Renault Kaptur review, test drive

First impression

What Renault has got with the Kaptur is an SUV that has the ability to deliver a much more sophisticated experience than the Duster. It will be more expensive, with a starting price of around Rs 16 lakh, and it is still a bit rough around the edges in a few not-so-important places, but the Kaptur generally puts in such a strong all-round performance, it’s difficult not to be hugely impressed by it.

To begin with, it’s as tough as the Duster and has a robust SUV feel – something Indian car buyers are increasingly starting to admire. Next, its design is fresh and attractive, the cabin is extremely comfortable, the interiors are a massive step forward and it rides and drives with a fluency most Renault cars just seem to have. Build the car here, price it aggressively and the carmaker is likely to have yet another winner on its hands. This is an SUV worth waiting for.