![]() ![]() Under the hood, the 2017 Captur was offered with a choice of diesel and gasoline engines ranged between 90 hp and 120 hp. In the back, there were not too many improvements, apart from the upholstery. The front bucket seats were available in six different customization packs, with different colors. Between them, on an LCD, there was a digital speedometer. The instrument cluster featured two dials: one for the tachometer and the other for the fuel level. 1 Renault Captur review 2 Engines, performance and drive 3 MPG, CO2 and running costs 4 Interior, design and technology 5 Practicality, comfort and boot space 6 Reliability and safety 20. Inside, the 2017 Captur received more options to upgrade the driving experience and onboard comfort. ![]() In the back, a roof-spoiler was installed over the rear windscreen. From the side, the wave-like sculptured doors made the car looks longer than it was. A wide lower grille was installed between them. The DRLs were on the lower side of the bumper and when lit, they formed a “C” letter. The long-Clio-on-stilts Captur took the B-Platform from the Renault-Nissan alliance and improved it with a better-looking bodywork. Boot space & Ground Clearance: Being an SUV, the Renault Captur features a class-leading ground clearance of 210mm. The 2013 model was facelifted in 2017 and it brought some improvements in all areas. It had to be good in city traffic, easy to park, and able to jump over a curb without damaging the bodywork or the side sills. The Captur was proof that a crossover doesn't need to be all-wheel-drive to be successful on the market. It offered more interior room than its smaller brother and a good taste for adventure. If you are the sort that holds onto cars for longer than a few years this should be of no concern but for the rest of us, we may want to hold out for the updated version.Based on the same platform as the Renault Clio IV, the Captur was the best selling crossover on the European market. It’s Europe’s best-selling small crossover, better even than the trendsetting Nissan Juke, and will soon been enhanced for summer 2017 with a mild makeover including a set of de rigueur LED. We could see this as soon as early next year in which case the value of this derivative will suddenly take a knock. Then there's the fact that this new Captur is late to the party which means that it will be due for a facelift in the next 24 months. Another was the finishing of some of the plastics where the flashing from the moulding process hasn't been finished off particularly well, resulting in sharp edges to some areas like the aforementioned paddle shifters. We don't doubt that after spending more time with the model we would discover a few other areas. The glove box is one such area where the plastic feels terribly cheap with a nasty, flimsy catch. ![]() A few areas left us disappointed, particularly with the materials used in some of the trimmings. ![]() It makes no bones that it's gunning for the likes of the Haval Jolion, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen T-Cross and a slew of other upmarket crossovers that play in this exceptionally hot-contested segment of the market.Īs a whole, the new Captur presents an attractive and appealing package but it's not without a few concerns. True, the BMW X1 and Volvo XC40 offer a bit more knee room. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below. Starting at 31,800 and going to 41,300 for the latest year the model was manufactured. This all-new, second-generation Captur picks up where the old one left off, slotting into the B-SUV segment for crossovers that combine the practicality of an SUV with the compact, easy-driving nature of a hatchback. Although the Evoque compared with the flagship Range Rover its quite roomy in the back compared with most other family SUVs. The price range for the Renault Captur varies based on the trim level you choose. Related: Everything you need to know about the Renault Captur We've covered the previous generation extensively and you can read our Top 5 articles by clicking here: Top 5 Renault Captur articles on AutoTrader. First marked for launch in 2021, numerous delays due to global semiconductor shortages, shipping supply constraints and the conflict in Ukraine all delayed the release of the all-new Renault Captur, a model that enjoyed much success in South Africa when it was first launched in 2015. It's been a long time coming, the launch of the second-generation Renault Captur. ![]()
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