![]() Renault has also patented the removable seat covers. Inside, the fresh-looking dash plastics are finished in a modern dimple pattern and there are some usefully deep cubby holes in the centre console. Getting the Renault Captur out on the road The decent 2.6m-long wheelbase works with a 60/40 split rear bench seat that also slides to allow up to 215mm of kneeroom. It is quite compact, measuring just 4.1m in length and 1.53m high, including a useful 200mm of ground clearance. The Captur is based on the same platform as the out-going Renualt Clio estate, although it has been modified with a wider track. The Renault Captur S Nav derivative includes much the same minus the traction control system and includes blind spot monitoring, hands-free parking system, a part Nappa leather upholstery and a Bose stereo system. The former includes front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, an advanced traction control system, heated front seats, a leather upholstery and Renault's R-Link infotainment system complete TomTom-powered sat nav with live updates and European mapping. Topping the range are the Renault Captur Signature X Nav and Signature S Nav trims. ![]() Those wanting a bit more tech are well catered for with the Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav trim, which adds rear parking sensors, automatic folding door mirrors and full LED lights to the package. Upgrade to Dynamique Nav and you'll find luxuries such as 17in alloy wheels, climate control, chrome interior trim and Renault's MediaNav infotainment system complete with sat nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and a 7.0in touchscreen display. Renault Captur Signature S Nav TCe 120 2017 first drive.Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav dCI 110 first drive.Renault Captur 130 TCe Iconic 6-speed 2019 first drive.Have a look at the full price range here. The new Beijing has a starting price of R394 900. For a new product to stand a fair chance at selling, it needs to be priced correctly. Rivals are plenty in the SUV segment, but the Beijing goes up against the likes of the Haval H6, Hyundai Tucson and the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. For reference, its proportions are similar to that of the Toyota Rav4. Image: BAIC RivalsĪs a compact SUV, the Beijing X55 is priced well for what you’re getting but contends with rivals in a bracket above it. It’s a pleasant and refined ride with several driving modes available, namely Eco, Comfort, Sport and Smart. Its ride quality is noteworthy, leaving you with the impression of a vehicle built on a solid platform with quality dampening. With a reclined backrest and plenty of legroom, it’s the perfect setting for a relaxed drive as a passenger.įorget little rattles and a mediocre ride setup, the new Beijing X55 SUV delivers in this department. You may enjoy spending more time in the rear of the X55 than the front, simply because of the comfort and space offered in that section. However, their inbuilt app allows you to mirror your smartphone and gain access to all of the functions through the media screen. There’s that saying about reinventing the wheel – well the Chinese felt differently. The latter offers smartphone mirroring through a built-in app, and your conventional Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are not offered here. ![]() Beijing uses a digital screen for an instrument cluster, which sits parallel to a 10,1-inch infotainment screen. Items like the roof-mounted lighting panel, indicator and cruise control stalks, and the window and mirror controls on the driver’s door have been inherited from its German lineage. As you peer around, you notice the Beijing Benz alliance in real-time. It’s a welcoming cabin with plenty of storage room for small items on or under the floating centre stack. Seat upholstery is offered in different colour variations, including red and grey. ![]() The first thing you’ll notice inside is the Lamborghini design-inspired seats, which are draped in artificial animal hide as well as the authentic material in the top variant. People generally buy SUVs for space, and the Beijing X55 is deceivingly spacious. ![]()
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