These are the first official pictures of the production version of the Renault Captur crossover, following Tuesday's teaser video.

Based on the Renault Clio hatchback, the French firm's latest crossover featuring the new fourth-generation supermini's bold front-end and sculpted side surfaces. The vehicle is 4120mm long, making it longer than the 3,986mm Clio but slightly shorter than the 4,135mm Juke.

Although it's not as striking as the concept, the Captur equipped with upmarket features such as chrome trim all around, a steeply-raked windscreen, LED running lights up front and a two-tone paint scheme.

Renault claims that the Captur is designed to feel like an MPV inside with lots of stowage options and a large boot.

All models will comes with a tablet-like touch screen, keyless entry, control Renault's R-Link infotainment system, parking sensors fitted, Bluetooth and a six-speaker stereo.

Under the bonnet will be the usual range of Clio engines, including the turbocharged, 3-cylinder, 0.9-liter engine develops 89 hp (66 kW) and 89bhp 1.5-litre turbodiesel units CO2 emissions will be as low as 96g/km in the diesel.

The 2013 Renault Captur will be built at Renault’s Valladolid plant in Spain and will make its public debut in March at the Geneva Auto Show.

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Renault wished everybody a happy New Year today after release a lone computer-generated teaser image that previews the upcoming 2013 Renault Captur crossover.

They didn't go into detail at all, but the crossover's front end is heavily inspired by the fourth-generation Clio hatchback. We find the new Captur has more in common with another new the Peugeot 2008 revealed yesterday.

The 2013 Renault Captur crossover's precise dimensions are unknown but the idea of this car was that each person could be its hero.

According to a report says the crossover can be equipped with the dCi 130 used by Megan and Nissan Qashqai along with a five-speed manual or the optional six-speed EDC double-clutch automatic.

Renault will present it to the public for the first time at the Geneva Auto Show next March.