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Renault Captur
| Expected annual mileage | 5000 |
| Term months | 48 |
| Deposit months | 12 |
| Monthly payment | £260.43 |
| Initial payment | £3,125.16 |
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The smallest member of a family often copies their bigger brothers or sisters – and the Renault Captur has done the same. You see, it now looks more like Renault's larger SUVs than ever.
Visually, the latest Captur mimics the Renault Rafale and the electric Renault Scenic, rather than looking like a jacked-up Renault Clio (a criticism you might have levelled at previous versions of the Captur).
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Renault Captur
| Expected annual mileage | 5000 |
| Term months | 48 |
| Deposit months | 12 |
| Monthly payment | £260.43 |
| Initial payment | £3,125.16 |
Step-by-step
Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.
- Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
- Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
- Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end
What you get
When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:
- Full manufacturer’s warranty
- Road tax and roadside assistance included
- Free returns within 30 days*
- Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
- No balloon payments
- Road tax included
Inside, the adoption of a Google-based infotainment system found in its bigger stablemates and a revised range of interior materials should help the Captur stay competitive in the dog-eat-dog world of the best small SUVs – but are they enough?
Renault Captur video review
Read on to find out how the latest Renault Captur stacks up against rivals ranging from the Ford Puma, Nissan Juke and Skoda Kamiq to the Toyota Yaris Cross and VW T-Cross...
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The Renault Captur is well priced, comfortable, has a great infotainment system and is one of few small SUVs with sliding rear seats. It’s only average to drive though, and interior quality could be better. Unless you do lots of mileage or run a company car, the cheaper TCe 115 petrol offers better value than the E-Tech Hybrid. Mid-spec Techno is our pick of the trims.
What's new?
- September 2026: more powerful entry-level TCe 115 engine introduced, which we drove to update our review
- June 2025: new E-Tech 160 engine available and adaptive cruise control with speed limiter now fitted as standard on hybrid versions of mid-range techno models and above
- April 2024: second-gen Renault Captur gets substantial facelift, which includes a revamped interior and larger infotainment screen
Pros
- Keen starting price
- Sliding rear seats
- Quiet cruiser
Cons
- Cheap-feeling interior on lower trim levels
- TCe 115 petrol is quite slow
- No adjustable lumbar support
What's new?
- September 2026: more powerful entry-level TCe 115 engine introduced, which we drove to update our review
- June 2025: new E-Tech 160 engine available and adaptive cruise control with speed limiter now fitted as standard on hybrid versions of mid-range techno models and above
- April 2024: second-gen Renault Captur gets substantial facelift, which includes a revamped interior and larger infotainment screen
Trims available
Performance & drive
What it's like to drive, and how quiet it is
Strengths
- Fairly comfy ride
- Relatively quiet cruiser
- Hybrid’s motor is near-silent at low speeds
Weaknesses
- Hybrid’s power delivery could be smoother
- TCe 115 petrol isn't very quick
- Brakes could be smoother in hybrid version
How fast is it and which engine is best?
The Renault Captur range kicks off with the TCe 115, a 113bhp turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol that comes with a six-speed manual gearbox. Performance is an improvement over the previous TCe 90, but its official 0-62mph time of 12.1sec is still slower than similarly powered rivals. The engine needs working hard to accelerate up to high speed and the Ford Puma Ecoboost 125 is a far more eager and flexible performer.
If you want more performance or an automatic gearbox, there's the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 160 – a 156bhp 1.6-litre petrol regular hybrid that has an official 0-62mph sprint of 8.9sec. Indeed, it’s slightly slower than the VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI (8.4sec) but is about as quick as the Puma Ecoboost 155 and more than fast enough for most; it beats the Nissan Juke Hybrid and Toyota Yaris Cross.
While the hybrid Captur can travel on electric power for short distances, it’s a bit more leisurely when doing so than a Yaris Cross.
When you need more oomph, the petrol engine fires up to lend a hand, although there's sometimes a pause while the hybrid system figures out the best way to juggle the workload. That results in a delay between you pressing the accelerator and the car picking up speed.
Is it agile and is the ride comfortable?
The Captur has relatively soft suspension and that helps make it one of the comfier small SUVs you can buy. Indeed, it's a more supple cruiser than a Ford Puma or Nissan Juke.
However, the Skoda Kamiq offers an even smoother and more controlled ride than the Captur so it’s well worth considering if comfort is one of your priorities.
The Captur's steering is helpfully light around town but doesn't build weight reassuringly at higher speeds. As a result, you're never as confident on twisty roads as you would be in a Puma.
The Captur doesn’t have the outright grip of many rivals either – although it is more agile than the Citroën C3 Aircross.
Granted, the Captur isn’t exactly supposed to be a sports car so you can forgive it for not being particularly dynamic, but we're not blown away by its manoeuvrability either. The turning circle is wider than in many small SUVs, making it harder to execute a quick U-turn.
Is it quiet and how easy is it to drive smoothly?
For the most part, the Captur is calm and civilised, with less road and wind noise at motorway speeds than many rivals. It's a quieter cruiser than the Ford Puma and Toyota Yaris Cross.
The Captur E-Tech Hybrid is remarkably quiet when running in electric mode at low speeds, emitting only a faint hum to warn pedestrians of its presence (a sound apparently composed by musician Jean-Michel Jarre). When needed, the petrol engine chimes in, although the switch between power sources isn't as smooth as in some hybrid cars, including the Yaris Cross.
It's also a pity the brakes in the hybrid aren't better-judged. It's hard to be smooth when slowing down because of the regenerative braking system.
I found the regular petrol engine in the Captur TCe 115 is fairly smooth, although the manual gearshift isn't the slickest and the clutch action is a bit vague.
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Interior
The interior layout, fit and finish
Strengths
- Noticeably elevated driving position
- Great infotainment system
Weaknesses
- Restricted over-the-shoulder visibility
- No adjustable lumbar support
- Sound system could be better on Evolution trim
What does the interior look like and is it well made?
The upper sections of the Captur's dashboard are squishy in places, making it feel far less budget inside than a Dacia Duster or Suzuki Vitara. There are also lots of recycled materials in some versions, instead of chrome and leather, which some buyers will favour.
Even so, it's hardly what you'd describe as "plush". The floating centre console, along with some other fixtures, is a bit wobbly, and the hard plastics found elsewhere – especially on the doors – feel a little low rent.
If you want a really smart interior in your small SUV, take a look at the Nissan Juke or, if your budget allows, the Audi Q2 or Lexus LBX. The VW T-Cross feels a little more solid inside, too.
Is the driving position comfortable and is it easy to see out?
If the raised driving position promised by a small SUV is what you’re after, the Renault Captur will appeal. You sit higher up than you do in a Skoda Kamiq or Toyota Yaris Cross.
What’s more, the seat, steering wheel and pedals line up well so you're not sitting at an odd angle. Some drivers might wish the Captur’s steering wheel dropped down even lower, but our main complaint is that, unlike in the Ford Puma, adjustable lumbar support isn't available to improve lower back support.
The Captur’s elevated driving position gives you a decent view forwards, helped by relatively slim windscreen pillars. The only slight demerit is that the rear-view mirror is mounted quite close to the driver and blocks your view out of the top section of the windscreen.
When you're looking back over your shoulder, you'll find that the window line rises steeply towards the rear of the car, creating a big blind-spot. Fortunately even entry-level Evolution trim comes with rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera, while all other Captur’s add front and side parking sensors, too.
To aid great visibility at night, all versions of the Captur come with full LED headlights with high-beam assist, which automatically dips the lights if it detects oncoming vehicles.
Is the dashboard and infotainment system easy to use?
Every Captur comes with a digital driver’s display behind its steering wheel, but the size varies based on which trim level you go for – entry-level Evolution gets a 7.0in screen, while all other versions are bumped up to a 10.25in unit.
The dashboard is laid out in a sensible way, with physical controls at the base of the infotainment screen to adjust the air-conditioning, making it easy to operate while you're driving.
The Captur has a 10.4in portrait-oriented infotainment touchscreen angled slightly towards the driver to make it easier to see and reach. It has really crisp graphics and responds quickly when you press it.
The operating system is easy to get to grips with, and Techno and Esprit Alpine models add Google Automotive Services, including the Google Maps navigation app and one of the best voice-control systems we've tried.
Whichever trim you choose, you'll get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring and a wireless charging pad. Overall, we reckon the Captur has one of the best infotainment systems in any small SUV. The entry-level car’s sound system could do with a bit more punch though; something that’s remedied by the upgraded system in other versions.
Touchscreen infotainment systems are distracting to use but in my experience the Captur's is easier to navigate around than the Ford Puma's.
Passenger & boot space
How it copes with people and clutter
Strengths
- Sliding rear seats
- Lots of storage space
Weaknesses
- Hybrid model has a much smaller boot than the TCe
- Rear space is decent rather than class-leading
How much space does it have for people?
There's plenty of leg room in the front of the Renault Captur, and while the Ford Puma, Nissan Juke and Skoda Kamiq offer even more head room, a six-footer will fit just fine. The Captur's broad interior means you won’t be rubbing shoulders with your front passenger, either.
As for storage, there’s a total of 24.7 litres dotted around, including a hidden tray below the infotainment screen, a larger pocket in front of the gear lever and an enormous glovebox.
The Captur is one of the few small SUVs to come with a sliding rear bench to boost versatility; the other is the VW T-Cross. Even with its sliding rear seats pushed all the way back, space in the rear of the Captur is decent rather than amazing. A six-footer will find their head is close to the roof, and although there's more knee room than in a Toyota Yaris Cross, there’s even more in the back of a Skoda Kamiq.
With three adults in the back of the Captur things will feel squished, although whoever is sitting in the middle will appreciate the amount of foot space created by the near-flat floor. It’s worth pointing out that the Captur E-Tech Hybrid is just as roomy in the back as the regular TCe 115 petrol.
How much room does it have for luggage?
Renault says the Captur has one of the biggest boots in the class but there’s a caveat: that’s if you choose the non-hybrid (TCe 115) version and slide the rear seat bench all the way forwards, which you won't realistically be able to do if you want to fit adults in the back.
With the rear seats slid all the way back to favour rear leg room, boot space in the TCe 115 petrol versions drops from a maximum of 536 litres to 422 litres. That's still more luggage space than in most traditional family hatchbacks – including the VW Golf – but not quite as much as in a Ford Puma or Skoda Kamiq.
The Captur E-Tech Hybrid sacrifices almost a quarter of its boot to make room for its battery, meaning a smaller 326-litre load capacity when the rear seats are as far back as they'll go. In that configuration we managed to squeeze five carry-on suitcases below the load cover, the same number as in a Nissan Juke Hybrid but two fewer than in a Toyota Yaris Cross. This increases to 440 litres with the bench slid all the way forward.
Height-adjustable boot floors are really handy, and you get one on all versions of the Captur except the entry-level Evolution.
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Buying & owning
Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is
Strengths
- Cheaper to buy than many rivals
- Plenty of standard kit
- Good fuel economy from the hybrid
Weaknesses
- So-so warranty
- Average reliability record
How much does it cost and what equipment do you get?
As a cash buy, the Renault Captur is one of the cheapest mainstream small SUVs that you can buy, undercutting the Ford Puma, Skoda Kamiq and VW T-Cross. Indeed, if you want something of a similar price, you’ll need to go for the Citroën C3 Aircross or the Dacia Duster if you want to spend less.
Despite the low price tag, even the entry-level Evolution trim won’t leave you feeling short-changed because it comes with 17in alloy wheels, cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, climate control and keyless entry.
Ways to buy
We’d still suggest jumping up to Techno trim, though, because the price difference isn’t huge and you get bigger 18in wheels, adaptive cruise control, ambient interior lighting, power-folding door mirrors, a height-adjustable boot floor and the Google-based infotainment system.
We'd avoid the range-topping Esprit Alpine trim because it removes one of the Captur's most appealing strengths: its low price. Mind you, it certainly comes with lots of kit, including heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, two-tone paint and 19in alloys.
In our real-world fuel economy test, the Captur E-Tech Hybrid's 56.7mpg was pipped by the Toyota Yaris Cross (57.7mpg) but it did much better than the equivalent Nissan Juke (46.5mpg).
That might tempt you to stump up for the E-Tech version rather than the TCe 115, but bear in mind that the cheaper non-hybrid model can still average a respectable 50mpg in real-world driving. In other words, you'll need to be doing a lot of miles to make the upgrade to the E-Tech worthwhile financially.
It's a different story if you're looking for a company car, though – the E-Tech is much more cost-effective than the TCe 115 if you're paying BIK tax.
Is it reliable, and how long is the warranty?
In our 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, the Captur finished towards the bottom of the small SUV class, although still above the Ford Puma and Nissan Juke.
Renault as a brand placed in 20th place out of the 30 included manufacturers, above Ford and Volkswagen but way below Dacia, Peugeot, Toyota and Vauxhall.
Every new Renault comes with a three-year warranty, with no mileage limit for the first two years but a 60,000-mile cap after that. That’s par for the course, matching Ford and Skoda, but not Kia’s seven-year warranty or Toyota’s cover of up to 10 years. The Captur E-Tech Hybrid gets a separate eight-year/100,000 miles warranty on its drive battery.
How safe is it, and is it easy to steal?
All Capturs have automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance, traffic-sign recognition and an emergency call (eCall) function. That's impressive, and we're pleased Renault hasn't skimped on safety kit with the cheaper trims.
Euro NCAP awarded the Captur four stars out of five for overall safety in 2024. That's not a bad score (the Ford Puma also scored four stars), but chest protection for the driver and neck protection for a 10-year-old sitting in the back were both rated as "weak".
Buy it if...
- You want an affordable small SUV
- You value ride comfort over handling
- A car having plenty of boot space and sliding seats is important
Don’t buy it if…
- You want a plug-in hybrid small SUV
- You want a car with adjustable lumbar support
- Handling is high on your priority list
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I wouldn't bother with the E-Tech version – you'll need to do tens of thousands of miles to earn back the extra cost in fuel savings.
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Renault Captur
| Expected annual mileage | 5000 |
| Term months | 48 |
| Deposit months | 12 |
| Monthly payment | £260.43 |
| Initial payment | £3,125.16 |
Step-by-step
Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.
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- Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
- Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end
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- Full manufacturer’s warranty
- Road tax and roadside assistance included
- Free returns within 30 days*
- Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
- No balloon payments
- Road tax included
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