2020 Renault Captur (2nd Generation)

I couldn't find a thread on the first gen Captur but I'm taking one for a test drive later today. It's a, as @FiestaST would call it, povo spec 0.9T model but in Dynamique trim at least.

I test-drove a Sandero Stepway with the same engine and it surprised me (in a good way). I'm expecting the Captur to be a bit more sluggish due to the extra weight (100kg or 8% more) but I'm not looking for a rocketship in any case.

There's a R15k difference between the Sandero and the Captur so I'm leaning towards the Captur as it offers bigger boot space and a more plush ride for not much more capital outlay, plus the interior seems a bit better equipped as well
 
PhireSide said:
I couldn't find a thread on the first gen Captur but I'm taking one for a test drive later today. It's a, as @FiestaST would call it, povo spec 0.9T model but in Dynamique trim at least.

I test-drove a Sandero Stepway with the same engine and it surprised me (in a good way). I'm expecting the Captur to be a bit more sluggish due to the extra weight (100kg or 8% more) but I'm not looking for a rocketship in any case.

There's a R15k difference between the Sandero and the Captur so I'm leaning towards the Captur as it offers bigger boot space and a more plush ride for not much more capital outlay, plus the interior seems a bit better equipped as well
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But but your love of Audi :oops:
 
Post-test update: The Captur drove quite alright for a relatively small car with a 66kw engine. It drove quite a bit better than the Sandero that I drove, and it didn't have the hesitation at 2500rpm that the Sandero did and pulled nicely through the revs.

It was a bit shabby on the inside for a low mileage model (sub-70k km) - someone had graffiti'd the passenger side armrest with tipp-ex, there was a big hole in the floor of the driver tub where it looks like a stiletto dug through the carpet and the blower motor was unbalanced causing the whole dashboard to shake when you turned the fan up beyond about 1/3. Could be debris in the motor or broken fan blades, but I wasn't going to take a risk and find out. The switch to adjust the mirrors was also broken and would need replacement. Oh, and the Captur nameplate on the boot was loose and was held in place by two-way tape.

Still, it drove pretty nicely and I think for someone not scared of a little TLC it would make a really decent city car
 
Renault Arkana, Captur hybrids impress in eco challenge - but why are they not for sale?

Formula 1 is no doubt one of the most expensive sports in the world and if you’ve seen any of the “Drive to Survive” shows you’ll know exactly why, despite the FIA capping the amount of money in an attempt to level the playing field.

There are, however, advantages for us lesser mortals whose driving is restricted to public roads in ordinary cars.

A lot of the technology developed around F1 eventually finds its way into our cars and that can only be a good thing as technology develops almost faster than we can keep up.

Taking a leaf from their involvement in F1, Renault has developed the E-TECH powertrains - hybrid and rechargeable hybrid - directly from their 2014 race car.

The same architecture has been transferred to E-TECH that combines an internal combustion engine with two electric motors: one for traction and the other as an alternator-starter, for a 100 percent electric start-up.

A “dog clutch” gearbox has also replaced mechanical synchronisers.

According to Renault the system has 150 patents, making the technology unique to the market.

We got to experience the technology for ourselves in a unique consumption challenge for eight hours around the Zwartkops racetrack that according to Renault “results in around 40 percent less consumption on an urban cycle for Hybrid E-TECH models.”

The cars in question were the Arkana Hybrid SUV Coupe and the Captur Hybrid.

 
Renault Captur (2023) Living with it

Summary

The Renault Captur made a good case for itself during its extended tenure in our test fleet. It happily took on the urban commute (with ease) and effortlessly kept pace with traffic on the national highway. I wish I could have driven it further, but the car’s system began warning us that the 15 000-km service was due.

Small crossovers (compact family cars) will continue to be popular and, fortunately, South African car buyers are spoilt for choice in terms of brands and pricing. The European crew of the Renault Captur, Volkswagen Taigo and Ford Puma should tick the majority of your boxes, but if your budget can’t quite stretch that far (half a million Rand is, after all, a LOT of money for the average family), there are some excellent demo units of larger SUVs available. Also, don’t look past models such as the Haval Jolion and Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – there are good reasons why there are countless of those vehicles on the road!

The Captur is priced from R489 999, with this top-spec derivative listed for R509 999 (January 2024). The vehicle is sold with a 5-year/150 000 km manufacturer warranty and a 3-year/45 000 km service plan. For added peace of mind, Renault’s 5-year warranty is longer than those of most of its rivals…

 
New Renault Captur to be revealed next week

Small crossover gains Scenic-inspired styling; affordability of monthly payments to be prioritised

Renault has confirmed that it will reveal the new Captur on 4 April.

The popular compact SUV is set to follow the smaller Clio in receiving a heavy update, as Renault targets an increased share of the critical segment.

Renault product performance boss Bruno Vanel told Autocar: “We are not going to forget Captur. We are investing a lot of our time and money in the B-segment,” said Vanel, hinting at plans to heavily revise the Ford Puma rival for its third generation, which is due on sale in the spring.

“The idea is to add some C-segment share to our B-segment success.”

Recently revealed patent images show that the next Captur will be brought into line with its newer stablemates, courtesy of a slick new front end hosting Renault’s latest badge and arrow-shaped LED light designs.

It is set to receive a performance-flavoured Esprit d’Alpine range-topping trim, too, and a wide-reaching interior revamp will usher in a larger new touchscreen hosting Renault’s new OpenR infotainment platform.

www.autocar.co.uk

New Renault Captur to be revealed next week | Autocar

Small crossover gains Scenic-inspired styling; affordability of monthly payments to be prioritised
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