Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is a B-segment compact SUV developed by the French automaker Renault and introduced to the market in 2013. With its compact dimensions suitable for urban use, elevated driving position and customizable design, the Captur has achieved high sales figures in many markets, especially in Europe. The second generation, launched in 2019, is built on Renault’s CMF-B platform. As of 2024, the Captur has been facelifted with a more modern exterior appearance and a digital interior cabin.

Renault Captur (Renault)

DESIGN AND STRUCTURAL FEATURES

The Captur stands out with curved lines reflecting modern Renault design philosophy, C-shaped LED headlights and a wide range of customization options. For the 2024 model, the front bumper, headlight assembly and wheel design have been renewed.

Body dimensions:

• Length: 4.23 m
• Width: 1.80 m
• Height: 1.57 m
• Wheelbase: 2.63 m

Boot capacity: At 422 litres it is competitive within its segment; when the rear seats are slid forward, capacity can be expanded up to 536 litres.

ENGINE OPTIONS AND PERFORMANCE

The Renault Captur is offered with both internal combustion and hybrid engine options. The 2024 model features the following engine choices:

• 1.0 TCe 90 – 3-cylinder petrol, 90 hp, manual transmission
• 1.3 TCe 140 / 160 – turbocharged petrol, 140–160 hp, EDC dual-clutch automatic transmission
• 1.6 E-Tech Hybrid 145 – Full hybrid system, 145 hp, automatic transmission
• 1.6 E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160 – Plug-in hybrid, 160 hp, approximately 50 km electric range

Fuel efficiency varies between 1.4 and 6.0 litres per 100 km depending on the engine option under combined cycle conditions.

INTERIOR AND TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT

Equipment features:

• 7 to 10.4 inch touchscreen multimedia display (OpenR Link or Easy Link system)
• 10.25 inch digital instrument cluster
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless phone charging unit
• Ambient lighting
• Multi-zone automatic climate control

Renault Captur (Renault)

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS AND SAFETY

The Renault Captur is equipped with Renault’s EASY DRIVE driver assistance system package.

Key systems include:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane keeping assist
• Blind spot warning system
• 360-degree surround view camera
• Automatic emergency braking (AEB)
• Parking assist

The Captur has achieved a five-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests, demonstrating high safety performance.

PRODUCTION AND MARKET POSITION

The Renault Captur is produced at Renault’s manufacturing facility in Valladolid, Spain. The model has gained a large customer base primarily in the European market and is also sold in Türkiye, South America and select Asian markets. It competes directly with models such as the Ford Puma, Peugeot 2008, Volkswagen T-Cross, Hyundai Bayon and Opel Mokka.