Opinions of Renault Captur: Purchase Recommendations

Renault Captur, has reached the second generation starting from 2019 and updated in 2024, is an urban crossover appreciated for its modern design, the efficiency of consumption and the various engine options. Built on the CMF-B platform, it offers a combination of comfort, safety and versatility. In this article, we analyze popular engines, external and internal design, real performance and opinions on Romanian and international users.

Available engines and options available

Renault Captur II is available with a wide range of petrol, diesel and hybrid engines:

• 1.3 TCE (140 cp and 158 cp) – Turbo motor engines with EDC transmission, suitable for those who want to perform and decent consumption (5.7-6.2 l/100 km).
• 1.0 TCE (91–100 cp) -The entry levels, also available with LPG. Consumption: 5.8–6.1 l/100 km.
• 1,5 DCI blue (95-115 cp) – Cheap diesels, with consumption of around 4.6–4.7 l/100 km.
• 1.6 E-Tech Hybrid (143 cp) AND E-tech plug-in hybrid (158 cp) – Perfect for the city, with electric autonomy and extremely low consumption (1.5-1.6 l/100 km for Phev).

The 2024 lifting model also brings slight hybrid versions and a slightly updated design.

If the external design

Captur impresses with an urban style, elegant and still robust, with fluid lines and led details. The compact dimensions (length of ~ 4.22 m) make it easy to park, but sufficiently spacious inside.

The interior is modern, ergonomic and offers pleasant touch materials, especially in the upper versions. The digital card, the infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple Carplay and the comfortable chairs complete the experience.

Performance and road behavior

• Motorization 1.3 TCE de 140–158 cp It offers regular and sufficient acceleration for dynamic driving (0-100 km/h in 8.5-9.2 sec).
• Versions Hybrid e-tech It is known for silence and refinement in urban traffic.
• The suspension is comforted by comfort, but with stable behavior at motorway speed.
• The direction is easy and good visibility makes Captur a good choice for the city.

User opinions

«Excellent quality of walking, beautiful design and good maneuverability. In the city I get 6, 7l/100 km and on the highway up to 4L/100 km. I am very happy.»

«I wanted a duster but I came to Captur and I don’t regret. Solid construction, excellent comfort, good performance, decent consumption. I don’t understand why it is no longer popular in Romania.»

«The most underestimated car. The engine also pulls well in echo, excellent stability on the highway and premium class comfort. The consumption of CA on the highway is ~ 22 km/l.»

«Superb design, but the performance of the petrol engine are a little lazy at the beginning. Once the speed goes.»

«The clutch is a little strong for urban traffic, but otherwise the car is a jewel. I made 9000 km mainly on bad roads and everything works perfectly.»

«Silent engine, excellent suspension, average consumption 5.9 l/100 km. Guido for several months and I am impressed.»

«The only problem was a defect in the factory clutch, incorrect from the service. The car stopped several times in traffic. Great disappointment for a new car.»

«For a car in this segment, high -speed stability is surprising. Good finishes, but the multimedia system could be more intuitive.»

Frequent relationships shown

• Hard or defective clutch to some units (in particular 2018-2020 models).
• Start of the delayed response of the TCE 1.0 engine.
• The quality of the multimedia system below expectations.

Recommendations for buyers

• For an optimal balance between consumption and power, the engine 1.3 TCE (140 cp) It is the ideal choice.
• Those who make many miles in the city should consider versions Hybrid e-tech.
• Avoid older variants with manual clutch if you intend to often drive in crowded urban traffic.
• Check the historical service and all the calls, in particular for the models produced between 2019-2020.

Final verdict

Renault Captur is an excellent choice in the compact crossover segment, offering an attractive design, modern technology and efficient engine variants. Although he is underestimated on the Romanian market, users who have guided him recommend it with confidence for the quality/price ratio and the comfort offered.