The Renault Captur sits in the growing mini-SUV segment pioneered by the Nissan Juke. It?s bigger than that car, however, with a longer roofline and more conventional rear haunches, for increased interior space. It might only be six centimetres longer than the Clio hatchback (on which it?s based), but its 200mm ride height makes it significantly taller than the supermini. The looks are really striking, with clever design features including deep painted door sills and two-tone paint jobs to make the Captur appear lower and sportier.The Captur is one of the most practical small SUVs. Seating is good for four adults, with plenty of space in the front and rear seats, and the only slight drawback is that the narrow central rear seat is only usable for short trips. The rear bench can be slid backwards and forwards by 160mm, increasing boot space or passenger legroom according to your needs. In all situations, the Captur?s boot is impressively big, and it?s also a nice square shape and has a low lip. The rear seats split and fold to reveal maximum luggage space of 1,235 litres ? which is very good indeed.