• Dashboard is the Captur’s best feature…
• Google integration is fantastic
• Lots of technology included as standard

How is the quality and layout?

The basic look of the dashboard is shared with the excellent Clio, though as part of this latest Captur update, it now gets a larger 10.4-inch touchscreen, the look and feel is similar to the pre-facelift model. And that’s a good thing as the Captur has one of the best interiors of any small SUV. 

Previously lower-spec models could feel on the cheap side, and got less technology as standard, but all models are now broadly the same in this respect. We were very impressed by the quality of our mid-range Techno car, which comes with new grey wool-like seats and the material is also used on the headlining. It not only helps boost the look and quality, but the seats are made from part-recycled material, helping to boost sustainability. 

There are only two areas of the interior that let the quality down – hard plastic door cards feel like a wasted opportunity to give the cabin a genuinely premium feel, and the gear selector on automatic models can feel a bit cheap to use. 

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A simple set of air-con controls mean it’s much easier to adjust the climate control than in the Citroen C3 Aircross. However, what’s not quite as simple are the controls fitted to the steering wheel. There are a lot of different buttons (at least on cars with the full suite of assistance tech), with some others located next to the steering wheel on the panel next to the door. Once you’ve driven the car a few times it’ll all be familiar, but it’s not quite as neat as in a VW or Skoda. 

Infotainment and tech

Before the latest update, entry-level Captur models made do with a far smaller touchscreen that partly let the side down. However, regardless of version, the facelifted crossover brings a large 10.4-inch touchscreen as standard with wireless smartphone integration.

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The fancy Google services aren’t included unless you opt for a mid-range Techno (or upwards) trim. Though you could live without the additional technology, having Google Maps, and its impressive traffic updates, along with Google Assistant which you can use as a voice control. The screen has an occasional lag yet is still among the best system you’ll find in a car of this class. 

Comfort

• Mid-spec models impressive
• Top-spec a little more fidgety on larger wheels
• Impressively quiet at speed

The front seats of the Captur have a long, supportive base which are really comfortable on long journeys. They’re nicely supportive too, helping to contribute to a comfortable driving position.

You do sit quite high up, though. While some will find this ideal in combination with the raised ride height over a regular supermini, taller drivers may find themselves a little too close to the roof lining and wanting to bump the seat down slightly.