The Kadjar, Captur’s big brother, stands out through its fluid, athletic exterior styling and an interior that is both sporty and refined.
Available with either four- or two-wheel-drive transmission, the Renault Kadjar delivers easy manoeuvrability in town thanks to its compact footprint (4.45 metres long x 1.84 metres wide).
The Kadjar, which slots into the range above the Captur, offers advanced connectivity with the R-Link 2 multimedia system.
It will be unveiled at the 85th Geneva Motor Show which opens to the public on March 5, 2015.
The Kadjar uses the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s CMF-C/D platform which is the fruit of four years’ joint development.
For the design of the Kadjar, the project was overseen by design teams at the Technocentre, near Paris.
The large 690mm wheels and rims of up to 19-inches (depending on version) are further pointers to the Kadjar’s sporty nature.
An LED (Light Emitting Diode) light guide in the form of the letter ‘C’ for the daytime running lights provides a high-tech feel.
The generous 190mm ground clearance and approach and departure angles of 18 and 25 degrees respectively guarantee outstanding driveability whatever the type of terrain.
Front and rear skid plates protect the vehicle’s underbody, while the stainless steel boot sill guard protects against damage and dirt.
The Kadjar is extremely manoeuvrable, too, with a turning circle of 10.72 metres.
Driving aids include ‘hands-free’ parking and a reversing camera.
The Kadjar’s head light units with Full-LED (Light Emitting Diode) twin head lights improve safety courtesy of a more intense and precise beam.
The head light units incorporate two LED ‘Pure Vision’ modules that perform the functions of dipped and main beam.
This Full LED ‘Pure Vision’ technology endows the Kadjar with lights that are both precise and efficient.
The ray emits a light close to that of the sun and 20% more powerful than a halogen beam for enhanced night-time vision.
For Europe and other markets, the Kadjar will be manufactured in Palencia, Spain.
It will also be the first Renault vehicle to be manufactured in China, at the new Dongfeng Renault Automotive Company (DRAC) factory in Wuhan which is due to start vehicle production in early 2016.