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The Renault Captur is one of the best-selling small SUVs in the UK, and it’s even further up the list in mainland Europe. Like so many Renault family cars before it, it blends attractive styling with practicality and low running costs, a combination that will always appeal to family buyers on a budget.
Based on the current Renault Clio, the latest Captur went on sale in 2019, following on from its similarly popular predecessor. This latest generation has introduced things like fully hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, but it’s also higher quality than before, and packs the kind of tech you’d expect from a modern small crossover. Read on to find out more about the Captur’s specifications and trim lines.
The Renault Captur is popular both as a new car and a used buy, and it isn’t difficult to understand the car’s appeal. Renault has a good track record of attractive but sensible family cars and the Captur fits right into that mould, with distinctive styling shrouding a package that gets all the basics right.
That includes an excellent cabin, these days. If you’ve not driven a Renault in a while you might be surprised by the build quality and tactile materials that Renault now uses. The layout is similar to the Clio, which is certainly no bad thing, and like the Clio it’s among the more accommodating cars in this class, with plenty of space for four adults and a pretty decent boot too. You can slide the rear bench fore and aft to choose between legroom or boot space - something that may come in handy with the hybrid models, as their batteries do slightly reduce the available space.
All versions of the Captur drive well, from the smooth petrols to the frugal diesels to, to the hybrids which offer diesel-like economy with brisk performance and low noise levels. Some of the sportier models on larger wheels can give the ride quality a bit of an edge, but most models both ride well and handle with a bit of verve
A Ford Puma still feels sportier but can’t quite top the Renault’s quality or comfort. Cars like the Vauxhall Mokka and Peugeot 2008 have striking styling on their side, as does the Nissan Juke, while the Mazda CX-3, which went off sale in 2021, is one of a handful that can match the Captur’s sense of quality inside. Outside of premium models like the Audi Q2 that is, which is a tempting alternative to the more expensive Capturs.
The 130PS version of the 1.3-litre petrol is the sweet spot in the Captur’s engine range. It’s only a few miles per gallon behind the smaller 1-litre engine in terms of economy, but has much peppier acceleration, longer cruising legs, and the four-cylinder’s refinement is good too. It’s enough too that you can overlook the diesels, unless you’re a particularly high-mileage driver. Among earlier Capturs, we’d opt for Iconic spec over Play, as it comes with just a few more desirable toys, while the later Techno’s reversing camera is handy too.
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The first three trim levels listed below were offered on earlier Captur models, sold until 2022, and the four others (from Evolution and down) are the 2022-on models. You’ll find examples of all for sale, but broadly speaking the Evolution is equivalent to Play spec, serving as the entry-level model, with each subsequent trim line building up equipment levels from there.
The Renault Captur’s exterior dimensions are:
The Renault Captur’s boot space is:
Most of the Renault Captur range will cost you £190 a year in tax as of the 2024/2025 tax year, but the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models are £10 cheaper.
The insurance group ratings for the Renault Captur are pretty typical for the class, matching those of rivals like the Peugeot 2008. The whole range spans groups 8 to 20 (out of a maximum 50), though like some other cars in this class, some of the higher trim levels get lower insurance ratings, since they come with more safety and security technology than the more basic cars.
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