Lexus IS 300h and LF-LC Concept comming to Geneva!

European customers will have the opportunity to see for the first time Lexus sedan middle class IS at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. Beside him, the Japanese company will also show the LF-LC coupe concept in slightly modified form.

After its world premiere in Detroit, the new sedan will be launched in the  European market in hybrid version as IS 300h.

Lexus says that its drivetrain make four-cylinder 2.5-liter gasoline engine with an electric motor and the Atkinson Cycle. Performance and cost will be available latter, during the year.

IS 300h will be available with F Sport package, which includes sports trimmed exterior and interiors, along with improved driving dynamics of the vehicle. According to Lexus, the hybrid model will be sold in Europe, Japan and selected markets.

IS 300h sedan will join the LF-LC 2 +2 hybrid sport coupe in blue opal, which will be launched in Europe after the U.S. debut in Detroit in red and Australian debut in Sydney in blue.

Renault Captur: Not an ordinary crossover

Renault introduces Captur, its first urban crossover that will stand out from the crowd by delivering the best of three different worlds: the expressive styling and driving position of an SUV, the cabin space and modular interior of an MPV and ultimately the agility and driving enjoyment of a compact saloon car.

Despite its compact footprint (length: 4m12), Renault Captur exudes a real sense of interior space which is underpinned by the forward position of its windscreen and its generous interior dimensions. Its exclusive, colourful cabin is warm and relaxing, and this first impression is reinforced by a selection of interior customisation solutions founded on a choice of colours and motives for the different trim features.

Renault Captur also boasts the appointments and comfort refinements expected of an MPV, such as a high-up driving position, large boot, modular interior and innovative solutions. The standard Renault Captur will have an equipment specification worthy of that of the next segment up, including hands-free entry, hill start assist and rear parking sensors.

Captur was designed by Renault for the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. It was shown  at the 2012 Busan Motor Show. The Captur is a Mini SUV and it is the second of six concept cars showing Renaults future design directions. It was designed by Julio Lozano under the leadership of Renault’s design chief Laurens Van den Acker. It is based on the same platform as its partner Nissan Juke. The Captur is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 1.6 L dCi “Energy” engine. The engine produces 158 bhp (118 kW) and 280 lb·ft (380 N·m) of torque, and the Captur can accelerate to 62 mph in 8.0 seconds a low 99g/km of CO2 emission figure and a top speed of 130 mph (209.2 km/h).

It will be assembled at the Renault Valladolid plant in Spain.

Renault has confirmed that will see live for the first time Renault Captur in the next edition of the Geneva Motor Show to be held in March.