Higher spec versions get removable £100 seat covers so owners can refresh or change the car's interior appearance. We had issues with the satellite navigation system and did a large unnecessary loop at one point. After several months free access Captur owners can subscribe to various internet based functions via Renault's R-link programme. Renault hasn't swopped around the electrical wiring behind the dashboard so right hand drive models get a standard glove box rather than the huge sliding drawer of European versions. The driver's seat is height adjustable and you can also alter the rake and reach of the steering wheel. The dashboard with its smart phone style panel to operate various functions is pure Clio and none the worse for it. Keyless entry and engine start are standard. The car's 100mm higher ride height than a Clio and wide doors make it easier to clamber in and out of than a Clio. It is 4122mm long and 1778mm wide.įew moans here. The boot volume is 377 litres which is about the same as a VW Golf. The boot has a two-position floor so that you can hide valuables and create a flat floor when the rear seat backs are folded. A sliding, 60/40 split rear seat increases space and cabin versatility. If you think the Captur resembles a Clio on stilts, that's because basically it is. Two-tone paintwork with a choice of roof colours, along with the coloured panel under the side doors, is right up with current fashion styling ideas, but in some colours the fog light binnacle under the front bumpers stands out like a sore thumb. Spacious, modern looking and practical, Renault claims you may never see two identical versions of the curvaceous Captur because of the huge permutations of colours and graphics for different parts of the bodywork and roof. There's a blend of MPV, SUV and hatchback here. Back off a bit though and the Captur's other charms of comfort and a mainly good ride shine through. In the Captur you feel this heavier car's weight (about 100kg more) transfer through bends and over road undulations, and enthusiastic motoring might make some children car sick. With only front-wheel drive, despite the styling, brisk uphill starts can see the wheels scrabbling for grip on a wet road. The steering is quick enough but the Clio, on which the Captur is based, is much better dynamically and more rewarding to drive. There's too much body roll, not enough feedback through the electric, variable rate steering, and not enough power. Let's start by saying the Captur isn't going to appeal to quick drivers. Buyers can also choose from a three-cylinder 0.9 litre TCe petrol or a 1.2 litre four-cylinder TCe petrol engine. Top speed is 106mph but the car 'rolled' with ease on French roads at speeds which would be illegal in the UK. A reasonably slick five-speed manual gearbox lets you keep the engine in its happiest zone for power but the wide ratios feel chosen for economy. Performance, lightly laden, seemed livelier than the mere figures of 0-62mph in 12.6 seconds would suggest. The 1461cc four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, badged dCi 90, produces 89bhp at 4,000rpm and a good punch of torque (162 lbs ft) at 1,750rpm. The Captur has more street appeal and is better looking than Peugeot's 2008 but lacks a four-wheel option as with Vauxhall's new Mokka contender or the Nissan Juke. Ultimately it's not as much fun to drive as the more agile, lighter Clio, but neither are its rivals. Huge range of options means, as with the Mini, you can make your car really yours. In Renault's UK range it's likely to be outsold only by the (cheaper) Clio as families plump for its combination of looks, space and practicality. So if you out in the market to buy a petrol SUV, and do not mind going for something not too mainstream, yet capable and feature packed, the Captur is definitely worth considering.Compact 'urban crossovers' are forecast to be the next growth segment in the car world and the stylish but affordable and cheap to run Captur is going to be a big hit for Renault. However, it does lose out on a few features like a sunroof, or automatic transmission. The car comes with a bunch of standard safety features, premium creature comforts, a capable petrol engine, and most of all it stands apart from its box-shaped rivals, with its crossover proportions and colourful palette. So, is the Captur petrol really worth buying? Well, it should definitely be on your list of considerations. 2 lakh cheaper than the top-end Creta petrol. In fact, while the base model of the Captur might be marginally more expensive than the Creta's base trim, the top-end RXT variant is over Rs. 11.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) the Renault Captur petrol is priced very similarly to its key rival, the Hyundai Creta. The Renault Captur petrol comes with a comes with a bunch of standard safety features, premium creature comforts, a capable petrol engine
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