You can still get Panda 4x4s. Post anonymously? Beim ersten Mal wurde entrostet und neu lackiert auf Graratie . In my experience no. Yes, I agree to receive email newsletters. But when I'm approaching my exit point in an empty left lane and some d***head is going down the middle lane at a leisurely 60 Or.. A Maxi Cosi Pebble baby seat on a family fix base. Of course it will never compare to the kinds of cars I had previously - the A5 and Porsches comfortablye did 0-62 in under 6 seconds, were electronically limited to 155mph and cornered like they were on rails, whereas the truck does 0-62*. The XV is now trailing those three, at least. Seen those. and get a car with space, comfort, economy (when you want it), performance (when you need it), etc. If you are looking for a hound carrier check out Fiat's 500L. 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. I've noticed that most commercial vehicles that are governed to 56mph or less do tend to struggle with that essential safety manoeuvre. But a particularly rubbish random Renault for wives of people who have no concept of how things work? And corners like a ship. They could add "of course, this is bollox, the real world results will be". However, in the UK it made going around smallish roundabouts quite an adventure. The Toyota C-HR would be one, the Honda HR-V another. There's still a LOT of room for improvement and this is why a well-balanced sports hybrid can blow the doors off a "muscle car" whilst still returning economy figures in the mid 30s. Euro NCAP dont have an issue with it, stating that side impact protection is very good. The NCAP stuff should be a given. I thought France still levied a tax on diesel, albeit not as large as UK tax. Given all that and the comments he made I'm not at all surprised that the reviewer hated it. Then there's the engine management control unit, I hate them with a passion. We don't have a monopoly on mental petrol-heads in the UK, there's a lot of them elsewhere as well :). 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? However, if you are making the charge back by using the internal combustion engine as a generator (it is not designed to be an efficient generator, it's designed as a car engine), I suspect that the total power efficiency of motive force from engine generated electric charge sent to the wheels, vs total power efficiency of motive force from the ICE, are going to be comparable, if not slightly biased to driving directly from the ICE. Why is this not being addressed!! You get a much better price than cash because of the deposit contribution (and I've asked for that when enquiring about cash). around 50-55mpg at a steady 70. 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. I think I'm the only one who doesn't take to the modern trend of SUVs or pretend SUVs like this and the Washcow? Possible internal failure in the steering column motor control. > I suspect that in the not too distant future the EU will prohibit the sale of new cars with engines producing more than 90bhp. 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. In case of discrepancies, the English version will prevail. 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. After this festive season, a little bit of Sci-Fi reading, 1979 style: Lipidleggin'. Wondering how much air to put in your tyres? Actually, the Captur is a Nissan or Alliance B platform, shared with the Juke, Note, Micra, Clio and Dacia Duster, the Quasqai is a CMF, which shares with the X-Trail. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrice_Halimi. I am aware that I can unsubscribe at any time. Here's what to look out for and buy smart, Get to know the personalities behind the team every week, The most interesting hints of what's to come. As I recall, it was around a 2002/2003 and he found on one MOT that to change the headlight bulb required the removal of the entire front bumper! I'd suggest a test drive in a Mazda CX-5, which is best in class and gets The Tick, and then compare it with a couple of worthy rivals such as the Honda CR-V and Kia Sportage. The fact that the act itself should never have been attempted simply points at our somewhat poor standard of driver training. My 2.0t produces 240 bhp and 320nm and yet has better fuel efficiency than bigger engined (but lower powered) cars from the 90s when I passed my test. The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Unfortunately the Captur warranty was only 5 years. It was horrendously underpowered as all Pandas were (especially the 750 CC one I had) but the Panda wasn't built for the UK market. "Still full of stupid, stupid, stupid Gallic ideas like headlamp bulbs that can only be changed by entirely removing the front bumper". The EU test *allows* the manufacturers to do this. The most common causes that hinders normal operation of windshield washer system on your Renault Captur are clogged spray nozzles, leaking hose, blown fuse, pump failure, frozen fluid or any fault in the electrical system. The Commission nor the car-recalls.eu does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided. I have just driven the CX-3, Honda HR-V and Renault Captur and rate the Mazda as clearly best of the bunch, as well as better than the XV. "My hire car managed 28.8mpg on diesel . No point in trading in. Captur. But maybe we're the only ones with kids who decided to start with a baby ;-). The information may come from producers or distributors who voluntarily organise recalls of the products they found posed a risk to consumers health. The safest cars are usually the best to drive. My next door neighbour, who works for Nissan/Renault UK, got one partly due to their large dog. Simple update probably wont work. In my experience it's approximately none; I have been witness to more failed overtakes than I care to remember. Join the discussion on the reliability and defects of 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. if you use a car broker even better, The days of discounts for cash are gone. Based on Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications, published free of charge in English on https://ec.europa.eu/rapex, European Union, 2005 2023. Be fun to watch. Rust? Amazing if they still do it. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a However, Atomic is actually a good ski brand. Detailed advice for you - the tradie - on what car is right for you and your job, Looking for an answer? Renault Captur Forums Since 2013 A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. The day they hired a minibus to take the choir to some event, she was asleep on the job and they wrapped it round a street lamp on a corner, fortunately before the kiddies were on board. Not that I can afford it, or if I could afford it, that I would buy it, but it's a means of transport, like facebook being not the means of communications with your friends. Lots of headroom. ***, And winters really seem to have gone downhill as well. Are you confident that you can stop safely if someone or something jumps out in front of you? 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". There, FTFY. Certainly, there are plenty of other Renault owners out there with similar stories to tell. It's because you asked in Englishe mon ami, some pre-processing translation job kicked in: voiceCommand = translateFromOtherInferiorLanguage(DefaultLocalLanguage); // delaying bit, DefaultLocalLanguage variable is set to "English" in the UK. Diesel Engine 2018 Put a tall person in the front and the seat behind is only good for dogs. In over 20 years of driving I've never claimed from my insurance and never had a speeding ticket. Having been terrorised by driving a 1.6 Verso up a hill trying and failing to overtake a truck on a motorway on a windy day, I can attest to the need for at least some torque, even if it is turbo-lagged. I would guess he wrote the review because he thought people would be interested, and with over a hundred comments so far I'd say he was right. It's got bags of style (a personal thing I know). ^^; The Clio V6 was an interesting car, caught out Audi as well! And it was still hot after that half hour, so there's no way you can just check it. then you can be sure that it would. And no, you don't really *need* that engine, but fuck it, it's fun to have it. Don;t believe what the manufacturers claim". If you have a problem with your car, this is the first place you should look. 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. Winter snow/ice tyres are subpar in dry summer conditions. My neighbour had a people carrier thing (can't remember which model off-hand) by Renault. Of course the French hate driving - they are surrounded by French drivers. 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. Not to mention dodgy electrics that cost more to fix than the car is worth after a few years. here. Is it big enough? If you mean not going so quickly that you are potentially unable to stop then you're right. Remember when French cars were either poky fun superminis or floaty big barges? If you mean staying below the posted speed limit then you're not. The low opening at the rear looks ideal for dogs, perhaps I will not need that for too much longer for my arthritic elderly Lab, but still good for my daughter's two hounds. Preferably without tools at all. Hey guys, my girlfriends Captur has recently become undriveable due to a Check Auto Gearbox fault. Renault Captur E-TECH plug-in hybrid reliability & problems. If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Renault Captur. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. > If you knew you were driving a torqueless car why did you try to overtake. I'm usually a fan of manuals - but this one feels like it needs one of those flappy paddle boxes. I've had a series of big Citroens, and the single abiding feature was the ability to drive in comfort all day long and arrive without fatigue after any journey, however long. And a last note.on my last trip to the dealership I spoke with another customer waiting to drop off her car and she has had all the same issues and said she was fobbed off with a 100 voucher to spend atyou got it..Renault! 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 saw a Fiat Panda 4x4 - the original boxy one - just last week parked next to the Oetztal station in Austria. One week ago my car was back at the dealership due to hands free not working and more radio issues. The or buy a two year old car cheaper is stupid because you could say buy a 2 year old Captur and that will be half the price of your 2 year old Gof! 2023 Carsguide Autotrader Media Solutions Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. The rate of oil used on the dealers test would seem to be reasonable. Sits on 2 heavy live axles, permanent 4WD, big heavy Diesel, understeers if you are too fast into a corner and surprisingly oversteers if you boot it in a corner, but from a standstill tries to spin a front wheel which the TC controls. The software updates via Renault medianav tool are poor and cause more problems with the medianav. Good stuff IMO. "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". A few. Reliability, well we haven't had any problems yet except a flat. 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. 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. 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. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, To be fair to Renault, and having owned one I'm not usually inclined to be so, most modern cars are absolute buggers to fix yourself. This from the country that insists you carry a spare bulb kit so you can change them by the side of the road. Are you affected? Plenty of luggage space and a comfortable high seat. Can't speak for the other chap, but I'd hazard a guess that it was at precisely that point that he became acutely and painfully aware of the aforesaid lack of torque. Dear dear. Watching the little processing icon is as tiresome as it is dangerous. I'm suprised you don't have to get it reprogrammed simply for daring to open the bonnet and top up the wiper fluid. Storage losses plus electric motor efficiency will need to be as good as, or better than, transmission losses for it to be better using the engine to charge the batteries than just drive the axle. They are just not better than other cars so anything that makes them less affordable is surely crackers. TBF renault have previous in making "interesting" looking cars. Every now again taking of from a junction on the stop and go it , RENAULT MEGANE II Box Body / Estate (KM_), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1), replace indicator light and problem with central locking. I've also driven the clio with the same engine. See my last post on this. This depends on how you define speeding. It has a top 5* EuroNCAP safety rating. The power to weight ratio is about the same as a Series III Land Rover, 60BHP/tonne, and the running cost less than half. 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. it has one of those proximity cards instead of a key. Then there's the electrics. I doubt that it would have braked that hard thiough. 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