It also incorporates the same easy-to-use infotainment set-up, and if ticked on the option sheet, Renault R-Link system, giving you a central hub for all media functions. The interior of the Captur offers the same youthful vibe of the Clio, with black gloss highlights splashed about the cabin. Interior and Equipment The Renault Captur’s first public appearance was at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show back in 2011 where it was being showcased as a new Mini SUV concept.
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The Captur is probably as close any compact crossover has come to mirroring the plus sides of its smaller supermini sibling. Overall refinement in the Captur is very good, with a supple and yet not-too-spongy suspension, as well as minimal road noise, even at motorway speeds. The Captur also gains the Clio’s brilliant grip, a great boon when venturing into any tight bends.Īs well as gaining the Clio’s impressive grip, it unfortunately inherits its very light steering – although on the plus side, the steering is direct. The Captur is fairly tall but bodyroll is not intrusive when cornering enthusiastically.
Ride and Handling As well as gaining the Clio’s impressive grip, it unfortunately inherits its very light steering – although on the plus side, the steering is direct.īased on the Clio chassis, it was always going to have a head start on some rivals. On paper the 0.9-litre does not look overwhelming when it comes to performance, taking 13 seconds to reach 62mph – but trust us, it does the job if you are after something to get you from A to B.
This engine is impressive across the Renault and Dacia range, delivering a decent thrust for such a diddy unit. We also tested the 89bhp 0.9-litre three-cylinder petrol. The Captur will get from zero to 62mph in 13 seconds and has a top speed of 106mph. Performance figures are not exceptional, but are in line with rivals.
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Mated to a five speed manual gearbox, the Captur performs well at either end of the gearbox. Initially we drove the Captur powered by the 90bhp 1.5-litre diesel. Vehicles in this segment, however, have a tendency to be a little lacklustre when it comes to the finer details, falling into the proverbial ‘style over substance’ grouping.īut let’s see if the Captur can differ itself from its rivals. It enters into a strong market place, with rivals including the Nissan Juke, Mini Countryman and Peugeot’s 2008. Based on the underpinnings of the 2012 Renault Clio, the Captur is chunkier and taller. The good news for Renault is that the Captur is a much better car and good-looking to boot. The car maker has ventured into this neck of the woods before, but it wasn’t a success – remember the Koleos? Renault is entering the popular crossover market with its Captur (pronounced the same as the word ‘capture’ – it’s a French thing).
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