TCe 140 FAP RS Line – R496 949,26
TCe 140 EDC FAP – R531 071,66
E-TECH Plug-in 160 – R610 032,68
Picture/s: Renault Sport
