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Renault plans junior Evoque

Renault’s Captur, the small crossover concept unveiled at the recent Geneva motor show, will be developed into two showroom models, say company insiders.

The mainstream version will be a small five-door similar in size to the Nissan Juke, with which it will share a Renault-Nissan Alliance platform. The other will be a three-door version, possibly with some unique design features; think of the three-door Range Rover Evoque, but on a smaller scale.

See pics of the Renault Captur concept


The coupé version could be the first of its kind in this class and will provide Renault with an unusual model of similarly stylish appeal to the Mini Cooper and Citroën’s DS3, against which Renault currently offers little competition.

The production version of the five-door Captur should appear well within two years, and the three-door probably shortly after.

Read the full story on the Renault Captur concept

Renault’s next concept will be a van inspired by the theme of ‘work’, the next stage in the cycle of life that design chief Laurens van den Acker has employed to rekindle Renault’s design flair.

The small, fully glazed van will hint at the next-gen Kangoo. It will appear first at the Frankfurt show this autumn.

Bentley's latest ice special

Bentley has launched another special edition Bentley Continental Supersports convertible to commemorate the car’s ice land-speed record.

The ISR Mulliner option is limited to 100 units and is the “most potent and radically styled Bentley convertible ever,” according to the firm.

See official pics of the Bentley Continental Supersports ISR Mulliner




It’s available in three colours - Beluga, Quartzite and Arctica White - with special features including 'Supersports ISR' graphics and red-accented detailing along the car's body and red 20-inch 10-spoke alloys with a “diamond turned finish.” The air bonnet scoops, too, are finished with red accents.

Inside, the interior is lined in Alcantara, and features high-gloss carbon fibre with a red weave. Also included is an eight-inch touchscreen ‘infotainment’ system.

Read about Bentley's first commemorative ice-breaker Supersports

Power comes courtesy of the company’s six-litre, twin turbo-charged W12 engine, which produces 631bhp and 590lb ft of torque, giving the special Bentley a 0-60mph time of just 3.8sec.