2020 Renault Captur (2nd Generation)

Renault Captur E-Tech plug-in hybrid 2020 UK review

Should I buy one?

The concept of a plug-in compact crossover is still a relatively new one, so for now the Captur E-Tech PHEV remains an uncommon proposition. The likes of the Kia Niro PHEV and Mini’s plug-in Countryman are arguably its closest conceptual rivals, with the former priced from £30,265 and the latter from £32,980 versus the Renault’s £30,495 list price.

And against those competitors, the Renault wouldn’t be a bad pick. It’s the obvious value choice next to the Mini, while its powertrain is smoother than that fitted to the Kia and its cabin packs more visual pizzazz too. That said, the Captur won’t travel quite as far as the Niro on a single charge (the Kia has a WLTP-certified electric range of 36 miles), but it nevertheless falls into the same appealing 10% benefit-in-kind tax bracket.

If it rode with just a touch more compliance, and accelerated over larger increments with a bit more in the way of linearity, the Captur would be a clear-cut contender for class honours. As it stands, though, it’ll have to settle with being a good choice in this emerging market, as opposed to a great one.

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New Renault Clio and Captur: South African launch timing adjusted

Renault South Africa has confirmed adjusted launch timing for its new Clio and Captur, with the fresh-faced models pushed back to 2021.

While the French firm’s local arm had previously planned to introduce the two new-generation models before the end of 2020, it seems the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed both launches.

As a result, the new Clio is scheduled to arrive in South Africa in the second quarter of 2021, with the new Captur likely to follow in the second half of the year. Before then, though, Renault also plans to launch a new Triber variant employing the company’s automated manual transmission (AMT).

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New Renault Clio and Captur: South African launch timing adjusted…

Renault South Africa has confirmed adjusted launch timing for its new Clio and Captur, with the fresh-faced models pushed back to 2021.
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Renault Captur E-Tech 2020 UK review

Should I buy one?

Assuming your requirements are specific enough to genuinely narrow prospective purchases down to the Kia, the Mini and the Renault, chances are your heart would be taken by the Captur, even if your head reckons the Niro’s 36-mile EV range or the Countryman's polished dynamics make them the smarter buy.

For what it’s worth, the Captur is a refreshingly tasteful take on an increasingly ubiquitous bodystyle, and one that pairs its comfortable, well-appointed interior with cheap running costs and ease of use. Just don’t expect it to deviate wildly from this formula in offering flashes of driver engagement or segment-leading rolling refinement.

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New (SA-bound) Renault Captur handed the ‘RS Line’ treatment

Renault has revealed a new RS Line version of its fresh-faced Captur, with the crossover gaining “exclusive attributes inspired by the world of motorsports”.

Unveiled in July 2019 and expected to launch in South Africa in the second half of 2021, the second-generation Captur range in Europe now includes the new RS Line option. It's not yet clear whether this trim level will be available locally.

So, what sets the newcomer apart from standard models, apart from the “RS Line” badge affixed to its rump? Well, the upgrades are purely cosmetic, comprising a sportier front bumper (complete with the French firm’s so-called “F1 blade”), a honeycomb grille, a faux-diffuser round back, window tints, chrome-trimmed tailpipes and 18-inch “Le Castellet” alloy wheels.

Inside, the Captur RS Line gains model-specific red highlights on the upholstery plus red-and-grey stitching on the perforated-leather-trimmed steering wheel. There are also aluminium door-sill plates as well as a red accent line (with a carbon-like finish) stretching across the facia through the air vents.

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Renault adds RS trim to Captur

The 2nd-generation of Renault Captur is on its way to South Africa and will be arriving in the 4th quarter of 2021. This is the RS Line version, bringing some extra visual punch both inside and out.

The Renault Captur has been a popular model in South Africa, thanks to its generous space and features at a competitive price. The 2nd-generation model lands in SA towards the end of 2021 and we're excited.

In the meantime, Renault has used its RenaultSport heritage and given the 2nd-generation Captur a makeover. This is the RS Line, so don't expect any performance upgrades. What you do get is this punchy blue paint, a sporty front bumper with honeycomb grille, rear diffuser, and stylish 18-inch wheels.

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Renault adds RS trim to Captur

The 2nd-generation of Renault Captur is on its way to South Africa and will be arriving in the 4th quarter of 2021. This is the RS Line version, bringing some extra visual punch both inside and out. The Renault Captur has been a popular model in South Africa, thanks to its generous space and...
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Renault Captur gets performance-inspired RS Line option for 2021

Ford Puma rival ups its sporting appeal with new range-topper, available with three powertrains

Renault has expanded its performance-inspired RS Line model range with a new edition of the Captur crossover.

Arriving alongside a new SE Limited trim option, the Captur RS Line takes styling cues from Renault's full-fat performance models - namely a "Formula 1-style" contrasting front splitter, a honeycomb-pattern grille and a prominent grey rear diffuser. It joins similarly conceived versions of the Clio and Mégane hatchbacks, and will be sold alongside an RS Line variant of the new-to-Europe Arkana crossover later this year.

Bespoke RS Line badging, chrome trim elements, 18in 'Le Castellet' alloy wheel designs and a chrome twin-exit exhaust round off the styling package.

Inside, the RS Line is marked out from other Captur variants by its aluminium door sills, red upholstery stitching and stripe motifs and a carbonfibre-effect finish for the dashboard.

Sitting at the top of the Captur range, with prices starting from £23,800, the RS Line brings standard equipment including the top-rung 9.3in infotainment touchscreen with Bluetooth and smartphone mirroring functionality, as well as keyless entry, parking sensors at each end, a reversing camera, automatic air conditioning and ambient interior lighting.

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Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid expands electrified SUV line-up

Small crossover's HEV variant is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine and two electric motors

The Renault Captur crossover has gained a hybrid powertrain, priced from £24,500 and officially capable of returning up to 56.6mpg.

The new Captur E-Tech Hybrid is driven by a 1.6-litre petrol engine mated and two electric motors that are fed by a 1.2kW lithium ion battery. The system produces a combined 145bhp for a 0-62mph time of 10.6sec and a CO2 emissions output of 114g/km.

“The arrival of the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) version combines strong, responsive performance with low running costs,” Renault said. “After the Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid, it's the most efficient and powerful version in the range.”

The HEV trim will be offered in Iconic, S Edition and RS Line trim levels, with three driving modes and front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, 18in Pasadena alloy wheels and ambient interior lighting all fitted as standard.

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Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid expands electrified SUV line-up | Autocar

Small crossover's HEV variant is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine and two electric motors
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Renault Captur E-TECH Hybrid In-Depth Review - Best Small Hybrid SUV? - OSV​

Renault has been a market leader in delivering Plug-in hybrid technology in smaller cars - models like this one, the Captur E-TECH Plug-in Hybrid 160.

This compact crossover offers a 31 mile electric driving range and super-low Benefit-in-Kind taxation exposure, both things common in this class and highly valued by potential customers.

Here though, it's all presented with a combination of family friendly flexibility - the sliding rear bench for instance - and a bit of Gallic pizzaz courtesy of the available opportunities for bodywork and cabin customisation. Which all creates a car that's worth a second look.
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(NB: This comprehensive in-depth review has a running time of 0:42:53)

 
Renault Captur Hybrid review: does it work without a plug?

Is it expensive?

Prices for the Captur E-Tech Hybrid start at £24,500, representing a £600 premium over a similarly powered petrol Captur with conventional turbo power allied to an automatic transmission, or a £1,800 hike if you’d be happy changing gear yourself in the stock TCe 140.

Flip the argument the other way and this regular Hybrid over £5,000 cheaper than the plug-in. So on balance, it’s a pretty good deal. And given the Captur is Renault’s bestselling car in the UK, a potentially useful way of cleaning up air a smidge while we’re still buying internal-combustion crossovers rather than full EVs.

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Renault South Africa boss confirms all-new Clio, Captur, and Trafic are coming in 2022
  • 2022 Clio launches in SA in February. 2022 Captur launches in May.
  • Renault Trafic will arrive for business in third quarter of 2022.
  • Covid-19 and semiconductor chip shortage a challenge, but the tide is turning.
Renault South Africa's managing director Jaco Oosthuizen took some time out of his hectic schedule to chat about what it is like to steer one of South Africa's most popular vehicle brands during one of the most challenging periods in human history. Amidst an ongoing lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, and while dealing with global stock shortages and production hiccups, the Renault boss remains optimistic that better times are coming for the automotive industry and consumers.

2. You've introduced some exciting new models during the lockdown, such as the Kiger; however, many of your new models were delayed. Can you tell us why?

"Renault SA should have launched both the new Clio and Captur models towards the end of 2020. Initially, the delay was due to a pricing issue because of the unfavourable exchange rate, followed by the global semiconductor shortages.

"But I am happy to announce that we will launch the new Clio V in February 2022, followed shortly by Captur in May 2022. New Trafic models will join the local line-up later on in 2022, and there are some model enhancements in the planning phase for both the Kwid and Triber models."

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Renault Captur (2023) Price & Specs

The Renault Captur has finally landed in South Africa after quite a delay. Here’s how much you can expect to pay for the cute crossover.

The Renault Captur is one of the French brand’s more successful models, with more than 1.5 million sales in more than 90 countries since its debut back in 2013. A facelift in 2017 was introduced in 2017 along with a diesel-powered model.

Now the second-generation Renault Captur has touched down on local soil after quite a delay. The Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 and subsequent knock-on effects put a spanner in the works of many carmakers.

What’s New?

The second-gen Renault Captur crossover looks fresh and modern, and the French carmaker says the crossover has SUV aesthetics and a useful ground clearance of 174 mm.

There’s a new engine on duty; a 1.3-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol with 113 kW and 270 Nm, which drives the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. A fuel economy figure of 6.6 L/100 km is claimed and there’s a 48 litre fuel tank. Renault claims a 0-100 kph sprint time of 9.6 seconds and the car has a top speed of 193 kph.

Renault is claiming the new Captur is more practical than its closest competitors, thanks to a boot space of 404 litres. The rear bench can slide 16 cm forward, allowing access to an additional 536 litres. Fold the rear seats down and 1 275 litres is available.

How much does the new Renault Captur cost in South Africa?

Renault Captur 1.3L Turbo EDC Zen R454 999
Renault Captur 1.3L Turbo EDC Intens R499 999

The new Renault Captur comes with a 5-year / 150 000 km mechanical warranty, 3-year / 45 000 km service plan and 6-year anti-corrosion warranty. Service intervals are every 15 000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Metal paint is a R2 999 additional cost.

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Renault Captur (2023) Price & Specs

The Renault Captur has finally landed in South Africa after quite a delay. Here’s how much you can expect to pay for the cute crossover. The Renault Captur is one of the French brand’s more successful models, with more than 1.5 million sales in more than 90 countries since its debut back in 2013. A
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