At the rear, the compact SUV gets sleek tail lights that blend into the rear hatch. Its design features slim headlights and a gloss black grille, placing the emphasis on sporty looks rather than luxury. Honda says the ZR-V’s fuel economy will be around 49mpg and CO2 emissions start from 130g/km.Īccording to the Japanese brand, the ZR-V gets a ‘purposeful stance’ that reinforces the model’s road presence to complement its punchy performance. Exact power figures are yet to be released for the upcoming ZR-V SUV, but we wouldn’t expect it to differ greatly from the Civic’s e:HEV powertrain, which delivers 181bhp. The ZR-V will get a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to two electric motors. When it goes on sale this autumn, the ZR-V will rival other small hybrid SUVs such as the Toyota C-HR, Renault Captur E-Tech, plus the latest Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen Tiguan. The ZR-V will share a platform with the Honda Civic e:HEV hatchback – effectively becoming a crossover version of that car – with its lightweight chassis intended to offer a satisfying driving experience and plenty of agility for an SUV its size. The Honda ZR-V will sit between the HR-V and CR-V, and it’s intended to offer a sportier look and driving experience, but with low running costs thanks to the brand’s e:HEV hybrid technology. Its style, freshness, value (compared to, say, Mini’s line-up) and overall buying package should ensure that it remains a sales success.Honda is set to add another SUV to its lineup later this year. Overall, the Renault Captur is not a captivating driving experience, but that’s not the point. ![]() Renault offers a comprehensive ownership package including a four-year warranty, four years' servicing and four years’ roadside cover. You'll find similar interior versatility in an MPV, but the Captur is much more about showmanship and the ability to completely customise the car inside.īuyers are also given some strong practical reasons to buy the car. The Captur is very much a style and lifestyle statement. However, the Captur's biggest flaw is its ride quality on ruinous surfaces, it would glide along on smooth roads, on patches of typical A-roads, where it encountered broken surfaces, the wheels crashed and pattered to a surprising degree. That said, it could be made to flow along rather nicely on A-roads. It has lightly weighted controls and is easy to punt around. Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid expands electrified SUV line-up Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid expands electrified SUV line-upĬertainly, the Captur isn't going to whet the appetite of the keen driver. There’s also a double-sided (carpet and rubber) hard boot floor that splits the rear luggage space and creates a substantial – and hidden – storage space. With the sliding rear seat set right back, you get a reasonable 377-litre boot, extending to a healthy 455 litres with the bench slid fully forward. Renault has also patented the removable seat covers. Inside, the fresh-looking dash plastics are finished in a modern dimple pattern and there are some usefully deep cubby holes in the centre console. Getting the Renault Captur out on the road The decent 2.6m-long wheelbase works with a 60/40 split rear bench seat that also slides to allow up to 215mm of kneeroom. It is quite compact, measuring just 4.1m in length and 1.53m high, including a useful 200mm of ground clearance. The Captur is based on the same platform as the out-going Renualt Clio estate, although it has been modified with a wider track. The Renault Captur S Nav derivative includes much the same minus the traction control system and includes blind spot monitoring, hands-free parking system, a part Nappa leather upholstery and a Bose stereo system. The former includes front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, an advanced traction control system, heated front seats, a leather upholstery and Renault's R-Link infotainment system complete TomTom-powered sat nav with live updates and European mapping. Topping the range are the Renault Captur Signature X Nav and Signature S Nav trims. Those wanting a bit more tech are well catered for with the Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav trim, which adds rear parking sensors, automatic folding door mirrors and full LED lights to the package. ![]() Upgrade to Dynamique Nav and you'll find luxuries such as 17in alloy wheels, climate control, chrome interior trim and Renault's MediaNav infotainment system complete with sat nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and a 7.0in touchscreen display. Renault Captur Signature S Nav TCe 120 2017 first drive. ![]() Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav dCI 110 first drive.Renault Captur 130 TCe Iconic 6-speed 2019 first drive.
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