2018 Renault Captur

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Renault's refreshed Captur is here, and it’s cheaper

Renault’s facelifted Captur has arrived in South Africa sporting mildly updated styling inside and out and a few pricing and specification tweaks, chief among them being a new base model that’s quite a lot cheaper than before.

The new 0.9T Blaze replaces the previous Expression model, and undercuts it by R20 000, bringing the base price of the range down to R229 900.

However, it has lost a few nice-to-have features in the process with items like Renault’s MediaNav touchscreen infotainment system, rear park distance control and automatic climate control no longer on the standard features list.

Not that it’s much consolation but the Blaze does gain auto headlights and in all fairness it still packs more features than you’d expect at this level. These include 16-inch alloy wheels, manual air conditioning, cruise control, audio system with R&Go smartphone pairing via Bluetooth, steering wheel controls, and there’s the obligatory ABS brakes, ESC stability control as well as front and side airbags.

The Dynamique grade continues as before, and apart from offering a wider selection of engines, which we’ll get to shortly, the flagship adds the following items: 17-inch diamond-cut alloys, bi-tone paintwork, MediaNav touch-screen with satnav, automatic climate control, leather steering wheel and rear park distance control.

The engine range continues unchanged, giving buyers three options:

66kW, 135Nm, 0.9-litre, three-cylinder turbopetrol
88kW, 190Nm, 1.2-litre, four-cylinder turbopetrol
66kW, 220Nm, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel

The only change the facelift brings is that the 1.2-litre turbopetrol is now available with a manual gearbox, in addition to the existing EDC dual-clutch transmission.

So what’s new on the design front?

As mentioned, the exterior styling changes are subtle, but the Captur does get new headlights along with a new front bumper incorporating large C-shaped LED daytime running lights, a redesigned upper grille with chromed edging, new skid plates built into the bumpers and a fresh lighting pattern in the taillights.

It’s the same subtle tweak story inside, where things are perked up with new satin chrome trimmings, a redesigned gear lever and some additional storage options.

As before, the Captur comes with a sliding rear seat that allows you to vary the level of boot space on offer, from 377 litres to 455 litres depending on the amount of rear legroom required.

PRICES

0.9T Blaze 66kW/135Nm R229 900
0.9T Dynamique 66kW/135Nm R269 900
1.2T Dynamique 88kW/190Nm R294 900
1.2T Dynamique EDC 88kW/190Nm R309 900
1.5 dCi Dynamique 66kW/220Nm R294 900

ALTERNATIVES (R200 000 - R300 000)

Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ambiente 82kW/138Nm R252 900
Ford EcoSport 1.0T Trend 92kW/170Nm R280 900
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi Trend 74kW/205Nm R283 900
Fiat 500X 1.6 Pop 81kW/152Nm R279 900
Fiat 500X 1.6 Pop Star 81kW/152Nm R299 900
Haval H2 1.5T City 105kW/202Nm R244 900
Haval H2 1.5T Luxury 105kW/202Nm R274 900
Mazda CX-3 2.0 Active 115kW/204Nm R284 800
Nissan Juke 1.2T Acenta 85kW/190Nm R296 900
Peugeot 2008 1.6 HDi Active 68kW/230Nm R284 900
Peugeot 2008 1.2T Active 81kW/205Nm R299 900
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 GL+ 86kW/151Nm R271 900

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...eshed-captur-is-here-and-its-cheaper-10830530

 

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Renault’s updated crossover range: Will it Captur new owners?

• Updated styling

• R&Go smartphone system and cradle

• Priced from R229 900

Renault has enhanced its local Captur crossover range which now boasts refreshed styling, new technology and a more diverse model line-up.

Since its introduction in 2015, the Captur has a garnered 6500+ sales to date, with automatic variants proving to be extremely popular.

The updated crossover is available in two derivatives, (Blaze and Dynamique), three turbo engine options (66kW turbo petrol, 1.2 litre 88kW and 1.5 dCi Diesel) with manual and auto transmissions.

The Renault Captur offers three turbo engine variants; the 66kW Turbo engine, 1.2 litre 88kW Manual and EDC Turbo as well as the 1.5 dCi Diesel engine.

The 898cm3, three-cylinder turbo engine delivers 66kW/135Nm with fuel consumption rated at 5.4litres/100 km and emissions of 125g/km.

The 1461 cm3, four-cylinder diesel engine produces 66kW/220Nm with fuel consumption of 3.6litres/100km and emissions of 95g/km.

The 1.2 litres four-cylinder 88kW Turbo is now available in six-speed manual or automatic (EDC). Fuel consumption is rated from 5.4litres/100km with emissions of 125g/km.

Driving it

The Captur shares the same platform, engines and mechanical of the Clio. Coupled with its raised ride height and commanding view of the road ahead, it makes for a great city SUV.

It's not the most exciting car to drive but it's easy use, fairly smooth on the road and fulfills its the role of an upmarket budget crossover.

Its Clio traits is also evident in its hatchback-like handling as despite its high-riding presence it's nimble through corners. Body lean is however is noticeable though there’s plenty of grip.

It's extra height and suspension soaks up city centre bumps and undulations and overall the ride quality is great. The Captur is made for the city and it's easy to see why it's a popular alternative to the Clio, especially for families.

New design

The Captur gains a redesigned grille (with new chromed details), full LED Pure Vision Lights and C-shaped daytime running lights. The Captur also gains additional funky colours, striking new 17” black & chrome alloys and two-tone bodywork (standard on the Dynamique models).

The SUV attributes of the Renault Captur are evident by its raised ground clearance (170mm) and elevated seating position, enhanced by the dominant new skid plates built into the front and rear bumpers, with an optional fixed glass roof allowing for urban scapes to be appreciated from all angles.

What’s new?

Inside, the Capture sports a new leather steering wheel and optional heatable leather seats (available on Dynamique Models).

Additional improvements include chromed trim, a new shaped soft-touch dashboard, new interior panels, redesigned gear lever, new central storage options, front row seat central armrest with stowage (Dynamique versions).

The enhanced Captur is fitted with a MediaNav touchscreen (Dynamique),hill-start assist and keyless entry. Other smart features include rear parking sensors, front & rear power windows, auto headlights, auto windscreen wipers, bluetooth connectivity, cruise control & speed limiter, and cornering headlights.

R&Go

The automaker’s R&Go smartphone/tablet multifunction app has been introduced into the new entry-level Blaze derivative. Connected to the vehicle through the radio using Bluetooth, this application enables remote control of the user’s car radio, with the driver’s smartphone screen used to access apps. A dedicated adjustable cradle is offered.

Practicality

Easy-access handles effortlessly slide the rear bench seat forward (by up to 16cm) and it can also be folded flat. Boot capacity is 377 litres, with the rear bench seat pushed it increases to 455 litres and with the rear seats folded down, stowage increases to 1235 litres.
In the two Dynamique models, the boot floor is reversible; smooth on one side with an anti-slide surface on the other.

Safety

In terms of safety, the Captur earned a 5-Star Euro NCAP rating in 2013. It’s fitted with ABS, traction control, hill assist, front and side airbags, seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters (front seats), anti-whiplash head rests and force limiter function (rear-side seats). Three Isofix child seat anchors are fitted to the front passenger and rear seats.

The new Captur is sold with a 5-year or 150 000km warranty, 3-year or 45 000km service plan and a 6-year anti-corrosion warranty. Service intervals are 15 000km or 1 year.

Prices

New Renault Captur 66kW Blaze - R229 900
New Renault Captur 66kW Dynamique - R269 900
New Renault Captur 1.5 dCi Dynamique - R294 900
New Renault Captur 88kW Dynamique - R294 900
New Renault Captur 88kW EDC Dynamique - R309 900

http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels...over-range-will-it-captur-new-owners-20170818

 

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Renault Captur (2017) Launch Review

The popular compact crossover segment in South Africa is fiercely contested, with no less than 14 competitors vying for the buying public’s attention. The Renault Captur has been a strong contender since its launch in 2015 and a refreshed and revised model has just been revealed. We attended the launch in Gauteng.

What’s new?

The big news is the introduction of the “Blaze” trim level; an entry level variant which undercuts the outgoing entry level variant by R20 000. The Blaze also introduces a new infotainment system to the line-up, in the form of Renault’s R&Go. While more expensive Captur’s retain the MediaNav touchscreen infotainment system found in the Duster, Clio and Kwid, the new system features sophisticated smartphone integration.

New gearbox, same engines

The Captur range will still be powered by a trio of engines, however the 1.2-litre 88 kW turbo petrol motor is now offered with a 6-spd manual transmission, in addition to the 6-spd automatic EDC ‘box. Buyers can also choose from a 0.9-litre, 3-cylinder 66 kW turbo petrol motor, offered exclusively with a 5-spd manual, or the 1.5dCi turbo diesel motor, which is also offered exclusively with a 5-spd manual.

What’s it like to drive?

On launch, we drove the petrol-powered 88 kW 1.2-litre manual and 1.5 dCi manual. The petrol-powered Captur, with power and torque figures of 88 kW and 190 Nm, offers impressive ride quality, with very little noise and vibrations making their way into the cabin - in fact, it’s often hard to tell if the engine is actually on without glancing at the rev needle. On the highways around Gauteng, the little crossover acted as a comfortable cruiser with the tall sixth gear bringing the engine rpm down and improving fuel consumption. However overtaking manoeuvres require some down changing; acceleration from 0-60 kph is fairly brisk but the motor does require some encouraging from 80 - 120 kph.

The diesel, in our limited experience, is a much better all-rounder. The extra 30 Nm of torque seems to be more usable more of the time - curious for a diesel motor. Even though the diesel is only offered with a 5-spd manual, it remains a capable cruiser while being nippy off the line. But its strong suit is undoubtedly the fuel consumption. While Renault claims a rather incredible average figure of 3.6 L/100 km, we achieved 4.7 L/100 km during our roughly 40 km drive on mostly flowing country roads. And it did feel as though with some careful driving in Eco mode, that figure could quite easily hover around the 4.0 mark.

What’s it like to drive on gravel?

Credit to Renault SA, they included a 15 km stretch of gravel on the test route, a stretch which was not in the best condition. While crossover manufacturers often boast of their product’s increased ride height, it is very rare that we’re offered the opportunity to put that useful feature to the test.

The Captur coped admirably on the rough surface, dealing with the ruts and bumps and letting very little harshness through into the cabin, and there were no squeaks or rattles to speak of. This is certainly helped by the Captur’s relatively high-sidewall tyres; while the high spec models are fitted as standard with 17 inch alloy wheels, the 205/55 profile Michelin Primacy tyres still provide some cushioning from the harsh conditions. While the Captur is certainly not the car for covering hundreds of gravel kilometres, it is reassuring to know that it can easily cope with the odd adventure off the tarmac. Bear in mind that the Captur is only offered with front wheel drive.

Interior improvements

Renault tells us that the fit and finish of the interior has been refined and upgraded. There is a new soft-touch material on the dashboard and door-lining which does look and feel more upmarket. Satin chrome accents on the dash are subtle but effective and there’s a new, smaller steering wheel which you’d be hard-pressed to tell apart from the one it replaces. The gearlever from the larger Megane hatchback has been thrown into the mix and there’s an optional fixed glass sunroof, which integrates neatly with the diamond black roof colour.

New seat designs with a choice of three covers round off the changes to the cabin. Those seat covers are removable - a clever concept that allows you to unzip the seat covers and wash them at home in a standard washing machine - there’s also the option of heated seats. While the seats are comfy, they are a little compact and if you’re the sort of person who could confidently tackle a Springbok forward, you’ll probably find them a little tight. They are height adjustable though if you’re more of a champion jockey.

The new infotainment system

Renault’s entry level infotainment system, offered in the Blaze trim level, actually seems anything but entry level. The system features a standard radio/CD player with Bluetooth functionality but just below the radio’s display is an adjustable smartphone cradle. By plugging in your iPhone or Android smartphone, and installing the free R&Go app, your smartphone essentially becomes the car’s custom infotainment system. You can choose up to six homescreen shortcuts, from your favourite music service to your favourite maps app. The car will even send fuel consumption figures and your eco-score (a measure of your efficient or not-so efficient driving) to the app.

One of the smartest features is Find My Renault. When you unplug the phone and leave the car, the app automatically drops a GPS pin, marking the car’s location. You can then use your phone to locate your car and be guided to it. Useful for those big sporting events where you’re forced to park and walk in from the next province.

All other variants of the Captur feature Renault’s tried and tested MediaNav touchscreen system. With a 7-inch colour touchscreen, SatNav and Bluetooth telephony/music playback, it is a comprehensive system. But this tester couldn’t help but feel that with the pace of smartphone and app development, and the added bonus of live-traffic monitoring and information provided by apps such as Waze and Google Maps, that perhaps the more expensive infotainment system will prove less of a useful driving companion than the “basic” R&Go system.

Practicality

The Captur features a few nifty features to make the most of the car’s compact proportions. The boot is split in two by a false floor and totals 377-litres, which compares favourably to rivals such as the Toyota C-HR, with 328-litres and the Ford Ecosport with 362-litres, but falls a bit short of the Hyundai Creta, which offers 402-litres.

A particularly useful feature which is rarely found is that the back bench of seats is mounted on rails, and can slide forward by as much as 16 cm, opening up the boot space to 455-litres. A handle is located in the boot area to facilitate this. The back bench also folds flat in 60/40 split, all of which combines to make the interior space very useful and usable.

Safety

Hill start assist is featured as standard on all manual variants, and all trim levels feature an electronic stability control programme (ESP), a critical safety system which is not found as standard on some rivals. Four airbags, ABS, EBD and Isofix child seat mounts are also standard. The Captur carries a 5 star EuroNCAP safety rating.

Pricing and trim levels

While most prices have increased marginally across the range, as mentioned, the new entry level variant is R20 000 cheaper than the model it replaces.

The 66 kW Turbo Expression model becomes the 66 kW Turbo Blaze, with a new price of R229 900. All other models see an increase of R5 000 over the outgoing range, with the top of the range 88 kW Turbo Dynamique EDC priced at R309 900.

All Capturs are sold with a 5-year/150 000km warranty and 3-year/45 000km service plan.

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/renault-captur-2017-launch-review/43824/

 

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Saw the TV ad spot for the updated Captur.

 

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So can anyone confirm which version of the Captur (Kaptur) is currently on sale in South Africa?

Is it the superior 5-star Euro NCAP rated model, based on the Clio platform, as sold in Europe, or is it the inferior version, based on the Duster platform, as sold in India, Russia and Latin America, which only has a 3-star NCAP rating in India & a 4-star NCAP rating in Latin America? (see explanation below)

Global NCAP decided to further investigate the Duster as a single airbag version was tested by Latin NCAP in 2015 where it scored 4 stars. It was found that the Indian Duster airbag was smaller than that of the Latin American Duster.

The difference in airbag size brings corresponding differences in protection. With the Indian Duster the head of the driver did not contact the airbag in the centre as it should, exposing the head to impact on the steering wheel and therefore more risk of injuries. This can be seen when the head reaches maximum front excursion and compresses the airbag.

The Latin American Duster airbag on the other hand was a larger size and covered the head and chest of the driver. With the head in maximum forward excursion the airbag still shows containment to the head protecting it from the steering wheel.

These differences explain the difference in protection level and why the Latin American version scored 4 stars and the Indian version only 3 stars under same testing assessment and criteria.

Source: http://www.globalncap.org/renault-duster-scores-zero-stars-basic-version/


The reason I ask the above question is that it appears that Renault India has embarked on a deceptive advertising campaign, touting the Duster based model sold there as having the 'credentials' of the Clio based model.

This is the misleading advert screened in India - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE4m7jIxqSI


From a post on the Indian motoring blog - Team-BHP.com:

The car we are getting in the Indian market is entirely different & has been developed recently for the Russian market, and then targeted for developing markets like Brazil and India.

It is based on the Dacia B0 platform - same as the Duster and is even different in dimensions as compared to the European car. The similarity mostly ends with the looks and the name, whereas both of these are different vehicles underneath.

The European car is smaller, but a more premium package, built on the Clio platform. More than anything - it comes with a host of safety features that earned it a 5 star safety rating.

The car was deemed expensive for emerging markets like ours and hence the Duster's basic underpinnings were used to develop a look-alike for such markets.

The Duster has already received slack for its compromised safety, including the usage of small airbags for the Indian market.

To confuse matters more, the 'Kaptur' was renamed to 'Captur' for the Indian market causing much confusion even among learned enthusiasts about the origins of the vehicle.

Some related posts here - https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indi...ur-suv-now-unveiled-india-16.html#post4261759.

Renault however - has gone to questionable levels now IMHO - by calling the car an international success - clearly using the fame of the European car to sell it's lookalike counterpart in the Indian market.

They have highlighted the recognition received in countries like the UK, where it's clearly a different car and a different platform that is being sold - with only the same name.

To take an example - It's like Apple deciding that the iPhone X is too costly for India, so they decide to make the iPhone 7 look like the X.

But then, they price it as a premium product and advertise it as an iPhone X itself, showing the glowing reviews it has got internationally.

Source: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...eiving-blatantly-fooling-indian-customer.html

Here are some pictures posted on the Team-BHP forum, highlighting the differences between the Euro-spec Captur and the India / Russia / latin America-spec Captur.

Specifications:





Look at the differences between the shapes of the tail-lights and the fuel filler flap in the pictures below - BOTH versions were shown in the SAME advert screened by Renault India - which further confuses the issue as to exactly which model is being sold in India:





Also, notice the similarities in their dashboard / instrument panel layouts - virtually identical:

(European-spec model)

(Indian-spec model)


So it looks like a second-rate version is being touted as the 'superior' model in India, Russia & Latin America - and possibly in SA as well!

 

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I won't congratulate Team-BHP for the stand taken by them. I won't ask them to take a bow. I won't do any such thing. Why ? Because I expect them to be neutral, unbiased & unprejudiced. That's the only reason I'm a proud member of this forum.

Take the honesty, integrity & fairness out of Team-BHP & you will be left with a forum which is similar to the run of the mill media outlets & blogs that claim to be the fastest in their news & reviews.

Time & again this forum has shown that it doesn't back down from picking a fight for consumers, no matter how big the adversary is.

Time & again it hasn't shied away from being the David to the Automobile Goliaths in helping it's members & general public in defeating the large soulless corporations. I won't give previous examples as everyone fondly remembers them.

What I will say to the numerous blogs & websites is that isn't it none of your concern when a manufacturer tries to pass off an inferior product with the exact name of superior product ?

Won't your readers buy the inferior product just because you omitted to reveal the whole truth about the product in question ?

Even though you are not lying like Renault, aren't you also culpable for suppression of facts ?

Lastly who do you serve : your readers or your advertisers ? If the latter shouldn't you also proudly declare like The Times of India, that you aren't in News Business but in the Advertisement Business ?

Now coming to the cheating done by Renault. Since some are confused I'll try to briefly explain in simple tetms.

There's a car called Captur sold in Western Europe. Let's call it European Captur. It's 4.1 meters long, is based on Renault Clio platform & is a bit bigger than the Nexon. It's thoroughly engineered for European Markets & is quite expensive (as it should be).

There's a car that Dacia (a subsidiary of Renault) sells called Duster. It's based on a cheaper and different platform (M0) & is not as extensively engineered as the European Captur. We get the same in India.

Now Renault has taken the body shell & design of the European Captur & adapted it to be fitted to the monocoque & platform of the Duster. This is specifically for BRICS nations.

So what you get is a Duster on the inside but the outer body shell or the Top Hat resembles the European Captur.

Renault calls this new vehicle as Kaptur. This vehicle is as strong or weak as the Duster since the Top Hat doesn't contribute to the crash worthiness of a car. Let's call it BRICS Kaptur.

Since we are an Emerging Nation & as such the European Captur would have been a disaster in our market (close to ₹ 20 L for a Nexon type vehicle) Renault chose to bring the BRICS Kaptur to India. So far so good.

What Renault did upto this point was perfectly acceptable to anyone.

Renault erred on 2 things next :

1. They renamed the BRICS Kaptur as Captur in India. But wasn't the European Captur called as Captur ? Yes it is. If anyone were to search for Captur they will find results of European Captur & be impressed with it's capabilities and how Renault is offering a superior product on the cheap. It's a clear bait & switch technique in action which is unethical but not illegal.

2. What Renault did next made them to cross the fine line between being unethical & being illegal and led to creation of this tgread. Renault went to town shouting from the rooftops that the European Captur which has been the most awarded & safest vehicle in Europe is in fact the same Captur that we are getting in India. They completely removed any mention of the BRICS Kaptur, which is in fact the vehicle we are getting in India. Even though Renault is selling the BRICS Kaptur in India, Renault has decided to market the European Captur instead of the BRICS Kaptur. Tells you how confident Renault is of it's product. A fit case of false & misleading advertising.

Now you decide if what Renault has done is Right or Wrong.

PS : Some members have compared this situation to Samsung using different chipsets for different markets. I would like to say that's a wrong assumption. Samsung is forced to use Qualcomm chipsets & modems in USA because of CDMA compatibility on Sprint & Verizon. Even then the Delta in performance between Exynos & Qualcomm chips is at best 5-8%. Both the phones cost the same to be manufactured & are sold at similar price points.

Most mobile companies diversify in using different vendors due to uncertainty of production if a supplier is unable to meet their demand.

The context is different than the Renault situation. A similar situation would if Apple were to market the iPhone 6 as the iPhone 8 in India since the former costs much less than iPhone 8 & offers much inferior performance than the latter.

PPS : I'm not associated with Renault, Apple or Samsung in any way. I'm only a proud Team-BHP member.


Source: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...ly-fooling-indian-customer-8.html#post4280772

 

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Is Renault India's new ad for Captur misinforming buyers?

Key highlights:

• The ad created by Renault Captur to promote it has some misleading facts about the car
  
• The Captur being launched in India is based on the Renault Kaptur for markets such as Russia and Brazil
  
• The Renault Captur is a smaller car for the European markets

Renault India recently unveiled its latest offering the SUV Captur bookings of which began September 22.

With the launch of the car expected sometime around Diwali in October, the company has been pushing pre-bookings as it hopes for the same success as enjoyed by the Kwid in India.

"However, the ad created by Renault Captur to promote it may have some facts about the car that are being contested."

The Captur that is coming to India is based on the Renault Kaptur which is based on the Dacia B0 platform the same as the Duster and was developed recently for the developing market such as Russia and Brazil.

While the Renault Captur is a smaller car for the European markets and comes at a more premium price, and built on the Clio platform.

A short time after putting up the ad on YouTube, it has now taken it down. However, the ad has been posted on the TeamBHP website.

The Renault Captur ad for India states that it an award winning car in many European countries such as UK, Spain and German. It is in fact the Renault Captur built for European markets which is has got the accolades.

"The Renault Captur launch in Europe was deemed expensive for emerging markets and hence the company created the Kaptur using the Duster base to develop it for markets such as India."

So what is difference in the specifications between the Euro-based Captur and the Kaptur?

While the Renault Kaptur for developing markets is based on the B0 platform as in the Duster, the Euro-based Captur is based on the smaller B platform which is used in the Renault Clio, Renault Symbol and Renault Twingo.

The use of two different platforms means two entirely different cars, which are different in terms of their size, engines and other specifications.

The Renault Kaptur (Russian-based) is much larger in terms of its length, width and height that the Euro-based Captur.

"The two models also differ in terms of airbags, as the Kaptur has dual airbags in the standard variant compared to 4 airbags offered in the Euro-based Captur."

While the Russian-based Kaptur has features such as Starting Assistance System and 4-wheel drive option which is not there in the Captur.

The Euro-based Captur comes in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol version is available with two different engine options, ie 0.9-litre and 1.2-litre which produce 90PS/140Nm and 120PS/205Nm, respectively.

The diesel version comes with a 1.5-litre engine producing 90PS/220Nm and 110PS/260Nm.

The Kaptur, on the other hand, comes with a 1.6 litre petrol engine and a 2.0 litre diesel engine producing 114PS/Nm and 143PS/195Nm, respectively.

The Renault Captur in India is expected to priced between Rs 9-14 lakh and will be competing against Hyundai Creta and Honda BR-V.

Renault India did not respond to queries till the time of publishing this article.


Source: http://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-how-renault-indias-new-ad-for-captur-misinforms-buyers-26612

 

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Summary

The Renault Captur 88 kW turbo Dynamique is a well-rounded product in a highly competitive segment. It offers suitable performance, practicality and comes fitted with all of the technology one would expect for R294 900.

For someone in the market for a manual-shifting light crossover, this is indeed a compelling proposition. The addition of this variant should ensure that the Captur continues to sell well locally.

FAST FACTS

Model: Renault Captur 88 kW Dynamique
Price: R294 900
Engine: 1,2-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol
Power: 88 kW @ 5 000 r/min
Torque: 190 N.m @ 2 000 r/min
0-100 km/h: 9,9 secs
Top Speed: 182 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 5,5 L/100 km
CO2: 125 g/km
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Maintenance Plan: 3 year/45 000 km service plan

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-renault-captur-88-kw-turbo-dynamique/

 

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Cars.co.za review

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The Renault Captur was initially expected to be launched during the festive season but was delayed. The SUV will now be launched on November 6, 2017.

The India-spec Captur is based on the M0 platform which also underpins the Duster.

In the top-spec Platine trim, the car gets full-LED headlights with LED DRLs, LED tail lamps, 17-inch crystal cut alloy wheels, reverse parking camera and smart access card among others.

Inside, it gets chrome bits around air-conditioning vents, gold bezels and 6-way adjustable leather seats wrapped in white upholstery. The Captur also gets automatic climate control and LED ambient lighting.

In addition to this, customers can also opt from the Diamond Deck and Urban Connect cosmetic personalization packs.

The Renault Captur comes with a choice of two engines - A 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder H4KL petrol engine which produces 105 BHP and 142 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder K9K diesel unit that puts out 108 BHP and 240 Nm of peak torque. The diesel version is offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Some of the safety features available on the Captur include ABS with EBD, brake assist, ESC, hill start assist, dual front airbags, side airbags and ISOFIX child seat anchors.


Source: https://www.team-bhp.com/news/renault-captur-be-launched-november-6-2017

 

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The Renault Captur has been launched in India at prices starting from Rs. 9,99,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The crossover is available in three petrol and 4 diesel variants. The top-end Platine trim level is only available with a diesel engine.

The India-spec Captur is based on the same M0 platform that underpins the Duster.

The car measures 4,329 mm in length, 1,813 mm in width and 1,619 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,673 mm and a ground clearance of 210 mm.

The Captur has boot space of 392 litres, which is expandable to 1,352 litres. It has a fuel tank measuring 50 litres.

Features like projector headlights with LED DRLs are standard across all variants. Automatic climate control with rear vents, integrated audio system with USB, Aux-in and Bluetooth, multi-functional steering wheel, remote central locking with engine start/stop button, dual airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist as well as rear wiper and defogger are also part of standard equipment.

The Platine variant gets full-LED headlights with floating indicators, LED tail lights and smart access card.

On the inside, the top-end variant gets a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with voice recognition and navigation, white and gold upholstery, 6-way adjustable leather seats and chrome inserts and golden finish bezel around the air-conditioner vents.

Renault is offering the Captur with a choice of petrol and diesel engines.

The petrol unit is a 1,498cc, 4-cylinder engine that produces 105 BHP @ 5,600 rpm and 142 Nm of torque @ 4,000 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The diesel engine is a 1,461cc, 4-cylinder unit that churns out 108 BHP @ 3,850 rpm and 240 Nm of torque @ 1,750 rpm. The diesel is offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Some of the safety features offered include side airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist, cruise control with speed limiter, LED fog lamps with cornering function, automatic headlights, rain sensing wipers, 2 ISOFIX child seat anchors, height adjustable seat belts and auto door lock.

The Renault Captur is available in 5 exterior colour options - Cayenne Orange, Pearl White, Planet Grey, Moonlight Silver and Mahogany Brown. Renault also offers customization options for the car, which include Diamond Deck and Urban Connect personalization packs.

Variant-wise prices (ex-showroom, Delhi):

Petrol
RXE - Rs. 9,99,999
RXL - Rs. 11,07,999
RXT - Rs. 11,69,999

Diesel
RXE - Rs. 11,39,999
RXL - Rs. 12,47,999
RXT - Rs. 13,09,999
Platine - Rs. 13,88,999


Source: https://www.team-bhp.com/news/renault-captur-launched-rs-1000-lakh

 

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3 Reasons Why Renault Captur is #CarsAwards Finalist

What makes the Renault Captur dCi Dynamique a formidable contender in the Compact Family Car category of the 2017/18 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank? We investigate…

With affordable pricing, stylish looks and a comprehensive standard features list, the Renault Captur has found immediate favour with South African shoppers. There is considerable substance to its style and the cabin is not only spacious, but also packed with big-car features. Can the value-for-money Captur secure a win in this category?

3 Reasons Why the Renault Captur dCi Dynamique is a #CarsAwards Finalist

1. Flexible and economical engine

With 66 kW and 220 Nm of torque developed from its 1.5-litre turbodiesel engine, the Captur Dynamique offers perky performance and good overtaking ability using a 5-speed manual transmission. In addition to this, it also happens to be one of the most economical vehicles you can buy today with Renault claiming a combined cycle consumption figure of 3.6 L/100 km which, combined with fuel tank size of 45 L, should see owners realise up to 1 250 km of travelling between fill-ups.

2. Practical family car

Underneath the Captur’s fashionable exterior is a cleverly packaged cabin that offers a boot of very useful proportions. The load bay offers 377 litres of space and it has a double floor design, so you can adjust the load volume on offer. The rear seats are split 60:40 and can fold down, increasing space further to 1 235 litres. Up front, a nicely placed lidded storage box is positioned on top of the facia. In keeping up with the modern active family, the seat covers of the Captur can be zipped off and washed.

3. Features galore

Dynamique specification is particularly generous so most of the mod-cons are included. Pride of place goes to the comprehensive touchscreen infotainment system that offers Bluetooth/USB/aux support as well as satellite navigation. Cruise control is another useful feature and you also get automatically activated lights and wipers.

For the driver, there is a rake/reach adjustable steering wheel and height-adjustable seat to further boost comfort levels. Standard safety specification is good too and the Captur is equipped with ABS/EBD, brake assist and electronic stability control (ESP). You also get 4 airbags and rear Isofix child seat mounts. Front and rear fog lamps are also fitted.

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Renault Captur 66 kW dCi Dynamique (2017) Quick Review

Facts & Figures

Price: R304 900 (December 2017)
Engine: 1.5-litre turbodiesel four-cylinder
Power/Torque: 66 kW / 220 Nm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Fuel consumption: 3.6 L/100 km (claimed)
0-100 kph: 13.1 secs
Top speed: 171 kph
Boot capacity: 377-1 235 litres

Price and warranty

This facelifted Renault Captur derivative costs R304 900 and is sold with a 5-year/150 000 km warranty and 3-year/45 000 km service plan.

Verdict

Renault has adopted an unapologetic "don't-mess-with-the-recipe" attitude insofar as the packaging of the Clio-based Captur is concerned. On many levels, the Captur delivers what this market desires, which explains why it is a finalist in the 2017/18 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, powered by WesBank.

The turbodiesel-engined derivative is our pick of the range for sure, but for those who are anti-diesel, there is a decent 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol motor, available in both automatic and manual. The Captur still rides and drives well, and the practicality solutions will win it favour with families. Our test team includes two mountain bikers and both of them heartily recommend the Captur in terms of loading up mountain bikes. The number of standard onboard and safety features is more than generous, and the TomTom-powered satnav does a fine job of alerting you to fixed speed cameras and accident hotspots.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/renault-captur-66-kw-dci-dynamique-2017-quick-review/44350/

 

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