POLOKWANE – The B-segment SUV is one of the fastest growing segments in South Africa, and the very attractive, fashionably trendy and remarkably well specified and priced Renault Captur fits perfectly into this segment. The Captur offers an elevated driving position, decent practicality and impressive refinement. It’s well priced and equipped, too.
Review drove the 0,9-litre 66kW Dynamique version courtesy of BB Polokwane Renault to get a more intimate impression of this SUV.
In terms of overall packaging, the Captur is more urban-based for daily commuters with young families.
The Captur offers the practicality of a light hatchback, but with the same, even a bit more superior versatility of a compact car.
It’s superb fuel consumption, safety equipment along with a distinctive sporty presence helps this SUV to stand above the rest.
It offers an ergonomic design cabin, all of it’s controls are within easy reach for the driver.
Every model in the Captur range consists of:
• MediaNav multimedia system.
• Seven-inch touchscreen.
• Satellite navigation.
• Arkamys audio (with Bluetooth telephone connectivity and music streaming, auxiliary inputs).
Furthermore there are also:
• A hands-free key card.
• Electric side mirror adjustment.
• Power windows.
• Cruise and automatic climate control.
• Rear parking sensors (standard across the range).
• Tyre pressure sensor.
• Leather gearknob and steering wheel.
• Auto lights and wipers.
• Black chrome and gloss interior and exterior trims.
• Removable and washable Zip collection seat covers.
The 60:40-split folding rear bench can slide forward by up to 160mm enabling you to make the best use of luggage space. The luggage area also features a multi-position, removable and reversible floorboard that offers ample off loading configurations to suit a variety of needs.
The Captur’s road manners are as nippy as its 66kW powertrain and the overall cabin refinement is of exceptional quality. The power steering response is accurate enough and road holding for normal driving conditions is more than adequate, even on the odd peace of gravel road. The 0,9 Dynamique model, available with a manual gearbox only, is a real find in the SUV market for a mere R239 900, which includes a three-year or 45 000km service plan.
Specifications:
• Model – Renault Captur 0,9 Dynamique manual.
• Engine – 0,9-litre, three cylinder, turbo petrol.
• Power – 66kW.
• Torque – 135Nm and with the overboost function increases to 150Nm.
• Transmission – five-speed manual.
• Fuel consumption – 4,9l per 100km.
• CO2 emissions – 113g per km.
The new Captur model range is currently available at BB Polokwane Renault, situated at 20 Excelsior Street.
Contact any of their friendly sales executives at (015) 287 1336 or the sales manager for new cars, Pieter du Plessis at 082 555 4742.
BB Polokwane Renault is open from Monday to Friday from 07:30 until 17:30 and on Saturdays from 08:00 until 12:00.
