The Pug’s units are more pleasant to drive, though, being based on the same brilliant 1.2-litre PureTech three-cylinder. These petrol options mirror the Peugeot 2008 exactly in terms of power – no accident, we suspect. There’s also a TCe 155 which feels a bit unnecessary in a car like this, plus the EDC-only setup means you have to put up with what can be quite a frustrating combination and not a huge amount more performance. A six-speed manual is standard, but you can opt for a seven-speed dual-clutch auto, badged EDC. 128bhp and a much chunkier 177lb ft come from four cylinders, rather than three – so it’s both smoother and more powerful, albeit slightly more droning at speed. It’s spoiled by a notchy five-speed manual, though, so we’d go for the 1.3 TCe 130 instead. Majority town users will be more than happy with the power on offer, and it’s not above the occasional motorway jaunt either. While 13.3 seconds to 62mph is definitely slow, if you give this engine a good boot it’s surprisingly tractable. Things kick off with a 1.0-litre TCe 100, which has just 99bhp and 118lb ft. What’s under the bonnet?Ī selection of petrol and diesel engines, as well as a plug-in hybrid. However, even with the seats all the way back, it’s a bigger space with 422 litres. That’s impressive when you consider the Skoda Kamiq’s boot is 400 litres in size, but that does mean there’s no legroom in the back. Up to 536 litres of space is on offer if you slide the seats forwards. That jacked-up ride height is good for easy access, the rear bench slides back and forth depending on whether you want more legroom or a bigger boot, and there’s a double-height boot floor. It would be a bit of a backwards step if there wasn’t more space on offer, and the Captur’s a good fit for small families. They also get traditional dials, which are still fine by us. The 7.0-inch infotainment screen is still fine, surprisingly – it’s the equal of most rivals and still gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to allow you to bypass its interface. Lower-spec cars, however, get a lower-spec dash. The digital dials are crisp and customisable with different themes based on the driving mode you’re in, while the largest 9.3-inch touchscreen media system comes packed with features – it’s a huge improvement over the old system and is very easy to use, if a little laggy at times when swiping between screens. You now get a proper driving position in very comfy seats (that look remarkably like ones you’ll find in a Volvo), swathes of soft materials across the dash and where you actually lean and poke around, and a suite of digital displays that make it feel suitably modern. Gone from the old car are the horrid plastics and driving position where you sit on top of everything. This is where some of the most significant changes have been made, thanks to the donation of the latest Clio’s dashboard. Certainly less divisive than the likes of the Hyundai Kona or Nissan Juke – and dare we say, there’s more than a whiff of premium (whatever that is) about the Captur. Most models have two-tone roofs and tastefully-applied chrome detailing, and the car’s whole stance is much more muscular and planted than it was before. It’s much more cohesive than some of its rivals, with bold lighting signatures (LED as standard, so even base models look smart) and stylish alloy wheels. Styling is an obvious one – it might not be too different to the old car, but as compact SUVs go, it’s a real looker. Renault hopes to stand out in a few ways. Now, there’s the Volkswagen T-Cross, Mazda CX-3, Peugeot 2008, Hyundai Kona, Skoda Kamiq – to name just a few. When the first Captur came along in 2013, it was pretty much only competing with the Nissan Juke. There’s a lot of competition…Ĭertainly more than its predecessor. It sits atop the latest CMF-B Renault platform (shared with the Clio) while the interior is posher and plusher – plus there’s a new set of engines. The previous generation car was very long in the tooth, but this refreshed one breaths crisp new air into the Captur range, catapulting it from a mid-table runner to a Champions League playoff position contender.ĭespite what those mild looks suggest, the Captur is all new.
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