2015 Renault Captur Expression Review

The Holden, Honda and Mazda all offer bigger and more powerful engines too â€" 103kW/175Nm, 105kW/172Nm and 109kW/192Nm respectively â€" that can all be run on regular unleaded rather than matching the Renault‘s penchant for premium unleaded.

Even in base form, the Captur’s standard equipment list isn’t light on.

Fog lights, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights and wipers, cruise and climate control, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors are all there along with an in-dash 7.0-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation and Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming.

A proximity-sensing key, push-button start, engine stop-start technology, hill hold assist and speed limiter are also noteworthy, as are 16-inch alloy wheels and a reach and rake adjustable steering wheel.

For those willing to drop a bit more coin in the name of individuality, the Renault Captur is available in nine hues, including our test car’s Riviera Blue metallic (an $800 option), however, there are up to 24 alternative exterior colour options linked to various costs. Further, owners can select from a plethora of exterior decals ($500), interior and exterior trims ($250) and even different coloured (Orange, Black or Ivory) 17-inch alloy wheels ($750).

Sporting gloss black front grille accents, wing mirrors and pillars, and a gloss black roof and rear spoiler, our test car also has chrome highlights on the front grille, around the fog and daytime running lights and on the lower door strips.

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