Name: Renault Captur (2019 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Renault Captur
Rating: 70.0

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 2025, the Renault Captur has a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 70%. 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, while Renault’s new car warranty offering is poor.

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 £22,495 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.

Featured reviews

“The Renault Captur is a great example of a small SUV that has a good amount of technology and practicality.”

Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol/electric hybrid Techno

Score: 7.4 / 10

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The Car Expert

“The Renault Captur is a handsome little SUV with great infotainment, but it’s not that comfortable around town.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 8 / 10

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Carwow

Mario Christou

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The Car Expert

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
“Revamped looks keep this small SUV looking fresh, but its age is starting to show in places.”
Author: Shane Wilkinson, Alex Ingram
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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.”
Author: Charlie Harvey Tom Gumbrell
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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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Clean Air Index: 5.1 / 10
Energy Efficiency Index: 5.3 / 10

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	48 mpg	C
Diesel models	70 mpg	A
Hybrid models	60 mpg	B
Plug-in hybrid models	197 mpg	A

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	135 g/km	C
Diesel models	126 g/km	B
Hybrid models	106 g/km	A
Plug-in hybrid models	33 g/km	A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	30 miles	E

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	16	A

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£195	B
Year 2	£569	C
Year 3	£888	C
Year 4	£1,096	C
Year 5	£1,524	C
Overall	£4,272	C

The Renault Captur is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Fuel consumption is good, although the results are helped by the plug-in hybrid model and the now-discontinued diesel versions. The standard petrol engines are only average for fuel consumption and emissions.

Servicing costs are not as good as many others in this segment, but insurance costs should be very competitive.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

Total claims: 64
Average repair cost: £311.45
Last updated: April 2025

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 2025, according to exclusive workshop and 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 about £1,000. 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.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Renault Captur

Overall ratingD28%
Petrol or diesel modelsE15%
Electric or hybrid modelsC50%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileage60,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

Renault’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum, and falls short of many rivals. The duration is three years with a limit of 60,000 miles, while some other brands offer up to seven years.

In addition to the standard new car warranty, the Captur hybrid models have an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

Warranty on a used Renault Captur

If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ Renault Captur from an official Renault dealership, you will get a minimum 12-month warranty included.
If you are buying a used Renault Captur from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
If you are buying a used Renault Captur from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy any used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Renault Captur

Date: May 2020
Recall number: R/2020/129
Model types: All
Build dates: 08/2019 to 09/2019
Number of vehicles affected: 22
Defect: Possible detachment of the fixed glass sunroof while driving.
Remedy: Check the bonding and, if required, replace the fixed glass sunroof.

As of September 2024 (our most recent data point), there has been one DVSA vehicle safety recall on the Renault Captur, which only affected a handful of cars. However, recall information is updated very regularly, so this may have changed.

Not all vehicles are affected by recalls. You can check to see if your car is included in any of the above recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Renault dealer.

If your car is affected by a recall, the vehicle must be repaired and you should not be charged for any work required. If you are buying a used Captur, you should insist that any outstanding recall work is completed before you take delivery of the vehicle.