![]() Used car buyers are pretty much spoiled for choice, with six spec levels and four engines to pick from.īut a little bit of advice go for one of the mid-range Dynamique MediaNav models, and you get masses of hi-tech features, including an integrated seven-inch touchscreen display which controlls the on-board infotainment system. Out on the road it pulls way above its weight and once it gets going, has a top speed of 106mph, although standing to 60mph takes around 12.6 seconds. Returning a whopping 76.3mpg on the combined cycle, you couldn’t really ask for much more. What's really impressive is the feisty 1.5-litre dCi 90bhp diesel model, if only for its superb fuel economy and lively performance. The steering is light yet positive, and the suspension works well to offer a smooth ride. The Captur’s suspension has a nice sporty feel about it, and the car grips and handles beautifully. It reduces torque and modifies throttle response to suit, and can even automatically adjust the air conditioning and heating output for maximum efficiency. This mid-life update, unsurprisingly, focuses on refinement rather than revolution, with style changes, an updated interior, and the latest petrol and diesel engines. An image browser, converter and editor that supports all major graphic formats including BMP, JPEG, JPEG 2000, GIF, PNG, PCX, TIFF, WMF, ICO, TGA and camera raw. There's also an eco mode button, which reduces performance to aid fuel economy. Fold them and the luggage space increases to 1,235 litres.Īnd the boot floor can also be adjustable to enable it to be raised so bulkier items can effortlessly slide in and out. Its reassuringly punchy from low speeds too, when encouraged to get moving. There’s not a lot of turbo lag either, thanks all 270Nm of torque coming on song at just 1800rpm. In fact, set in Sport, it can feel quite zippy around town. There's also a decent sized 455-litre boot, which can swallow up cases, push chairs and the usual array of sporting goods, and this space can be increased as the split rear seats can also slide forward. Unlike many in this segment, the Captur doesn’t feel underpowered. Some could say knee room is on the tight side, but there's enough room to let average-sized adults sit in the back without being too squeezed together. ![]() The Captur may be more convincing yet when it's able to go fully electric, though - or when Renault launches a different weeny crossover with battery power alone.Coming in 100mm taller and 60mm longer than the Clio, the Captur offers masses of interior space for its size. The hybrids offer an interesting option, and up against the likes of the Kia Niro in the (currently) limited plug-in compact crossover segment neither is a bad choice, if that’s what you’re after. It won’t be the most interesting car you read about today, but it’s good enough. ![]() The spec list is strong and it’s roomy enough to justify its existence next to the Clio. The S is well enough equipped for most tastes, with auto high beam assist, parking camera and wireless. The looks and the road manners are the standouts. The Captur E-Tech comes in just two trim levels - S and Launch Edition, priced from £30,495. It’s a fitting contender for the fastest growing car sales segment in the UK. It’s hardly interesting to drive, but then again barely any crossovers are, and that’s not their purpose, either. Renault’s pulled off exactly what it needed to with the Captur Mk2. That the Captur is a night and day improvement over what it replaces in looks, refinement and cabin quality is not up for debate, backed up by the fact it's the firm's best-selling car in Britain. There’s also little to tell the electrified version apart, beyond a subtle badge here and there. 'The Renault Captur is a feel-good small SUV with a bright cabin and plenty of customisation options. There’s plenty of other exterior changes too, with a wider front grille, tough-looking front and rear protection skid plates, prominent wheel arch extensions, slimmer LED lights at both ends, and touches of chrome trim bringing it in line with its Clio and Mégane siblings, with little of the stylistic quirkiness that some of its rivals suffer… no names mentioned. Roomier too – but that’s courtesy of the whole car swelling in every dimension. Sure, that’s like saying a hotel room is smarter than a windswept tent, but still, the Captur isn’t just a whole load more handsome on the outside – it’s grown up and gotten its act together inside, and that’s most welcome. ![]() In fact, the whole cabin is the headline here. Check out the new seats which look suspiciously like they’re from a recent Volvo. ![]()
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