5/17/2023 0 Comments Renault captur dci review![]() The diesel Captur is issued with a smooth 6-speed manual transmission. There’s no real lack of power, should you cog down in time. The Captur isn’t meant to be driven like a hot hatch, and is more about the journey than the destination. Its hatchback underpinnings are evident in its secure handling over mountain passes, but a touch of body roll combined with vague-ish steering remind you of its raised height and off-road aspirations. The Captur’s pliant suspension and chunkier 55-profile tyres are ideal for our poorly maintained roads, and the Captur hardly noticed the severe speed-bumps en route to school. Rear parking sensors are standard, but a rearview camera would have been more helpful. Turn it upside down and you’ll find its surface to be anti-slip.Ī nicely elevated driving position makes for great visibility to the front, but the narrow rear window and wide C-pillar restrict one’s view quite a bit. Seats can be folded completely flat and the removable boot ‘shelf’ is also reversible. The 337-litre boot features a false bottom which can be removed, creating even more space (up to 455 litres) to pack your groceries or gear. Depending on whether you need extra leg room or extra storage space, it can be moved by up to 16 cm. Room in the back is generous - those practical French designers made sure to add a sliding function to the rear bench. The driver’s seat isn’t particularly supportive, but my lower back is usually prone to getting numb on long journeys. Our Dynamique variant was specced with black leather seats but washable Zip Collection covers can be had as standard. A keycard with a start button is still the way you access your Captur, and the car will lock itself as you walk away from it. Fingertip controls behind the steering wheel is a feature on every Renault, and I can’t say that I’m mad about it, but one does get used to it. The centre armrest (which can be folded away) features a hidden cubby to store smaller items like a phone or wallet. In Dynamique trim, the Captur gets Renault’s user-friendly 7-inch MediaNav system, with standard Satnav, Bluetooth and audio streaming. Pod-like dials and gauges with smatterings of silver and glossy black surfaces lend an air of sophistication. Inside the Captur, it feels upmarket, youthful and lively, without being overpowering in the least. I tested the above mentioned 1.5-litre diesel Dynamique variant, priced at R304 900. New C-shaped daytime running lamps, skid plates and diamond cut alloys (17-inch) add even more outdoorsy attitude, while the full LED-headlamps do a brilliant job of alleviating night-blindness. ![]() ![]() With its precisely sculpted body dressed in two-tone Atacama Orange/Black attire, the Capture is hard to miss in the schoolyard parking lot. And with good reason - Renault is known for stuffing their cars chock-full of tech, safety kit and convenience features, as well as the frugality of their ‘low-inertia, F1-inspired’ turbocharged engines. It underwent a subtle facelift just before spring last year, and has been responsible for a large portion of sales in this segment. This particular compact crossover is none other than the cleverly disguised Clio in CrossFit clothes, namely the stylish Renault Captur. Used car prices reflect this tendency towards city slickers on stilts, as SUVs are holding their value much better than any family saloon might. The compact SUV-segment is splitting at the seams - it feels like no-one is asking ‘which sedan should I buy’ anymore, but rather, ‘which crossover offers the best value for money these days?’. ![]()
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