Overview
The 2018 Renault Captur ZEN is a front wheel drive 4 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2017 classified as a J87 MY18. The Renault Captur is regarded as a SUV small built in France with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $12,900.
The Renault Captur is a front wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 0.9L Turbo 3 Cylinder engine that has 66 kW of power (at 5250 rpm) and 135 Nm of torque (at 2500 rpm) via a 5 Speed Manual. Renault claims the Captur ZEN uses 5.2L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 120g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 865km per full tank.
The Renault Captur measures 1566mm (61.7 inches) in height, 4122mm (162.3 inches) in length, 1778mm (70.0 inches) in width with a 2606mm (102.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1134kg (2500.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Captur ZEN comes standard with 205/60 R16 front tyres and 205/60 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 30,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2018 Renault Captur ZEN has a 163mm ground clearance with a 900kg braked and 585kg unbraked towing capacity.
The Renault Captur has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the RHS - On Floor in Boot Comp and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to VF12R0515D1234567.
Pros
- Sharp exterior
- Unique, nicely-finished interior
- Punchy 1.3-litre engine
Cons
- Digital dash is optional
- Fiddly transmission selector
- Tyre noise on backroads
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 898 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 3 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 12 |
| Power | 66kW |
| Power RPM | 5250 |
| Torque | 135Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 |
| Bore Stroke | 72.2x73.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.50 |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | coil spring, macpherson strut, hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
| Suspension Rear | coil spring, torsion bar, hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 6.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.7 |
| Tank Size (L) | 45 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 120 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DRUM |
| Tyre Front | 205/60 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 205/60 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 6.5x16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6.5x16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1566 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4122 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1778 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 163 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2606 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1134 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 900 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 585 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | France |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 30 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | RHS - On Floor in Boot Comp |
| VIN Number | VF12R0515D1234567 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2019 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |