The rest of the cabin benefits from the refresh, with it much improved upon over the previous version. There is enough support but there are more luxurious pews on offer in the compact crossover sector. Sticking to a bit of a theme, the Captur's seats are comfortable enough for short to medium trips, but I wouldn't want to complete long journeys while perched atop them. Visibility is also pretty good considering the Captur has quite an aggressively rising window line and seemingly shallow rear window. Cabin storage space isn't a particular strong point, though it's not bad either, but those up front will have few complaints about space available for them. There's a false floor to create storage options for owners. The boot is easily accessed via a wide hatch and floor without a load lip. This makes the boot/rear seat space flexible and can come in handy. Boot space is decent too, and one of the Captur's party tricks is a sliding rear bench.
Interior space is good for a young family, with a couple of adults able to fit in the back - they wouldn't want to go on a cross-country trip though. Largely the rest of the car remains the same, so buyers get a supermini with a taller ride-height. It's still clearly a Captur though, and the only real changes are a revised front end - headlights and grille - and the new LED running lights that make the Renault particularly stand out when it's dark. Refreshed styling makes certain elements sharper and more in line with the current Renault design language. This is one area where we see the biggest changes over the older Captur. It deals with the detritus and road furniture easily, using the increased ride height to shrug off speed bumps and the like/ As a practical small car, it does everything you need of it in terms of handling - particularly for regular runs like driving to the supermarket, school, or work. You're not going to enjoy a drive down a country road as much as a Mazda CX-3 for example, but we've established that that's not what the Captur is about. The steering lacks feedback, but body roll is kept well under-check considering the Captur is essentially a Clio on stilts. With compact dimensions and wheels pushed into wach corner, the Captur is agile and driver's need not worry unduly about front or rear overhangs, making it very easy to place the Renault on the road. Light but direct steering means the piloting the Captur about a car park for example is a doddle. Matching the Captur's performance, the handling is well designed to be used around built up areas. But stick to short trips and the Captur 0.9 TCe 90 has enough about it let you thread it through traffic confidently. Those that cover longer journeys regularly would be better off picking a more powerful petrol or diesel in terms of driving experience. That said, it's not a bad engine at all, and is eager to rev to offer you what power it does have. There are more powerful units on offer, but even the fastest Captur available still takes 10.6 seconds to complete the 0-62mph sprint. It's a small car with a compact engine, and the performance on offer matches these attributes. With 140 Nm of torque also on tap, one could confidently expect the Captur not to set any speed records - and the 0-62mph time of 13.2 seconds back that initial though up. The Captur tested was fitted with Renault's compact four-cylinder 0.9 litre TCe petrol engine, producing 90hp in this specification. We review the new Captur to see how it gets on.
Renault was one of the first to get in on the fast moving market with its Captur, and now it's had a mid-life refresh to keep it competitive. Some rivals are more spacious, but few can match the Captur’s premium feel, especially at this end of the market.The facelifted crossover from Renault on testĬompact crossovers are big these days - at least the idea of them is, even if their footprints remain small. A pair of 1.5-litre diesels are the most efficient engines, but there are also three petrol options, including a punchy 1.0 turbo.
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Prices start from £19,000, but the majority of customers will upgrade to the Iconic version. What’s more, it’s backed by Renault’s new five-year/100,000-mile warranty. It’s better to drive than before, the cabin feels more upmarket and the touchscreen and safety tech have moved up a level. Renault has made wholesale changes across the board. The second-generation Captur might look like an oh-so-subtle evolution of the old model, but don’t let the familiar styling fool you. Indeed, some 1.5 million have been sold since it arrived in 2012. The Renault Captur is one of the most popular compact crossovers in Europe. Verdict: One of the best crossovers in a crowded market.Against: Some rivals are more spacious, dull to drive.For: Premium cabin, technology, efficiency.
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