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Which used Renault Captur should you buy?

The first-generation Renault Captur hit UK roads in 2013, and it was updated in 2017. A second generation was launched in 2019, and is a better all-rounder than the previous version.

Whichever model you choose, you’ll get yourself an eye-catching compact family small SUV that’s cheap to run and easy to drive, but the later version will make more sense for most.

Relatively bold styling was a key selling point from day one, and the popularity of the striking design meant the look was simply honed for the second-generation car. It also came with technical advances in the cabin.

Second-generation versions are markedly more appealing, with improvements in the quality of design, materials and overall fit and finish. There’s also a significant uplift in the on-board tech, which in the cabin is demonstrated by an optional digital instrument display and bigger 9.3-inch central touchscreen media system on higher-spec cars. The first-generation Renault Captur had a seven-inch screen with fewer features.

Whichever generation of Renault Captur you’re looking at, you’ll be able to enjoy a cabin that’s roomier than the Renault Clio, upon which it’s based, and a boot that competes in terms of capacity with bigger models.

There are plenty of Renault Captur engine options, with petrols and diesels, and even hybrids, all available. All are two-wheel drive only, but you can specify an automatic gearbox for most engines. There’s a similar breadth of engine and gearbox options in the older version, but no hybrid.

The petrol-powered Renault Capturs will be best for those who drive mainly short distances or in town, with the diesels only really making sense for those who cover high annual mileages. Around 60mpg fuel economy is possible, compared with around 40mpg for the petrols.

Read our full Renault Captur review

 

What used Renault Captur trim levels are available?

In terms of individual trim grades, we’ve set out the key specs for the second-generation Renault Captur line-up below. Pre-update first-generation cars (pre-2017) had a more complicated trim level format running through Expression+, Dynamique Nav and Dynamique S Nav, up to Signature X Nav and Signature S Nav.

Avoid Renault Capture Expression+ versions if you want the touchscreen sat-nav system fitted to all other grades, while the Renault Captur Signature S Nav comes with part-leather seats, a Bose sound system and reversing camera.

Renault Captur Play

The entry-level version of the second-generation, the Renault Captur Play, has a wealth of desirable features. Highlights of the lengthy standard equipment list include:

  • Seven-inch touchscreen media system
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic air-conditioning
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Driver’s seat height adjustment
  • Rake and reach steering wheel adjustment
  • Automatic-folding electric door mirrors
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Hands-free keycard
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED front and rear lights
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Cruise control
  • Lane departure warning
  • Autonomous emergency braking

Renault Captur Iconic

The mid-range Renault Captur Iconic brings with it some more advanced technology, plus some enhanced design features, too. This is usually the most widely available variant of the model.

  • Sat-nav
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Upgraded alloy wheels
  • Roof bars
  • Darker tinted glass
  • Two-tone colour schemes

Renault Captur S Edition

The flagship Renault Captur S Edition trim level is lavishly equipped inside and out, and you can spot one straight away due to an array of unique styling flourishes.

  • C-shaped LED lights
  • Diamond-cut alloy wheels
  • Shark-fin roof antenna
  • Leather-effect seats
  • 9.3-inch touchscreen media system
  • Pre-set driving modes
  • Wireless phone chargers
  • Automatic headlights
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Blind-spot warning
  • Electronic parking brake

 

Is a used Renault Captur a good buy?

While Nissan was the first out of the blocks with its trend-setting small SUV – the Nissan Juke – it wasn’t long before sister brand Renault followed suit.

The Renault Captur shares much of its engineering with the Renault Clio, and it also comes with a fashionable high-riding body designed to suggest some rugged off-road capability.

Despite its looks, the Renault Captur is not a car for rugged terrain, and it doesn’t claim to be sporty to drive either, as is the case with many modern motors.

Instead it offers strong levels of comfort, and it’s all the better for it. The easy-driving characteristics of the Renault Captur are central to its appeal.