#Renault captur review driver#

Independent electric, hybrid and green car review and advice since 2006. If you are on a tighter budget it is good to know that the entry-level petrol model can be yours for a smidge over £15,000. With a few options added the actual price as tested is £18,795 which is mostly accounted for by metallic paint (£495), a reversing camera (£350), and a very reasonably priced upgraded multimedia system (£450). ‘Our’ Captur sits towards the top of the model range but still comes in at £16,395.

Renaults are generally competitively priced, and this is no exception. If your regular routine involves a lot of urban running the petrol TCe 90 engine is worth a look especially as the diesel motor doesn’t meet Euro 6 emissions standards. By the end of the week the average was 51.8 mpg. This is a great result and is pay-off for the average performance.ĭuring our week with the car it managed 47.4 mpg in heavy urban traffic but on a longer 70 mph motorway run it returned an excellent 73 mpg, so it can deliver in the real world. This means that private buyers pay no VED, and company car users are also happy with a 15% BIK rate. On the official fuel consumption tests it managed 76.3 mpg which equates to 95 gkm/CO2. This is where the Captur plays its ace card. At least you will gain at the pumps as it does a good job of keeping fuel consumption in check. Engage ECO mode and things get really slow. The 1.5 litre dCi turbodiesel is great in the Clio but lacks punch here. The result is that the Captur never feels quite at home anywhere. At motorway speeds this leads to a bouncy ride and body roll, but disappointingly lower speed bumps, like speed humps, reveal a hard edge to the suspension as it struggles to cope with big compressions. The main issue is the damping which can’t quite keep up with the demands of the relatively soft suspension. However we know that many potential buyers won’t have sharp driving dynamics at the top of their list, so has Renault gone for a laid back cosseting ride instead? Err no.

#Renault captur review driver#

It offers little for the enthusiastic driver with poor body control and little feedback. We love the new Clio but the Captur loses many of the dynamics of that car. Regardless of whether you’re looking for a new or used car, our partner, Cazoo, have thousands of cars to choose from. The Captur is admirably light which is great news for fuel economy and demonstrates Renault’s commitment to removing unnecessary weight from new models. Most of the controls are sensibly laid out and feel robust enough, and the analogue temperature controls get a big thumbs up from us. On the inside, brightly coloured seats and a splash of colour are combined with a modern, stylish dashboard with a clear and user-friendly touchscreen. Yes the fact that you can get a contrasting colour on the roof is entertaining for a few minutes, but look behind the war paint and the Renault might lack the wow factor for some. However in the flesh the Captur looks like it is trying a bit too hard. The Clio is one of our favourite superminis, with sharp looks and excellent fuel economy, so the prospect of a Clio that fits your dog/surf board/shopping (delete as required) has appeal. Take one supermini, press 110% on the photocopier, put in a few edgy lines and hey presto! This gives us high hopes for the Captur as Renault is great at making small cars. The recipe for a successful compact crossover is simple. The UK market has fallen in love with this sector, thanks to the looks, practicality and pricing that simultaneously make traditional hatchbacks look a bit old hat and a crossover temptingly affordable. Nissan has cornered the crossover market and now everybody wants a piece, and that includes Nissan’s partner – Renault. Home | Green car news | Car reviews and road tests | Car Reviews and Road Tests |Renault Captur Review Electric Cars on Sale in the UK in 2022.