This would be useful for basic Expression+ models, so let’s see if it’s introduced come facelift time.Īn interesting piece of tech is the Renault Grip Xtend traction control system, which is standard on Signature Nav and Iconic Nav. The Captur currently lacks the Clio’s option of Renault’s clever R&GO system, which turns your smartphone into an in-car touchscreen. That’s only when the sliding rear seat is positioned as far back as possible though: move it forward to maximise boot space and legroom disappears (although this will be less of an issue if you have small children in child seats and large pushchairs to lug about…). It’s not quite up to family hatch standards, but again, the higher seating position and brighter, airier rear is better for kids than the Clio. In the rear, the Captur has more space than the Clio supermini, boosting its family-friendliness. Pick a Dynamique Nav model and you get the choice of some reasonably colourful removable seat covers, if the standard charcoal gloom is too much. This helps lift the Captur’s interior, as does the chrome gloss finish applied to the centre console itself. There’s a cute set of instruments hiding behind a sweeping binnacle and, once you move up from base Expression+ trim, a colorful 7-inch touch screen mounted high up on the dash. A deep windscreen helps forward visibility, and over-shoulder visibility is better than the Clio, but it’s a pity the windscreen pillars themselves are so thick and steeply angled. The high seating position really does feel that bit more special than a plain old supermini, and decent seats plus a multi-adjust seating position helps you get comfortable without too much sliding and adjusting. That’s not to say it’s entirely without appeal. A Peugeot 2008 has more elegance and tactile appeal - interiors are something Renault still needs to work on. It’s a bit too dark and plasticky, and the surfaces lack much visual appeal - move up the range and you do get a few colourful highlights, but it all seems a bit like add-on tokenism. The Captur’s interior is a bit more appealing than the somewhat humdrum Clio, but it’s still not outstanding. 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.Verdict | Design | Interior | Technology | Performance | Safety | Specs | Running Costs | Pricing Interior & Comfort:★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10) 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. 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. 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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