Renault Captur hybrid - any issues?

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Mon 1 Sep 2025 12:15
Renault Captur hybrid - any issues? - DieselMan1966

Hi all

I was looking at a Renault Captur Plug in Hybrid on line over the weekend, are they any good? Through the week I work a hybrid system whereby 2 days in the office a 25 mile round trip and the rest at home. So I think easly coverable in a PHEV as according to ZAPMAP they have around a 25 mile range and charging overnight would cost around £1

From what I can gather the main engine is the 1.6 unit as fitted to the Dacia and some of the older Renaults. Am I correct in thinking these have a timing chain and no turbo?

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Mon 1 Sep 2025 16:16
Renault Captur hybrid - any issues? - Adampr

I have test drive one and was very pleasantly surprised. The gearbox is the best auto I've tried. Yes, it's an old Renault 1.6 in there. The only issue for me was that the boot is tiny (presumably filled with batteries).

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Mon 1 Sep 2025 21:15
Renault Captur hybrid - any issues? - Big John

Is this the same hybrid that you get in Dacia cars ? Sorry just read the first post -yes it is.

A friend of mine has bought a new Clio hybrid.

Edited by Big John on 01/09/2025 at 21:30

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Tue 2 Sep 2025 08:22
Renault Captur hybrid - any issues? - martin.mc

I have a 2024 Clio hybrid (not a plug in). Yes, the engine is a 1.6 four cylinder non turbo but the car is very quick with electrical assistance. Gear changes are smooth but the engine sometimes over revs when driving gently, possibly to keep the traction battery charged up. A plug in hybrid may operate differently though.

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Fri 5 Sep 2025 15:16
Renault Captur hybrid - any issues? - DieselMan1966

I looked at a similar one at Motorpoint in Birtley, I can live with the smaller boot as its similar to my current fabia. I'll keep you updated.

Interestingly I was looking on the web and found an on line review of an orange one, when I checked the number it was the one that is being trandfered from another depot!, so this Car was part of the Renault press fleert?

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If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

Is an electric car right for me?