As promised, TC Euro Cars is now previewing the Renault Captur at the Bangsar Shopping Centre in KL. The cars on show here, brought in from Japan, are not 100% identical to what we’ll be getting in Q4 2015, but it’s close we’re told.
At present, the Captur is the most popular B-segment SUV in Europe, where it competes against the Peugeot 2008, Opel Mokka, Ford EcoSport and Nissan Juke. Based on the Clio supermini, the Captur has a compact footprint – at just 4,122 mm long, it’s visibly smaller than compact SUVs such as the Honda HR-V and Mitsubishi ASX.
The Captur is powered by a 1.2 litre TCe 120 turbocharged engine with 120 hp and 190 Nm at 2,000 rpm. The downsized motor is paired to a six-speed EDC dual-clutch gearbox and power goes to the front wheels. 0-100 km/h is done in 10.9 seconds while top speed is 192 km/h.
There’s an ECO mode that restricts torque, alters the gearbox mapping and controls the climate for up to 10% better fuel consumption. Claimed combined fuel consumption is 5.4 litres per 100 km.
Nothing unusual under the skin – MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam at the back, with front ventilated discs brakes and rear discs. The two-tone exterior is a big part of the Captur’s styling and it will be available in four body/roof combos – orange/black, blue/ivory, beige/black and ivory/black. Wheels are 17 inches in diameter (205/55 tyres) and are in dual-tone as well.
Standard equipment include auto headlights and wipers; a MediaNav system with a seven-inch touchscreen and AUX, USB and Bluetooth connectivity; reverse camera; keyless entry and push start; and climate control. Safety wise, the five-star Euro NCAP French crossover comes with four airbags, ESC and Hill Start Assist.
The Captur’s removable, multi-position boot floor is reversible, with carpeting on one side and plastic on the other. The boot holds up to 455 litres of cargo. The rear bench slides 160 mm fore/aft, while large front door bins can hold 1.5L drink bottles. The Captur also comes with removable seat covers in various themes, easily “wearable” and removed via velcro and zips.
The made-in-Spain Captur is an interesting new addition to our market, and the price is pretty attractive at an estimated RM118k to RM123k too. It will come with a five-year unlimited mileage factory warranty and the service interval is every 10,000 km or six months.
After its stint at BSC, the car will be touring Renault showrooms nationwide – starting with Renault PJ, Glenmarie and Puchong from August 6-9 – if you want to have a closer look.
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Good effort, i think the product is pretty good with a small turbo to pack some whallop but the HR-V is the undisputed leader in this class. Its packaging is second to none.
This segment can only get hotter with the CX3 looming over the horizon.
The first thing that got my attention was the name!
Renault “Kabut”
Bro, pleas
Bro, please get your eyes checked. Captur has pretty much nothing to do with Kaput, it barely sounds similar.
I know what they can do with the spec sheet for Malaysia – change the rim design and it will be all okay haha. But the spec sheet looks ok so far except for missing 2 airbags and where’s the reverse sensors?
Seriously are you that bad in reversing that you need a camera to aid you?. It’s an option but an option I’m can live without. 2 airbags difference is not that big an issue when you’re driving in the city and travelling in slow speed due to traffic.
more airbags, more gooding!
Wow service interval 10k or 1yr? Which brand of oil filter can last this long?
10k km service interval is very common now, some are even t 15k km interval. 5k km service interval for passenger car is in fact the monitory currently!
Monitory?
Monetary. I think he means they do 5k in order to charge you more. Considering that in Germany servicing intervals are usually at least 15k, on some models 35k (usually Italian and French cars… Those that have a bad rep for reliability, while those with 15k are Japanese…), so I have to agree.
Now 35k is too much, while the engine can probably do it, servicing also has the job of finding and fixing problems before they get serious. But more than 5k surely isn’t a problem. 15k should be fine.
Even honda city now is 10k mileage service interval. European cars have been doing it for a little longer.
But normally 10k = 6 months. VW is 15k=1year if I’m not mistaken.
Only Toyota diehard fan still service their car every 5k km. Even Honda service interval is 10k km.
Bro Toyota cars are all set @ 12k intervals…at least that’s the case with my bro-in-law’s Vios but only if paired with fully syn oil. Mineral oil? 5k intervals instead.
IMHO anything above 10k intervals is a killer especially in our hot and humid climate which is the worse combo for any vehicle. Even my own car which is set @ every 12k I consider it stretching to the limits. I’ll bump it down to 10k intervals once my warranty expires to avoid oil sludge in a high temp turbo spooling engine.
Mazda hurry with the CX-3!!!!
So it’s about the same price as the Peugeot 2008 but that does come with a lot of gadgets. For city only driving I’d go with the Peugeot but if I’m planning to do a lot of driving I think I’d choose this since the 2008 does have only a 4 speed box
reasonably priced but I think still cant beat HR-V…
I can see this doing well in Malaysia. Just pray that the car is reliable.
Good price for a turbo car.
Why would people buy this over the cheaper priced 2.0 Fluence with 6 airbags, ESP, bigger space and better performance? I can’t brain the improper pricing strategy
Cause it is a “SUV”. People want to sit higher… And it does look a lot better.
Lifestyle model for younger target market (with higher disposable income) vs. family car for those of a more mature target markets with different life requirements and slightly lower disposable income due to family needs. It is not all about price.
Can’t argue with that.
But they should not price it at this price bracket.
To have decent sales, price should be capped at maximum RM110k I would say.
Passed the ‘look expensive’ effect of it’s chrome and glossy bits, the rest of it is quite plasticky and feel rather basic.
Very few gonna fork out RM120k for French baby SUV. The ‘failed’ Peugeot 2008 is case in point.
Is Fluence a SUV?. No then STFU. It’s a different type of car and you’re comparing it with a sedan. Not everyone is going for affordability.
Hmm… a bit low for a SUV?
It is. I’d say it is as much a SUV as the Mercedes GLA is. It really is just a slightly raised Clio…
It’s more a crossover than an SUV. Same like the 2008.
I drove the Megane with the 115 hp version of this engine (and a manual box). The engine is a gem, or the Megane uses a lot of sound proofing. It is powerful from low revs, but not with a too extreme, too hard to handle punch. It remains controllable. Little power, then a powerful punch that gently ramps up, rather than kick you in the ass and shoot you forward (which is fun, but can be a bit problematic in traffic…). Fuel consumption was 5.7l/100km (some town usage, mostly regular roads connecting towns, some highway). As long as you don’t use the turbo the FC is great. As the turbo usually only comes into play when accelerating that isn’t much of a problem for most.
Waoh..it captur my heart redy..
Tell you what . It’s a looker and definitey not boring like the HRV. Sure HRV is about practicality but this SUV is funky. 2 tone colour is nice. Imagine your uncle driving this. He definitely look 10 years younger. Pricing is competitive and if this goes CKD, it’s gonna sell like roti canai.
I can paint HRV with 6 colours if i want, more colourful than capturrrr
Do it and post it in facebook. I wanna see your stupid car being mocked regardless if it’s HRV or your Saga. You rainbow fetish?
After the initial hoohaa, TC has been very quiet now.
I guess there is no chance they will sell it soon as the forex situation definitely forced them to re-evaluate the whole plan. Dont think there is enough buyer if its priced at rm140k.
Ckd is the only way forward but it is not a possible option i guess.
Why Malaysians only get the poverty-spec 2WD versions?
The whole point of a crossover is that it gives you some of the fun aspects of an SUV (better wading height, bigger wheels, 4 wheel drive etc) but without having to go all the way for a full-sized SUV.
A cross-over in 2 wheel drive doesn’t make any sense at all.
Higher, heavier, less stable, more fuel used, slower acceleration, but you can’t even park it on a grass verge, or you’ll get stuck?
Stupid stupid stupid stupid.
Good looking car! Looking forward to own it.