![]() ![]() 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. And it falls below the CO2 tax threshold…Įngine: 1,461cc in-line four-cylinder turbo-dieselĠ-100km/h: 13.1 seconds (claimed) / 11.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. The Sunset limited edition bits look fantastic but you’ll do just as well with a regular 1.5 dCi Dynamique model. Why you’ll want one: For starters, that great little engine in a modern, practical SUV with 170mm of ground clearance and a 377L boot – expandable to 1,235L. Renault’s after-sales reputation is dented so check out your dealer’s workshop and CSI! The regular model won’t have these bespoke accessories but offers a wider range of colours – including a bright orange. Watch out for: The price of N$305,000 is a few grand more than the (now available) 1.5 dCi Dynamique model. With a 45L tank, that means we were heading for 1,000km per tank. Renault claims 3.6L/100km and we saw sub-fives in the real world. Road holding is on par for this segment, fuel consumption isn’t. Underneath its striking coat, the Captur hides a comfy suspension and super-light controls with decent feedback. By the end of our tests, every driver approved of the Sunset. While this pearly black lacquer attracts dirt and heat, it looks superb in combination with bright orange and gets plenty of attention. Where we went: The office, home, some friends, a few highways and the mall parking lot – natural compact SUV hunting grounds. We clocked 0-100 in 11.9 seconds – Renault claims 13.1. Keep it in the right gear (of five) and it pulls nicely. Its 66kW arrive in quite a rev-happy fashion while the 220Nm provide sufficient shove from 1,750rpm. The 1.5 dCi is Renault’s best-selling engine worldwide, proving its SUV credentials by doing duty in the more rugged Duster. More orange zest can be found inside on the seats, air vents, centre console and map pocket holders with lumo-orange string that kids can use to drive their ‘rentals mad. Some more facts: Sunset-specific details are dark 17-inch alloys, Diamond Black paint and Sunset Orange highlights for the roof and exterior mirror caps. It joins the highly efficient 900cc and 1.2-litre turbo-petrol motors of other Captur models which have, since May 2015, pushed this Renault into second spot for S.A. This Captur Sunset model is a limited edition of 100 models, built to celebrate the arrival of Renault’s 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine to this range. Other car makers offer similar products with the Nissan Juke and Ford Ecoboost all relying on small hatch platforms. What you need to know: The Renault Captur is a reasonably new sight in southern Africa, based on the compact Clio hatchback and squarely aimed at the mushrooming (B-segment) compact SUV market. A new car, lots of information in short paragraphs. ![]()
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