Renault Captur: The greatest small SUV?

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Meet the updated Renault Captur!

This small SUV has had a mid-life facelift for 2024, and Mat’s about to find out if it can compete with popular competitors like the Toyota Yaris Cross and Skoda Kamiq.

When it comes to the exterior design, there’s no denying the Captur is one of the smartest & stylish small SUVs available. Up front, there’s a pair of smart headlights that flank a blanked-out grille, and there’s a couple of vents to help smooth airflow to the wheels. Along the side the ability to have two-tone side mirrors and a roof help the car stand out, and around the back, the design is kept pretty simple. No fake exhausts or vents - it all looks neat and tidy.

Step inside and there are a number of updates over the previous edition. There’s a large infotainment screen in the centre of the dash that runs on Google, and wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay are available. The digital dials have a number of adjustments available, and there are mostly soft-touch materials found throughout. The seats are comfortable, there’s a suitable amount of storage, and the seats in the back can be adjusted as well.

When it comes to engine choices, it’s all pretty simple. The entry-level is a 1-litre 3-cylinder turbo that delivers 90hp, while the car we have here is a self-charging hybrid with a 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder coupled with an electric motor that can put down 145hp. There may also be a plug-in hybrid released later in the year.

The entry-level Captur costs from £21,095, raising up to £27,995 for the range-topping edition. So is it the best small SUV you can buy? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:27 Design
01:31 Price
01:51 Interior
05:10 Back Seats
07:59 Boot
08:53 Annoying Features
11:50 Cool Features
13:31 Engines
14:22 Town Driving
18:05 Motorway Driving
19:58 Country Road Driving
20:53 0-60mph
21:35 Verdict