New Renault Captur pricing and specs

Almost two years after it was unveiled in Europe, the new-generation Renault Captur will arrive in Australia in April bringing more technology and safety but with pricing now starting just below $30K.

The 2021 Renault Captur is priced from $28,190 plus on-road costs – well up from the previous model that started from less than $22,000 plus ORCs (or $24,990 with auto).

There are three variants at launch in the new range. The Captur Life opens proceedings, with Zen next up at $30,790 plus ORCs and Intens topping the range at $35,790 plus ORCs.

All are powered by the same 113kW/270Nm 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine which sends power to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

As you’d expect with the premium positioning, the second-generation small SUV comes with a high level of standard equipment right from the get-go including 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and a 7.0-inch infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Bluetooth and digital radio.

Driver assist features found across the range include autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, tyre pressure monitoring, traffic sign recognition, cruise control, hill start assist, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera.

Available options for Life include a Peace of Mind package ($1000) which brings blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and electric-folding mirrors, while exterior paint colours range from $450 (two-tone solid) through to $650 (single-tone metallic) and $1000 (two-tone metallic). Single-tone solid paint is standard fare.

The contents of the Peace of Mind pack are included on the mid-level Zen, which also adds climate control, keyless entry/start, a heated leather-clad steering wheel, wireless phone charging and rain-sensing wipers.

Options on Zen include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go ($500) and the aforementioned metallic paint options. Solid paint is a no-cost option.

The top-spec Intens boasts a larger and vertically-oriented 9.3-inch touch-screen, satellite navigation, a Bose premium sound system, 7.0-inch digital instrument display, 360-degree camera, heated front seats (including power adjustment for the driver), 18-inch alloy wheels and ‘eco’ LED headlights.

Intens also has adaptive cruise optionally available for $500, along with an Easy Life Package for $2000 which adds hands-free parking, side parking sensors, auto high beam, a frameless rear-view mirror and a 10.25-inch instrument cluster.

An Orange Signature Package comes as a no-cost option for Intens, bringing orange interior highlights throughout the cabin, while metallic paint options also require an additional outlay.

Now 110mm longer than its predecessor, the Renault Captur’s storage capacity is rated at 422 litres with the 60/40-split folding rear bench seat in place, or 1275L once folded.

In the back seat, three child anchorage points are included, along with two ISOFIX points in the outboard seats and rear air-vents.

Renault currently covers each Captur with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty (with roadside assistance), and offers five-year capped price servicing.

How much does the 2021 Renault Captur cost?
Life – $28,190
Zen – $30,790
Intens – $35,790
*Prices exclude on-road costs