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Review The Renault Captur is a small SUV that competes with the Ford EcoSport, Vauxhall Mokka and Nissan Juke. Although it’s very similar to the Renault Clio under the skin, the Captur’s tall body means it has a lot more space. There’s plenty of room up front for adults and the rear seats can slide backwards to give rear passengers more legroom. The Captur’s 450-litre boot is also significantly bigger than the Clio’s. Plastic quality isn’t great, but reflects the Captur’s relatively cheap price. Aside from its raised driving position, which gives the driver an excellent view of the road ahead, the Captur feels much like the Clio to drive. Its light steering means it is easy to manoeuvre at low speeds, but makes it feel a little nervous in corners – it leans more than the Clio when cornering too. Petrol engines come in 0.9 and 1.2-litre forms, but the latter’s fitted as standard with an automatic gearbox, which restricts performance and lowers fuel economy. Instead go for the 1.5-litre diesel that can return more than 75mpg and is free to tax. Kit includes air conditioning, cruise control and a Bluetooth phone connection. Keyless entry is also standard – rare for a car in this price bracket. Cheapest to buy: 0.9-litre 90 Expression Plus petrol Cheapest to run: 1.5-litre 90 Dynamique S diesel Fastest model: 1.2-litre 120 Dynamique S petrol Most popular: 1.5-litre 110 Dynamique MediaNav Interior Roomy and contemporary, but a few last-decade plastics. Reviewers say the interior is fresh-looking, modern and neat, marred a little by some harder plastics that testers do suggest should be easy to keep clean. Higher-spec models get useful zip-off seat covers (making it ideal if you work outdoors) and generally snazzier cabins. It’s comfortable though, and has a good driving position. Renault Captur passenger space A priority for cars like the Captur is space and it does fairly well here. It’s 60mm longer than the Renault Clio that it is based upon so there is space for adults in the back as well as in the front, and rear-seat passenger space can be increased by sliding the seats back on their runners. Renault Captur boot Space Those sliding rear seats mean boot space can be increased from 377 to 455 litres as long as you don’t mind sacrificing some legroom. Total boot capacity, with the back seats folded down, peaks at 1,235 litres – 89 litres more than you get in the Clio. Driving Like Renaults of old, the Captur is more comfort oriented than it is sporty, but the supermini underpinnings make it an easy car to drive. Light and quick steering makes the Captur feel at home in town, as does its raised ride height that gives the driver a better view of the road ahead. Out of town the steering’s too light, though, so the Captur seems a little nervous in corners and there’s precious little feel to tell you when it is losing grip. Its soft suspension and tall body sees to it that there’s also quite a lot of body lean, which makes the car feel like it could tip over, although the stability control system will stop this from ever happening. The Captur usually rides well and feels secure enough on the road, but can be easily unsettled by big bumps and its tyres transmit a lot of noise into the cabin. Trim levels with larger wheels can make the car decidedly jiggly on bumpy roads. Engine There are four engine options in the 2016 Renault Captur. Two are dinky petrol units – a three-cylinder 0.9-litre TCe and a 1.2-litre four-cylinder TCe – while the third is the 89hp 1.5-litre dCi turbodiesel that you’ll find in just about any of Renault and Nissan’s smaller offerings. From mid-2015 the Captur was available with a 110hp version of the 1.5-litre diesel too. Renault Captur diesel engines Of these, the diesels are best-suited to carting people and stuff around, with a good chunk of low-down torque, a slick gearbox and enough smoothness at cruising speeds. It can get a little noisy though, making the more refined petrols a better choice for a quieter life. Renault Captur petrol engines Unfortunately the 118hp 1.2 TCe engine, is combined with a dim-witted dual-clutch auto box that isn’t quite as quick as the best units. It’ll reach 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds though and fuel economy is decent, at 52.3 mpg. The 89hp 0.9 TCe doesn’t really offer anything to compete with either of the other engines, not matching the diesel’s in-gear performance or 76mpg fuel economy. It’s a lovely little engine, but perhaps not best suited to cars bigger than the Clio. Safety An easy five stars, with all the expected gear. There are six airbags, stability control, hill hold control and emergency brake assist as standard, with three Isofix mountings and anti-whiplash headrests thrown in too. That lot helped the Captur secure a five-star safety rating when it was crash tested by Euro NCAP, although rivals tested after 2013 (when the Renault was evaluated) have been exposed to even tougher testing. Renault Captur motability Because of its raised suspension the Renault Captur is easier to get in and out of than a normal car – you don’t have to lower yourself into the driver’s seat and you simply slide off when getting out. The driver’s door is also large and opens wide to give excellent access. Value for money Cheap to buy, cheap to run and a good warranty too Air-con, cruise control and hill-start assist are standard on all Capturs, but Renault’s four-year servicing, warranty and roadside cover package is better than some others offer. It suggests Renault is more confident about its reliability these days, too. As well as the main trim lines – Expression, Dynamique etc. – Renault also offers a series of American-themed styling packages which lend the Captur much of its character. Called Arizona, Manhattan, Miami and New York, they offer different combinations of exterior colour and gloss and interior features. Your best bet is to raid the Renault website to see which styles you prefer! To help you choose the right shade for your new Captur we have prepared a guide that examines each colour in detail. Conclusion The Captur is a talented crossover that’s worthy of its impressive sales figures. It’s a little more carefree and spacious than the Juke or 2008, and cheaper than rivals like the Skoda Yeti, Vauxhall Mokka or MINI Countryman. Slightly bumpy ride aside it drives reasonably too and it’s one of the more stylish options in the class. Throw in economical engines and a dash of extra practicality compared to the Clio and it comes recommended. In South Africa and wanting to know the specs and price of the Renault Captur?. Visit Group 1 Renault Western Cape branch or website at http://www.group1renault.co.za/ Article source: https://www.carwow.co.uk/Renault/Captur Image source: https://photos-2.carwow.co.uk/models/1600x800/CHR1536.jpg
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I've been wondering what the Renault Kadjar does that the Nissan Qashqai doesn't. The two cars are mechanically very similar, so why would you choose one over the other? Colleagues who have driven the two cars back to back report that the Qashqai is sharper to drive and a touch more refined. However, from my recollection of the Nissan, there's really not that much in it from the driver's seat. The Kadjar does have one definite advantage over the Qashqai: more generous luggage space. The Renault is 7cm or so longer than the Nissan, largely thanks to a longer rear overhang. Instead of the 430-litre capacity of the Qashqai's boot, the Kadjar has 472 litres with the rear seats upright. That's enough extra space to make a noticeable difference. Folding the rear seats down is a quick and easy job, with levers either side of the tailgate, which increases the capacity to 1478 litres. There are some neat touches, too. There's a false floor, with extra space underneath - handy for stashing some engine oil out of the way, for example. The floor is in two parts, and can be taken out and slid back in place vertically to act as a divider - clever thinking that helps make the most of the space. Renault Kadjar dCi 110 Signature Nav Mileage 2074 P11D price £24,140 Forecast/actual cost per mile 48.9p/50.5p Our average consumption 54.8mpg Official combined consumption 72.4mpg Verdict Pros:
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Article source: http://www.businesscar.co.uk/tests/long-term-test/renault-kadjar/our-fleet-test-drive-renault-kadjar-4th-report "The highly versatile Renault Sandero Stepway. Just as comfortable in the city and in nature! For more info on the Sandero Stepway and some great Renault Specials, visit www.group1renault.co.za.
If you are a Renault fan, you will love the Renault Duster. A stunningly designed SUV, the Renault Duster is not only a great family car, but also a very capable off-road vehicle.
Fun and versatile, the Duster SUV features perceptively designed technology, a stunning range of accessories to meet your needs, and four different equipment packages that will take your Duster to the next level. Technology in the Duster SUVThe Renault SUV boasts some cool technologies. The 1.5 dCi Dynamique 4×4 features a 4WD control system. The image of addictiveness, this system has three modes you can choose from:
The Duster was invented with the European market in mind, but it's played a crucial role in developing markets like Russia, India or Brazil. The Clio-based crossover is probably the most popular and profitable car Renault has got, so it's not surprising updates are frequent.
Renault Brazil has just revealed its 2016 Duster model, which appears to have a new set of cosmetic touches. From the front, we notice a new silver bumper insert at the bottom, a different grille to the 2014 Duster facelift and tinted headlights with LED accents. At the back, the 2016 Duster has similar changes, so we quickly move our attention to the interior. There, the door panels are said to have been revised with much better materials. The instrument cluster has new lighting, and the Media NAV Evolution brings upscale touches by integrating GPS navigation and real-time traffic information for major Brazilian cities. The 2016 updates were brought about as an answer to the launch of the Honda HR-V and Jeep Renegade in Brazil. Renault engineers have worked with both engines available on the Duster to increase power output slightly while reducing fuel consumption. The base unit is a 115 hp 1.6-liter petrol available only with a 5-speed manual on the Dynamique and Expression trim levels. Renault follows this up with a 2-liter 16-valve unit which is mated to either a 6-speed manual or an optional 4-speed automatic. The unit delivers 148 hp and 18.1 kilogram-force meter (177.5 Nm) of torque on ethanol, or 142 hp and 17.1 kgfm (168 Nm) on gasoline. Editor's note: our sources within the French automaker say a new Duster will come out by 2017 and will be visibly larger, but the Brazilians will keep this one for the foreseeable future. New international models always take some time to reach other countries, so if you are looking for a 2016 Renault Duster in South Africa, contact a reputable dealer, such as Group 1 Renault. http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2016-renault-duster-launched-with-new-look-better-economy-in-brazil-photo-gallery-93921.html#ixzz42PZVhHhN As you know, we love cars, and more specifically French cars and if they are favourite cars of the French people, all the better. We share a piece out of this delightful Photo Report on Cars of the South of France, by Matt Gasnier. Citroen 2CV and Renault Captur in Cannes, France. Today I can share with you a Photo Report on the car landscape of the South of France, covering the French Riviera from Cannes to Monaco via Nice but also the hinterland with towns such as Grasse, Gourdon, Cipières, Gréolières, Coursegoules, Escragnolles and Mons. For those of you readers familiar with the area, these names will evoke sounds of cicadas and scents of lavender. For those of you who aren’t, welcome, and this is part of the reason why I’m publishing this Photo Report! I had the privilege to return to this area often over the past few years, and one of the most striking elements as soon as you leave the Riviera and reach the hinterlands is the outstanding performance of low-cost brand Dacia. This year, as it has been the case for many years now, Dacia is extremely well represented in the area as you will see in the photos. Renault Clio in Coursegoules, France. But first things first and to the biggest difference in the car landscape in 2015 compared to 2014: the very high frequency of Renault Captur. The blockbuster crossover from Renault has managed to snap the French #2 spot away from the Peugeot 208 a couple of times already, and observing the car landscape in the South of France it makes total sense. An account of cars zooming past on the highway between Cannes, Nice and Monaco gives the following figures for the current Top 5 best-sellers nationally in France (note some models such as the Renault Mégane appeared more often so this is not an actual ranking): Frequency of Top 5 best-sellers Cannes-Nice: Model Total Launch Months Adjusted Renault Clio IV 91 Sep-12 36 253 Renault Captur 51 Mar-13 30 170 Peugeot 208 62 Mar-12 42 148 Peugeot 308 II 31 Aug-13 25 124 Peugeot 2008 13 May-13 28 46 The total number of cars surveyed was 248 belonging to the Top 5 best-sellers (5.000 cars total) over a period of one month in August 2015. The adjusted frequency is calculated based on the launch date by dividing the gross total of cars by the number of months since launch x 100. At this little game the Renault Captur overtakes the Peugeot 208 to rank 2nd overall, a reflection of my observations here. A couple of explanations: the Captur is particularly popular with private buyers in the region, but also short-term rental companies, as evidenced by cars in circulation here but registered in the 01 and 60 departments which are located at the opposite end of the country but offer more advantageous taxation. Notice also the particularly low score of the Peugeot 2008, obliterated by the Captur in the South of France, traditionally a Renault-buying region more so than Peugeot, as evidenced by the numerous older Renaults spotted in the hinterlands such as the Renault 4 and 19 pictured below. Other rental successes include the Hyundai i20 – very frequent but 100% rental – the newly launched Renault Kadjar and Espace and the Fiat 500X. Particularly successful with private buyers are the Dacia Duster and, interestingly, Opel Mokka. Renault Kadjar in Gourdon, France.
An element I hadn’t noticed in my previous visits is the high prevalence of one tonne-pickups, a category otherwise doing rather poorly in the French sales charts. I spotted more than a few Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi L200 and Toyota Hilux of various generations. An observation that has to be linked to the potential success in these regions of… Which one of these French favourites would you prefer driving? Orginally posted on: https://thepetrolheads.github.io/2016/02/04/2016-02-04-excerpt-from-a-photo-report-the-cars-of-the-south-of-france.html |
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