Moving off with 98 fuel behaves as you'd expect but with 97 grade slightly risks a downchange and higher revs than you'd like. I mostly use 98 Ron, however, it is more like the fuel on offer in Europe. I use 98 but also runs well on 95 Ron and the sport mode gives real extra push from the normal (My sense) setting. This was freeways and very short local runs about 50/50. The widget (L/100 and other stuff) seems unreliable and so I tested it over the last several weeks and the car used 41 litres for over 500 kms using 98 fuel. although the fuel gauge drops at a glacial pace, especially when on longer roads like the M2. After petrol price rises, I'm really appreciating the fuel economy which is ok around my suburb but I must mention the fuel sipping economy that is so good, I'm doubting the (widget) gauge though giving its reading. You should not buy a car in this price range without at least looking.
Five years warranty and fixed price service. Read more on the brake to change when stationary which could cause some concern if wanting to get out of the way!! I have the Intens top model and so enjoy all the options inc. At rest its can be a little slow in selecting any gear, but otherwise intuitive and perfect. Seven gears operates in either auto or by paddle shift. I'm very happy with ride although sharp surfaces sometimes disappoint a little, brakes and the response of the 1.3L engine. My optimistic info screen says I'm getting 6.5L/100 (43mpg). I had 2 Volvo C 30's for twelve years (one 9 & other 3) and only changed to get a more modern interior and a fresh car. Fuel is Premium 95 or 98.Īll in all I'm exceptionally happy with my purchase ☺️ and I think it's great value for the price range. I'm extremely time poor so this is super for me. This car is a get me to work and buzz around town.Īnd another thing, servicing is only required at 30,000km or 1 year. And there is more than enough room inside for a family of 4 It has more grunt than you expect for such a small engine. I love that the boot has a false bottom so it can be 2 depths.įuel economy is exceptional (in my opinion).ĭriving, it's absolutely lovely to drive. The electronics for it is second to none, and easy to use. The inside even though I purchased the base model is awesome. Something in the brakes have been changed so these 'seem' better. Mum and I headed out together the other day, and we took her car and loved it and there went the hunt for a Captur for myself, and ended up buying an ex demo for a very good price. I had been looking at cars around this size for a bit, from Mitsubishi ASX, to Kia Seltos, to Rav4 but just couldn't commit. The Captur may be more convincing yet when it's able to go fully electric, though - or when Renault launches a different weeny crossover with battery power alone.My mum brought a Captur in 2017, and absolutely loves it, and stated that she would only ever buy a Renault after her first one, after having mine for a few days, I tend to agree. The hybrids offer an interesting option, and up against the likes of the Kia Niro in the (currently) limited plug-in compact crossover segment neither is a bad choice, if that’s what you’re after. It won’t be the most interesting car you read about today, but it’s good enough. The spec list is strong and it’s roomy enough to justify its existence next to the Clio. The looks and the road manners are the standouts. It’s a fitting contender for the fastest growing car sales segment in the UK. It’s hardly interesting to drive, but then again barely any crossovers are, and that’s not their purpose, either. Renault’s pulled off exactly what it needed to with the Captur Mk2. That the Captur is a night and day improvement over what it replaces in looks, refinement and cabin quality is not up for debate, backed up by the fact it's the firm's best-selling car in Britain. There’s also little to tell the electrified version apart, beyond a subtle badge here and there. There’s plenty of other exterior changes too, with a wider front grille, tough-looking front and rear protection skid plates, prominent wheel arch extensions, slimmer LED lights at both ends, and touches of chrome trim bringing it in line with its Clio and Mégane siblings, with little of the stylistic quirkiness that some of its rivals suffer… no names mentioned. Roomier too – but that’s courtesy of the whole car swelling in every dimension. Sure, that’s like saying a hotel room is smarter than a windswept tent, but still, the Captur isn’t just a whole load more handsome on the outside – it’s grown up and gotten its act together inside, and that’s most welcome. In fact, the whole cabin is the headline here. Check out the new seats which look suspiciously like they’re from a recent Volvo.