Used Renault Captur cars

The style of the car

The Captur is a crossover with the stylish, sporty looks of Renault’s smaller Clio hatchback. It’s a good-looking five-door, probably the most attractive car of its size, designed to bridge the gap between a hatchback and an SUV.

The Renault Captur is one of our favourite crossovers. Find out more in our guide to the best used crossover cars.

How it drives

The Renault Captur is most at home in urban areas where its small turbocharged petrol engines provide great fuel economy. Manual gearboxes suit the Captur very well, though the automatic makes for a relaxing drive. The car’s compact size means it’s easy to drive on  narrow streets and in tight parking spaces. If you are going to be towing anything, the higher-powered diesel is the best option.

The interior

The Renault Captur is not much bigger than a hatchback, although it sits higher off the ground giving you good visibility of the road. There are five seats, each with the kind of space you’d expect from a hatchback-sized car, and the boot is large enough for a few suitcases. You can fold the back seats down if you need more space. It’s worth going for models with the seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system and navigation, though the very top of the range versions have leather upholstery and a high-quality Bose sound system.

Running costs and reliability

Well priced and with economical engines, a used Renault Captur is very kind to your wallet. Insurance and road tax are also low, as are servicing and maintenance costs, plus you can buy a service plan from Renault. Reliability and safety are high priorities for Renault, and Euro NCAP has awarded the Captur its maximum five stars.

How it compares with similar cars

The Captur is smaller than the Renault Kadjar, making it ideal for drivers who want SUV looks but in a more compact package. Like its main rivals, the Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008, it’s small enough for city life and isn’t too hard to park. Its great design and equipment earned it an award from What Car magazine.

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