2023 Renault Captur Owner’s Manual

In the current cutthroat small SUV market segment, it is evolving to stand out or die, as most options now blend into the sea of blandness that rests far below the class leaders, barely getting any notice from prospective buyers.

Evolve is precisely what the Renault Captur does with its 2023 iteration, featuring a sized-up, more roomy cabin and dramatically revamped exterior aesthetics that now make it arguably one of the best-looking picks in the category.

At first glance, the most noticeable changes to the new Captur’s exterior include new C-shaped LED running lights, a broader, more pronounced front grille, and redesigned bumpers. The 2023 Captur also now comes with standard LED headlights on all trims and offers optional larger alloy options that further amp up the small SUV’s street cred.

The latest revamp also extends to the vehicle’s interior, incorporating higher-grade upholstery and paneling, an upgrade of the infotainment unit, and a consequent significant jump in the overall cabin ambiance.

The 2023 Renault Captur also makes notable gains in the practicality department. The new vehicle is more expansive, longer, and taller than its predecessor, bringing it slightly closer to options like the Volkswagen T-Cross, which smokes most of the competition regarding roominess. With this size gain comes increased legroom for people in both rows.

The new Captur also adds a neat party trick, allowing you to slide the rear bench seat forward or backward as a single unit, enabling an on-the-fly increase of rear legroom by pushing the bench further into the cargo compartment.

Under the hood, the 2023 Renault Captur provides enough options to please most buyers with two gasoline-only engines: a 91-horsepower 1-liter three-cylinder and a 140-HP 1.3-liter four-cylinder, a slightly higher-powered mild-hybrid, and an even beefier plug-in hybrid.