![]() Out on the highway, at the top gear, you find the engine pulling nicely sans any hiccup. It holds on to gears at slower speeds instead of upshifting. If you’ve used dual clutch transmissions before, most likely from the VW group, you will find the Renault’s unit a bit lacking. This engine is mated to a 6-speed Efficient Dual Clutch transmission or EDC in Renault speak. The Renault Captur uses a turbocharged 1.2-litre petrol motor that makes 120PS and 190Nm. It is said that the Captur because of its looks as well as features is one of the most sold SUVs in Europe. It is said that given Malaysia’s road conditions which are very good at the moment, Renault opted for a much more modern chassis for the Captur. The Renault Captur available in India looks the same but it is built on the rugged B0 platform that also underpins the Duster. This Renault is based on the ‘B’ platform that also is the basis of the new Clio. Move on to the side and you notice that there are snazzy 17-inch alloys wrapped in 205/55 section tyres. Both the front as well as rear bumper have been redesigned. Renault has also added LED fog lights as well as tail lamps. The C-shaped fog lamp nacelles have LED DRLs around them. The HID projectors have been changed to now accommodate all-LED headlights. Renault has altered the front grille slightly and while it still is has that big lozenge in the middle, the slats are a bit more flattened. The dimensions of the car are unchanged at 4,122mm length, 1,778mm width as well as 1,566 height. Auto wipers, cruise control, automatic climate control, rear parking sensors and camera rounds up the features list. While the texture of the plastics still feels hard, its not so much as before, Everything seems to be put in tightly too. ![]() We liked the cabin fit and finish of the 2018 Renault Captur. The seats also fold 60:40 and can accommodate around 800 litres of luggage. This can be increased to a good 455 litres if the back seat is pushed ahead. Speaking of which, the boot space is 377 litres. It can slide aft and make way for more luggage. While the seats are comfortable enough, the back bench holds a trick. The touchscreen itself is pretty high resolution stuff. There is also the onboard navigation system as well as the Eco coach that guides one to drive in the economy zone and how much of a carbon footprint he or she is reducing on a daily basis. The infotainment system has been now updated and while it still doesn’t offer your ‘now’ quintessential Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, there is Bluetooth connectivity as well as USB and AUX input. The all-black interiors complement bright exterior colours that the Captur is being offered with. The cabin of the new 5-seater Renault Captur hasn’t undergone a sea change from before. Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator.Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror.It is so much lower, that Dacia can easily afford only 3 stars in Euro NCAP crash test rating and not loosing the customers. True, even Duster’s price goes up when you add some additional equipment, but the base model price has no competition. On the other hand, Dacia Duster has a really strong attribute in its hands, and that is the price. We actually believe Renaulr Captur has to fight much harder for its market share since we see a new small cute crossover introduced almost every day. ![]() Each of these has their own target customers. What to say for the conclusion? Are Duster and Captur competitors? We say not really. Final comparison: Duster or Captur? Main differences. Even much smaller Renault Captur cannot match its price. Yes, Dacia Duster is one of the most affordable if not the most affordable SUV on the (European) market. The other part is the value of the brand in customers eyes. One part of the price difference between Duster vs Captur goes on the account of less built-in safety assist systems. Dacia Duster vs Renault Captur: price comparison (Germany, UK, France)
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