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Renault Captur (2013 to 2019)

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Renault Captur (2013 to 2019)

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    Summary


    The Renault Captur is a small five-door crossover which is based on the Renault Clio hatchback. The model shown here is the first-generation model, which arrived in 2013 and was replaced by the current iteration in 2019.

    Europe’s best-selling SUV of 2016, reviewers generally concluded that the Captur was a talented family car – praised for its comfort and economy on the road, as well as its spacious and well-equipped interior.

    That said, several publications commented that its boot was rather small, and although it was well-built, the cabin did feel a bit cheap in places. “The interior reflects the affordability of this compact crossover”, explained Adam Binnie of Parkers, adding that the car’s competitive pricing was the main reason it was popular with British buyers.

    As the Captur inherited the Clio’s hatchback driving dynamics, the crossover was praised by many publications for its agile handling, and for being easy to live with.

    No longer on sale, the first-generation Renault Captur holds an Expert Rating of 57%, based on 28 reviews published by UK media sources.

    Captur highlights

    • Easy driving experience
    • Relatively low running costs
    • Well equipped

    Captur lowlights

    • Rather bland performance
    • Small boot
    • Rivals have more interior quality

    Key specifications


    Body style: Small SUV/crossover
    Engines:
    petrol, diesel
    Price when new:
    From £14,295 on-road

    Launched: Summer 2013
    Last updated: Autumn 2017
    Replaced: Winter 2019/20


    Media reviews


    Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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    Safety rating


    No safety rating

    The Renault Captur was crash tested by Euro NCAP back in 2013 and awarded a five-star safety rating. However, this rating expired in January 2019 and is no longer valid as the car no longer met the standard required for such a rating.

    Eco rating


    No eco rating

    The first-generation Renault Captur was not lab tested by Green NCAP during its production life.

    Reliability rating

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    Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

    All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

    The Renault Captur has a better-than-average reliability score, according to exclusive extended warranty data provided by our partners at MotorEasy. This score covers both this generation of the Captur as well as its replacement (2019 onwards).

    Just under a third of all reported problems with the Captur relate to its braking system. Fortunately, this repair is comparatively cheap, costing £100 on average. Watch out for engine problems though, which are almost as common and have an average repair bill of more than £1,500.

    If you’re looking at a used Renault Captur, make sure any extended warranty cover you purchase covers all of these potential problem areas.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Renault Captur received

    2017

    • Business Car Awards – Best Compact SUV

    2016

    • Honest John Awards – Most Highly Rated Car

    2013

    • Next Green Car Awards – Best Crossover

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    The first-generation Renault Captur was a capable crossover that was easy to drive and look at, but its rivals offered more interior quality.Renault Captur (2013 to 2019)