It’s still not a fun car to drive, even in sport mode, but the steering isn’t as overly light as the old model. Unlike the previous generation, here the steering wheel actually feels like it’s connected to something. On the road the Captur is also a lot better than before, but still lags behind the likes of the Puma and even the related Nissan Juke. And with an adjustable floor the boot holds up to 536 litres – more than even the Ford Puma with its clever Megabox. This is aided by a sliding rear bench, which allows you to prioritise rear legroom or boot space. The seats are still a bit small for the larger driver, who will also struggle for legroom, but they’re pretty supportive and there’s a reasonable amount of room for rear passengers. The new Captur will be available as a hybrid from this summer (Photo: Renault It at least means there’s plenty of space for the responsive media/nav system. Materials from top to bottom feel more solid and high-end and the overall fit and finish is good, although some of the switches don’t feel as tough as in rival models and the portrait touchscreen looks like it’s been glued on to the dash as an afterthought. Its style, freshness, value (compared to, say, Mini’s line-up) and overall buying package should ensure that it remains a sales success.The interior looks and feels streets ahead of the old car and can hold its own against the likes of the Ford Puma and Kia Stonic. Overall, the Renault Captur is not a captivating driving experience, but that’s not the point. Renault offers a comprehensive ownership package including a four-year warranty, four years' servicing and four years’ roadside cover. You'll find similar interior versatility in an MPV, but the Captur is much more about showmanship and the ability to completely customise the car inside.īuyers are also given some strong practical reasons to buy the car. The Captur is very much a style and lifestyle statement. However, the Captur's biggest flaw is its ride quality on ruinous surfaces, it would glide along on smooth roads, on patches of typical A-roads, where it encountered broken surfaces, the wheels crashed and pattered to a surprising degree. That said, it could be made to flow along rather nicely on A-roads. It has lightly weighted controls and is easy to punt around. Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid expands electrified SUV line-up Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid expands electrified SUV line-upĬertainly, the Captur isn't going to whet the appetite of the keen driver. There’s also a double-sided (carpet and rubber) hard boot floor that splits the rear luggage space and creates a substantial – and hidden – storage space. With the sliding rear seat set right back, you get a reasonable 377-litre boot, extending to a healthy 455 litres with the bench slid fully forward. Renault has also patented the removable seat covers. Inside, the fresh-looking dash plastics are finished in a modern dimple pattern and there are some usefully deep cubby holes in the centre console. Getting the Renault Captur out on the road The decent 2.6m-long wheelbase works with a 60/40 split rear bench seat that also slides to allow up to 215mm of kneeroom. It is quite compact, measuring just 4.1m in length and 1.53m high, including a useful 200mm of ground clearance. The Captur is based on the same platform as the out-going Renualt Clio estate, although it has been modified with a wider track. The Renault Captur S Nav derivative includes much the same minus the traction control system and includes blind spot monitoring, hands-free parking system, a part Nappa leather upholstery and a Bose stereo system. The former includes front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, an advanced traction control system, heated front seats, a leather upholstery and Renault's R-Link infotainment system complete TomTom-powered sat nav with live updates and European mapping. Topping the range are the Renault Captur Signature X Nav and Signature S Nav trims.
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Those wanting a bit more tech are well catered for with the Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav trim, which adds rear parking sensors, automatic folding door mirrors and full LED lights to the package.
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Upgrade to Dynamique Nav and you'll find luxuries such as 17in alloy wheels, climate control, chrome interior trim and Renault's MediaNav infotainment system complete with sat nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and a 7.0in touchscreen display.
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