The Renault Captur receives an update for 2024

The French brand, Renault, is in full preparation to revitalise its successful Captur, with the aim of consolidating its position and staying firm in the highly contested segment of small crossovers in Europe. In a bold move, speculation has leaked about an extended-wheelbase version of the Captur, intended to fill the gap between its popular B-segment model and the recently arrived Austral.

The second generation of the Captur was unveiled in 2019 and received some cosmetic updates. The front end has also been redesigned, aiming for a more angular look, just as they have done with the Renault Clio. Inspired by the revamped Clio and the impressive Rafale, the updated Captur will adopt LED headlights redesigned with arrow-shaped daytime running lights in the bumper, along with the new Renault badge on the updated grille.

Exterior restyling

At the rear, not many changes can be seen, but on closer inspection there are new adjustments to the lower part of the bumper and new LED rear light graphics. In addition, the possible inclusion of an Esprit Alpine trim is rumoured, an addition I think is one of the best: every Renault model that gets the Alpine trim ends up being truly incredible in terms of value for money.

These innovations are designed to make the Renault Captur stand out even more against its rivals, such as the Mitsubishi ASX, the Ford Puma, the Hyundai Kona or the Toyota Yaris Cross, while keeping it up to date and competitive in Europe’s saturated B-SUV segment, where rivals such as the Peugeot 2008 and the Skoda Kamiq have received recent refreshes.

Updated engines and interior

Although not many details about the interior have emerged, the improvements are expected to include a larger 9.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, along with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. The software will be updated to the latest Renault OpenR system, offering improved graphics and advanced connectivity features. It remains unclear whether Renault will keep differentiating lower trims with hard plastics on the dashboard or whether it will opt for softer materials on higher-spec models.

Following the trend of the recently updated Clio, the base Captur is expected to get a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine, producing 99 CV on LPG and 89 CV on regular petrol. Although the 1.5-litre dCi turbodiesel is not expected to be added, the fact that it is offered as an option on the Clio suggests the Captur could keep it around for a while longer.

The self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid options with E-Tech technology are expected to continue, in line with buyers’ growing preference for electrification. However, sources indicate that the 1.3-litre (12 V) and 1.2-litre (48 V) mild-hybrid powertrains of the larger Austral are unlikely to make their way into the Captur, as they are highly expensive for this segment.

A longer Captur may be on the way

With a current length of 4,329 mm, the Captur holds the title of longest vehicle in the B-SUV segment, something that, with the upcoming update, is expected to keep its position, ensuring its status as one of the most spacious and family-friendly SUVs in its class. In addition, rumours point to an extended-wheelbase variant that could offer even more space for rear passengers and luggage.

If these rumours are confirmed, Renault will expand its range of electrified SUVs, reaching 5 models such as the Captur, LWB Captur, Austral, Espace and Rafale, and two fully electric crossovers, the Megane E-Tech and the Scenic E-Tech, consolidating its position as a leader in sustainable mobility. The updated Renault Captur is expected to make its global debut next year, possibly at the Geneva Motor Show in February.

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Technical specifications of this car

CrossoverRenault Captur26 versions · from 22,900 €