Where are fuel tanks assembled for Renault Captur? Kaptur.Club Factory assembly and its jambs. Cost of eliminating factory defects

It’s a modest-sized crossover, but it eats, excuse the harshness, like a mammoth. What whets the appetite is not so much the two-liter engine as the outdated four-speed automatic. This is what I would ask to change in Capture first of all, if a good wizard offered me to grant three wishes.

Fuel consumption

In the summer, when most of the kilometers traveled were on the highway, I managed to keep my consumption to within a little over ten liters per hundred. But autumn came, the summer season closed, the car moved to the city - and was not slow to jump to an alarming level: 13 l/100 km. And note: not “ninety-second”, but strictly AI-95. What happens when frost hits?

I remember fondly the Kaptur with the 1.6 and . Average operating consumption was about 10.5 l/100 km. Moreover, I drove it during the cold half of the year, and the mileage was short and mostly in the city - it cannot be compared with the hothouse conditions in which the Kaptur with the 2.0 engine drove. Under equal operating conditions, the difference in fuel consumption for these machines would be 20–25%. But the two-liter Kaptur with an automatic transmission is not so much more active than the 1.6 modification with a CVT, as it consumes more. In addition, the 1.6 engine is better coordinated with the variator: the car responds more quickly to gas supply and reacts more adequately to changing road conditions. And it turns out that the most significant advantage of the two-liter version is all-wheel drive, which is only available with a more powerful engine. You have to pay a lot for the opportunity to row with all the presenters.

Climate control

The second desire is to bring it to mind. I complained about the heating operation when talking about Kaptur 1.6 (ZR, No. 2, 2017). But that was in winter. Summer operation revealed that the air conditioning system does not function flawlessly. In general, it copes with the mission entrusted to it - there is no need to sweat in the heat. But it reacts sluggishly if the sun comes out from behind the clouds—you have to manually set the temperature drop. And sometimes cold air starts blowing from the deflectors when it’s not at all stuffy outside: the system turned on the air conditioning to dry the air in the cabin. And again you switch to manual control.

Ergonomics

The third desire is to remove flaws in ergonomics. However, here, as doctors say, the dynamics are positive. The manufacturer listens to criticism, including from our side, and the number of miscalculations is reduced.

Therefore, for now I am sketching out a list of changes for the restyled Capture.

Firstly, you need to move the seat heating buttons to a visible place and provide them with an indication so as not to determine with your hand whether it is cold or hot. Secondly, remove the blind control of cruise control and eco mode. Thirdly, untie the problematic knot on the center console - remove the socket and the all-wheel drive transmission mode switch, and at the same time the cup holder, from the niche for small items. Isn't there a more suitable place for them?

A person gets used to good things quickly, that’s how he is designed. And when he gets used to it, he begins to strive for something better. My relationship with Captur is built according to the same scheme. After several months life together I take its advantages for granted: I stop noticing the bright features in its appearance, admiring the comfortable suspension and reliable handling, and praising the electronics that make everyday driving easier. And, naturally, I pay attention to what I don’t like - because I want it to get better. In my opinion, a normal human desire.

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 Renault SUVs. . 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. also domestically produced. , 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. The Kaptur crossover is not a 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 the metal is too thin for full-size crossovers. 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.

It takes longer to build one compact crossover than it does to build a full-size SUV. This is due to the need to perform more complex verification procedures.

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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 presses through the hood stop - this is a rubber element into which the limit switch rests when the hood is closed. 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. During the opening process, it breaks, crumples against the front door and turns out, and the field of this catches the inside of the 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 of the rear 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.

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 door and later on the driver’s door, for others it’s the other way around.

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 the dealer for a replacement, since in this case the warranty for Renault Captur applies. 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 door lock hinge is installed on the pillar. 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 of ​​the 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 factory workers, but to employees of dealership centers who carry out pre-sale preparation, lubricating limiters 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 outside door handle gets stuck - after closing the door, it does not fit against 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 of this, the fog lights shine literally under the front bumper, and the angle of adjustment of the headlights can 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 small defect is not visible unless you look closely. It consists in the fact that the right side of 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” with this at all.

INTERIOR
Gaps in the cabin

Small error in assembly.

It's the gap between floor covering and a 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 have 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. 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 global models as the Ford Ecosport and Opel Mokka of the 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 this car is now assembled is called Avtoframos. 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 the production space was taken from AZLK, which then completely ceased to exist after going bankrupt. And now this is the place where great cars are made.

However, outdated conveyors and production equipment are not enough to assemble modern European cars. 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 model range of the Renault automobile concern 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 for the assembly line where the new Renault Captur was assembled was announced, 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 Capture, the latest equipment was manufactured, which includes assembly machines and conveyor lines, where a model with rapidly growing popularity is now being 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 the 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 the Captur 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 some time.

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

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

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 are lower.

Despite the fact that there is now detailed information about the company where the car is produced, one question remains: what will be the position of Capture in the entire Renault model line? Between which models will the new crossover 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 small-displacement model with high power and 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 affordable 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.

In fact, there are plenty of differences in the models - so much so that it is worth structuring them. Let's start, as usual, with appearance.

Appearance and Design

At first glance, the Russian and European crossovers are almost identical: the false radiator grille with a large logo, the dark stamping on the doors, and even little things like “window windows” in the front side windows and turn signals in the side mirror housings are in place. However, if you look closely, you can still find some differences. The main thing is related to the design of the front bumper and fog lights - in the “French French” they are enclosed in a closed trapezoidal contour, and in the “Russian” they are made in the form of U-shaped elements. Of course, both cases could not have done without chromium.

In addition to fog lights, the new bumper also has a functional load: the license plate mount has been moved upward. Unlike Captur, which is unlikely to see anything other than asphalt, Kaptur also assumes off-road forays, confirming this with many qualities. And this little thing is one of them: now on a broken track there is no chance to part with the front number plate.

Dimensions and body

Despite the seemingly absolute similarity, the two crossovers also differ in size: the Russian copy is larger - longer, wider and taller. Moreover, the difference in dimensions is quite noticeable: its length is 4,333 mm versus 4,121 for the Captur (+21 centimeters), the width of the mirrors is 1,998 mm versus 1,957 (+4 centimeters), height is 1,619 versus 1,579 (the same 4 centimeters). The increase in length benefited the wheelbase and rear overhang: the wheelbase increased by 7 centimeters (2,674 mm versus 2,605), and the overhang by more than 15 (805 mm versus 649). This increase is partly compensated by the fact that the front overhang of the European crossover is one centimeter longer - 865 mm versus 854.

Along with the base and width of the Kaptur, the track has also grown: “our” car has 1,564 mm between the wheel axles in the front and 1,570 mm in the rear, while the “foreign” car has 4 and 6.5 centimeters less (1,524 mm in the front and 1,504 mm rear). All this together should provide slightly better handling and stability and reduce pitching. Well, in addition to technical changes, the increased ground clearance by 3.5 centimeters is also intended to improve cross-country ability: 205 mm versus 170.

By the way, take a look at how different the ground clearance is for the “dummies” in the instruction manuals - if the picture reflected reality, one would safely think that the ground clearance has doubled. In fact, this is obviously a marketing ploy - in Russia the crossover should be high.

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Salon

The interior of the Russian Kaptur is perhaps the place where the changes compared to the “European” are least noticeable. If you wish, of course, you can find several differences here: the steering wheel is designed differently and lacks a glossy insert, the glove compartment is made simpler, not having an open niche with a contrasting edging, but simply having a lid and 7 liters of usable volume. And in general, there are more contrasting accents in the Captur’s cabin - a city fashionista, after all. Localization also plays a role in the design of the Kaptur: the front panel is made in Russia, and therefore has its own plastic texture, and the other design of the glove compartment, apparently, is also connected with this.

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In addition, “our” Kaptur has only height adjustment of the steering wheel - this can already be called the legacy of the original, from which it borrowed all the most important things. And just move on to this main thing.

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Platform

This is where, perhaps, the key difference between the Russian Captur and the European Captur lies. While the “European” is built on the B platform, which was developed by Renault together with Nissan and is intended to create compact and subcompact cars, the “Russian” is based on its well-known modification B0.

It’s easier to judge the characteristics by who the “trolleys” are borrowed from: for example, the Captur took its from the compact Clio hatchback, and the Kaptur from the Duster. Of course, in both cases, the borrowing did not go without modifications: the Captur has a somewhat stretched base relative to the Clio, and Renault prefers to call the Captur (together with the Duster) the owner of the new Global Access platform - it “grew” from the notorious B0, but has an updated powertrain structure, suspension kinematics, subframe and other features. But the essence is clear to anyone who has heard about the success of the French bestseller Logan - even then its road omnivorousness and impressive suspension reliability became the talk of the town. Of course, by reinventing Captur in the Russian way, Renault took the wisest route, seating new design on time-tested units - this is how they killed two birds with one stone, giving the car a reputation as “reliable, like a Duster” and “beautiful, like a Captur.”

Power units and transmissions

The range of engines and gearboxes also directly stems from the platforms on which the cars are built. The “foreign” Captur offers its customers a choice of three “small-small-less” engines. So, the “largest” of them is a one and a half liter diesel engine with 90 hp. s., and the company is made up of two gasoline units of 1.2 liters (120 hp) and 900 cubic centimeters (90 hp). It’s not difficult to imagine the Russian prospects for a car with such a set of engines, and Renault understood this very well - and they didn’t have to think much about the engine range. Captur simply borrowed it from the same Duster, with all its advantages and disadvantages.

The engines are well known to the Russian buyer: these are two gasoline units - H4M with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 114 hp. With. and a two-liter F4R, which produces 143 hp. With. They were also paired with familiar gearboxes: instead of dual-clutch units that complement manual transmissions in Europe, we will be offered five- and six-speed manuals and a four-speed automatic of the DP series - the only point that is difficult to clearly determine as advantages or disadvantages. But another interesting project is on the way - a CVT, which, according to Renault representatives, was developed specifically for the Captur. The “CVT+1.6” combination promises to be quite interesting – but it will be possible to test this only in September, when cars with continuously variable transmission go on sale.

Another trump card of the Russian Kaptur was all-wheel drive - it was also one of the reasons for borrowing the Duster platform. After all, an exclusively one-wheel drive car in our country is not at all like in Europe; it is a potentially lost audience, which would be a short-sighted move to miss. And the 4x4 recipe was also on the surface - this is the same clutch that drives the rear wheels on Dusters, and here, just like in them, the all-wheel drive versions have an independent rear suspension. Although potential owners of the Kaptur are identified as young people who want to buy a fashionable crossover for moving around the city, and all-wheel drive is an overkill for most of them, this is exactly the case when “the reserve is not enough”: such cars will find their audience.

Among others technical features The “Russian” crossover features rear drum brakes (also a legacy of Duster), a 50-liter gas tank versus the Captur’s 45-liter, and a five-liter washer reservoir – also an almost obligatory attribute of any self-respecting “acclimatization.” Steel crankcase protection - there too.

What's the result?

The result is clear without further ado: it seems that Renault has created another car that may well receive the title of bestseller. Despite the lack of diesel engines, there is hard, localized interior plastic and rear drum brakes. Contrary to the lamentations about “French design” and . Because now, even when they don’t touch heaven, he has almost everything to come, see and conquer.