Renault teases Kaptur CUV; could be launched in India

Renault has teased the Russia-bound Kaptur crossover that is expected to be revealed towards the end of March 2016. The 4x4 crossover will be produced at Renault's plant in Moscow and the model has been designed to cater to the needs of emerging markets. While Renault has not released a list of destination markets for the Kaptur, it is believed that India could be one of them.

While the name is similar to the Captur CUV sold in Europe, it is believed that this is more than just a rebadged version of the Captur. The Captur is based on the same platform as the Renault Clio and is offered only with front wheel drive, while the Kaptur is expected to share its underpinnings with the Duster and will offer all-wheel drive.

The Kaptur is expected to get a longer wheelbase than the Captur as well and may come with the option of a third row of seats. Specific details are only speculative and reports suggest the model could get the TCe 90 and TCe 120 turbo-petrol units and the 1.5L dCi/K9K oil-burner.

The Kaptur is expected to go on sale in markets like Russia and Brazil before reaching Indian shores, possibly in 2017.