| Renault Captur | |
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| Manufacturer | Renault |
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| Production | 2013–present |
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| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B)[1] |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV[2] |
TheRenault Captur is a series ofsubcompact crossover SUVs manufactured by the French automakerRenault.[1][3] The production version of the first one, based on theB platform, made its debut at the2013 Geneva Motor Show and started to be marketed in France during April 2013.[4] The Captur Concept was first shown at the2011 Geneva Motor Show.
Under the "same skin with different specification" strategy adopted by Renault,[5] the Captur was made in a larger version based on the low-costB0 platform shared with theDuster. It uses the similar styling with the first-generation Captur but with an extended wheelbase, greater ground clearance andall-wheel-drive drivetrain. Referred internally as the "Captur Global Access",[6] the vehicle was produced in Russia, Brazil and India.
The second generation model was introduced in 2019. It has a larger sister model marketed as theRenault Symbioz since 2024.
There are two different versions of the first generation Captur each built on its own platform. TheB platform version, codenamedJ87 was produced between 2013 and 2019 and theB0 platform "Global Access" version codenamedHA started production in 2016.
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | J87 |
| Also called | Renault Samsung QM3 (South Korea) |
| Production | 2013–2019 |
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| Designer | Under the lead ofLaurens van den Acker |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | B platform |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm (102.6 in) |
| Length | 4,122 mm (162.3 in) |
| Width | 1,778 mm (70.0 in) |
| Height | 1,567 mm (61.7 in) |
The J87 Captur is based on the fourth generationClio and rides on the B platform.[7] It incorporates design lines from the homonymous concept,[8] as part of Renault's renovated design strategy developed byLaurens van den Acker.[9] It has various customisation options for the interior and the exterior.[7]
The car suspension is made up ofMacPherson struts on front and a twist-beam axle on rear. Brakes arediscs on front anddrums on rear.[10]
The Captur has some new elements, such as a large drawer-like glovebox that is more easily reachable by the driver, instead of a conventionalglove compartment in left hand drive models.[3]
The Captur originally had four trim levels in the UK: Expression, Expression+, Dynamique Media Nav and Dynamique S Media Nav. In December 2013, Renault added a top-of-the-range Signature trim and, in 2015, the Iconic.[11] In 2018, the Captur added the sportier S-edition.[12] As standard, it has parking sensors and voice activation for certain functions.[13] In some versions, it also adds removable seat covers with zippers,[9] a new Renault satellite navigation system with touchscreen,[14] reverse cameras and automatedhead lamps and windscreen wiper.[13]
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The Captur achieved a five star rating at the 2013Euro NCAP tests.[15] Between its standard safety equipment, it has three point seat belts, two airbags, cruise control, speed limiter,ESC,ABS and audible and visual seat belt reminder warnings.[13] Renault Captur is also equipped with Hill-Start assist feature.[16]
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: |  | |
| Adult occupant: | 32 | 88% |
| Child occupant: | 39 | 79% |
| Pedestrian: | 22 | 61% |
| Safety assist: | 7 | 81% |
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 31.8 | 88% |
| Child occupant: | 39 | 79% |
| Pedestrian: | 22.1 | 61% |
| Safety assist: | 7.3 | 81% |
In May 2017, Renault introduced a facelifted Captur with slightly revised interior and exterior designs, more customisation options and improved equipment.[19]
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The Captur is powered by a range of petrol and diesel engines.[20][21][12][10][22]
| Engine | Code | Type | C. | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Combined Consumption | CO2 emissions |
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| Energy TCe 90 Stop & Start | H4Bt 400 | TurboMulti-point fuel injection | 3 | 898cc | 66 kW (90 hp) at 5,250 rpm | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 2,500 rpm | 13 s | 5 L/100 km (56 mpg‑imp) | 115 g/km |
| H4Bt 408 | 66 kW (90 hp) at 5,000 rpm | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 2,250 rpm | 13.1 s | 5.1 L/100 km (55 mpg‑imp) | 114 g/km | ||||
| Energy TCe 120 Auto EDC/TCe 120 Stop & Start | H5Ft 403 | Turbodirect injection | 4 | 1,197 cc | 87 kW (118 hp) at 4,900 rpm | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 10.9 s (AT) | 5.5 L/100 km (51 mpg‑imp) | 125 g/km |
| H5Ft 412 | 87 kW (118 hp) at 5,000 rpm | 205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm |
| 5.6 L/100 km (50 mpg‑imp) | |||||
| Energy TCe 150/Energy TCe 150 Auto EDCb | H5Ht | Turbo direct injection | 1,330 cc | 115 kW (156 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–3,600 rpm |
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| Energy dCi 90 Stop & Start |
| Turbocommon rail injection | 4 | 1,461 cc | 66 kW (90 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 13.1 s | 3.7 L/100 km (76 mpg‑imp) | 95 g/km |
| Energy dCi 90 Auto EDC | K9K 609 | 13.8 s | 3.9 L/100 km (72 mpg‑imp) | 103 g/km | |||||
| K9K 629 | 13.9 s | ||||||||
| Energy dCi 110 Stop & Starta | K9K 636 | 81 kW (110 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 11.4 s | 3.9 L/100 km (72 mpg‑imp) | 98 g/km | |||
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The Captur wonWhat Car? 2014 "Best Small SUV Less Than £16,000”.[23] It was also namedVoiture de l'Année 2013 (2013 Best Car) by theFrench Association of Automotive Press.[24]
TheRenault Samsung QM3 is abadge engineered version of the Captur, launched in South Korea at theSeoul Motor Show in April 2013,[25][26] shortly after its European counterpart was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. The QM3 was officially released on 6 December 2013, and the initial 1,000 cars allocated to South Korea sold out within seven minutes.[27]
The QM3's dimensions and wheelbase are identical to the Captur's, while the engine range is limited to a single dCi 90 four cylinder diesel and dual clutch transmission.[28]
The QM3 was manufactured in theRenault Valladolid Factory, in Spain. With 24,560 vehicles registered in 2015, it was South Korea's best-selling imported car.[29]
The QM3 was votedBest Car at the2013 Seoul Motor Show,[26] and was chosen 2014 "SUV of the Year" by the newspaperJoongAng Ilbo in March 2014.[30]
| First generation (Global Access) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Renault Kaptur (CIS) Renault Grand Captur (Uruguay) |
| Production | 2017–2023 (Brazil) 2017–2020 (India) 2016–2022 (Russia) 2021–2022 (Kazakhstan) |
| Assembly | Brazil:São José dos Pinhais (Renault Brazil) Russia:Moscow (Renault Russia) India:Chennai (Renault Nissan India) Kazakhstan:Kostanay (SaryarkaAvtoProm) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive orfour-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Renault/Dacia B0 platform Renault/Dacia B0+ platform (facelift) |
| Related | Dacia/Renault Duster (HS) Nissan Kicks (D15) Renault Arkana (B0) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 6-speed manual 4-speedautomatic JatcoCVT7CVT JatcoCVT8 CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,673 mm (105.2 in) |
| Length | 4,329–4,333 mm (170.4–170.6 in) |
| Width | 1,813 mm (71.4 in) |
| Height | 1,613–1,619 mm (63.5–63.7 in) |
A larger car with a similar styling as the original Captur but with a larger wheelbase and ground clearance was produced by Renault to capture emerging markets. This model was referred internally by Renault as the "Captur Global Access" (Captur GA).[6] Compared to the B platform-based Captur, the Captur GA was cheaper to build as it is based on the first generation Dacia Duster platform instead of the fourth generation Clio, while offering larger cabin space.[31]
The Captur GA was first introduced in Russia and neighbouring countries[32][33][34] in 2016, badged as theRenault Kaptur. Change of the naming was explained by the difficulties of the correct pronunciation of the original "Captur" name in the Russian language. The Renault Kaptur was manufactured by theRenault Russia plant since April 2016.[35] The front wheel drive version of this car is powered by the 1.6-litre engine and has manual gearbox orCVT, while all wheel drive versions have the 2.0-litre engine and manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox.
Assembly in neighboringKazakhstan began in 2021 at SaryarkaAvtoProm plant (Kostanay), through a partnership between Renault and the Allur Group.[36]
A localised Brazilian version was introduced in the beginning of 2017, badged as the Renault Captur.[37] The Brazilian version has manual (five-speed), CVT and automatic (four-speed) gearboxes.[38] That same year, the Brazilian Captur was named asBest Design byAmericar (automotive press association of Latin America).[39] The Brazilian-made Captur GA was exported throughout Latin America.
The Brazilian-made Captur GA was marketed in Uruguay since November 2017 as theGrand Captur to differentiate it with the European Captur, which was available in the country since February 2016.[40][41]
In July 2021, the facelifted Captur went on sale in Brazil with a new 1.3-litre petrol engine.[42][43]
Afterinternational sanctions against Russia caused by the2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the production of the Brazilian model was disrupted by the lack of certain components. Late 2023, it was discontinued.[44]
The car was available in the Indian market since 2017, also badged as Captur.[31] Production and pre orders started in September 2017.[45][46] It was also offered with a 1.5 LK9K diesel engine until April 2020.[47] Advertising videos from Renault India got a negative reception in some forum and media outlets for allegedly "misinform" customers on the car awards by mentioning the ones received by the B platform version.[48]
The Captur GA shares the platform with the Indian marketNissan Kicks (D15), which is a slightly larger version of theNissan Kicks built on theNissan B platform. Both are currently built at the same manufacturing plant jointly owned by Renault and Nissan inChennai, India. The Captur GA was discontinued in India in 2020 due to lacklustre sales, with less than 7,000 units produced in 4 years.[49]
In May 2020, Renault Russia launched the facelifted Kaptur.[50][51] Apart from several subtle exterior and interior updates, the car was engineered on the B0+ platform instead of the B0 for better ride quality, resulting in more than 55 percent components being updated.[52] The hydraulicpower steering was ditched in favour of the modern electric power steering, which in turn allowed the steering column to be adjusted for reach.[53] The Kaptur received a new 1.3 LH5Ht petrol turbo engine, replacing the 2.0 LF4Rnaturally aspirated petrol engine.[54]
Initially, the B0 model did not have diesel engines. It mounts engines either burning petrol (for Russia-assembled vehicles) or a mix of petrol/ethanol (for Brazil-assembled vehicles).[38][55] The India-assembled Captur had a diesel engine as an option.[46]
| Engine | Type | C. | Displacement | Power | Torque |
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| 1.3 petrol1 | Direct injection | 4 | 1,332cc | 150 hp (110 kW) | |
| 1.5 petrol2 | Direct injection | 4 | 1,498 cc | 106 hp (78 kW) at 5,600 rpm | 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
| 1.6 petrol1 | Direct injection | 4 | 1,598 cc | 114 hp (84 kW) at 5,500 rpm | 156 N⋅m (115 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
| 2.0 petrol1 | Direct injection | 4 | 1,998 cc | 143 hp (105 kW) at 5,750 rpm | 195 N⋅m (144 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
| Petrol/ethanol engines (Brazil) | |||||
| 1.3 TCe petrol/ethanol3 | Direct injection | 4 | 1,332 cc |
| 270 N⋅m; 199 lb⋅ft (27.5 kg⋅m) at 1600 rpm |
| 1.6 petrol/ethanol | Direct injection | 4 | 1,597 cc |
| 159 N⋅m; 117 lb⋅ft (16.2 kg⋅m) at 4,000 rpm |
| 2.0 petrol/ethanol | Direct injection | 4 | 1,998 cc |
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| 1.5 diesel1 | Turbocommon rail injection | 4 | 1,461 cc | 110 hp (81 kW) at 4,000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm |
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It has ventilated frontdisc brakes and rear drum brakes.[56]
The car got a 4-star safety rating for adults and 3 stars for infants in the 2017Latin NCAP 2.0 tests.[57]
| Test | Points | Stars |
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| Adult occupant: | 30.27/34.0 |  |
| Child occupant: | 33.68/49.00 | |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
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| Also called | Mitsubishi ASX (2023–present) |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Assembly | Spain:Valladolid (Renault Spain) China:Wuhan (Dongfeng Renault until 2020) |
| Designer | Pierre Sabas (exterior; 2018) Under the lead ofLaurens van den Acker[59] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Renault–Nissan CMF-B HS platform[60] |
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| Power output | List
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| Transmission | 6-speedmanual 7-speedGetragEDC automatic JatcoCVT automatic 6-speed clutchless automatic (E-Tech) E-TECH multi-mode automatic transmission with 15 combinations (E-Tech PHEV) |
| Hybrid drivetrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm (103.9 in) |
| Length | 4,228 mm (166.5 in) |
| Width | 1,797 mm (70.7 in) |
| Height | 1,566 mm (61.7 in) |
The second-generation Captur debuted in July 2019. It is based on the newerCMF-B platform which also underpin the Clio V, the second-generation Nissan Juke and the European-specArkana. The second-generation Captur is around 110 mm (4.3 in) longer than the outgoing model, which is complemented with 20 mm (0.8 in) longer wheelbase.[61]
At launch, Renault announced a total of 11 exterior colours, 4 contrasting roof colours, and 3 customization packages available for the European market, resulting in 90 possible colour schemes.
The vehicle available with 1.0- and 1.3-litre petrol engines with power ranging from 100 to 155 PS (99 to 153 hp; 74 to 114 kW). The base engine is also available out of the factory with adual-fuel LPG system. The sole diesel engine option is a 1.5-litre dCi unit in with 95 PS (94 hp; 70 kW) or 115 PS (113 hp; 85 kW). From 2020, the new Captur is available with aplug-in hybrid powertrain dubbed as theE-Tech which is capable of 45 km (28 mi) of pure electric range in mixed use.[62] The tech features over 150 new patents from Renault.[63]
Top-spec versions is equipped with a 9.3-inch vertically mounted touchscreen infotainment system, and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Lower trim levels have a 7.0-inch touchscreen and a 7.0-inch instrument display.[64]
In South Korea, the model is sold with its international Captur name from the first half of 2020, instead of being rebadged as the Renault Samsung QM3 as with the previous generation.[65]
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The facelifted Captur was revealed on 4 April 2024 changes include: a restyled front fascia, new taillight graphics, the inclusion of the latest logo from Renault, removal of faux exhaust trim, leather and chrome materials removed in place for recyclable materials, a larger size for the digital instrument cluster and touchscreen information, and a new Esprit Alpine as the flagship trim replaced the RS Line.[66]
In September 2022,Mitsubishi Motors released the second-generationMitsubishi ASX for the European market, which is a rebadged Captur. It went on sale in March 2023 with five powertrain options from the Captur, ranging from petrol, mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid.[67][68] The facelifted version will also be launched in the Australian market in 2025, being sold alongside the existing Captur.[69]
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| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 36.8 | 96% |
| Child occupant: | 41 | 83% |
| Pedestrian: | 36.1 | 75% |
| Safety assist: | 9.6 | 74% |
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 36.8 | 96% |
| Child occupant: | 41.1 | 84% |
| Pedestrian: | 36.1 | 75% |
| Safety assist: | 9.1 | 70% |
Aconcept car namedRenault Captur was unveiled byRenault at the2011 Geneva Motor Show.[72] It was shown with theRenault Samsung badge at the 2012Busan Motor Show.
The Captur is amini SUV, and it is the second of six concept cars showing Renaults future design directions. The first was theRenault DeZir. It was designed by Julio Lozano under the leadership of Renault's design chief Laurens Van den Acker.[73]
It is said to be based on the same platform as its partnerNissan'sJuke. The Captur is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 1.6 L dCi "Energy" engine which will be rolled out among Renault and Nissan models during 2011. The engine produces 158 bhp (118 kW; 160 PS) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) of torque, and the Captur can accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.0 seconds a low 99 g/km of CO2 emission figure and a top speed of 130 mph (209.2 km/h).[74]
The car is made from carbon fibre, hasbutterfly doors[75] and has a removable roof. It weighs 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) and features large 22 inch wheels. Despite itscrossover appearance, the Captur is front-wheel drive and features Renault's new 'RX2’ mechanical self-locking differential to transfer the available torque to the driven wheel with the most grip.[76]
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Despite being on the market for less than a full year, it managed to rank third in the European small crossover segment for 2013, with just over 84,000 sales, behind theNissan Juke and theDacia Duster, and it was the segment's best seller in the last quarter of 2013.
At the end of 2015, Renault Captur was ranked 14th out of the 20 most sold cars in Europe with 195,323 units.[77]
| Calendar Year | Regional sales | Global sales | ||||||
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| Europe[78] | South Korea | Brazil | Argentina | Russia | Australia[79] | Captur | Captur GA | |
| 2013 | 84,085 | |||||||
| 2014 | 164,801 | 18,191[80] | ||||||
| 2015 | 194,847 | 24,560[81] | 1,614 | |||||
| 2016 | 215,493 | 15,301[82] | 341[83] | 1,563 | 243,797[84] | 15,160[84] | ||
| 2017 | 211,321 | 12,228[85] | 13,742[86] | 8,155[87] | 30,966[88] | 377 | 232,733[84] | 62,147[84] |
| 2018 | 211,092 | 6,367[89] | 26,504[90] | 9,252[91] | 30,042[92] | 457 | 230,070[93] | 78,907[93] |
| 2019 | 222,540 | 4,702[94] | 28,660[95] | 5,852[96] | 25,799[97] | 484 | 239,332[93] | 69,812[93] |
| 2020 | 178,724 | 2,283 | 10,872[98] | 3,807[99] | 20,284[100] | 33 | 188,065[101] | 40,393[101] |
| 2021 | 162,138 | 8,306[102] | 1,613[103] | 533[104] | 171,543 | 33,811 | ||
| 2022 | 135,284 | 3,007[44] | 1,343[105] | |||||
| 2023 | 356[106] | |||||||
| 2024 | 11[107] | |||||||
Comments section: Comments: Renault Arkana 299 Renault Captur 533 Renault Clio 0 Renault Kadjar 0 Renault Kangoo 732 Renault Koleos 1,937 Renault Master 1,260 Renault Master Bus 122 Renault Megane 123 Renault Trafic 2,093 Renault Zoe 0 Renault Total 7,099
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