Should You Buy a Renault Captur? (Test Drive & Review MK2)

Today, I'm in this 2023 Renault Captur. Let's see what it's like...

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[ciaranm]

I’ve experienced both as long term rental cars. The Mk2 Captur is a massive improvement over the Mk1 which always looked a bit dumpy and felt extremely cheap inside built using horribly low rent hard plastics. The Mk2 interior features lots of soft touch plastics, nicely damped buttons and switches plus better overall comfort. The Mk1 didn’t drive particularly nice either, light and bouncy on the road. The Mk2 feels much more grown up and stable. Best small crossover on the market.

[sambarker]

I work at a Renault garage, and these new Capturs seem to be ok, but I prefer the first generation. The big problem with them just now is the front lower control arms. The bushes seem to be wearing out quite quickly, no one makes them aftermarket yet, and there's no stock of genuine ones (it took 6 months for a pair to arrive for one car, other later ones seem to be quicker though in fairness). I drove a hybrid one the other day, and I think it might be the worst car I've driven (the normal petrol and diesel ones are alright though)

[petersmitham]

I love the first gen Captur diesel…..I bought one new 7 years ago, my partner now runs it and it still looks like new, drives like new and does nearly 60mpg….can’t beat it…🎉❤

[spingybingy]

Just discovered this channel. I love cars- but mainly normal run of the mill cars. I refuse to pay the premium for a brand new car - so this channel hits the spot. Many thanks

[logfmdu]

Hi Matt, my parents have a mk1 Captur 0.9 TCe dynamic while I have a mk5 Clio TCe 130 EDC RS-Line which has the same dash as a mk2 Captur. Personally, I think there is a massieve improvement in interior quality, but it really depends on the level of spec. I actually do think that the Captur you tested was a entry level trim called “Life” as it doesnt have rear parking sensors. I would suggest to get at least the Intense trim which has decent amount of spec and a lot more soft touch materials in the interior and upholstery. PS: this rental was very dirty!

[antonbanulski]

I’m not a Renault owner but I think you are driving the base model with no parking sensors or decent size info screen.

[CallumStewartTV]

The higher end trim gets soft touch plastic on the door cards and center console. Also it has AEB as standard, not just warning you but actually stopping the car if needed. Higher end ones get either a 7 or 10 inch dash and an optional 9 inch center screen.

Having been a tech at Renault for four years the basic models do feel rather cheap and nasty ngl

[Mhlikescars]

I was surprised by your comments (and the love in the comments) on the MK1 Captur, because for me it was the worst car I've ever driven, I used to use hire cars quite a lot, and there was a few cars I didn't get on with, but the Captur was the first, and only one I've given it back and asked for something else. After a day of driving it my back was in agony, it was so devoid of any feeling to drive that when I turned the wheel I had to hope it would go where I wanted it to, I've never experienced such dead steering (maybe it was broken), so I called Europcar and asked if I could swap it for something else.

I don't dislike Renault, the Clio is pretty decent, and the Kadjar was a very pleasant surprise, in fact if the eventuality arises that I need a crossover(heaven forbid), the Kadjar would be very high on the list, I do like the look of the new Renaults too. The Captur though, I genuinely hated it, everytime I see one I find myself shaking my head that someone chose a Captur over literally any other car on sale. I've not driven a MK2, so my judgement only goes to MK1s.

[paulspinner]

Having owned a Mark 1 Captur and now on my 3rd Mark 2 (don't ask it's a PCP thing) I have to disagree with the review.
My opinion is the Mark 2 is much better in every way.
The ride, comfort, technology, quality and general driving experience is miles better and the 6 speed gearbox matched with the 0.9 litre engine is pretty good.
A good value for money SUV.
Just to add I found it odd that you complained about changing the volume on the Media screen when you can just use the buttons on the end of the Audio stalk !

[MatthiasWinkler]

A bit surprised by so many of the negative comments towards French cars?
I’m German living in Ireland, so I don’t have skin in the game other then driving the first version of the capture 😅
It’s been super reliable and when I did some research before buying the ADAC (German auto thingy guide) listed it as one of the most reliable as well? Is the one whole French thing maybe a bit of an old stereotype?
Great video though 👍🙏😊

[ruk--]

Interesting that you and some commenters like the 1st gen capture. A friend of mine has one that is the colour of a prosthetic limb. Having been a passenger on a long journey I have concluded it's crap. The stereo is offensively bad, it doesn't ride well, the boot is small and the interior quality clearly took advice from the people who convert wheelie bins into dashboards in America.

[Holdeenio]

I drove a rental mk1 with the 0.9tce engine from Porto to the algarve, fully laden with 5 people and luggage… not a setup I’d recommend to anyone. The engine felt acceptable when there was only me inside but with passengers it’s totally gutless… it did eventually get up to a cruising speed, but it took many miles. If asked I’d definitely recommend going for the 1.3tce at least.

[RideOnTime]

I have driven top spec Captur auto for nearly 3 years. It's a great car, and I have not had any problems with it.

[efstathioszavvos]

Dude you can change the volume, songs, sound source etc from the controls behind the steering wheel under the wipers lever lol. I can confirm there is no need to touch the touchscreen for anything after you start your trip. You can even manage navigation etc with voice commands.

[Dazzaisaac]

I think the Captur looks better the higher spec you go.

As you mentioned the Arkana I have to say I love the design and drive. Hence why I bought one.

[largejannerkernow]

I have a mk1 diesel which I bought from new in 2014. Apart from a dramatic loss of pixels on the infotainment screen (only noticeable at night tbf) it’s been absolutely faultless. We bought a mid range model which we thought was cheap compared to its competitors in 2014, just had a look at the comparable mk2 and it feels like they’ve upped the prices considerably.

[vx]

The fact that it doesnt have a volume knob would put me off the whole car alone. and i can see and feel the cheap hard textured door card plastics without even touching them

[ThisWontEndWell]

If you make a car with poor rear visibility I can't see why you would not shove a few cameras in the back and make use of that screen to assist in reversing, the customer is going to get fed up and buy after-market cameras you might as well build them in and be done with it.

[robloxfan]

I think the harder plastics where due to this car being a base model

[antonycharnock]

I drove the original Captur as a hire car in Spain(I've had four Renaults - Clio II/Megane II/III and the Kadjar) and couldnt fault it. Much better than the bog standard Golf I was given on my last trip.