Test Renault Captur Energy dCi 90 Intens - Shift

The Captur does not roll too, and retains its
effectiveness in turn, including wet,
which is rare in this category

By replacing a very conventional Modus Captur well in tune with the times, Renault acquires a small SUV rather attractive, space, dynamically managed and well positioned in price. Will attract attention, in addition to convince driving.

Between small MPV with a little disappointing sales, and attractive SUV more consumers, Renault has decided to replace its Modus this Captur, based on the platform of the Clio, so only available traction.
Faced with this sedan, small SUV that plays more map customization: two-tone roof available colors to choose rims, bright splashes of color everywhere and skins removable seats, washable, interchangeable ... Renault are not pull his punches, inside and out, in the wake of the Mini, Fiat 500, Citroen DS3 and Adam Opel. Originality had initiated with his Renault Twingo in 1993, before unfortunately forget about the second generation. While some associations may be in poor taste, the joviality going pretty well at Captur, the design really does not leave indifferent the street.

The calibration of the rear suspension is too soft.
If this does not disturb the stability, passengers are
shaken on bumpy roads or downhill speed bumps

Benefits
    Effective frame
    Habitability and modularity
    1.5 dCi sober enough
    Competitive price
Pitfalls of
    Surges and vibrations of the rear axle
    Hard plastics

On board, there is a dominant driving position (same level as that of Scénic) favored by many drivers, both the visibility and sense of security, for easier access. It is sitting right under that in a minivan with good amplitude settings of the seat and steering wheel (height and depth). Captur and offers a sliding seat of 16 cm in order to favor the rear area, close to a Laguna or trunk as needed, and a multitude of large storage (27 to 20 against the all in one Clio) with this sliding glove box so kitchen drawer that allows the driver to catch its contents without difficulty. However, disappointment for the materials used. All hard and having a juxtaposition of several different grains, they do not make a very refined atmosphere. Fortunately, the above board mat board an illusion to the eye.

We find a commanding driving position (same
height as that of Scénic) favored by many drivers both
the visibility and sense of security, for easier access

With a ground clearance of 20 cm (8 inches more than Clio), which can pass through the hollow roads, the chassis settings had to be adjusted. Despite this height, the compromise is very good, although obviously a Clio is much better. The Captur does not roll too, and retains its effectiveness in turn, including wet, which is rare in this category. The rear axle follows uneventful, and if management proves a little too assisted in line, she took the necessary consistency in turn. In short, we do not get bored while driving. In contrast, large and heavy 17-inch wheels tested by generating dry reactions city on fittings and manholes, especially from the rear axle. A rear suspension whose calibration is too soft. What frankly shake passengers (especially occupants of the bench) on bumpy roads, or raids retarders. Fortunately, even in curves, these disordered reactions hindquarters absolutely not disturb its stability.

The cargo floor can be arranged on two levels

In this frame worth tweaking, the 1.5 dCi 90 is very honest work. Fairly well soundproofed, low-vibration, it moves easily, but great vivacity, the Captur weighs 100 kg more than a Clio. Still, the Captur dCi 90 climbs the ramps without weaknesses and provided to downgrade, double safe. The while consuming little. Displayed at a really competitive price (from € 17,700 to 1.5 dCi) despite basic equipment already rich, he only lacks air conditioning, Captur is positioned less than the Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008. And only 800 € more than Clio comparable equipment.