Renault captur review driver#
Whilst the Captur’s road-holding is assured, I did feel the steering lacked driver feedback and felt rather light at times, but that gripe aside the ride and handling was impressive. In fact, the new Captur features a suspension set-up that is used on the Clio Sport Tourer (not sold in the UK), and this works more effectively with the crossover’s larger 16 or 17-inch wheels. There is minimal body roll even when pushed enthusiastically into a tight bend and most of the undulating road surface, along with unexpected bumps and dips are ironed out by the highly-efficient suspension system. However, the chassis settings have been fine-tuned for the Captur taking into account the raised centre of gravity and this is reflected in the ride quality. Admittedly it’s not the most dynamic compact SUV out there, but it is built on the Renault-Nissan Alliance B platform that also underpins the Renault Clio and therefore shares some of the car’s hatchback-like driving behaviours. The Captur does impress when it comes to ride and handling. The acceleration was smooth and responsive through the six speeds and there was always plenty of power on tap to overtake as tractors and other farm equipment clogged up the roads. On sweeping country roads, it was great fun as it whizzed along the lanes at quite a click. But that’s certainly not the case with the Captur. Some cars that offer such frugal running costs deliver a pretty lackluster driving experience.
That’s because this model can deliver combined fuel efficiency of 76.4mpg with carbon emissions of 98g/km.
While these figures may not sound over-impressive, there is one stat that should make potential buyers sit up and listen and that’s the economy. It is the most powerful diesel engine available delivering 260Nm of torque which helps the Captur sprint from 0 to 62mph in 11.0 seconds and onto a top speed of 109mph.
Renault captur review manual#
This car is powered by the 1.5-litre dCi 110bhp diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. We opted for the Dynamique S Nav model priced at £21,075. With 20 different models to choose from varying in engine power, trim levels, fuel type and transmission types, there would appear to be a Renault Captur to suit all tastes.
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