Renault Captur SUV: safe and stylish but a bit dull
What the motoring press is saying about the Renault Captur SUV
Price: £14,195 - £19,895
Pros: Five star safety rating, stylish looks, decent practility
Cons: Not much fun to drive, expensive compared to Clio, two-wheel drive only
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3.5/5, Carbuyer "The Renault Captur is based on the Renault Clio, but with a more spacious interior and a raised ride height for excellent visibility. That makes it perfect for driving in town, when combined with the car's light controls. Out on country roads, the steering lacks enough feel to give confidence for quick cornering, while quite a lot of body lean will also put you off driving too fast.
Cheap running costs are in the Captur's favour and it is available with a choice of diesel and petrol engines – all of which should prove to be frugal – and the most economical model can return more than 76mpg.
4/5, AutoExpress "The supermini-SUV market is about to get a lot more crowded, yet the Renault Captur has what it takes to be among the class leaders. It’s no driver’s car, but it looks great – particularly if you opt for the two-tone roof – and has stacks of space inside. Neat touches like the zip-off seat covers and sliding rear seat boost its showroom appeal, too. A price hike of £1,800 over the equivalent Clio seems a little steep, though."
4/5, Telegraph "Love them or loathe them, it looks as though urban crossovers are here to stay. Right now the Captur is one of the best of the bunch."
TopGear "It's a Clio on Steroids, and it's pretty good. Bit dull, though. 'Soft' is very much the order of the day here - the Captur is not about hardcore off-roading. The Captur is two-wheel drive only and very much family-focused. School run, supermarket shop - all the usual clichés apply. And the engines aren't exactly going to tear up the tarmac either."
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