Renault Captur is a fairly popular crossover in the domestic market. The car is in demand in large and small cities. After all, thanks technical features the car is great for domestic conditions operation. Despite its great popularity, many buyers want to know all the disadvantages of a factory-assembled Renault Captur. Like any other car, Renault Kaptur has not only advantages, but also disadvantages, which usually manifest themselves during long-term use.

Accordingly, before purchasing, you should always compare the performance and reviews of other owners. Thanks to preliminary familiarization with this crossover, you can save money on maintenance, as well as choose the most suitable car taking into account design nuances.

First of all, when purchasing, it is recommended to pay attention to the assembly quality of the body elements. After all, according to statistics, more than 60% car Renault Kaptur have problems in this area. It is possible to determine other disadvantages only after fully familiarizing yourself with technical part cars.

What are the disadvantages of the Renault Captur?

Any new car will be used without any problems. However, after a certain mileage they may begin to appear. design flaws and assembly errors. Every car owner should be prepared for possible problems. After all, eliminate some of the disadvantages by official dealer it will be quite difficult. Renault Kaptur has no exceptions.

Over the course of a couple of years of presence in the domestic market, the crossover has gained great trust among domestic motorists. However, when the first problems appeared, many owners started talking about the shortcomings of the car. Based on the statistics of calls to the service, Renault Kaptur is a fairly reliable car compared to other brands in this class. But the only drawback There may be poor quality assembly. In this case, the car owner is obliged to check the pros and cons of his own car.

Engine and attachments

Renault Kaptur has a fairly large range of engines that run on gasoline and have a nominal volume of 1.6-2.0 liters. Motors are time-tested and different good performance efficiency and reliability. However, problems often arise in hanging systems that are installed as additional options. Many crossover owners are faced with non-working autostart.

The system is designed to preheat the engine in the cold season. Automatic start activated from the button. However, there are situations when the function simply does not work. The main cause of this problem is the rubber end cap. Insufficient rubber hardness contributes to sensor failure. Accordingly, the entire system stops working due to an error. You can fix this problem yourself in 10 minutes, but this caused outright indignation among a number of Renault Kaptur owners.

ABS system operation in winter

The crossover has one of the most advanced ABS systems, which is installed on the entire line of Renault cars. The updated software ensures maximum accuracy and efficiency of all sensors. However, performance problems arise in winter time when part of the system stops functioning due to too low a temperature. The problem is poor contact security. This minus of Renault Kaptur is found on almost all cars. The only solution is to install additional protection from moisture. After a little intervention, ABS begins to work without failure in any weather.

Rubber door seals

Renault Captur has big body SUV class. Accordingly, there is a need for high-quality sealing of doorways. This model uses improved double seals, which ensure good sealing of all joints.

However, many owners are faced with the problem of their short-lived service. The sealing elements simply swell and prevent the doors from closing properly. In addition to problems with doors, there are difficulties with decorative moldings. When closing the door, part of the seal catches the chrome trim. With time this disadvantage leads to a deterioration in the overall aesthetic qualities of the body.

Also, in addition to swelling, seals often break at the corners. In this case, you only need complete replacement defective products to better ones. The problem is common to everyone Renault cars Russian-assembled Kaptur.

Boots on transmission CV joints

Anthers perform a protective function for the hinge elements of the transmission. Thanks to these parts, dirt and water do not penetrate into the moving systems, which has a positive effect on the overall durability of the mechanisms. However, the Renault Kaptur has a problem with its short service life.

The problem is that on cars domestic assembly They install incorrect clamps, which compress the low-quality rubber of the boot and lead to its destruction. Accordingly, due to untimely maintenance, many crossover owners are faced with rapid failure of working joints. In this case, the only solution to the problem is the complete replacement of low-quality products with the original.

Cost of eliminating factory defects

To solve problems with Renault Kaptur, a car enthusiast will need to spend a small amount of money. However, any financial investment for repairs new car cause a number of outrages in the circles of fans of this crossover.

According to statistics Renault owner Kaptur spends about 15,000 rubles in the first year of owning a car just to solve structural problems. Based on the information on domestic market Kaptur is the most inexpensive crossover, which requires attention. To the decision technical problems Depending on the direction, at least 5,000 rubles may be required.

The cost of eliminating all of the listed deficiencies:

1. Replacing the rubber gasket on the autostart limit switch - from 500 rubles.
2. Modernization standard system ABS - 1000-2000 rubles.
3. Rubber seals for doorways excluding trunk - from 7,000 rubles.
4. Replacing anthers with better ones - 4,000 rubles.

In total, modifications to the Renault Kaptur will require about 15,000 rubles. However, it is important to note that deficiencies may manifest themselves on an individual basis depending on general conditions operation of the vehicle.

Therefore, the final figure for revision often changes. According to domestic experts Renault Kaptur is one of the most profitable crossovers, which has a minimum number of factory defects that occur in the case of 1 out of 10 cars.

The only condition for free service is compliance with warranty recommendations. Therefore, to get a chance for quick and free troubleshooting, you should have your car serviced only at official stations.

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The launch took place at the Moscow Renault Russia plant serial production new Renault Kaptur. They decided to combine this event with the premiere of the new product, which was personally attended by the chief designer of the brand, Laurens van den Acker. Imagine the scale and significance of the event.

First of all, it is worth saying at least two things. First, Russian specialists took part in all stages of creating the model. Secondly, the model has global status. There is a third point that follows from the first two - the first global model in the history of the company, which was created by our compatriots.

Company representatives noted that most of the body parts, interior elements and chassis, as well as the engine, were made in Russia.

Sales of the new Renault Kaptur will start in the summer of 2016.

The price has not yet been announced, but it will be announced in May, as part of a test drive.

• Dimensions: * );
• Body length - 4,333 mm (4,120 mm
• Body width (without side mirrors) - 1,813 mm (1,778 mm));
• Height (without passengers and load) - 1,613 mm (1,567 mm); Wheelbase
• - 2,674 mm (2,606 mm).
• Front wheel track - 1,564 mm; Track rear wheels
• — 1,570 mm;

Ground clearance at curb weight is 204 mm (170 mm).

* The approach and departure angles are 20 and 31 degrees, respectively. - indicated in brackets Renault dimensions

Captur. For Renault buyers

Kaptur has a car personalization program available. The crossover is available in eight colors, seven of which are metallic enamels. Three roof color options - body color, black and ivory. In total, this gives 19 design options for the new Capture. Additional customization options available for all-wheel drive crossover

, - graphic stickers on the hood and roof, side moldings and trim on the trunk lid. There are several sets of 16- and 17-inch wheels available to choose from. All versions of Renault Kaptur received a key card and a push-button engine start system. Option available remote start

Renault Start engine; the launch is programmed using the Media Nav multimedia system with navigation with a 7-inch touch display.

The crossover has been prepared for the Russian climate - heated seats and a fully heated windshield are provided.

The company said that three upholstery options are available for order: fabric, leather, and personalized, with orange accents. Volume luggage compartment is 387 liters. Rear seats

In Russia, two car factories are engaged in the assembly of Renault cars - Avtoframos and VAZ. The first of them was renamed, and now it is called “Renault Russia”. And they produce Duster SUVs on it, moreover, in the 2015 version. The plant itself is located in Moscow, in the same place where the last buildings for AZLK were built. But AZLK cars are a thing of the past, and the Renault Russia plant produces and will continue to produce Russian SUVs Renault. . We are talking about the compact crossover Captur. And in the same place where Renault Captur is assembled, the production of Duster crossovers continues. The point is that both machines are built on the same element base.

Russian cars of the Kaptur family are assembled in Moscow. We provide proof in the video.

You might decide that the Moscow plant only welds bodies. The rest, including paint and primer, must be supplied from France. In fact, 2.0-liter engines are imported from Spain, and 1.6-liter units are generally assembled by AvtoVAZ. Same domestic production. , just like Renault Logan. But the European Captur is a converted Renault Clio hatchback.

The first copy of the Renault Captur car in Russia

Both Renault Captur and Russian Dusters are assembled on the same assembly line. A scheme has long been developed that allows you to change equipment “on the fly.” By the way, to assemble the Kapturs the line had to be modified:

• Changed 30% of welding equipment;
• Three new robots were installed - they are needed for welding side members and floors;
• The painting complex has been modernized - it now works with two colors at once;
• Additional control posts have appeared.

There are only 3 trim levels, but in fact a large number of extensions are available and you can add all-wheel drive and a CVT. . Speaking of control, we mean checking the geometry of the body and the quality of the welds. Crossover Kaptur - no budget model, . And no one needs mistakes.

Is Kaptur stronger than Duster?

The crossover body of the new model is designed in such a way that all doors are recessed into niches when closed (see photo). Duster is characterized by a different scheme: the door simply covers part of the side of the body. And the more complex the relief, the stronger the part. Everyone knows this.

Sidewall welded body Kaptur

On the assembly line where Renault Captur is assembled, it is not customary to change the thickness of the metal depending on the model. Some people think that for full-size crossovers the metal is too thin. But it is suitable for more compact bodies. Moreover, it’s perfect.

Only numbers

The Moscow Renault plant can produce 188 thousand cars per year. Moreover, in 2015, the number of cars produced was 143 thousand. This means that the conveyor was idle for some part of the time. Well, all free time is allocated for quality checks. We are, of course, talking about repeated multiple checks.

Future build plans

In 2016, the Renault Russia plant will produce 15 thousand Captur SUVs. This figure was obtained from unofficial sources. The number of Dusters and Terranos produced differs by an order of magnitude - almost 10 times. And still the reserve remains - 15 thousand can be increased to 17 or 20.

Assembling one compact crossover takes longer than release full-size SUV. This is due to the need to perform more complex verification procedures.

Presentation of new Renault products in video format

ENGINE
Autorun operation

Due to the rubber limit switch, the Captur autostart may not work.

There have been numerous cases where the Renault Captur autostart function malfunctions. As a rule, the problem lies in the fact that the limit switch under the hood pushes through the hood stop - this rubber element, into which the limit switch rests when closing the hood. The reason is the insufficiently rigid composition of the rubber from which the stop is made. Because of this, the limit switch does not work and, as a result, problems arise with autostart. It is enough to simply strengthen this emphasis.

To solve the problem, the limit switch will need to be strengthened.

You can do everything yourself or go to the dealer for diagnostics, although salons sometimes do not immediately recognize the case as under warranty.

RTI
Quality of rubber goods

Problems with Captur seals are becoming a widespread phenomenon.

Rubber products are a clear disadvantage of Renault Captur. Perhaps it's the rubber composition.

This is especially noticeable on seals. A defect appears in clicks when opening doors. On rear doors, the most common problem is the seal next to the lower molding. In the process of opening, it breaks, crumples against the front door and turns out, and the field of this catches inner side molding. Naturally, such an element will not last long.

In addition, troubles begin with the upper seal of the front doors - when opening it touches the element back door, as a result of which it bends. A clicking sound is also heard.

The seals also catch the door moldings.

As practice shows, the only solution is to contact a Renault dealership. However, some salons refuse to make a warranty replacement, citing the fact that the case is acceptable. However, the most interesting thing is that when asked whether replacement will be carried out if the seal breaks, they also refuse, saying that this moment will be considered operational wear and tear.

In this case, there is only one thing left - contacting the Renault representative office with a complaint against the dealership if the dealership refused to carry out a replacement under warranty.

Front door seal

A common problem with seals.

Some car owners notice that the seal in the front doors is literally “walking.” It either decreases or increases in length. For some, this problem first appears on the passenger side, and later on driver's door, for others it’s the opposite.

Sealant and paint

Such troubles may arise.

Some owners notice that the lower door seals actively rub off the paintwork. The reason is a design flaw. To avoid future corrosion, it is recommended to stick a strip of armored film.

SUSPENSION
Underinflated tires

Incorrect tire pressure is a problem for many Capturs.

During transportation on car transporters, the pressure in the Renault Captur wheels is deliberately increased in order to make the car more stable. However, in showrooms, during pre-sale preparation, they often forget to bleed off excess air, so after the purchase it would be a good idea to check this point and, if necessary, equalize the pressure.

When adjusting tire pressure, you need to pay attention to this plate.

CV boots

On some cars, CV joint boots may have defects (cracks or tears). If there are any, you must contact your dealer for replacement, since in this case Renault Captur is under warranty. Therefore, even if the manager insists on a paid replacement, it is recommended to refuse, and if there is no response from the salon, write a complaint.

By the way, replacing the boot at the dealer costs about 4,000 rubles, of which the price of the original boot is 1,500 rubles, and 2,500 rubles must be paid for the work.

Lockers

Sloppy installed fender liner.

Sometimes you can hear characteristic clicks on potholes. They arise due to the fact that the plastic fender liner gets under the shock absorber spring. The reason is sloppy installation at the dealership, because these fender liners are purchased as an extra. equipment. To solve the problem, simply straighten the plastic of the fender liner and put it in place, without even having to remove the wheel.

However, it is not difficult to fix it.

STEERING
Bumps on the steering wheel

Occasionally, a situation arises when, while turning, the steering wheel begins to shake, and characteristic sounds emanating from the steering rack are heard in the cabin. The sensations are similar to those when the power steering lacks performance. At the same time, the owners note that hanging the car on a lift does not show anything. If such a problem occurs, you must contact your dealer. From where, quite possibly, a request will be made to the Moscow plant.

The sound can be heard in this video:

BODY
Doors don't close well

During operation, some notice that the doors can only close after a strong bang. Moreover, as a rule, a problem arises with one door, while the rest are usually fine.

There are two options for action in this situation. First you need to check how coaxially the hinge is installed door lock on the counter. Perhaps it stands slightly askew. In this case, adjustments must be made. If this does not help, it is recommended to try opening and closing the door with the glass down. Many people notice that in this case the door closes much easier. If this is the case, you need to open the trunk of the Renault Captur and peel off the ventilation valves located in the area rear arches. Usually, after following these recommendations, the problem disappears.

Grease in doorways

Absolutely nothing serious, but such carelessness in the work of the craftsmen is clearly not pleasing.

This “jamb” should be attributed not to the factory workers, but to the employees dealer centers who conduct pre-sale preparation, lubricating the stops and locks. Of course, zeal for work is good, as is the fact that they clearly do not skimp on lithol. However, this is done too sloppily. The result is grease that spreads across the doorways. Of course, there is nothing catastrophic in this, because lithol can simply be wiped off with a piece of cloth, but the residue remains...

Door handles

The Captur door handle may get stuck in this position.

Sometimes the outer one gets stuck door knob– after closing the door, it does not adhere to the body and has to be pushed through. Sometimes the problem goes away on its own, but to be sure, it is recommended to lubricate it with WD-40.

Trunk open

This is exactly the message that sometimes appears on the Captura multimedia display while driving. in reverse, although the trunk lid is securely closed. Over time, it stops being displayed. This message does not interfere with driving in any way - you just need to wait a little while the seals break in.

OPTICS
Adjusting the light beam

Checking the light beam on the lens is almost mandatory.

It doesn't hurt to check the headlights and foglights - often they are simply piled down. As a result fog lights literally shine under front bumper, and the angle of adjustment of the headlights may be different. It is recommended to carry out a full check and adjustment on the “lens”.

GLASS
Rear window

In this case, the factory robot, or rather its adjusters, is to blame.

This minor defect not visible unless you look closely. It consists in the fact that Right side The glass in the fifth door is slightly tilted down. Most likely, the whole point is in small errors in the settings of the factory robot that glues the glass. There is no need to “bother” about this at all.

INTERIOR
Gaps in the cabin

Small error in assembly.

This is the gap between the floor covering and the dashboard in the area of ​​the lever for opening the hood. There may be an interval of about 10 mm between them. Nothing critical, especially since this disadvantage of Captur (if it exists) is practically invisible. Also some uneven gaps between the dashboard and the doorways - on the driver's side the plastic fits tightly, but on the passenger side it is clearly lacking.

Air deflector

Many people have problems with central deflectors.

Sometimes the central air deflector stops closing - the adjustment dial rotates, but the curtains remain motionless. This moment has already become widespread for Renault Kaptur. The case is under warranty, as the hinge fails, so repairs are carried out at the dealer.

Glove box

Sometimes the glove compartment lid simply falls out when driving due to vibrations, and a distortion occurs during closing. Moreover, all fastenings are intact. If you can’t do anything on your own, you need to go to the dealer.

For Russian car enthusiasts, the French Renault Captur is a new product. Print and online reviewers say that this is a full-fledged crossover for city roads. Where is it collected? Assembly began in Russia in March of this year 2017. Renault Captur is already quite capable of providing healthy competition to such already recognized world models as Ford Ecosport and Opel Mokka 2016 model year. Among other things, a huge plus for potential buyers of this model was the acceptable price, which was made possible due to the fact that the country of origin is the Russian Federation and, in particular, the assembly shops for the new product are located in Moscow. In this article we will try to understand the features of a car, whose assembly is carried out at a factory in Russia.

General information about Kaptur

In Russia, or more precisely, in its capital, in March of last 2016, the assembly of the new French model Renault Captur began. The plant where they are currently assembled this car, called "Autoframos". What kind of company is this where they assemble the new product from Renault?

According to reliable information, this company is a joint product of an alliance between France and a Russian manufacturer, and was formed in 1998, when there was no talk of such a model as the Renault Captur.

Then all production area they took it from AZLK, which then completely ceased to exist after its ruin. And now this is the place where they produce great cars.

However, outdated conveyors and production equipment, for the assembly of modern European cars– not enough. No one knows for certain how much the Avtoframos company spent to restore production, where French models are now assembled, but it is officially known that the re-equipment of the plant continued for several years continuously, this is due to the fact that the lineup Automotive concern Renault was constantly replenished.

The Russian company gradually began to assemble versions of Scenic, Megan and Logan, as well as a number of other models that are known all over the world. Last year, the start date was announced for the assembly line where the new Renault Captur is assembled, and in connection with this, the existing equipment again had to be modernized. And this is understandable, because Capture is a completely new and different model from the rest, since it is now inappropriate to be based on technology for the rest of the automaker’s products.

And as a result, to start the production of Captures, it was made the latest equipment, which includes assembly machines and conveyor lines, where a model with rapidly growing popularity is now produced. For production, it was necessary to hire additional employees, since the existing personnel for Renault Captur would not be enough.

Detailed information about Kaptur

Initially, it seems that Renault Captur, whose assembly is carried out in the Russian Federation, are exactly the same as those whose country of origin is one of the European ones. It's a delusion. It’s not even worth saying that the differences between these versions are invisible or small. None of this is true.

What are the differences that do not allow us to consider cars whose country of manufacture is different to be identical? And the whole point is that new Renault Kaptur, whose assembly is carried out in Europe, is designed on the basis of the 4th generation Clio, for which there is no special production line in the Russian Federation, where Kaptur is assembled. Because of this, in order to update all equipment as quickly and cheaply as possible, it was decided to integrate the model with Renault Duster, which has been assembled here for quite a long time.

All this allowed the new product to give the main advantage among similar machines - the system all-wheel drive, plus the cost of the model was reduced.

It is now also known that the version for Europe, without exception, has in all trim levels only modifications with the system front wheel drive.

So it turns out that the Moscow-assembled Renault Kaptur is built on a different platform, but the appearance has been preserved to the maximum. This allows the new product to use a huge number of components and spare parts that are produced for the version in European countries. At the same time, many car owners are wondering: do crossover prices depend on where the car is made? Following from the above, of course, Russian prices below.

Despite what is now detailed information about the company where cars are produced, one question remains: what will Captur’s position be in all model line Renault? Between which models new crossover will it take its rightful place? Russian manufacturer In response to these questions, he claims that the new product will be one step lower than the most popular Renault Duster.

• The model's configurations are richer; there is individualization of the car's contents.
• Line of transmissions and engines. For the version assembled in the Russian Federation, revolutionary engines will be offered that have a small volume, but are equipped with high-pressure turbochargers. For the first time in the history of Renault’s domestic representative office, it will be possible to produce a subcompact model high power, with economical fuel consumption.

Another feature of the new product was its cost. The European version of the car has an initial cost in euros, and the resale of a crossover abroad in currency conversion will make even wealthy car enthusiasts horrified. Therefore, the previous version of Capture never came to our country.

Let's sum it up

Renault Kaptur is a newcomer to the domestic car market, as it appeared only a year ago. Due to the growing popularity of crossovers for the city, the popularity of this model promises to be extremely high. In our country, where this model is produced, there will be very reasonable prices for all configurations. This is all thanks to the fact that the production of cars is established in Moscow, plus the plant is equipped with modern, brand new equipment, which reduces all production costs.