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Captured is a good thing
Renault SA has taken the knife to its Captur crossover and given its flagship petrol more zest, writes Lerato Matebese
The Renault Captur has done wonders for the French marque. Since its international launch in 2013 it has sold 800,000 units globally. It is perhaps not surprising as we found it to be up to the task when we reviewed the Dynamique EDC petrol model after its launch locally in 2015. Other than some plastic bits in the cabin that were too hard and a lacklustre automatic gearbox, it delivered handsomely everywhere else. Two years into its local life cycle, the Captur is receiving some key updates. The front end has been spruced up with C-shaped LED daytime running lights and LED headlights, while the rear also gets C-shaped LED lights. New 17-inch alloy wheels have been decked out on the Dynamique models, while skid plates have been introduced to the front and rear valances. In the cabin, contact areas are now offered with plusher, soft-touch materials, which make a big difference imparting the look and feel of a vehicle in a higher class, such as the Kadjar. Centre stage now is a seven-...
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