• Efficient petrols 
• Hybrids are very frugal 
• Should be cheap to run

What are the running costs?

No Renault Captur should be particularly expensive to run, with even the entry-level petrol model returning a claimed 47mpg and 134g/km CO2 emissions. These are respectable figures but aren’t class-leading – you will get more from a Volkswagen T-Cross fitted with a similar engine. 

If running costs are a priority, we therefore recommend a look at the hybrid model, though it’s worth remembering the additional extra upfront cost over the petrol model. Renault claims 60mpg and 105g/km CO2 emissions, which are close to those of the Toyota Yaris Cross. The French firm’s clever hybrid system means that the Captur can run a lot of the time on ‘EV’ power, and the claimed fuel economy figures are easily achievable. If you’re very light-footed, much more is possible. 

While new plug-in hybrids might have been discontinued, used versions available if you want to make the most of their ability to run on electricity for around 30 miles at a time. 

Servicing and warranty

Renault has cut its number of dealers in the UK in recent years as it’s downsized its network but most major towns and cities will have a Renault showroom and you shouldn’t be too far away from one. 

The French firm has changed its warranty on several occasions in the past few years but has now settled at three years and 60,000 miles, though there’s no mileage cap for the first two years. The battery on hybrid models is covered for eight years against battery degradation, however, but be mindful that you will get a longer warranty from other manufacturers such as Kia and Hyundai. Renault’s sister brand Dacia has also recently introduced a deal whereby if you get a Dacia serviced at one of its dealers, it will extend the warranty up to seven years and 75,000 miles. 

Reliability

• Lots of tech onboard 
• No recalls issued
• Feels a well-built car overall

The Captur uses tried and tested mechanical components and chassis parts from the Clio, so it has years of records to prove its reliability. 

The infotainment and digital features are new, but we found they all worked as they should without any glitches that you sometimes find in new cars. Impressively, the Captur has not been subject to any recalls.