Renault Captur Review – Hands-on
It's a good compact crossover that drives well, but it's a bit boring
PERFORMANCE
The captur doesn’t have great acceleration, but it’s quick enough not to feel sluggish. Renault claims the manual Captur that we drove will reach 60mph in 13.1 seconds, which feels about right. Indeed, it’s an easy car to drive, coping well with corners, hills and roundabouts on our test route. There’s a slight bit of body roll, but nothing you wouldn’t expect. The driving position is higher than that of a regular supermini, but not so high that you feel conspicuous.
Its claimed fuel economy is good, with a combined fuel consumption of 76.4mpg, making it an economical alternative to a traditional SUV.
COST
The Captur starts from £12,495 on the road for the basic 0.9-litre, three cylinder Expression model, rising to £18,895 for the 1.5-litre dCI 90 model with EDC automatic transmission in Dynamique S MediaNav trim. All Captur models are turbocharged.
The car we tested costs £19,095 on the road, up from a basic £16,395 due to the options fitted, such as heated seats, metallic paint, rear parking camera and Renault R-Link.
We like the Captur, but it isn’t as exciting to drive as its looks suggest. It’s great as a compact crossover, and the ability to personalise your car is big plus in its favour, but we did find it a bit boring to drive. Saying that feels harsh, as the base model is pretty cheap and the Captur will suit a good many people, but that’s how it felt.
To configure your own Captur and arrange a test drive, go to the Renault website.