After giving a mid-cycle facelift to the Clio supermini last year, Renault has unveiled the 2024 Captur for European markets. Along with styling updates, there are functional updates and new powertrain options as well. Across European markets, Renault Captur primarily rivals the Ford Puma
2024 Renault Captur Facelift – Sportier profile, new top-spec trim
Front fascia has received a major refresh, with changes to the lighting setup, grille and bumper. Based on the company’s new design language, 2024 Renault Captur has acquired a sharper profile. Some of the key highlights include sleek LED DRLs, Renault’s restyled diamond logo and arrow-styled fog lamp housings. There aren’t that many changes to the side profile, with the exception of sportier alloy wheels.
Base-spec variant of 2024 Renault Captur facelift has a 90 hp, 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. This engine is also available with LPG option. Higher variants have the option of a 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine. It churns out 140 hp and is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. This same engine is also available in a higher state of tune, generating 160 hp. It is mated to a dual-clutch, seven-speed automatic transmission.
Users can also choose a hybrid powertrain. It comprises a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter petrol engine, integrated with a 36-kilowatt electric motor. There’s a high-voltage starter generator (18-kW) and a 1.2-kWh battery as well. On its own, the petrol engine generates 94 hp. Combined power output is 145 hp. Captur 2024 facelift hybrid variant always starts in electric mode. According to Renault, around 80 percent of city driving needs can be fulfilled in electric mode.
