![]() ![]() ![]() With so many small SUVs around these days, the Captur had to grow up fast. A pair of adults will fit in comfortably, although getting a third in might prove tight. In the back, the Captur is similarly impressive. You won’t have any complaints in the front – drivers of all sizes will be able to get comfy and see out easily. The quality of the materials inside is high – although maybe the Peugeot 2008 just shades it in this respect. Whichever one you choose, the native menus and response times don’t match the better systems in rivals like the Volkswagen T-Cross and Skoda Kamiq, and Renault’s digital dials don’t look as good and are less configurable than in other small SUVs, too. All other trims get a larger 9.3-inch portrait touchscreen. DAB radio and Bluetooth are standard, too. And, because it’s now taller, wider and longer than before, and has more distance between the front and rear wheels, there’s more space for people inside, particularly in the back.Įntry (Evolution) and mid-level (Techno) Capturs get a 7.0-inch portrait-orientated infotainment system with built-in sat nav as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can also get navigation through your smartphone. Inside, the Captur has also moved on, getting a new infotainment system, slicker design and upgraded materials. It’s still a Captur, but it looks like it’s been doing some serious training. It’s like comparing a macaron with a digestive – they’re both taken with a cuppa, but the French snack looks more attractive and tastes better.Ĭompared with the first Captur, the current model now has C-shaped LED running lights, LED headlights as standard, a wider grille, redesigned bumpers and larger alloy wheel options. It looks a bit more stylish than conventional alternatives such as the Skoda Kamiq or Volkswagen T-Cross. It will even read road signs and tell you if you are breaking the speed limit.There are loads of small SUVs to choose from these days, so a car needs to have a little something different, a little je ne sais quoi, to stand out. As well as a strong bodyshell and airbags to protect you in an impact, the Captur also has a host of tech to prevent accidents in the first place, such as an automatic braking system that detects impending impacts, a gadget which stops you from wandering out of lanes on motorways and a warning if another car is in your blind spot. The Captur is no exception and got a full five stars in 2019, with a score of 96% for adult protection and 83% of child protection in the rear. Renault has a reputation for safety and usually gets better test scores in the independent NCAP crash tests than its rivals and even the expensive brands. Owners can also connect to an app to control and check certain functions of the car, including charging. Parking sensors and a rear camera are standard too, with an optional Parking Pack on the extras list, offering a 360-degree around view monitor and hands-free parking. There’s also another smaller colour information display in front of the driver and a wireless phone charger in the centre console. Both models have a 9.3” portrait touchscreen with Bluetooth, DAB radio, USB ports and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto compatibility. We’ve no complaints about the level of tech included with the Captur. Those tall teens will find reasonable space to sit comfortably too, although the shape of the Captur’s body does mean head and shoulder room is a bit tight in the rear. ![]() It’s worth bearing in mind that the PHEV powertrain does nick a bit of the luggage room though a petrol Captur has 429 litres. The boot is pretty huge too, at 379 litres with the seat all the way forward – that’s more than you’d find in many Golf-sized cars. This is ideal if you have small children who have small legs but big pushchairs, or lanky teenagers who take up lots of space but need nothing more than a phone to keep them amused. ![]() As a result, the Captur has a sliding rear seat, which allows you to choose the best compromise between boot space and rear passenger room by moving the entire rear bench back and forth. The Captur may look like a small SUV, but it has also inherited some family friendly features from Renault’s people carrier MPVs such as the Scenic. ![]()
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