Renault Captur makes world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2013 last. Intermittent year later PT Auto Euro Indonesia sign him to a cou...
Renault Captur makes world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2013 last. Intermittent year later PT Auto Euro Indonesia sign him to a country in IIMS 2014 Renault Captur's presence proves the seriousness of the French manufacturer is to further penetrate the Indonesian market.
From the exterior, presenting Renault Captur with two tone color combination (two colors) that uniquely Renault, color combinations contrasting roof and body. Captur our test orange with white roof, making it look stunning among a crowd of cars. The ultimate goal is a vehicle displaying an unusual figure for the sake of trying to captivate consumers.
As an urban crossover based on the Renault Clio (hatchback) fourth generation, Captur is so compact dimensions. See it from 4.122mm in length, 1,778 mm wide and 1,566 mm high, so it is still very suitable to pave the streets of the capital. Although the shape is small, but it has a ground clearance of 200 mm so that you will not hesitate to take him on terrain that is less friendly.
So we look into the cabin, many buttons are unusual, where the placement is very different from the Japanese car manufacturer. Necessary adaptation and orientation of a few minutes before driving. Such as setting the angle of the front seat which is on the left with swivel models. To activate the eco mode and speed limiter, the button is located right next to the left hand brake.
Some buttons also on the steering wheel console associated with multi-media and cruise control. Cluster meter on the dashboard looks fun because the system uses digital as an indicator of speed, fuel and gear position. All of that reflects Captur as a modern vehicle and loaded with technology.
One more unique is that you do not have to worry about going to the stain, because in addition to his seat has eight different selection patterns, layers of upholstery is removable and washable. Quite comfortable sitting position like driving a hatchback. We started to drive a car slowly to feel what its potential.
Steering so light as it moves away from the parking lot. According to us, her character is similar to the steering wheel which is owned by Nissan product line. So Captur speeding on the highway, the steering wheel feels solid communicate with the road surface. Dear dings compact crossover's suspension feels very hard, beyond our expectation because it did not reflect the comforts of a European car.
At the beginning of driving, we use eco mode. To get around in Sentul City we note incised average fuel consumption (based MID) 15.87 kpl. Note slick consumption for cars carrying 1,197 cc 4-cylinder engine and is supported by a turbo boost. Although the capacity is small, but thanks to a mix of variable valve, direct injection and turbo Captur makes mechanical heart could explode power 120 hp at 4,900 rpm and 190 Nm of torque boost at 2,000 rpm.
Honestly when driving using eco mode, the driving feel very boring, even though fuel efficiency is maintained. On lap down too soft, so it feels slow to accelerate. Although the pedal is stepped on in, the car seems to still 'lazy' move. Circumstances much different when the mode is turned off. After the eco mode turned off, the car feels loose from the restraints that keep the engine ECU is located in the lower rounds.
Turbo boost is very tasteless and car easily overtake vehicles driving in front of him. Maximized engine rotation each time the gear shift. Driving was still delicious when the lever is in the manual position, although he did not use the paddle shift. Well, to know the acceleration engines, average speed, fuel consumption and total consumption can be seen on a touch screen measuring seven inches. This is quite unique, since the information is usually located in the MID meter cluster. Interestingly there are indicators of the quality of the air outside the car along with the outside temperature on the display.
Indeed the car is prepared to fight in the compact crossover segment like the Honda HR-V, or his brother, the Nissan Juke. But with a price tag of USD 380 million (OFR) Renault presumably need more power to fight in the country's automotive market, given the cheaper rival has a price tag. However, if you want to have a car and a unique anti-mainstream, Renault Captur are imported whole of France is allowed to groom and put your home garage.
Machine
Installation 4-cylinder, 1197 cc, turbocharged
Power 120 hp @ 4,900 rpm
Torque 190 Nm @ 2,000 rpm
Transmission
Type 6-speed Automatic
Suspension
Front MacPherson Strut
Rear 5-link, rigid-axle
Performance (kph)
0-100 10.9 sec (claims)
Fuel consumption
The size of the tank 45 Liter
