I'm currently ratting around in a Puma, which is hilarious on the backroads and capable on DC/motorway stuff, if a bit noisy. They're very popular in snowy alpine regions, cheap, light, and they'll go anwhere. And does the same legislation forbid them telling us what to actually expect? Or a 10 year old Rolls Royce if you're not worried about fuel economy? "Looks like?" This can lead to . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Was it the car's fault or yours? SJG; Jan 20, 2020; 0. No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Renault Captur reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy. Hell is where the cooks are British, the mechanics French, the police German, the lovers Swiss and the whole thing's run by the Italians. All have their strengths and weaknesses, but all are worth short-listing. Indeed, Renault did that with the Kangoo.. In reality on the motorway the economy was terrible and they'd have been better off getting something with a 2l Diesel. "a Ferrari is only a great car if you don't need it as a daily driver and can afford to buy and maintain one". Most, if not all new cars have the sort of features you want. Check in the boot to see if the car youre interested in has one. Some good handling cars do not actually grip that well but you can find the limit and know how far you can take it. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. And so on throughout the article. Apple do not do that, they would get in trouble car makers? These days I just drive and pray the car keeps going. oh, like I want a surprise with my house keys, MS Office 2020, wife? I can see things from both sides - I'm a bit of a petrol head, having owned Porsches and until recently a 3.0l Quattro A5. This is why the Toybaru is so liked. "I agree about Renaults being a dog to work on, I made the mistake of buying an old one once; but unless they have completely changed ..". Captur. A term mentioned by James May, basically very polite driving. Where the Clio city car on which the Captur is based is supple and controlled, the high-rider feels wooden and clumsy by comparison. Jobs, not Steve, workers in Europe "Please, you do not know what you are talking about. Not true, I'm afraid. http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrice_Halimi. I think a mechanic friend told me about the Renault Fuego 30 years ago, non standard spark plugs and god knows what else. Not to mention dodgy electrics that cost more to fix than the car is worth after a few years. Unless you start fitting parachutes to the car. Cheap tyres with shitty grip levels mean you could lock up the wheels just using your handbrake. The Skoda Yeti did though and it is just as practical "Now try to go around a badly designed roundabout in the wrong gear in, say, a Micra, and then things do get thrilling". I know bugger all about cars, I see them as a tool nothing more or nothing less. And anyway, if one wants a thrill out of drving then I suggest that one can get a thrill out of any vehicle given the circumstances or the road. Clutch-packs and the dual-mass flywheel have all been found to be wanting in this transmission. When you start the car after a few seconds on the dash shows up a message - Battery Charging Fault - with battery indicator ON (RED). The Juke has a 4x4 option, so i'd guess Renault might do one in the end. It sounds like you have a bit of a thing for French cars right now, Carmel. The content owned by the EU on this website is licensed under the. Maybe it's confirmation bias, and French petrol heads all live with a few hundred km of Le Mans? If you mean not going so quickly that you are potentially unable to stop then you're right. A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. It would be the driver side of any European model.". around 50-55mpg at a steady 70. Interior wasn't as plush but it had the 0.9l engine and had no real problem touring Scottish Highlands with two six footers weighing over 14 stone with suitcases each, just the odd down gear change up hills! Wondering how much air to put in your tyres? But it covers off my particular use cases splendidly - it's got five seats that grown ups can all comfortably occupy, has a decent almost car-like cabin with plenty of toys to keep me occupied on long trips and I can fit all manner of work and hobby related kit in the back. What's that, a young person would ask! Note it is now changing, as Peugeot learnt their lesson, after shafting their customer base for one decade, basically building cars with all parts to be replaced within 30 000 km, at insane costs. It was built for Italian hilltop towns, where only a Panda or 500 is narrow enough to get up some of the streets and only a 4x4 can deal with the lethal cobblestones during one of Italy's frequent thunderstorms. But on real congested motorways it's a very different story because the Prius comes into its own in slow traffic when it is on electric. RENAULT CAPTUR II (21/08/2019 02/09/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Possible detachment of the fixed glass sunroof while driving. If I want an underpowered yet utilitarian city/econo car, I am lucky to find something that queefs out any useful torque at all (HP numbers be damned) and still barely see 35 real world MPG unless I spend 2X on some hybrid heavy battery backup system. I'd have struck the little bugger with lightning for that. A freedom of information request was lodged to find out the cars that failed the MOT test the most and those that failed the least. We bought cars with enough rear legroom that we didn't have to replace them as our kids grew up. Are you affected? Don't know about reliability and lifespan of engine but overall the car seemed ok to me, especially being so cheap, and they seem pretty popular. Why is this not being addressed!! Thats whats called a pre-existing fault and even though the car may now be out of warranty, if the problem was there before the warranty ran out, its still a warranty claim. But after reaching a certain speed, the performance of the engine will drop due to blockage of increasing exhaust As for handling, the worst situation is that I'm going to need to swerve. It was once considered abnormal for a car to use oil, but its not today, and many engines consume some oil. WebRenault Captur Forums Since 2013 A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. The only thing IBM and I agreed . It's not about good car/bad car. I saw a Fiat Panda 4x4 - the original boxy one - just last week parked next to the Oetztal station in Austria. I speak as an unhappy Nissan/Renault owner who has enjoyed the flimsy products that this alliance has gifted to Nissan (who were once reliable, but never had a name for durability in the first place). I do agree though with others - there are just better alternatives out there than that Renault. That isn't safe if you brake hard. But they don't. I drove a 205 once, and you'd measure its 0-60 with a calendar. Could it be possible theres a difference in speed the gearbox ecu sees that resolves itself once above a certain temperature. A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. You need to simplify your needs and wants. The cars got no power and should not be used on the motorway after 20,000 miles, My hire car managed 28.8mpg on diesel . But you never know, Renault may wish to admit that this gearbox has known faults and flaws and look after you on the basis of customer care. 807. Winter snow/ice tyres are subpar in dry summer conditions. Most just want something that looks nice, will get from A to B, is comfy, hassle free servicing/warranty and has a few gadgets. I've also driven the clio with the same engine. This time I was told my iPhone 7 was no longer compatible due to the latest Apple update..and as the radio was working again they couldnt replicate the fault. I'd keep the Jazz. You mention one important factor which is directly attributable to how a car drives: is it safe? For me though, the biggest crime is that this journo was driving this car while blind . that can be the only explanation for describing this assault on the eyes as good looking. The rate of oil used on the dealers test would seem to be reasonable. Pedals which work well on LHD Pugeots end up being an utter bollox on RHD ones and let's not forget the issue of brake pedals being a linkage under the carpet to the left side of the cabin, resulting in a passenger who knows where to put his foot being able to stop the car. If you got out of shape it usually wasn't fatally so. I've no idea what this is doing in the Reg. Jesus saves, but Bobby was a better captain. Do all my own servicing, and have done for last 5 years. etc. The Irish market facelift Laguna and Fluence (diesel) have grown as alternative D segment contenders, the latter of which is ridiculously cheap to tax. Preferably without tools at all. Seems a lot like a manufacturer's claim to me, in that they communicate it and don't offer any other value to use. I guess that Clarkson, et al could rid Blighty of the dreaded Captur invasion by forceful use of pianos. >manufacturers don't claim the MPG figures. Seriously it did not have many redeeming features. At which point that magical 70+mpg figure will never be achieved and the DPF will clog regularly. Hopefully my next car will have even more power, with even less fuel usage than this one! "Still full of stupid, stupid, stupid Gallic ideas like headlamp bulbs that can only be changed by entirely removing the front bumper". This is because my wife sits in the back. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc. A Diesel under the same conditions will use much less fuel by volume, because Diesel versus Otto cycle and Derv is much denser than gasoline. Our database has the answer, Everything you need to know to keep you and your family as safe as possible, Helpful advice before you finance your next car, Tips for getting the right insurance and how to make a claim, Everything you need to know when sizing up your new car. The issue will be that this transmission, in many cases, exhibited jerky performance even when it was brand-new. Some people seem to be motoring masochists. > I once asked a group of French ski instructors why they all used "Atomic" skis. Please, you do not know what you are talking about. All cars have a driver though and cars which give the driver control and confidence are the safest. Yes, I agree to receive email newsletters. It is also cheaper to run/maintain than the Nissan Quashqai and Nissan Juke, all three of which have the same chassis. They didn't jar the spine when driving over anything thicker than a gnat and the noise was non-existent. Cars may get more efficient, bit actually they are getting more powerful. So this car isn't for you. First time I went to replace a bulb I lifted the bonnet to see an embossed sign saying something along the lines of "Go to a garage to change the bulbs". This will result in loss of steering assistance when stationary or while . Does anyone know those comparative figures for hybrid vehicles? @HarryB Damn it, you got there before me. Whilst they were all great fun and the A5 could comfortably return 40mpg they each became impractical for me - kids being born, kids growing larger, hobbies meaning the need to carry more kit, changing jobs etc etc. Dont forget, either, the Hyundai Kona, Nissan Juke and the Mazda CX-3. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. > I suspect that in the not too distant future the EU will prohibit the sale of new cars with engines producing more than 90bhp. **** And has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be? You want the right tyres for the conditions, and you want the best grip available because that is the safest configuration available. Fitting three adults abreast will be a squeeze just like in any other small SUV. Get over it and buy a Zafira. I know what happened, but the moderator will veto my comment if I tell you. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Whatever you do you will be paying for the depreciation and for most this is the best way to spread the cost if you want a brand new car regularly. Come join the discussion about performance, Some people are just that way inclined. "I once asked a group of French ski instructors why they all used "Atomic" skis, when the brand had a piss-poor reputation of snapping in half after a weeks gentle use.". I have a young family. If you are looking for a hound carrier check out Fiat's 500L. As for the MX-5, its true that Mazda has stuck to the original formula for the new latest little convertible. They grouped them by age for fairness. But basically even though it has enough grip, and reasonable suspension you would not choose it for twisty road driving, but despite that it is still fun, (and startles boring cars), because I can tell what it is doing so I have confidence that I am not about to slide off into a hedge. my Wifes Megane 1.5 replacing the headlight bulbs entails jacking up the car. The steerings extremely well-judged not overly fast, nor twirly-light and even on broken roads, it keeps its composure. And corners like a ship. Euro NCAP dont have an issue with it, stating that side impact protection is very good. I wonder if I am the sort of person then that this pile of crap is aimed towards. If you put shitty 10 teflon tyres on then your grip levels are compromised, and braking and cornering (including swerving) will all be far below safe levels. They do tend to spend more hours being fixed than rolling down the road. If you have a problem with your car, this is the first place you should look. OK, they game the system to get an astoundingly impossible result, but that's the fault of the test not the manufacturers. Not really much space for luggage either: my tools fit in the boot of an Insignia, but took up the whole car behind the front seats. Is it reliable? Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, reviews, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Then there's the engine management control unit, I hate them with a passion. Problem Solving If you have a problem with your Renault, please follow the steps below: Browse our FAQs Step 1. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didnt know about the recall or ignored the manufacturers letter. Assuming a Haynes manual for your car exists at all. Put a tall person in the front and the seat behind is only good for dogs. Then again, who listens to those idiots For those who live in France, there is a pretty reliable study made by a pediatrician (air sensors in prams), using an army of mother's to record air quality in a city in France. The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. So does this car (ridiculous name, by the way), to take you from A to B and be trendy, or the right colour, whatever. WebIt was a great car but the frustration was on the A/C compressor. I own an 1.0TSi Audi A3 (0-62, 9.6secs) so have no axe to grind. But even in the world of Higher Sanity (tm), go to Portugal, drive like a mofo playing chicken with trucks, but at least the rosary hanging off the rear-view mirror gives you assurance. I'm not defending Renault, it's only Clio and Megane that make some sense for me, but even in that class I'm more for a Peugeot or Citroen. I also agree with the other comments - no, you don't _need_ a vehicle that fast or powerful but yeah they're great fun. Ayrton Senna was devout Catholic, and when once asked how he got around corners so well answered: "Jesus is there pointing to the apex for me". You also see far less sports cars such as the Mazda Miata or BMW Z3 or Z4. I've driven a Prius for around 20 000 miles (before I needed something that could tow). Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, Certainly into the 90's they were still making them differently in each factory, so for example - on my late 80's model, there were seven different exhaust layouts and 140(ish) different carb/fuel injection systems being used; more than once I was told a part didnt exist - even while I was stood there with the oily old part on the counter in front of them!!! Dann vor 14 durch Zufall an der identischen Stelle ber der chromleiste wieder ganz kleine Blschen. I've no idea what this is doing in the Reg. The Renault Captur (Dynamique MediaNav dCi 90, to give it its full name) is the kind of car people who buy them describe as easy to drive. Also, sin taxes on any unconventional improvements. DO NOT BUY ! The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. From the side and rear it could easily be mistaken for an Aston Martin. I couldn't afford anything more that budget 1.1 superminis until I was in my mid-20's ! All rights reserved 19982023, Anonymous cowards cannot choose their icon, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Business Transformation, Renault Captur: Nobody who knows about cars will buy this. WebThe Capturs enlarged dimensions really pay dividends for passengers in the rear. But it could get two kids, baby cot, dog, suitcases and all the other stuff you need as a parent down to the seaside. However, the bonnet release catch is on the driver side in my car despite the steering wheel being on the opposite side of where it would be in Germany. With Brexit and the falling pound, it is like!y that continental manufacturers will think twice as to whether it is necessary to build all models in right hand drive version. Ok, nobody would have wanted an 80286 if he had known what that was Obviously Jesus didn't save these people's driving skills. Won't buy another Renault or any other car for that matter where you have to remove the battery to change a head lightbulb. Is it safe? I've had sports vehicles that could lock the wheels up using "performance summer" tyres, but that could not lock up the tyres running slicks on track, no matter had hard I stomped the pedal. Many folk don't let the facts get in the way of a good bit of nationalism and the French are more nationalistic than most (even Alex Salmond would tell them to calm down). ".Gordini.." A tuning company set up by an Italian that was absorbed by Renault Sport (along with Alpine) and turned into a fashion brand with zero actual racing since. Off-road for beginners and the experienced, plus camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes, We make it easy to compare design, practicality, value and more, Buying used? Why?? You know, the country with the unlimited (and toll-free) roads? When the kids were small we had the Citroen Berlingo. The problem at the moment is that the hybrid package still costs too much up front to be usable down in the economy-car segment, which is where it's needed most. Not at all. Not a quality made car, just cheaply made and a straining engine that will failed at 30,000, the breakers yards will be full of these in 3 years time. I agree the french market is chock-full of people that "buy french", and therefore, we indeed build crap to maximize income. They are just not better than other cars so anything that makes them less affordable is surely crackers. Renault Captur E-TECH plug-in hybrid reliability & problems. Given the EU's stance on things that consume energy I suspect that in the not too distant future the EU will prohibit the sale of new cars with engines producing more than 90bhp. I agree about Renaults being a dog to work on, I made the mistake of buying an old one once; but unless they have completely changed - that is not the only problem. Summer tyres are practically worthless in snow or ice. It gets The Tick but be careful that you dont spend too much there are 14 models in the line-up. So motorways should be littered with flattened cars at every on ramp then? They are advertising results for a non-showroom car - that's it, false advertizing. Driven at normal speeds, i.e. The seatbeat mounting positions are comfortable and don't dig into your shoulder. Our automotive experts are here to help, If you're wondering, we've probably got the answer. 763. Captur drinking lots The safety cell comprising of ultra strong high tensile steel does away with the rear airbags, removing a device which saps up interior space. If you can be sure of driving mostly on motorways at unsocial hours your Diesel may have an advantage, but my experience is that in mixed real world traffic conditions the Prius uses less fuel. I'm big and tall and it's comfortable in the front. it has one of those proximity cards instead of a key. Calls to violence, incitement to national, racial, or religious hatred. Also made in Europe, in Germany where they drive on the right hand side of the road too. Tahoe blue and ivory 1.5DCI EDC. Freshwater fish does a "Great Escape" job and seemingly ends up loving a salt water sea. Bluetooth hookups work perfectly, the sat navs alright, the touch screen media panel is fine. That's 0,20 a litre extra, thank you! All three of the cars youve nominated have their strong points, and it will really come down to your personal preferences when it comes to which one is right for you. You go to pull out past something on a duel carriage way - just feel like you're hitting the power band and then you hit the limiter - next thing you know you're avidly searching for gears. Also consider a factory reset. The fact that the compressor to drive it would be larger than the engine goes some way to dissuading me. Of course, for the keen driver this means being able to corner well, but it also means being able to maintain control in a tricky situation. We downloaded the MediaNav toolkit to a Windows PC and following those instructions, aimed to put a formatted ( FAT32) and empty USB stick in the Media Unit to see if having the toolkit review the current config, would trigger some form of update. And the manufacturers of obscenely overpowered cars? Independent Renault Forums Since 2005 RenaultForums.co.uk is the best place to discuss the French automakers cars including the Megane, Clio, Modus, Captur Petrol costs (excluding OPEC's current strangle hold on the US oil), speed bumps, restricted limits, speed vans, mums in 4x4's blocking the roads at school time, lorries everywhere, morons driving and texting etc. What's been recalled and why. There's no way to tell other than to get one's boot down and find out. general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. It has 'proper' old-school switchable 4 wheel drive and lockable diffs with hi/lo ratios. 3: Tajmahal777: 325: 30th September 2022 - 21:07 Forum Renault Romania - Renault Club Romania. Not adapting your cars to LHD and RHD markets is being lazy, nothing more nothing less. Captur drinking lots of fuel and high mpg. I was given a Captur with the .9 litre turbo petrol engine just before Christmas. WebRenault Captur 2018 Radio Connect R & GO. Unfortunately this last example is one of the worst things about the motor industry. Lots of headroom. That doesn't make it a bad car - it makes it a bad car for you. Remember me on this computer? Aircon cannot handle above 25 degrees and it produce hot air instead of cool air. Others by the same manufacturer vary from big upright sports car, to slow and ponderous and not sure what lane it wants to be in, via 2CV levels of roll. Be fun to watch. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Forum for Renault owners and fans share your driving experience, reviews, common problems, and solutions. However, in the UK it made going around smallish roundabouts quite an adventure. But I did hire a Captur for 10 days and it compared reasonably well with my high in the range Audi. Jaguar, Lancia, BMW, Chevrolet, Nissan etc. Based on Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications, published free of charge in English on https://ec.europa.eu/rapex, European Union, 2005 2023. I don't know the difference between how far a litre of 95/98 unleaded gets you vs how far a litre of diesel gets you; but I do know that diesel is generally 0,30ish per litre less expensive and back in the days when "Some nut blew up a pipe? How many drivers that this vehicle is aimed at (the ones who view it as purely a transport tool) would actually ask themselves that question prior to attempting an overtake manoeuvre? Manufacturers are compelled by law to include the results of the standard EU tests, along with CO2 emission figure, on all advertisements. A Diesel or petrol car without is using fuel all the time to do nothing. at least you HAVE an option for a tight, efficient diesel motor. Retrouvez sur cette page toutes les pannes insres sur le forum d'auto-evasion, classes par catgorie (Moteur, transmission) Infographie des pannes et Jan 20, 2020. by SJG. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Renault Captur, for which Renault has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. 4x4 Pandas are the go-to car for doctors, farmers and anyone else who needs a cheap car to get to a godforsaken place in the mountains during winter around here. My 2017 Captur has been at the dealership MULTIPLE times due to radio not switching off.radio sound not coming on, phone hands free not working, satnav guidance not working, audio warnings for backup and parking sensors not working. In over 20 years of driving I've never claimed from my insurance and never had a speeding ticket. Of all the models you have looked at I would select the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Most cars these days do not communicate. So at least you guys get decent gas mileage with your gutlessness. As per the reviewer of this one the car is mahoosively underpowered for it's size - but then doesn't make up for it with economy. Indeed, if you do see a sports car on French roads it is far more likely to have a GB plate than a French one. This from the country that insists you carry a spare bulb kit so you can change them by the side of the road. It's a car for people with young families, not a car for a tech-, speed- and power-focused reviewer. We should petition the AA / RAC to hassle NCAP into downgrading the safety rating of any car where the light bulbs can't be changed at the side of the road using tools supplied with the car. > Subsidy is money contributed by a government to make an item or commodity cheaper than it's cost? Neither brakes nor lights were adequate, and it rolled like a tea clipper on the easiest of roundabouts or bends. You'll get an email notification as soon as your report is checked. These are the same They are bringing specifically modified cars, with overinflated tires for example, different clutches etc to the test". Jammed under the engine next to something very hot. Diesel Engine 2018 Why wont Renault admit there is something majorly wrong with the R-Link system. When our kids were little, sometimes I would sit in the back with them (I'm 6' tall) when it was my wife's turn to drive on trips. I have no idea how they even got the engine in it, probably from underneath. See my last post on this. Over 8,000 questions answered by CarsGuide. I want to knw if I can get myself, wife, dog and assorted wheelchairs and what-not into the thing, whether I can get half a ton of wood in the back and up my lane to the cottage. No. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, The XV is now trailing those three, at least. Also, we hold onto our cars for a long time - one car is 17 years old, another is 11 years old. 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