Summary
The Renault Captur is a small crossover vehicle, based on the same platform as the latest Renault Clio and Nissan Juke.
The current model is the second-generation Captur, which was launched at the 2019 Frankfurt motor show and arrived on UK roads in early 2020. It received a substantial update and restyle in the summer of 2024.
Media reviews for the Captur have been generally mildly positive, which is considered a significant improvement over the original model. Reviews for the updated 2024 version highlight a range of minor improvements, but they’re not transformative.
The Captur was originally available with either petrol or diesel power, but the diesel engine was dropped after a few years. The updated 2024 range offers both petrol and regular hybrid power, while a plug-in hybrid was launched in 2020 but dropped as part of the 2024 model update.
The Renault Captur has received praise for its practicality, stylish interior and competitive pricing. However, it has been criticised for an underwhelming driving experience, underperforming engines and interior build quality.
As of December 2024, the Renault Captur has a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 74%. It gets top marks for its reliability record, running costs and low CO2 emissions, while its safety rating is also good. Media review scores, however, have been average.
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Captur highlights
- Five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating
- Low running costs
- Refined, roomy and comfy interior
- Attractive exterior looks
- Competitively priced
Captur lowlights
- Fiddly infotainment
- Too much wind noise
- Rather bland performance
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £17,995 on-road
Launched: Winter 2019/20
Last updated: Winter 2020/21
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
The Car Expert
Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol/electric hybrid Techno
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The Renault Captur is a great example of a small SUV that has a good amount of technology and practicality.”
Author: Trinity Francis
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“It’s rare for a car to absolutely nail its brief, but the Renault Captur manages it and feels far more well-rounded than just about all of its rivals.”
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: Facelift range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Renault Capturdoes an admirable job thanks to attractive pricing, slick tech and efficient powertrains. It might not be the newest option in the class, but valuable updates across the range have kept it competitive.”
Author: Alex Ingram, Jordan Katsianis
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid E-Tech
Score: 7 / 10
“The Renault Captur remains our favourite small SUV, but as a private buyer, unless you’re committed to taking your first steps towards full electrification, we’d stick with the marginally better to live with and much cheaper petrol version.”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Renault Captur is one of the most popular small SUVs on the market, and it’s easy to see why. It’s one of the most practical cars of its type, making it a good choice for buyers with a small family, while its exemplary comfort and impressive cabin quality also mark it out against rivals.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid automatic E-Tech
Score: 8 / 10
“The electrified Renault Captur E-Tech hybrid offers usable electric-only range and significant tax advantages without the range anxiety of a full EV.”
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Business Car
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid automatic E-Tech Launch Edition
Score: 7 / 10
“The Renault Captur is a very easy model to like, thanks to its sophisticated interior style and impressive quality. Complete with digitised instrumentation, stylish, floating gear-shifter centre console, and neatly arranged piano key switches, it delivers a very impressive cabin ambience.”
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Car
Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manual
Score: 8 / 10
“If you want a small crossover, the Renault Captur should be right near the top of your list.”
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Car Keys
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The crossover market is rather crowded already, and there’s only a place for the best to succeed, and the Renault Captur appears to be one of them. Thanks to improved interior space, better engines and a much more stylish cabin, the Captur is certainly a far more compelling option than before.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.6 / 10
“The Renault Captur is one of the crossovers to beat, thanks to low running costs and plenty of style.” (Andy Goodwin)
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Renault Captur looks great, has a spacious, high-quality cabin and a big boot. Its infotainment is frustrating, though, and there are more comfortable small SUVs around town.”
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Company Car Today
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid E-Tech 160 Launch Edition
“Will make good sense for company car drivers – as long as it is properly plugged in and charged as much as possible.”
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Model reviewed: 1.3-litre automatic Iconic
“Auto gearbox aside, the Renault Captur is an appealing car with classy looks inside and out, great levels of tech and is easy to use. The increased practicality from the larger boot just makes the car even easier to recommend.”
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Daily Mirror
Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manual Iconic
Score: 6 / 10
“Compact SUV gets bigger and better.”
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Discover EV
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid
“If you want to be more responsible, ecological and economical, the Renault Captur E-Tech plug-in hybrid is a good choice and will hopefully warm you up to the idea of owning an EV further down the line.”
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Fleetworld
Model reviewed: Range overview
“Trailblazing B-SUV adds clever technology, and a forthcoming hybrid version to make sure business users take note.”
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Renault Captur is a feel-good small SUV with a bright cabin and plenty of customisation options. Like its predecessor, it might not be the most fun car to drive, but it’s comfortable, good value for money and cheap to run.”
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“In a bid to appeal to a youthful market, the 2020 Renault Captur is offered in as many as 90 different colour combinations, with buyers able to choose from different colours for the bodywork, roof, door mirrors and skid plates.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
“But now on to the ‘All-New’ Capture, improved in every respect and brought bang up to date with optional Autonomous Level 2 self-driving features in top models.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“Renault’s popular crossover has matured”
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The Sun
Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual
“The Captur is a handsome all-rounder but it won’t rock your world. No one will ever walk into a pub and say, ‘F***ing hell, lads. Look what I’ve just bought. A Renault Captur’.”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manual S Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“Not quite the most rounded small SUV, but a very competent one nevertheless.”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid E-Tech Launch Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“The Renault Captur E-Tech really is an enjoyable and compromise-free entry to electric motoring for swathes of the UK’s motorists – company car users and retail buyers alike.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual TCe 100 Iconic
Score: 8 / 10
“A litany of niggles stop it from being a great car, but the new Renault Captur is still a good one, and most importantly, it’s talented in areas that are important in a small SUV like this one. If you’re planning to buy one as a family hauler, though, you might like to upgrade to an engine with more poke.”
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Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manual S Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mk2 Renault Captur is a solid attempt to address the shortcomings of the first generation, so it feels stiffer and stronger, the ride is more comfortable and the interior is genuinely top class. None of this makes the Captur a clear market leader, but it’s there or thereabouts in every aspect.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Jumped-up Renault Clio is miles less tinny than the old one. Breaks no rules, but it’s good-looking, refined and comfy”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2019
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Adult protection: 96%
Child protection: 83%
Vulnerable road users: 75%
Safety assist: 74%
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
Model tested: 1.3-litre petrol manual 130hp
Overall score: 3 stars
Date tested: November 2020
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Energy Efficiency Index: 5.3 / 10
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
Total claims: 55
Average repair cost: £336.23
Last updated: October 2024
Reliability score
All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims
The Renault Captur has an excellent reliability score as of DEcember 2024, according to exclusive extended warranty data provided by our partners at MotorEasy. This score covers both the current-generation Captur and the original (pre-2019) version.
Be aware of engine problems – they are expensive, with an average repair bill of over £1,200. Fortunately, they don’t appear too common, and other problem areas are much cheaper to repair.
If you’re looking at a used Renault Captur, make sure any extended warranty cover you purchase covers all of the potential problem areas shown above.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Renault Captur has received
2022
- DrivingElectric Awards – Best Small Hybrid Car
2021
- Auto Express Awards – Best Small SUV
- Auto Trader New Car Awards – Best Car for City Drivers
- Carbuyer Awards – Best Small Family Car
- Fleet World Awards – Best Fleet Small SUV
2020
- Auto Express Awards – Best Small SUV
- Carbuyer Awards – Best Small Family Car
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