Renault Kaptur
| Industry | Automotive |
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| Founded | February 25, 1899 in France |
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt , France |
| Products | Automobiles, including the Renault Captur subcompact crossover SUV |
| Website | www |
The Renault Captur is a lineup of subcompact crossover SUVs manufactured by the French carmaker Renault.[1] First unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the initial generation was developed on the B platform and made its debut in the French market in April 2013.<ref> The Captur Concept had been introduced earlier at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
In line with Renault's approach of "same exterior, varied specifications,"[2] the Captur is also offered as a larger model built on the economical B0 platform, which it shares with the Dacia Duster. This "Captur Global Access" variant boasts a longer wheelbase, increased ground clearance, and optional all-wheel drive. Production takes place in Russia, Brazil, and India.[3]
First generation (2013)
The first-generation Captur comes in two distinct versions, each utilizing a different platform. The B platform model, internally designated J87, was produced between 2013 and 2019. Meanwhile, the "Global Access" B0 platform variant, known as HA, started manufacturing in 2016.
Renault Captur (J87; 2013)
Built upon the fourth-generation Clio and utilizing the B platform, the J87 Captur was styled under the direction of Laurens van den Acker. It draws design cues from the Captur concept car, reflecting Renault’s refreshed design language. The vehicle offers extensive customization options for both interior and exterior elements.
Its suspension setup consists of front MacPherson struts paired with a rear twist-beam axle, complemented by front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. A distinctive ergonomic feature is its spacious glovebox designed like a drawer, easily accessible to the driver.
Engine selections range from 0.9 L three-cylinder turbocharged petrol units to 1.3 L four-cylinder petrol engines equipped with start-stop systems, as well as a 1.5 L turbocharged diesel four-cylinder. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic.
At launch in the UK, trim levels included Expression, Expression+, Dynamique Media Nav, and Dynamique S Media Nav. Subsequent trims introduced were Signature (2013), Iconic (2015), and the sportier S-edition (2018). Standard equipment features parking sensors and voice command functionality; higher trims add removable seat covers, touchscreen satellite navigation, reversing cameras, and automatic activation of lighting and windshield wipers.
Safety
In the 2013 Euro NCAP safety assessments, the Captur secured a five-star rating. Its standard safety suite encompasses three-point seat belts, two airbags, cruise control with speed limiter, ESC, ABS, plus audible and visual reminders for seat belt usage. Additionally, it includes Hill-Start Assist to aid drivers on slopes.
Facelift
Renault introduced an updated version of the Captur in May 2017 featuring refreshed exterior and interior styling, broader personalization options, and upgraded equipment to align more closely with consumer expectations.
Engines
The Captur is equipped with a selection of petrol and diesel powertrains tailored to balance fuel economy and driving dynamics.
| Engine | Code | Type | C. | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Combined Fuel Consumption | Template:CO2 emissions |
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| Energy TCe 90 Stop & Start | H4Bt 400 | Turbocharged Multi-point fuel injection | 3 | 898 cc | 66 kilowatts (90 hp) at 5,250 rpm | 135 newton-metres (100 lb⋅ft) at 2,500 rpm | 13 s | 5 litres per 100 kilometres (56 mpg‑imp) | 115 g/km |
| H4Bt 408 | 66 kilowatts (90 hp) at 5,000 rpm | 135 newton-metres (100 lb⋅ft) at 2,250 rpm | 13.1 s | 5.1 litres per 100 kilometres (55 mpg‑imp) | 114 g/km | ||||
| Energy TCe 120 Auto EDC/TCe 120 Stop & Start | H5Ft 403 | Turbo direct injection | 4 | 1,197 cc | 87 kilowatts (118 hp) at 4,900 rpm | 190 newton-metres (140 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 10.9 s (AT) | 5.5 litres per 100 kilometres (51 mpg‑imp) | 125 g/km |
| H5Ft 412 | 87 kilowatts (118 hp) at 5,000 rpm | 205 newton-metres (151 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm |
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| Energy TCe 150/Energy TCe 150 Auto EDCb | H5Ht | Turbo direct injection | 1,330 cc | 115 kilowatts (156 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 250 newton-metres (180 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–3,600 rpm |
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| Energy dCi 90 Stop & Start |
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Turbocharged Common rail | 4 | 1,461 cc | 66 kilowatts (89 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 220 newton-metres (160 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 13.1 s | 3.7 litres per 100 kilometres (76 mpg‑imp; 64 mpg‑US) | 95 g/km |
| Energy dCi 90 Auto EDC | K9K 609 | 13.8 s | 3.9[convert: needs unit name] | 103 g/km | |||||
| K9K 629 | 13.9 s | ||||||||
| Energy dCi 110 Stop & Starta | K9K 636 | [convert: invalid number] at 4,000 rpm | [convert: invalid number] at 1,750 rpm | 11.4 s | [convert: invalid number] | 98 g/km | |||
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Awards
The Captur earned the title of Best Small SUV Under £16,000 from What Car? in their 2014 awards and was honored as Voiture de l'Année 2013 by the French Association of Automotive Press.
Renault Samsung QM3
The Renault Samsung QM3 represents a rebadged version of the Captur, debuting in South Korea during the 2013 Seoul Motor Show. Upon its official launch on December 6, 2013, the first batch of one thousand units sold out within just seven minutes. It maintains the same overall size and wheelbase as the Captur but is exclusively offered with a dCi 90 four-cylinder diesel engine coupled to a dual-clutch gearbox.
Produced at Renault’s Valladolid manufacturing plant in Spain, the QM3 became South Korea’s top-selling imported vehicle in 2015, with sales reaching 24,560 units.
Awards
At the 2013 Seoul Motor Show, the QM3 earned the title of Best Car and was subsequently honored as the 2014 "SUV of the Year" by JoongAng Ilbo.
Renault Captur/Kaptur "Global Access" (HA; 2016)
To cater to emerging markets, Renault created the Captur Global Access (Captur GA), a larger vehicle that maintained the original Captur’s design while featuring an extended wheelbase and higher ground clearance. Unlike the pricier fourth generation Clio platform, this model was based on the first generation Dacia Duster platform, allowing for a more spacious interior at a reduced manufacturing cost. Production took place in several regions including Latin America, India, Russia, and Kazakhstan, aligning with Renault’s strategy to expand globally in cost-sensitive markets.
Russia / CIS
In 2016, Renault launched the Captur GA in Russia and surrounding nations under the name Renault Kaptur to accommodate local pronunciation preferences. Manufacturing commenced at the Renault Russia facility in April of that year. The front-wheel-drive variant is equipped with a 1.6-litre engine paired with either manual or CVT transmissions, while models with all-wheel drive come with a 2.0-litre engine mated to manual or 4-speed automatic gearboxes.
Assembly operations extended to Kazakhstan in 2021 at the SaryarkaAvtoProm plant located in Kostanay, through a collaboration between Renault and the Allur Group.
Latin America
The Brazilian market saw a localized version debuting in early 2017 under the original Renault Captur name. Transmission options included five-speed manual, CVT, and four-speed automatic systems. This version earned the Best Design accolade from Americar in 2017 and was exported throughout Latin America.
In Uruguay, it was introduced as the Grand Captur from November 2017 onwards to differentiate it from the European Captur model available since February 2016.
A facelifted variant appeared in Brazil in July 2021 featuring an updated 1.3-litre petrol engine. However, production was disrupted by international sanctions following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, causing component shortages and ultimately leading to its discontinuation by late 2023.
India
Available from 2017, the model was marketed as Captur in India with production and pre-orders starting in September of that year. It came with a 1.5 L K9K diesel engine option until April 2020. Renault India's promotional campaigns faced scrutiny for allegedly misleading consumers by referencing awards associated with the B platform version rather than this model.
The Captur GA shares its underlying platform with the Indian Nissan Kicks (D15), which is slightly larger and built on Nissan’s B platform. Both vehicles are produced at a joint Renault-Nissan facility located in Chennai. Due to weak sales totaling fewer than 7,000 units over four years, the Captur GA was withdrawn from the Indian market in 2020.
Facelift
Renault Russia introduced an updated Kaptur model in May 2020 featuring modest exterior and interior revisions along with a transition from the B0 to an enhanced B0+ platform that improved ride comfort and refreshed over half of its components. The previous hydraulic power steering system was replaced by an electric power steering setup allowing for adjustable steering reach. Additionally, a new 1.3 L H5Ht turbocharged petrol engine replaced the former naturally aspirated 2.0 L petrol unit.
Engines
At launch, the B0 version did not feature diesel powertrains, providing only petrol engines for vehicles assembled in Russia, while those built in Brazil were equipped with petrol/ethanol blend engines. The Captur assembled in India included a diesel engine option.
| Engine | Type | C. | Displacement | Power | Torque |
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| 1.3 petrol1 | Direct injection | 4 | 1,332 cc | 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 | 84 kW (114 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 156 N⋅m (115 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
| 2.0 petrol1 | Direct injection | 4 | 1,998 cc | 105 kW (143 hp) at 5,750 rpm | 195 N⋅m (144 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
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| 1.3 TCe petrol/ethanol3 | Direct injection | 4 | 1,332 cc |
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27.5 kg⋅m (270 N⋅m; 199 lb⋅ft) at 1600 rpm |
| 1.6 petrol/ethanol | Direct injection | 4 | 1,597 cc |
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16.2 kg⋅m (159 N⋅m; 117 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
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Safety
This model is equipped with ventilated discs on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear.
Latin NCAP
During the Latin NCAP safety evaluations conducted in 2017, the vehicle achieved a four-star rating.
Second generation (JB/JE; 2019)
The second iteration of the Captur debuted in July 2019 and is constructed on the Renault–Nissan CMF-B architecture shared with the Clio V, second-generation Nissan Juke, and the European Renault Arkana. Compared to its predecessor, it measures approximately longer overall and has a wheelbase extended by .
In Europe, Renault presented buyers with a palette of eleven exterior paint options combined with four contrasting roof colors and three personalization packages—resulting in up to ninety possible color configurations.
Engine choices consist of turbocharged petrol units of 1.0 and 1.3 liters producing between , with the base engine optionally available as an LPG dual-fuel variant. Diesel powertrains include a 1.5-liter dCi engine delivering or . Starting in 2020, the Captur was offered with an E-Tech plug-in hybrid system capable of providing an electric driving range up to , incorporating more than one hundred fifty new patents filed by Renault.
Higher trim levels feature a vertically oriented infotainment touchscreen measuring 9.3 inches alongside a digital instrument cluster of 10.2 inches; entry-level versions come equipped with smaller displays measuring seven inches each.
In South Korea from early 2020 onward, this model is sold under the global Captur name instead of the previous Renault Samsung QM3 badge.
Facelift
The updated Captur was revealed on 4 April 2024, showcasing a refreshed front design, revised taillight patterns, and the newest Renault emblem. Key modifications consist of eliminating the fake exhaust trim, substituting leather and chrome elements with sustainable materials, expanding the digital instrument display and touchscreen, and launching the Esprit Alpine top-tier trim in place of the RS Line.
Mitsubishi ASX
Mitsubishi Motors introduced the second-generation ASX for the European market in September 2022, which is essentially a rebadged Captur. This model made its debut in March 2023, providing five powertrain choices from the Captur range, including petrol, mild hybrid, full hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options. The facelifted ASX is scheduled to be released in Australia in 2025 and will be available alongside the Captur.
Captur concept
At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Renault presented a Captur concept vehicle, which was later exhibited under the Renault Samsung badge at the 2012 Busan Motor Show.
This mini SUV concept was the second of six prototypes reflecting Renault's forthcoming design philosophy, following the Renault DeZir. The design was led by Julio Lozano under the guidance of Renault’s design director Laurens Van den Acker.
Technical details
Sharing its platform with the Nissan Juke, the Captur concept is equipped with a twin-turbocharged 1.6 L dCi "Energy" engine delivering 160 hp and 380 Nm of torque. It achieves 0-62 mph acceleration in 8.0 seconds, emits just 99 g/km of CO₂, and reaches a maximum speed of 130 mph.
Constructed using carbon fibre, it features butterfly doors and a detachable roof, weighs approximately 1,200 kg, and rides on large 22-inch wheels. Although styled as a crossover, it utilizes front-wheel drive combined with Renault's 'RX2' self-locking differential to optimize torque distribution to wheels with superior traction.
Sales
Within its initial year on sale, the Renault Captur secured third place in Europe’s small crossover category in 2013 with sales exceeding 84,000 units, ranking behind only the Nissan Juke and Dacia Duster. It led the segment in Q4 2013 as the best-selling model.
By late 2015, the Captur had climbed to 14th position among Europe’s top twenty best-selling vehicles with a total of 195,323 units sold.
| Year | Regional sales | Global sales | ||||||
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| Europe | South Korea | Brazil | Argentina | Russia | Australia | Captur | Captur GA | |
| 2013 | 84,085 | |||||||
| 2014 | 164,801 | 18,191 | ||||||
| 2015 | 194,847 | 24,560 | 1,614 | |||||
| 2016 | 215,493 | 15,301 | 341 | 1,563 | 243,797 | 15,160 | ||
| 2017 | 211,321 | 12,228 | 13,742 | 8,155 | 30,966 | 377 | 232,733 | 62,147 |
| 2018 | 211,092 | 6,367 | 26,504 | 9,252 | 30,042 | 457 | 230,070 | 78,907 |
| 2019 | 222,540 | 4,702 | 28,660 | 5,852 | 25,799 | 484 | 239,332 | 69,812 |
| 2020 | 178,724 | 2,283 | 10,872 | 3,807 | 20,284 | 33 | 188,065 | 40,393 |
| 2021 | 162,138 | 8,306 | 1,613 | 533 | 171,543 | 33,811 | ||
| 2022 | 135,284 | 3,007 | 1,343 | |||||
| 2023 | 356 | |||||||
| 2024 | 11 | |||||||