The facelifted second-generation Renault Captur crossover has just made its global debut. Despite just being a facelift, the new Captur has received a major redesign on the outside.
Adopting the new design language initiated by Renault Head of Design, Giles Vidal, the new Captur sports a new front end, new full LED headlights, along with LED daytime running lights (DRLs) that have been designed in a vertical half-diamond shape, inspired by the Renault logo as seen on the car itself.
Round the back, the facelifted Renault Captur features a sportier-looking transparent taillight housing and redesigned diffuser. Depending on the variant chosen, the Captur can be had with wheels measuring from 17 to 19 inches.
Performance-wise, the new Renault Captur is offered with a range of five engine options, depending on the country on sale. The powertrain lineup kicks off with the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TCE engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, making 90 hp and 160 Nm. Moving up, there’s the 1.3-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol option that makes 155 hp and 270 Nm, paired with an automatic gearbox. Renault says this powertrain won’t be available in all countries.
There are also two 1.3-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid (MHEV) powertrains that can make up to 160 hp and 270 Nm. Transmission options for these two setups include a 6-speed manual and a dual-clutch automatic gearbox, respectively.
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Renault is also providing its customers with a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that runs on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox, this mill produces 100 hp and 160 Nm.
At the top of the food chain of the facelifted Renault Captur’s powertrain lineup is the new E-Tech full hybrid system that sports a 1.6-litre inline-4 engine. Mated to the brand’s smart multi-mode dog clutch gearbox, the system puts out a total maximum output of 145 hp and 205 Nm.
The smart multi-mode dog clutch gearbox the system is paired to is actually clutchless. It has four gears for the petrol engine and two gears for the main electric motor.
The E-Tech full hybrid system features a “full hybrid” powertrain with a “series-parallel” architecture, similar to Honda’s i-MMD system found in its e:HEV hybrid models. The system mainly runs on an electric motor most of the time and can operate in all-electric mode 80% of the time in the city, according to Renault.
Inside, the facelifted Renault Captur now looks more modern and features a fabric upholstery. Renault has replaced leather with grained cover materials and has limited the use of chrome. This is in line with the brand’s aim of completely phasing out animal-derived materials by 2025.
Kit-wise, the new Renault Captur is equipped with a 10.4-inch vertical touchscreen infotainment system. This display is operated by the OpenR multimedia system which runs on the Android Automotive 12 operating system, which is a world first in a B-segment crossover. Wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay are also included for added convenience.
On the safety side of things, the Renault Captur facelift boasts 28 active safety features. This includes the brand’s Active Driver Assist, Traffic Recognition with Overspeed Warning, and Hybrid Predictive Driving function. The French crossover also packs standard advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Driver Attention Alert (DAA), and many more.
The new Renault Captur will continue to be built at the French carmaker’s plant in Valladolid, with the crossover being made available to its customers in Europe starting this month (April 2024).
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