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Renault Captur E-TECH – First Impressions

5th November 2021

Renault's Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid assessed in a first drive by by George Loveridge. All words and photos ©George Loveridge. In recent years, the ‘Compact SUV’ has become more of a common sight on Britain’s roads; with the SUV being a lifestyle choice and statement vehicle for most, the smaller variant sitting between a hatchback and an SUV appeals to those who need a ‘small’ car with … [Read more...]

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