The Renault Captur launched in Australia in 2014 and offered something the segment genuinely needed: visual personality in a class where most competitors had settled for sensible shapes and muted colours. The Captur's two-tone colour options, distinctive styling, and French character were immediately noticeable next to the Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V alternatives.
Simone reviews the 2015 Captur and looks at what the character costs in terms of practicality. She covers the interior layout, the infotainment system, the boot space, and how the 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine handles Australian driving conditions, including the kind of flat-out freeway driving that is unavoidable between major cities. The Captur sits in the front-wheel-drive small SUV category, so the AWD question does not arise. The styling question, however, will.
The Captur is for the buyer who wants to look different in a car park full of grey and white small SUVs and is willing to accept some quirks in exchange. If badge reliability and dealer network coverage are the priority, the competition makes a stronger case. If you find the Captur's appearance irresistible, that is already your answer. The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
