I did expect the Captur to have a lot of body-roll with such a high ground clearance but I was proven wrong on the winding roads around Goa. This is primarily down to the right balance of the suspension setup as it isn’t too stiff or soft either. At low speed, the cabin remains largely insulated from road undulations and things only improve as speed builds up.
Ride quality is truly impressive and the Captur glides over bad roads and small potholes. With a best-in-segment ground clearance of 210 mm, the Captur can easily handle bad roads and do a bit of off-roading too as long as you keep in mind that it doesn’t have a 4×4 system. A punchy powertrain means that the Captur will strike the right chord with people who love going for long drives and weekend getaways. Overall, the Captur offers an engaging driving experience and will appeal to enthusiasts too. Being a short drive, we weren’t able to record the fuel-efficiency but you can expect the numbers to be similar to that of the Duster. Hard acceleration does let through some diesel clatter in the cabin but at cruising speeds, the cabin is well-insulated from engine and wind noise. The engine is fairly noisy on the outside but things get quieter once inside.
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The six-speed manual unit offers easy shifts and couple to a light clutch the Captur is easy to drive in traffic too. Reaching triple digit speeds is effortless and in-gear acceleration too is impressive, thanks to the well-sorted ratios of the gearbox. There’s some lag below 1,500 rpm but past that the engine delivers good acceleration. With an output of 108 hp, the engine has the adequate grunt to move the vehicle in a quick manner. Powering the Captur is the same 1.5 litre turbocharged engine that is found in the Duster. The Renault Captur is being launched only in diesel variant as Renault believes the demand in this segment is primarily for diesel vehicles. That said, it doesn’t feel cheap to touch but with a stunning exterior design, better plastic quality would’ve been welcome.
The only area where I did find a scope for improvement is the plastic quality, which isn’t the best in the segment. Front seats offer good support, especially on the sides and the rear seat too is comfortable with good under thigh and shoulder support. Rear legroom is good and headroom too should be fine for most people but those taller than six feet might find their heads brushing against the roof. Being the longest and widest car in its segment, the Captur offers good space for occupants. There are enough spaces inside the cabin to place bottles, wallet and phones, adding to the convenience. The system also keeps a track of the speed limits on roads and gives an audio and visual prompt when exceeding the limit.
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The touch response is fluid with no lag and the map display, in particular, is good as upcoming intersections are clearly shown. The centre console has a touchscreen infotainment system, which offers navigation, Bluetooth, FM, AUX-in and USB connectivity. Ergonomics are spot-on and reaching the controls is an easy task. The dual-tone dashboard is put together well and feels it would last for ages. Renault Captur has a pleasing and modern cabin design, which will appeal to a wide section of buyers across age brackets. In a nutshell, the Renault Captur is the most striking vehicle in its segment presently, which will go a long way in convincing people walking into a Renault showroom. Positioned above the Duster, the Captur doesn’t have the boxy looks of its sibling but the growing crossover market is a clear indication that if the styling strikes the right visual chords, people will buy it. Overall, the Renault Captur has got a raised and dynamic stance along with sleek and modern styling. The rear has got tastefully done tail lamps and again a generous dose of chrome without overdoing it. The contrasting roof in black is a visual treat and the diamond-cut alloy wheels add further to the dynamic and premium-look. Highlights on the side include a strong shoulder line running from the front wheel arches to the rear and a slightly sloping roofline.
The LED DRLs in the lower part of the bumper accentuates the sleek design of the vehicle. There is a lot of chrome too but thankfully the designers haven’t gone overboard with it and have managed to strike a good balance. With a curvaceous design, the Captur has a dynamic front, primarily due to the sleek headlamps and the grille. The Renault Captur is an impressive vehicle to look at from all angles and comes across as a premium-looking vehicle. Bajaj Pulsar P150 Review: New and better?
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