Renault Captur (2013 – 2019) Review
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Renault Captur (2013 – 2019) At A Glance
Compact dimensions but with SUV driving position. Interior and engine power improved from 2019 facelift.
Some interior trim could be more substantial in feel and durability.
One of the first small SUVs to be launched, the Renault Captur made its mark as a splendid family car that was more than a match for rivals which included the Citroen C3 Picasso, smartly styled Peugeot 2008 and popular Vauxhall Mokka. Read on for our full Renault Captur review.
The Renault Captur is the French firm’s small SUV based on the Renault Clio of the same period, but it’s more practical than its hatchback counterpart.
It’s a good used alternative to a small MPV, and it’s a stylish design too, although it has now been replaced by a newer model.
The Renault Captur is compact and drives with light controls and precise handling, but it also has the advantage of a raised driving position that affords good visibility.
Interior space impresses – the boot is big enough for trips away and thanks to a sliding rear bench, rear seat passengers should be able to get comfortable, even if they’re adults.
Running costs are relatively low thanks to a range of three frugal engines – two petrol and one diesel. None is particularly powerful, but even the entry-level 0.9-litre TCE petrol does a good enough job of moving the car around and getting up to speed.
More important is the fuel economy, and even the least efficient model in the Renault Captur range – the 1.2-litre automatic – manages more than 50mpg, while the impressive 1.5 dCi offers a claimed 76.4mpg.
The original choice of cabin materials wasn’t the best. Most surfaces are finished in hard plastic that feels fairly durable, but it would be nice to see the plusher, soft-touch materials like you get in rivals such as the Peugeot 2008.
Similarly, the seat upholstery isn’t the thickest or softest, but it’s not a huge problem – not least because the seat covers of some model grades can be removed and cleaned (although not the leather seats of the GT Line).
The Renault Captur delivers the stylish looks and the elevated driving position that make small SUVs so popular, coupled with efficient engines, good road manners and a practical cabin.
Standard equipment is also up to scratch, which makes the car a good choice for families.
From February 2019, Renault replaced the old 1.2 TCe 120 engines with the new Renault/Nissan/Mercedes/Dacia 1,332cc TCe 130 and TCe 150, providing a very welcome power boost.
Constantly improved throughout its model life, this Renault Captur still compared well with relative latecomers such as the SEAT Arona and Volkswagen T-Cross.
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Renault Captur (2013 – 2019) handling and engines
- Engines range from 0.9 TCe to 1.5 dCi 110
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 29–68 mpg
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019): Handling and ride quality
While the French company has traditionally been noted for its hot hatches, the Renault Captur takes a very different approach, with comfort the priority.
The ride does a great job of keeping any surface nasties from being felt by the car’s occupants, and it’s a very refined small car overall.
The handling is not as pin-sharp as on the likes of a Mazda CX-3, but then few small SUVs achieve this.
Instead, the Renault Captur is benignly competent and easy to steer, park and use around town or on the motorway with little engine, road or wind noise.
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019): Engines
Renault offered a choice of three engines – two petrol and one diesel.
The range kicked off with the 90PS 0.9-litre TCe petrol. It’s efficient, with official economy of 56.5mpg and emissions of 115g/km.
Despite being a tiny three-cylinder, the TCe 90 is perfectly capable of shifting the Captur around, but its official 0-60mph time of 12.8 seconds shows it might be a bit slow for those who regularly drive a full car.
However, it is not overwhelmed by a motorway and can sit at 70mph at 3,000rpm all day long.
If you need a petrol engine with a bit more power you can choose the 120PS 1.2-litre TCe.
Originally, this was only offered with Renault’s five-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic transmission but from July 2016 it became available with a six-speed manual transmission.
For those who predominantly drive around town, the EDC is ideal. It’s easy to live with in traffic and delivers decent efficiency – official economy is 52.3mpg and emissions are 119g/km.
The 1.2TCe was dropped from the range in 2018.
Renault offered the the 1.5-litre dCi 90 as the diesel option, with a 110 version from mid-2015. It produces the same 90PS as the entry-level petrol, but with significantly more torque (220Nm versus 140Nm).
That means it’s easy to drive and is more capable when it comes to overtaking on the motorway. It’s also the most efficient engine in the Renault Captur range, managing an official 76.4mpg and emitting 95g/km of CO2.
From October 2017 this was also offered with the EDC dual-clutch transmission, and the option of Mud & Snow tyres.
The Renault Captur is reasonably quiet and refined, regardless of which engine is fitted. The three-cylinder petrol is audibly thrummy and the diesel clatters a little, but the amount of noise is never enough to distract or irritate.
It’s much the same story with tyre drone and wind noise. Both are noticeable, but never loud.
Both the TCe 90 and dCi 90 engines come with a five-speed manual transmission as standard. It’s good enough, but it’s certainly not the most satisfying gearbox to use, with an occasionally imprecise shift action.
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019): Safety
The French firm has been a leader in promoting safety to drivers and the Renault Captur kept this up with a five-star Euro NCAP rating in 2013.
It comes with six airbags, ABS anti-lock brakes and ESP traction control as standard, along with two Isofix child seat mounts in the back bench.
There was also the option of a speed limiter for new customers.
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019): Towing
The Renault Captur might not be the first car that springs to mind when you think of towing vehicles, but it can handle a 550kg unbraked trailer.
Depending on the model you choose, it can also pull a braked trailer of up to 1200kg.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 TCe | 52–57 mpg | 13.0–13.2 s | 89–122 g/km |
| 1.2 TCe | 50–51 mpg | 9.9–10.6 s | 125–127 g/km |
| 1.2 TCe EDC | 50–51 mpg | 10.6 s | 125–127 g/km |
| 1.3 TCe 130 | - | - | 128 g/km |
| 1.3 TCe 150 EDC | - | - | 125 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi | 72–79 mpg | 11.4–13.1 s | 95–101 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi 110 | 72–76 mpg | 11.4 s | 98 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi 90 | 67–79 mpg | 13.1 s | 95–110 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi 90 EDC | 67–74 mpg | 13.8 s | 99–112 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi EDC | 71–74 mpg | 13.8 s | 99–103 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Renault Captur (2013 – 2019)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
73%
Real MPG
29–68 mpg
MPGs submitted
595
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019) interior
- Boot space is 377–1235 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4122 mm |
| Width | 1778 mm |
| Height | 1566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2606 mm |
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019): Practicality
Practicality is impressive in the Renault Captur. In some versions, the seat covers can be removed to be washed and there’s a decent-sized 377-litre boot, expandable to 1235 litres if you fold the rear seats.
The rear seats themselves are fitted to runners and so can be slid forward or back by 250mm depending on whether you need kneeroom or load capacity.
This is a clever feature that dates back to the Renault Twingo, which was later adopted by Volkswagen for the T-Cross.
Adults fit comfortably in the back row, so for growing families with teenagers the Renault Captur is a sensible choice.
It’s well equipped as standard and all cars have alloy wheels, electric windows front and rear, plus cruise control, Bluetooth, USB and Aux connectivity, although you need a Renault Captur Expression + model to get air-conditioning.
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019): Quality and finish
The cabin of the Renault Captur makes a good first impression.
It’s smartly laid out, with easy-to-read, clear dials and a nice big digital speedometer. Upper grades get a touchscreen system.
However, delving a little deeper reveals that the choice of materials isn’t exactly plush, with hard plastics used throughout instead of the soft-touch materials in rival cars like the Peugeot 2008 (and the later Volkswagen T-Cross).
On the plus side, everything feels durable, right down to minor switches – but it would be nice to see a bit more flair.
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019): Infotainment
The Dynamique Medianav model has a seven-inch touchscreen system with TomTom navigation, plus plus climate control and a more powerful audio.
Top-of-the-range Dynamique S Medianav models are offered with more customisation options including contrasting roof and wheel colours, plus a darker window tint and parking sensors.
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019) value for money
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019): Prices
About £6000 is the starting price for a nine-year-old Renault Captur in good shape and with less than 80,000 miles on the clock.
If you want something newer, a six-year-old example will cost from £9000 with 50,000 miles to its name, while a four-year-old car will come in at around £11,000 for a 30,000-mile example.
Renault Captur (2013 – 2019): Running Costs
There isn’t a Renault Captur model of this generation with a claimed combined fuel economy of less than 50mpg.
The best is 78.5mpg for the 1.5 dCi turbodiesel engine in some trims, while the least efficient is the 1.2 TCe 120 turbo petrol that still offers 50.4mpg.
With the diesel engine, you can expect to see mid-50s economy in normal driving according to our Real MPG data, while the petrols offer consumption around the 40mpg mark.
Road tax should not be a burden with any Renault Captur as its carbon dioxide emissions are not excessive. All cars registered from 1 April 2017 onwards pay a flat rate of £180 per year regardless of their CO2 output.
Renault dealers offers affordable servicing and insurance for the Renault Captur is pleasingly low, thanks to it sitting in groups 8 to 15. It’s little surprise, then, that you see so many models sporting L-plates.
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The Renault Captur Expression was the entry-level model and comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, front and rear electric windows, CD player with Bluetooth, and Aux and USB inputs.
The Renault Captur Expression + trim added a Chrome exterior pack, hands-free keycard with push button start and manual air-conditioning.
The Renault Captur Dynamique MediaNav added 17-inch alloy wheels, storage nets on front seat backs, washable removable seat covers, an upgraded audio system, MediaNav toushcreen with navigation and chrome gloss interior pack.
The Renault Captur Dynamique MediaNav + was the top trim level and added 17-inch alloy wheels with a choice of coloured finishes, contrasting roof and door mirror colours, a choice of interior and exterior colour packs, rear parking sensors and extra tinted rear windows.
A Renault Captur Signature trim arrived in late 2014 with 17-inch Explore alloy wheels with black inserts and chrome exterior details on the side strips, boot lid, front grille and foglights.
A two-tone exterior finish was standard, while a distinctive optional Flame Red metallic paint was available. A choice of three other metallic and two solid colours was also offered.
Inside, there was part-leather upholstery, plus Signature door sill plates and mats and the Red Touch Pack, which added bright red detail to the centre console, speakers and air vents.
In mid-2018, the Renault Captur trims were changed.
The Renault Captur Play had as standard the popular two-tone exterior paint. Other specifications included 16-inch alloy wheels, DAB radio with Bluetooth and hands-free calls, USB and Aux ports, the R&GO smartphone application allowing access to sat-nav, cruise control, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist and air-conditioning.
There were also electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, and front and rear daytime running lights. Inside, buyers benefited from a 60:40 split folding rear seat, front and rear electric windows, height adjustable driver’s seat and a height and reach-adjustable steering wheel.
The Renault Captur Iconic offered automatic climate control with quick demist function, seven-inch touchscreen multimedia navigation system, Bluetooth with hands-free calls, USB and Aux ports, and automatic headlights and wipers.
It also provided 17-inch alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel, chrome interior touches on the gear lever, centre console, speakers and air vents, a reversible boot floor, ivory upholstery and storage nets. Extra-tinted rear and tailgate windows and rear parking sensors were new to the specification when compared with the Dynamique Nav.
The Renault Captur GT Line offered a more rugged look. It had automatic folding mirrors, hands-free-parking, blind spot warning, front and rear parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, seven-inch touchscreen R-Link multimedia system, TomTom Live sat-nav with European mapping and Android Auto capability.
There were also cornering front foglights, LED headlights, grey front and rear skid plates, a central armrest, part-leather upholstery, heated front seats, aluminium pedals, electrochrome rear view mirror, and sunglasses storage.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4122 mm |
| Width | 1778 mm |
| Height | 1566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2606 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1089–1290 kg |
| Boot Space | 377–1235 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | 18000–25000 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Tyre-repair kit | ||
| Alternative | Space-saving spare wheel | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £12,495–£24,050 |
| Insurance Groups | 8–15 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–D |
| Official MPG | 50.4–78.5 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
On sale until April 2020
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 0.9 TCE 90 GT Line 5dr | £18,300 | 52.3 mpg | 13.1 s |
| 0.9 TCE 90 Iconic 5dr | £16,500 | 52.3 mpg | 13.1 s |
| 0.9 TCE 90 Play 5dr | £15,300 | 52.3 mpg | 13.1 s |
| 1.3 TCE 130 GT Line 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.3 TCE 130 Iconic 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.3 TCE 130 S Edition 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.3 TCE 150 GT Line Auto EDC 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.3 TCE 150 Iconic Auto EDC 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.3 TCE 150 S Edition Auto EDC 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.5 dCi 90 GT Line 5dr | £19,860 | 67.3 mpg | 13.1 s |
| 1.5 dCi 90 GT Line Auto EDC 5dr | £21,100 | 67.3 mpg | 13.8 s |
| 1.5 dCi 90 Iconic 5dr | £18,060 | 67.3 mpg | 13.1 s |
| 1.5 dCi 90 Iconic Auto EDC 5dr | £19,300 | 67.3 mpg | 13.8 s |
| 1.5 dCi 90 Play 5dr | £16,860 | 67.3 mpg | 13.1 s |
| 1.5 dCi 90 S Edition 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.5 dCi 90 S Edition Auto EDC 5dr | - | - | - |
On sale until April 2019
On sale until November 2017
On sale until April 2017
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.2 TCE 120 Dynamique Nav 5dr | £17,335 | 51.4 mpg | - |
| 1.2 TCE 120 Dynamique S Nav 5dr | £18,735 | 51.4 mpg | - |
| 1.2 TCE 120 Iconic Nav 5dr | £20,075 | 51.4 mpg | - |
| 1.2 TCE 120 Signature Nav 5dr | £20,335 | 50.4 mpg | - |
On sale until September 2014
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Expression ENERGY dCi 90 Stop and Start 5dr | £13,895 | 76.4 mpg | 13.1 s |
| Expression ENERGY TCe 90 Stop and Start 5dr | £12,495 | 56.5 mpg | 13.0 s |
Model History
- March 2013: Renault Captur debuted
- May 2013: Captur goes on sale
- October 2013
- October 2014: Renault Captur Signature introduced
- March 2015: Renault added 1.5 dCi 110 engine
- November 2015: Specification upgrades for the Renault Captur announced
- November 2015: Captur Iconic Nav Special Edition launched
- July 2016: Renault Captur range updated
- September 2016
- October 2017: EDC 90dCi added to Renault Captur range
- February 2018: Renault reduces warranty from four years to three years
- May 2018
- February 2019: Renault Captur S Edition announced
March 2013
Renault Captur debuted
Shown at Geneva, the Renault Captur is a Clio-based crossover. It's a rival for the likes of the Nissan Juke, as well as the new Ford Ecosport and particularly the Peugeot 2008, on sale from autumn 2013 with prices expected to start at around £12,500.
The 4120mm length means it's compact enough to make a good city car . With such an emphasis on style, Renault is hoping to attract chic young urbanites, while cashing in on the success of other small crossovers. Customisation will be a big part of the Captur buying experience.
The engines are shared with the Renault Clio (and Dacia Sandero), and the range includes the 90PS 900cc turbocharged three-cylinder petrol and the 90PS 1.5-litre dCi. CO2 output starts at 96g/km.
May 2013
Captur goes on sale
Renault's new Captur goes on sale in the UK with a starting price of £12,495. Highlights include a range of low-emission turbo petrol and diesel engines, and what Renault describes as being 'well equipped right from the entry trim level. Across the range and options list, clever features for daily life and personalisation abound.'
The Captur’s four car range includes the 0.9-litre TCe 90 and 1.5 dCi 90, as well as the brand new 1.2-litre TCe 120, mated to an EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) transmission. It has one of the biggest luggage areas in its class - its dual height boot floor allows its 377-litre boot to increases to 455. With the rear seats folded that rises to 1235 litres.
Equipment levels will be Expression, Expression+, Dynamique MediaNav and Dynamique S MediaNav. The entry-level Expression comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, 60/40 split and sliding rear seat bench, body coloured bumpers, cruise control, ECO mode (up to 10% fuel saving), ESC (Electronic Stability Control), ETC (Electronic Traction Control), front and rear electric windows, HSA (Hill Start Assist), speed limiter, and trip computer.
Renault expects the Dynamique MediaNav to be the UK's best seller - and it's here that the personalisation options expand somewhat. You can even choose zipped seat covers, a chrome Colour Pack. Renault's MediaNav, the integrated multimedia tablet with seven-inch touchscreen, including Navteq Nav ‘n’ Go satellite navigation, 4x20W Arkamys radio, Bluetooth, USB and handsfree technology, is hoped to be a big draw in the showroom.
There's a huge number of equipment choices, and each theme is also available with four packs:
- Exterior Gloss Pack £350: Arizona, Gloss Black or Ivory side sill protector inserts, tailgate strip, foglight surrounds and co-ordinated coloured insert 17-inch ‘Explore’ alloy wheels
- Interior Touch Pack £350: trim on centre console, speakers and air vents
- Style Pack £150: details on seat upholstery and steering wheel
- Colour Pack £550: contrasting roof colour, Interior Touch and Exterior Gloss Packs
| Version | Engine | CO 2 g/km |
BIK | Insurance Group |
OTR Price |
| Expression | TCe 90 Stop&Start | 115 | C | tbc | £12,495 |
| dCi 90 Stop&Start | 95 | A | tbc | £13,895 | |
| Expression+ | TCe 90 Stop&Start | 115 | C | 9E | £14,495 |
| dCi 90 Stop&Start | 95 | A | 11E | £15,895 | |
| Dynamique Media Nav | TCe 90 Stop&Start | 115 | C | 9E | £14,995 |
| dCi 90 Stop&Start | 95 | A | 12E | £16,395 | |
| TCe 120 Auto EDC | 125 | D | 14E | £17,195 | |
| dCi 90 Auto EDC | tbc | tbc | tbc | £17,395 | |
| Dynamique S Media Nav | TCe 90 Stop&Start | 115 | C | tbc | £16,495 |
| dCi 90 Stop&Start | 95 | A | tbc | £17,895 | |
| TCe 120 Auto EDC | 125 | D | tbc | £18,695 | |
| dCi 90 Auto EDC | tbc | tbc | tbc | £18,895 |
October 2013
EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) 'automatic' now available with 1.5 dCi 90 engine in Captur.
October 2014
Renault Captur Signature introduced
This high specification model builds on the Dynamique S MediaNav version and adds numerous extras, including some exclusive ones, as standard. Captur Signature prices start at £17,495.
Signature trim included 17-inch Explore alloy wheels with black inserts and chrome exterior details on the side strips, boot lid, front grille and fog lights set the Signature trim level apart. A two-tone exterior finish is standard whilst a distinctive optional Flame Red metallic paint is available. A choice of three other metallic and two solid colours is also available. Inside, part-leather upholstery, Signature door sill plates and mats and the Red Touch Pack – adding bright red detail to the centre console, speakers and air vents.
March 2015
Renault added 1.5 dCi 110 engine
The engine produces 110PS and 260Nm torque, an increase of 20PS and 40Nm over the dCi 90 unit, yet still offers economy figures of up to 76.4 MPG (NEDC Combined cycle) and emissions as low as 98 g/km, thanks in part to Stop & Start technology - meaning free road tax.
Dynamique versions of Captur come as standard with the MediaNav system including a seven-inch touchscreen, satellite navigation and multimedia connectivity, 17-inch silver alloys and automatic climate control. Dynamique S adds rear parking sensors, 17-inch two-tone alloys and electrically-operated, folding and heated mirrors.
The recently-introduced top-of-the-range Signature trim adds the R-Link Multimedia system with TomTom® LIVE satellite navigation, Grip Xtend advanced traction control, an uprated 4x35W Arkamys sound system, rear parking camera and leather upholstery.
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Dynamique/ Dynamique S |
Signature* |
|
Power @ RPM |
110 hp @ 4000 |
|
|
Torque @ RPM |
260 Nm @ 1750 |
|
|
Top Speed (mph) |
109 |
|
|
0-62mph (sec) |
11.0 |
|
|
Combined MPG |
76.4 |
72.4 |
|
CO2 emissions (g/km) |
98 |
101 |
*Different figures on Signature due to standard fit Mud and Snow tyres
|
Version |
Price (OTR) |
|
Dynamique ENERGY dCi 110 S&S |
£17,695 |
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Dynamique S ENERGY dCi 110 S&S |
£19,195 |
|
Signature ENERGY dCi 110 S&S |
£20,795 |
November 2015
Specification upgrades for the Renault Captur announced
DAB radio is now standard equipment on Capturs fitted with either the MediaNav or R-Link infotainment systems, meaning that all apart from entry-level versions now come with DAB as standard. DAB radio means passengers now have access to more radio stations whilst on the move. Both MediaNav and R-Link have also been upgraded, with the newly-redesigned MediaNav gaining Bluetooth™ streaming, TMC traffic information and SIRI “Eyes-Free” for compatible iPhones. The updated R-Link system has a new, clearer and more sensitive screen, allowing multi-touch gestures such as ‘pinch to zoom’.
The Captur is available in four trim levels and with a range of two petrol and two diesel engines and is priced from £14,295. Captur is the best-selling compact crossover in Europe year-to-date in 2015 and, as of the end of August this year, had sold over 416,000 vehicles globally since launch in 2013.
November 2015
Captur Iconic Nav Special Edition launched
Same price as the Captur Signature Nav – from £18,395. Like the Signature Nav, the Captur Iconic Nav sits on the trim level above Dynamique S Nav. The model receives two-tone exterior colour as standard, with the customer able to choose from six different body colour options – Diamond Black, Ivory, Cappuccino Brown, Oyster Grey, Stone or Mercury – with either a Black, Ivory or Cappuccino roof. 17-inch ‘Explore’ alloys with Cappuccino inserts are standard on the special edition, complementing the exterior colour choices.
The interior of the Captur Iconic Nav receives Cappuccino part-leather upholstery with front heated seats as well as a bronze-tinted chrome interior pack on touch points around the cabin, bringing the stylish colours of the exterior, inside. The Captur Iconic Nav also offers a number of driver aids and sophisticated options as standard such as Renault’s Techno Pack which includes R-Link Evolution, rear parking camera and European Mapping, as well as an electrochrome rear-view mirror.
The Captur Iconic Nav Special Edition is based on the Dynamique S Nav specification, receiving rear parking sensors, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors and extra tinted rear windows.
July 2016
Renault Captur range updated
A new special edition version of the Captur – the Iconic Nav Special Edition – receives exclusive Arctic White pearlescent paint with Diamond Black two-tone body colour with blue roof and door mirror decals as standard. Adding to the crossover style are painted lower front and rear bumpers, 17-inch ‘Explore’ alloy wheels with black inserts with a blue Renault diamond centre cap.
Meanwhile inside, the new part-leather seat upholstery is highlighted with light blue stitching with this detail carried on to the leather steering wheel. A new light blue tinted chrome interior touch pack also helps to carry the exterior theme through to the inside of the special edition. Aluminium pedals as well as matt black detailing around the cabin help to boost the quality of the Captur Iconic Nav Special Edition with the driver and front passenger also enjoying heated front seats for the cooler months.
The special edition also receives Renault’s Grip Xtend advanced traction control system including Mud and Snow Tyres. R-Link Evolution touchscreen infotainment and satellite navigation system with European mapping and reverse parking camera as well as an electrochrome rear view mirror add to the equipment level. The Renault Captur Iconic Nav is priced from £19,175 on-the-road.
A new powertrain mating the 1.2-litre TCe 120 engine with a six-speed manual gearbox is now offered from Dynamique Nav level and above. The new engine/gearbox combination provides a combined fuel consumption from 51.4mpg (NEDC) with emissions of 125g/km. An alternative to the already-available TCe 120 with dual-clutch EDC gearbox, the TCe 120 engine with manual gearbox is priced from £16,575.
Elsewhere in the range, buyers of Dynamique Nav and Dynamique S Nav versions will now be able to specify the highly popular Flame Red metallic paint body colour with a Diamond Black roof. Complementing this, a red interior touch pack will also become available on these versions providing red bursts around the cabin on the centre console, speakers and air vents. The two-tone body colour is available from £595, whilst the red interior touch pack is priced at £100.
September 2016
All weather tyres now either standard fit or oprional on most Captur models.
October 2017
EDC 90dCi added to Renault Captur range
Available with four trim levels including top-of-the-range Signature S Nav. CO 2 emissions as low as 101g/km & fuel economy of up to 72.4mpg (NEDC combined). New Captur dCi 90 EDC priced from £20,125 on-the-road. New Captur prices now start at from £15,615 on-the-road
The EDC transmission is also available with the TCe 120 engine in the Captur range.
As with the rest of the New Captur range that was introduced in May 2017, the cabin is more refined, benefitting from higher grade plastics, sleek chrome and elegantly subdued colours. The steering wheel also benefits from higher grade materials and, in higher-end versions, comes trimmed with full-grain leather. The gear lever boasts a more modern appearance, while the door panels have been revised to seamlessly incorporate buttons and controls.
Technical Information
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New Captur |
Power (hp @ rpm) |
Torque (Nm @ rpm) |
0-62mph (sec) |
Top speed (mph) |
|
Dynamique Nav dCi 90 EDC Auto |
90 |
220 @ 1,750 |
13.8 |
107 |
|
Dynamique S Nav dCi 90 EDC Auto |
90 |
220 @ 1,750 |
13.8 |
107 |
|
Signature X Nav dCi 90 EDC Auto |
90 |
220 @ 1,750 |
13.8 |
107 |
|
Signature S Nav dCi 90 EDC Auto |
90 |
220 @ 1,750 |
13.8 |
107 |
|
New Captur |
MPG (NEDC) |
CO 2 (g/km) |
BIK (band) |
Ins. Group |
VED (Yr. 1) |
Price (OTR) |
|
Dynamique Nav dCi 90 EDC Auto |
72.4 |
101 |
22% |
11E |
£120 |
£20,125 |
|
Dynamique S Nav dCi 90 EDC Auto |
72.4 |
101 |
22% |
11E |
£120 |
£21,675 |
|
Signature X Nav dCi 90 EDC Auto (with Grip Xtend and Mud &Snow tyres as standard) |
70.6 |
103 |
22% |
11E |
£140 |
£23,295 |
|
Signature S Nav dCi 90 EDC Auto |
72.4 |
101 |
22% |
12E |
£120 |
£24,005 |
February 2018
Renault reduces warranty from four years to three years
Renault models ordered and registered from 1 February 2018 are covered by a warranty package for up to three years from date of first registration. The first two years unlimited mileage, followed by a further one year limited to a total mileage of 60,000 (100,000 miles for Koleos, Zoe and LCV vehicles).
Models registered up to and including 31 January 2018 are still covered by a four-year warranty package. The first two years unlimited mileage and the third and fourth years are limited to 100,000 miles.
May 2018
Revisions and enhancements announced to Renault Captur range.
Best-selling B-SUV in Europe, and Renault’s best-selling car in the UK, the Captur, is now available with a choice of either 3-cylinder TCe 90 petrol engine with a five-speed manual transmission or 4-cylinder dCi 90 diesel engine with a five-speed manual or six-speed EDC automatic transmission. The Captur is now priced from £15,300 OTR, an entry price reduction of £315. (TCe 120 and DCI 110 engines dropped from range.)
Captur Play has as standard the popular two-tone exterior paint. Other specification includes 16-inch alloy wheels, DAB radio with Bluetooth and Hands Free calls, USB and AUX ports, R&GO smartphone application allowing access to satnav, cruise control, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, air conditioning, electrically-adjustable and heated door mirrors, front and rear daytime running lights, 60:40 split folding rear seats, front and rear electric windows, height adjustable driver’s seat and height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel. The Captur Play is available from £15,300 OTR. On Renault Selections PCP finance the Captur Play is £199 a month with £199 deposit over 48 months 2 .
Captur Iconic, at £405 less than the previous equivalent Dynamique Nav, has automatic climate control with quick demist function, seven-inch touchscreen multimedia navigation system, Bluetooth with Hands Free calls, USB and AUX ports, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather steering wheel, chrome interior touches on gear lever, centre console, speakers, and air vents, reversible boot floor, ivory upholstery and storage nets. Extra-tinted rear and tailgate windows and rear parking sensors are new to the specification when compared with the Dynamique Nav. The Captur Iconic is available from £16,500 OTR.
Captur GT Line is £1,755 less than the previous Signature X Nav it replaces and has a more rugged look. It has automatic folding mirrors, Hands-Free-Parking, blind spot warning, front and rear parking sensors, reverse parking camera, seven-inch touchscreen R-Link multimedia system, TomTom Live satnav with European mapping, Android Auto capability, cornering front fog lights, LED headlights, grey front and rear skid plates, central armrest, part-leather upholstery, heated front seats, aluminium pedals, electrochrome rearview mirror and sunglasses storage. The Captur GT Line is available from £18,300 OTR 3 .
CAPTUR PRICING
|
Captur version |
CO 2 (g/km) |
MPG (combined) |
BIK |
VED (Yr. 1) |
Price (OTR) |
|
Play TCe 90 |
139 |
TBC |
28 |
£165 |
£15,300 |
|
Play dCi 90 |
138 |
TBC |
32 |
£205 |
£16,900 |
|
Iconic TCe 90 |
139 |
TBC |
28 |
£165 |
£16,500 |
|
Iconic dCi 90 |
138 |
TBC |
32 |
£205 |
£18,100 |
|
Iconic dCi 90 EDC Auto |
139 |
TBC |
32 |
£205 |
£19,300 |
|
GT Line TCe 90 |
139 |
TBC |
28 |
£165 |
£18,300 |
|
GT Line dCi 90 |
138 |
TBC |
32 |
£205 |
£19,900 |
|
GT Line dCi 90 EDC Auto |
139 |
TBC |
32 |
£205 |
£21,100 |
CAPTUR TECHNICAL INFORMATION
|
Captur version |
Power (hp @ rpm) |
Torque (Nm @ rpm) |
0-62mph (sec) |
Top speed (mph) |
|
Play TCe 90 |
90 @ 5000 |
140 @ 2250 |
13.1 |
106 |
|
Play dCi 90 |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
|
Iconic TCe 90 |
90 @ 5000 |
140 @ 2250 |
13.1 |
106 |
|
Iconic dCi 90 |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
|
Iconic dCi 90 EDC Auto |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
|
GT Line TCe 90 |
90 @ 5000 |
140 @ 2250 |
13.1 |
106 |
|
GT Line dCi 90 |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
|
GT Line dCi 90 EDC Auto |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
CAPTUR OPTIONS PRICING
|
Option |
Play |
Iconic |
GT Line |
Price (OTR) |
|
Renault i.D. non-metallic paint |
○ |
○ |
○ |
£250 |
|
Metallic paint |
○ |
○ |
○ |
£550 |
|
Renault i.D. metallic paint |
○ |
○ |
○ |
£650 |
|
Fixed glass panoramic roof |
N/A |
N/A |
○ |
£400 |
|
Extra-tinted rear and tailgate windows |
N/A |
● |
● |
£250 |
|
Part-leather upholstery |
N/A |
N/A |
● |
£800 |
|
Heated front seats |
N/A |
N/A |
● |
£250 |
|
Ivory interior touch pack (trim on centre console, speakers, air vents and gear gaiter) |
● |
○ |
N/A |
£100 |
|
Bronze interior touch pack (trim on centre console, speakers, air vents and gear gaiter) |
N/A |
N/A |
● |
£100 |
|
Space-saver emergency spare wheel |
○ |
○ |
○ |
£110 |
|
Automatic folding door mirrors (only available with parking sensors) |
N/A |
○ |
● |
£20 |
|
Automatic climate control with one touch demist function |
○ |
○ |
● |
£300 |
|
Rear parking sensors |
N/A |
○ |
● |
£215 |
|
Premium Pack: aluminium pedal unit, electrochrome rearview mirror and sunglasses storage |
N/A |
N/A |
● |
£100 |
|
Western European mapping for MediaNav |
N/A |
○ |
N/A |
£110 |
|
Techno Pack: Renault R-LINK Multimedia system including 7" touchscreen, TomTom LIVE Satellite Navigation system (includes 36 months LIVE services subscription), Application Store, Eco Driving Menu, 4x35W FM/AM/DAB radio with 3D sound, Bluetooth®**, USB and Hands free technology, compatible with Android Auto™, 2 tweeter and fingertip remote control with front and rear parking sensors and reverse parking camera |
N/A |
○ |
● |
£600 |
February 2019
Renault Captur S Edition announced
New special edition sits between Iconic and GT-Line in the Captur range. Features Alcantara seats with red stitching and with aluminium pedals. Standard equipment includes navigation, DAB radio and rear parking sensors. Prices start at £19,785. 1.2 TCe 120 engines replaced by new Renault/Nissan/Mercedes/Dacia 1,332cc TCe 130 and TCe 150.
What to watch out for
Renault Captur has suffered a navigation system bug and a dealer TSB is currently out to fix it.
04-09-2014:Repeated problems with aftermarket Cobra alarm system fitted to March 2014 Captur by Renault dealer.
14-09-2014:An owner's review condemned his Renault Captur Dynamic S MediaNav Energy 90 TCe as having shoddy build quality and lacking power.
17-09-2015:Renault Captur bought 1-7-2015 and parked facing down a 20 degree slope suffering from seemingly incurable leak of brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
04-04-2016:Report of EDC transmission of March 2016 Captur 1.5 dCi auto faling after 93 miles. Transmission replaced by dealer.
01-05-2016:Report of 2014 Renault Captur failing to start on 5th March 2016. 'Renault approved garage' first said it was the ECU, then the central locking, then a faulty replacement part and now 8 weeks later blames the software it is using to program the ECU.
18-09-2016:Poor economy of just 33mpg reported of a June 2016 Renault Captur 90TCe over its first 1600 miles (Real MPG average is 40mpg).
15-01-2017:Report of Renault Captur 1.2 TCe EDC wandering at higher speeds. Could be due to overpressured tyres.
27-07-2017:Slipping clutch on new 1,000 mile Renault Captur 90TCe found to be due to leaking clutch slave cylinder.
18-02-2018:Report of front strut top bearing failure on 2014 Renault Captur 1.5 dCi 90 Energy Start/Stop Dynamique S MediaNav Manual at 10k miles. (Apparently common.)
14-08-2018:Report of Renault Captur 1.5DCi being recalled by the dealer for a "fuel system re-set". Owner experiencing no problems with the car which is returning an average of 47mpg and 60-64mpg on long runs .
30-11-2018:Report of blocked scuttle vent well drains leading to flooding of passenger footwell of 2016 Renault Captur 90TCe Dynamique. Dealer told owner would fit upgraded scuttle drains under warranty. Later said "job is bigger" and that "pipe is b;ocked" and that fixing and drying out the car will cost £360.
05-03-2019:Report of 2015 Renault Captur needing a new clutch at 33,150 miles.
03-05-2019:Play found in nearside rear wheel bearing of April 2018 Renault Captur at 1,832 miles.
16-05-2019:Report of what was thought to be "cracked pipes" on the DPF of a 2016 Renault Captur, still within the Renault 4-year warranty. £200 invoice showed £40 for the new pipes and the rest for a pressure sensor. Should be possible to claim for tha whole amount under the warranty.
12-06-2019:Reader finds the engtine of his new Renault Captur GT Line TCe 150 EDC significantly noisier than his previous TCe 120.
13-07-2019:Infotainment system problems reported with 2015 Renault Captur 1.2 TCe at 15,000 miles. About 3 months ago had problem with the computer. Informed driver that oil level was low. Renault garage told him to get the level checked and add more oil if required. On checking the oil level no additional oil was required. Car has also lost SatNav and cannot get time signal or check mileage. The buttons do not work. Went for major service but Renault garage could not update the computer. Renault UK sent owner a new SD card. He updated my computer as instructed but it has not worked.
19-07-2019:Report of gearchange from 1st to 2nd starting to stick a bit when hot in 2013/63 Renault Captur at 58,000 miles. Molybdenum Disulphide additive such as Wynns, STP or Moplyslip suggested.
13-08-2019:Report of compatibility problems between iPhone 8 (launched September 2017) and Renault Captur (launched March 2013): Reader bought a new Captur in November 2018. Just before Christmas 2019, the infotainment screen failed. It kept happening periodically ever since. At first Renault said it was because the owner's iPhone 8 had more up to date software than the car and that he should not connect his phone via Bluetooth. (Plausible because the iPhone 8 was not only newer technology than the Captur's infotainment system, but Apple continually updates its operating systems, sometimes requiring car manufacturers to issue new compatibility software patches.) When the problem did not go away, the dealer decided to replace the “radio”. All was well for a little while, even with the phone connected, and then the screen failed again. Renault got the screen working again, but reverted to their original story that it was a software problem caused by the iPhone and that all would be well if owner did not use Bluetooth. Then the screen failed again, even though the phone is not paired with the car.
27-07-2020:Reports of serious judder when reversing, which started after garage upgraded the software.
28-06-2021:Report of stuck petrol cap. Fixed by a specialist who said it's a common issue.
