Unfortunately, Renault’s effort isn’t one of the better ones. The engine range starts with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine, of the type that plenty of rivals are also using. Overall, the Captur feels a step behind the best-behaving cars of this type, namely the Skoda Kamiq, VW T-Roc and Ford Puma, but most people aren’t likely to have too many complaints. Wind and road noise is on the high side at motorway speeds This doesn’t do much to make it feel agile, but it’s great for manoeuvring around town and never feels less than confident on country roads. The Captur’s ride is a little on the bumpy side, especially at lower speeds, but it’s better with smaller alloy wheels.Ĭornering performance is similarly reasonable, with steering that’s on the light side. Customers won’t want something so stiff and agile that it clatters its way over bad road surfaces, but neither will they appreciate a ride that’s soft and supple if it then feels all wallowy through the corners. Renault has tried to tread a line between sportiness and comfort with the way that the Captur drives, and it’s mostly successful. There’s a sliding rear bench to let you choose between extra luggage space or more legroom, and under the bonnet you can choose one of several different powertrains, including diesel and petrol. Inside, it’s similarly stylish, with some unusual features including a portrait-orientated infotainment touchscreen. As with most of its rivals, don’t be fooled by this off-road derived styling – you can’t get a Captur with four-wheel drive, and it’s very much aimed at on-road driving. It has the familiar small SUV proportions, with hatchback dimensions but raised-up ride height, and all models have alloy wheels and bright LED headlights. Whether or not it’s handsome is a subjective decision, but enough people think it is that the Renault is instantly elevated above some of its humdrum opposition, even those that are actually very good. The Captur’s primary selling points are its looks.
Renault hopes that a much-improved interior with an eye-catching infotainment system will also win it some fans, as well a choice of petrol and diesel engines and several trim levels to suit different budgets. The addition of a plug-in hybrid model will raise it up considerably for some potential customers, as will the snazzy looks. It also means that it’s swimming in a pond with some very talented fish. That makes it a rival for a wide range of cars, including the Ford Puma, Seat Arona, Skoda Kamiq and Volkswagen T-Cross. The Captur is Renault’s smallest SUV, sharing mechanical bits with the similarly-sized Clio hatchback.
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