![]() At the rear, there's a smarter set of C-shaped LED tail-lamps.Īnd inside? Well Renault's switch to its new CMF-B platform for this MK2 model Captur has made significant special gains possible here. In MK2 form, this car is 110mm longer, 20mm wider and fractionally taller than before. This second generation Captur looks a sportier thing, primarily because of its stylised LED headlamps which are like those on the latest generation Clio supermini. Renault reckons this package is good for 28 miles of WLTP all-electric range and has an electrified top speed of 83mph. There's also the option of a plug-in hybrid, the E-TECH Plug-in Hybrid 160 auto model, which uses a 1.6-litre petrol engine and has a couple of electric motors powered by a 9.8kWh battery and a multi-mode direct-transmission auto gearbox. We'd suggest a better bet though, would be the E-TECH Hybrid 145 model, a petrol/electric self-charging auto variant that delivers diesel-like efficiency figures. ![]() Next up is a four-cylinder 1.3-litre TCe powerplant with 140hp - also only offered in six-speed manual form. The 91hp three-cylinder 1.0-litre TCe with a six-speed manual gearbox is the entry-level option. Under the bonnet, there are three petrol units, diesel having been abandoned. This second generation model's new CMF-B platform is lighter and stiffer than the old Captur's underpinnings, which should improve refinement and handling. So what's it like? If you're used to a supermini, the more commanding driving position will be welcome - unless you're the kind of enthusiastic owner who realises that with extra ride height, you usually also get extra body roll through the bends. It continues to be based on the Clio supermini and is priced to sell at the more affordable end of this segment, claimed strongpoints being extra versatility and buyer personalisation, along with class-leading running costs and a decently responsive driving experience. Here's one of the most tempting - the second generation version of Renault's Captur. The real sales growth though, is coming from smaller-sized supermini-based SUVs, cars that have built on the original success of Nissan's pioneering Juke and are now a hot ticket for almost every mainstream brand. It's a segment that's now divided into a couple of sectors, the larger one typified by cars like Nissan's Qashqai and Peugeot's 3008 and based on Focus-sized models. You can't fault the thinking behind the modern SUV Crossover, a class of car that aims to blend the versatility of a people carrying MPV, the attitude of a high-riding SUV and the sharp driving dynamics of a family hatchback. And it's the kind of car that'll certainly drive sales in this segment. It'll appeal to supermini buyers wanting extra versatility as well as family hatchback customers in search of something more interesting and affordable. It's now a little bigger but as before, is a Clio-based design offering super-economical engines, some genuinely clever interior touches and no small dose of style. Check out the latest Renault Captur lease deals below.Renault's little Captur Crossover model has matured nicely in this smarter second generation guise. ![]() If you really want a car of this kind, then you'll really want to try it. But it's a model you must consider before buying any one of them. True, this Captur faces increasing competition from a growing band of very talented rivals. At which point, class-leading running costs and versatile features like the sliding rear bench and the double-sided boot floor will come as a welcome bonus. They'll love the buying personalisation - and trendy touches like the removable seat covers and the clever apps you can download through the R-Link infotainment system. None of which will bother most buyers at the smaller end of the Crossover segment one jot. ![]() It doesn't have 4WD, you can only just carry five people and you won't want to drive it on its door handles. Broadly speaking, this is a trap Renault has avoided here - provided your expectations in each of these areas aren't too great. Of course, there's always a danger with this class of car that in its mix of SUV, MPV and family hatch, you end up with a confection lacking the core strengths inherent in any of these three genres. Passionate and practical, the Captur remains an endearing thing.
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