![]() While the ride is far from uncomfortable the Captur doesn’t shield occupants from broken road surfaces as well as the best-riding small SUVs. It does feel a little sluggish, something that comes as a bit of a surprise as the similarly powered Seat Arona, Skoda Kamiq and VW T-Cross, all of which share the same 1.0 TSI 95 petrol engine, are decidedly more eager. It is paired exclusively with a five-speed manual gearbox. My review car arrived with the 99bhp turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet. The highest power figure is provided by a plug-in hybrid version that combines a petrol engine with an electric motor to cut emissions as well as offering electric-only driving. Powering the Captur is a range of modern engines – both petrol and diesel – with power outputs ranging from 93bhp all the way up to 158bhp. It’s also a little bigger than the outgoing model, freeing up more space for passengers and their luggage. The new generation might look similar on the outside – new light clusters notwithstanding – Renault has reserved the major improves underneath and inside where you’ll find plusher plastics, better quality switchgear and upgraded digital displays. It also offered a degree of customisation so buyers could tailor the car to their own tastes. Much like another Nissan, the Juke, part of the Captur’s success must surely be attributed to distinctive looks that helped it stand out in an increasingly crowded market. Nissan had launched the Qashqai and its success demonstrated to manufacturers that buyers had an appetite for the crossover’s elevated driving position combined with the footprint of a five-door hatchback. The original Renault Captur arrived just as demand for compact crossovers was taking off. ![]()
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