TENAULT CAPTUR ANDROID

When you’re up and running, the gearbox shifts through the gears seamlessly and quietly. The dual-clutch transmission is good, although it’s not excellent. mpg) during our week with the crossover that consisted of a couple of 70 km (43 mile) highway jaunts and some inner-city driving. mpg), although we averaged 8.2 l/100 km (28.6 U.S.

Combined fuel economy sits at 6.6 l/100 km (35.6 U.S. Renault’s claim of a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of 8.6 seconds seems spot-on. This isn’t something you’d expect to encounter in anything other than a hot hatch but it’s an odd quirk we also encountered with the Renault Kadjar we tested a couple years ago. What’s more, the crossover’s front-wheel drive layout prompts quite a bit of torque steer with the steering wheel tugging and trying to pull you to the side while accelerating. Line accelerates with more ferocity than you’d expect by simply looking at the spec sheet. This engine packs a surprisingly hefty punch. It produces 113 kW (154 hp) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) and is coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This powertrain was co-developed with Mercedes-Benz and is also used in the A 180. All up, there’s 422 liters (14.9 cubic-feet) of cargo room, a figure that climbs to 1,275 liters (45 cubic-feet) with the rear seats folded down.Īll Renault Captur models sold in Australia come with the same 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The boot itself is also very well thought out and includes a false floor and a space-saver spare wheel. One particularly neat feature is the fact that the rear seats can slide forward to increase boot space or back to increase legroom. The rear seats are quite spacious and even tall passengers will have enough room.

Line but curiously, the heated front seats of the Intens have been removed. Red accents are also found on the air vents, while faux carbon fiber trim is found on the door panels.Ī heated steering wheel has also been added to the R.S. There is also a small Renault Sport badge on the steering wheel and Renault Sport side sills. For example, the cloth and leatherette seats have contrasting red stitching and stripes, as do the seat belts. Some special touches that you won’t find on other Captur variants are also included in the R.S. Safety features also come in abundance and include autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control. These include a 360-degree camera, nine-speaker Bose premium sound system, eight-color ambient lighting, privacy glass, two USB ports for rear-seat passengers, and automatic ‘walk-away’ door locking. Positioned above these connection points are lovely controls for adjusting the climate while located beneath the flying center console is a wireless charging pad that can accommodate even the largest of smartphones.Ī number of other important features come standard on the Captur R.S.

Renault’s ‘flying’ center console adds to the edginess of the crossover and houses the shifter and a large storage tray with easy access to two USB-A ports and a cigarette lighter. Read Also: Special Renault Megane E-Tech Remembers The Iconic Clio Williams This adds a superb 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with crystal clear graphics, hands-free parking, side parking sensors, automatic high-beam, and a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror. Line models come equipped with the Easy Life package that is a AU$2,000 (US$1,383) option on the Intens.

TENAULT CAPTUR ANDROID

Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard.Īll Captur R.S. It also houses Renault’s Multi-Sense settings where you can choose between Sport and Eco driving modes or set up your own ‘My Sense’ by personalizing various parameters, such as the powertrain’s mapping, steering, and the ambient lighting. The screen is reasonably responsive to the touch and offers plenty of scope for customization. Line variant we tested as well as the Intens but is eschewed in favor of a smaller 7.0-inch display on the lower-end Life and Zen models. Immediately catching the eye is the 9.3-inch portrait-oriented infotainment system. The interior of the crossover has been overhauled and is now strikingly similar to what’s found in the Arkana, a model first introduced for the Russian market but since rolled out throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Tenault captur