OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Captur TCe 100 Iconic
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Grand Scenic Iconic TCe 140 EDC Renault Captur
Of the multitude of compact crossovers on sale, the Renault Captur has consistently been a hit with buyers in Ireland. A new version hits the showrooms in 2020 with more sophisticated styling, a more upmarket cabin that adds a little more space and a boot that now measures in at a generous 530 litres. You still get that slightly elevated driving position, and there are numerous colour combinations available to give it a more distinct look. In addition to the diesel and petrol engines, Renault plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid model that may appeal to some buyers with short daily commutes who could better exploit the 45-kilometre electric driving range. If that’s not for you, fear not as the regular 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine is excellent, so don’t let its small size deter you.
Renault Grand Scenic
It’s hard to inject style into the two-box shape of an MPV but Renault’s designers must be commended for the Grand Scenic, a seven-seat people mover that looks the business. The key to its visual success is the fact all models ride on 20-inch wheels, but because they’re narrow alloys then the ride quality is quite decent. A pair of modest 120hp turbodiesel and 140hp turbo petrol engines are provided, while the Grand Scenic’s interior is a masterclass in how to make a family car easy to live with – the seats all slide individually, there are cubby holes everywhere and even the front centre armrest moves about to maximise the cabin space. The Grand Scenic is perhaps not quite the biggest in row three, so only choose it if you’re planning to put smaller kids back there, but otherwise this MPV should fi t into your life seamlessly.
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OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Kadjar S-Edition TCe 160
Renault Kadjar
It took Renault a little while to cotton onto the cash-cow mid-sized crossover market, but when the French fi rm fi nally did and realised it needed a product, stat, help was at hand – its tie-up with Nissan meant Renault could just borrow the Qashqai and adapt it as it saw fi t. Thus, the Kadjar was born in 2015 and, with a 2019 facelift and new engines slotted in, it remains one of the stronger contenders in its class. It’s not scintillating to drive, but it is comfortable, and it has a four-spec line-up with a few additional engine choices when compared to other Renaults – like the 160 TCe petrol and the 150hp 2.0-litre dCi diesel unit. Go for the striking S-Edition with the powerful petrol engine and (whisper it) the Kadjar proves itself to be a more stylish and more likeable version of the ubiquitous Nissan Qashqai.
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