That means the Captur’s boot, at 536 litres with the seats pushed forwards, is the largest of any small SUV. The Captur has a party trick in the back – its rear bench can slide forwards and backwards as one, trading rear legroom for boot space. With so many small SUVs around these days, the Captur had to grow up fast. A pair of adults will fit in comfortably, although getting a third in might prove tight. In the back, the Captur is similarly impressive. You won’t have any complaints in the front – drivers of all sizes will be able to get comfy and see out easily. The quality of the materials inside is high – although maybe the Peugeot 2008 just shades it in this respect. Whichever one you choose, the native menus and response times don’t match the better systems in rivals like the VW T-Cross and Skoda Kamiq, and Renault’s digital dials don’t look as good and are less configurable than in other small SUVs, too. All other trims get a larger 9.3-inch portrait touchscreen. DAB radio and Bluetooth are standard, too. And, because it’s now taller, wider and longer than before, and has more distance between the front and rear wheels, there’s more space for people inside, particularly in the back.Įntry (Evolution) and mid-level (Techno) Capturs get a 7.0-inch portrait infotainment system with built-in sat nav as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can also get navigation through your smartphone. Inside, the Captur has also moved on, getting a new infotainment system, slicker design and upgraded materials. It’s still a Captur, but it looks like it’s been doing some serious training. It’s like comparing a macaron with a digestive – they’re both taken with a cuppa, but the French snack looks more attractive and tastes better.Ĭompared with the first Captur, the current model now has C-shaped LED running lights, LED headlights as standard, a wider grille, redesigned bumpers and larger alloy wheel options. It looks a bit more stylish than conventional alternatives such as the Skoda Kamiq or Volkswagen T-Cross. He likes the fact that his work allows him to further his love of travel, is a hopeless Apple addict and outside of work is busy being sleep deprived by two young sons, trying to keep his old Alfa Romeo working and wondering where to store a growing collection of trainers.There are loads of small SUVs to choose from these days, so a car needs to have a little something different, a little je ne sais quoi, to stand out. He’s just finished writing a chapter in a book about Autonomous cars, too. He’s also lectured internationally and teaches on the Vehicle Design Course at London’s Royal College of Art.Īs Pocket-lint’s primary car guy, he’s driven almost every important new car over the past five years and is fascinated by the way cars and technology are coming together. Previously he’s worked with brands from Audi to Volvo from his base near Leeds, UK.Ī regular at the major global auto shows, Joe has been a commentator and journalist for over 10 years, and besides Pocket-lint has written about design, cars and technology for Car Design News, Stuff, Core77, The Guardian and Wired. Joe worked for Ford in North America, before becoming a consultant to the car industry - specialising in developing future strategies and conducting user research. Joe has a Masters in Car Design and has been working in the automotive industry for over 12 years. Joe is Pocket-lint’s car editor a role he recently moved into having written about cars for the site since 2010.
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