![]() The interior of this older Captur does feel its age, with an unsophisticated feel and a rather out-dated media system - an update in 2017 did help to address some of those shortfalls, but there is still plenty left to be desired. Higher-specification models come with Android Auto for simple control of your apps through the screen, unfortunately Apple CarPlay is not an option if you're an avid iPhone user. All but the cheapest models come with an easy-to-use touchscreen display which includes sat-nav. Contrasting roof and door mirror colours are standard on higher-specification cars, while various colour interior highlights start at £100.įrom the driving seat, visibility ahead is excellent but thick pillars either side of the back window make it tricky to see behind. It's a useful family workhorse, but one that offers some fun personalisation options if you're buying from new. Of its rivals only the Vauxhall Crossland X, which is fitted with its own sliding seat system, offers more space, although newer rivals such as the Volkswagen T-Roc and Seat Arona come close. It’s more than you’ll find in bigger cars, such as the Volkswagen Golf and Nissan Qashqai, and means that you can fit a weekly shop with space to spare. Pushing them fully forwards might reduce legroom but it leaves an enormous 455 litres of space - 155 litres larger than the Clio’s. In the case of the Captur, it results in a vastly more practical car, with large door pockets, a big storage box on top of the dashboard and a bit of extra legroom in the rear seats.īoot space is even more impressive because you can slide the rear seats forwards and backwards. It's a small crossover, combining the size and fuel economy of a small car with the extra height of an off-road car. This is the previous-generation model, if you're looking for something with styling and up-to-date, the latest Captur will probably be your preference. It also comes standard with a five year/150 00 km warranty and a three year/45 000 km service plan.If you'd like a car with the small dimensions of a Renault Clio, but a loftier view and larger boot then the Renault Captur fits the bill. If you are looking for a car with hatchback dimensions but with an elevated driving position, practicality, oodles of space and specced to the brim, you cannot go wrong with the entry level Captur which comes in at just under R220 000. Pricing of the Captur is where Renault is really ahead of the pack the entry level unit is almost R20 000 cheaper than the segment leader, the Ford EcoSport 1,0 EcoBoost Trend. I would be far happier to have the manual, even if it has less power. With that said, this six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is fine if you are driving at low speeds, it’s just if you stamp on that accelerator. ![]() If you pull out in to traffic or try and overtake you better hope you have enough spare time for that turbo to kick in. The lag, with the automatic transmission and turbo equally to blame, could potentially cause an accident. We drove the 88 kW EDC, which is Renault’s automatic transmission. Two engines are available: the 66 kW turbo and the 1,2 88 kW turbo. Which means if the kids spill something on the seats you just whip the covers off and throw them into the washing machine. The handiest optional extra has to be the Zip Collection removable upholstery. With the Expression you can expect an array of standard features such as 16-inch alloys, rear park distance control, Eco mode, card unlocking system with hands-free function, electric windows, heated rear screen, climate control, auto door locking, MediaNav with a 7-inch touchscreen, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, USB and cruise control. Two trim levels are on offer, the entry level Expression and the more equipped Dynamic. The rear seats slide 16cm, which again means you won’t go without space! There is also space beneath the boot level, but that means you only get a space saver as a spare tyre. The boot is larger than most of its rivals with a capacity of 377 litres. ![]() The cabin feels roomy and climb into rear and you will have more than enough legroom. So nothing new or special here, but it is comfortable and does feel far more refined than the Duster. Step inside and you pretty much met with the interior of the Clio. I wouldn’t say it is the best looking in the class but it sure is different which means it should hopefully date better than some of the other cars on the roads. Many commented that it looked like a big Opel Adam. It is an eye-catching car and even more so with the duo-tone roof and body option.
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