Similarly the seat upholstery isn’t the thickest or softest, but it’s not a huge problem – not least because the seat covers of some model grades (not the leather seats of the GT Line) can be removed and cleaned. It feels fairly durable, but it would be nice to see the plusher, soft touch material you get in rivals like the Peugeot 2008.

The original choice of cabin materials wasn't the best – most surfaces are finished in hard plastic. More important is the fuel economy – even the least efficient model in the Captur range - the 1.2-litre automatic - manages more than 50mpg while the impressive 1.5 dCi returns a claimed 76.4mpg. None is particularly powerful but even the entry-level 0.9-litre TCE petrol does a good enough job of moving the car around and getting up to speed. Running costs are relatively low thanks to a range of three frugal engines – two petrol and one diesel. Interior space impresses too – the boot is big enough for trips away and thanks to a sliding rear bench, rear seat passengers should be able to get comfortable even if they’re adults.

The Captur is compact and drives like an everyday hatchback, with light controls and precise handling, but it also has the advantage of a raised driving position that affords good visibility. It's a good alternative to an MPV and it's a stylish design too, although it has been replaced by a newer model. These include Expression, Dyanmique Medianav, Dynamique S Medianav and Signature.The Captur is Renault's small crossover and is based on the Clio, but it’s more practical than its hatchback counterpart and thanks to competitive pricing, it represents a good value buy for the family buyer. Prices rise depending on which trim level you are interested in. The Captur is now on sale at Renault showrooms up and down the country and can be purchased with prices starting from £14,195. All three of these vehicles have a strong position in the crossover segment with all achieving good all round sales. The Nissan Juke and the 5008 from Peugeot are seen as the two biggest competitors for the Renault Scenic. How does the Captur compare to other key rivals? The car benefits from cruise control,dual airbags and ABS as completely standard. A five star Euro NCAP rating was awarded to the vehicle due to the amount of safety features to be included. Some great technology features such as voice recognition which works in a similar manner to the Ford SYNC system is included with the model as are parking sensors and a touch screen sat nav system. For a small SUV, this is a big accomplishment. We see this hit top speeds of 119 miles per hour with the 0 to 62 miles per hour sprint being achieved in just under eleven seconds. The most powerful of the bunch is the Tce 120 Automatic petrol. Two petrol engines are offered aswell as two diesels. For the year of 2013 alone, the motor achieved new sales figures of 84,000 units sold within the course of less than a year. In 2014 it won the award of the best small SUV for a figure less than £16,000 from Whatcar?. The Captur quickly gained a lot of credibility and a strong reputation early on into its lifespan. The vehicle is built in Spain and offered all around the world. The vehicle has been helped to achieve some great success due to some of ques that it carries over from the Clio it is also popular due to its sheer amount of safety equipment that it was awarded a five star Euro NCAP rating for. After which it went on sale two years later after being displayed in production guise in Geneva yet again. The very first glimpse of the Captur model was first caught in a concept design form from the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Today we will be looking at the success that this crossover vehicle has achieved ever since it first went on sale and the special features which have helped it to be one of the best crossover models on the market. That is what we are looking to find out today. Is the Renault Captur the king of the road and more importantly is it the king of crossover vehicles that are currently on the road?.

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