Can a Renault Captur tow a caravan?
By
Elaine Knight
This article will answer the following question: Can a Renault Captur tow a caravan? We will discuss if the Renault Captur is worth the price, performance, interior & exterior, and of course, what we don’t like about this car.
Can a Renault Captur tow a caravan?
With a low braked towing capacity of a maximum of 900 kg, the Renault Captur can successfully tow only a small caravan or lightweight camper. This Renault model has surprisingly good behaviour on the road when towing a trailer and it is, without a doubt, one of the most economical crossovers of the moment.
Car Model | Unbraked Towing Capacity | Braked Towing Capacity |
| Renault Captur (2013 onwards) 0.9 Dynamique MediaNav | 574kg | 900kg |
| Renault Captur (2013 onwards) 1.2 Dynamique MediaNav | 546kg | 900kg |
| Renault Captur (2013 onwards) 1.5 Dynamique Nav | 630kg | 1200kg |
| Renault Captur (2013 onwards) Dynamique Nav Energy | 615kg | 1200kg |
| Renault Captur (2013 onwards) Iconic Nav Energy | 625kg | 1200kg |
| Renault Captur (2013 onwards) Signature Nav Energy | 615kg | 1200kg |
| Renault CAPTUR 1.5 dCi 90 Dynamique Nav diesel hatchback | 625 Kg | 1200 Kg |
| Renault CAPTUR 1.5 dCi 90 Dynamique S MediaNav | 559 Kg | 900 Kg |
| Renault CAPTUR DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.5 Signature Nav | 625 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Renault CAPTUR HATCHBACK 0.9 Dynamique Nav | 590 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Renault CAPTUR HATCHBACK 1.2 Dynamique Nav | 625 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Renault CAPTUR HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS 0.9 TCE 90 Iconic II | 590 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Renault CAPTUR HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS 1.2 TCE Iconic II | 615 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Renault CAPTUR HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS 1.5 dci 90 Iconic II Nav 5dr | 625 kg | 1,200 kg |
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Is Renault Captur worth the price?
We have to admit that Renault Captur looks good on the outside, the interior is modern and elegant and built with attention to detail.
The new generation is 11 cm longer and this is known in the interior space and in the 536-litre trunk. It seems that they have sold 1.5 million Captur worldwide, and I think that the new Captur will sell even better, despite much higher competition in the segment (over 20 models currently in the crossover segment B).
What I like about Renault Captur
- The exterior aspect. The front looks more compact, more muscular, and the back looks modern with those narrow tail lights.
- The interior is elegant, with many soft and quality materials, good feedback from any button. With many indoor storage spaces, including a large volume glovebox. Two USB ports on the front and two USB ports on the back.
- The Multi-Sense system that allows switching between Sport and Eco
- You can have adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, 360-degree camcorders, parking assistance, lane-keeping, a level 2 autonomy on the highway, Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
- The most powerful engine offers 155 hp, soon the plug-in hybrid version of 160 hp and a pure electric range of 65 km will appear, which will make it very good for the city if you have where to charge it.
- The rear seat can slide to enlarge the boot.
What I don’t like about Renault Captur
- A-pillar and large side mirrors generate more wind noise than other cars tested at 130+ km/h;
- The steering wheel is too stiff. You feel that you have to work extra hard to make small steering corrections, for example when bypassing a gutter or a rock. Don’t confuse this with a lack of precision. The direction on the Capture is very good.
Overall, the Renault Captur is a car with a smart interior for 4.12 meters long. The space for the passengers on the seat is normal for the car category, designed more for urban use. Maybe, if the bench had a folding seat, you could get even more space, but honestly, the modularity is good enough as it is.
Renault Captur performance and others
Let’s talk a bit about the well-known 1.5-litre dCi, 90 hp, the same engine we find on the Renault Clio (or even the Dacia Sandero Stepway). It doesn’t look like it, but Captur is more dynamic than you might think at first glance.
The 90 hp dCi engine is quite decent. The small diesel provides lively at over 2,000 rpm and somewhat lazy under this barrier, but this is more visible when an alert style is adopted because otherwise, the car is pure and just normal.
However, there is a slight frustration regarding the lack of a sixth gear. In addition to the fact that a lower speed could be obtained at higher speeds, there is also a less happy layering of stages II and III, which is felt in the urban environment – again, more pronounced when driving more alert.
Being a crossover, but also a car made in France, I expected Captur to cushion the pits very comfortably. Well, it’s not like that, because the compromise between comfort and rigidity of the suspension goes to the second feature. It’s true, overcoming bumps is far from the discomfort of German cars, but the working noise of the suspension is quite high.
The engineers did what they were told: an asphalt crossover.
The reverse of the medal leads us to surprisingly good behaviour on the road, although the ground clearance of 200 mm and the height of 1.56 meters of the car made me initially believe that there is no point. Well, it’s not really like that, because the French engineers clearly had the theme of creating a road crossover.
Obviously, the Captur should not be confused with a Clio RS, because we are talking about a car with a higher centre of gravity, but, as I expected from a crossover, the Captur can be driven quite alert on fast corners without giving you unpleasant emotions.
Conclusions and more
Practically, Renault Captur is, without a doubt, one of the most economical crossovers of the moment. The advantages of the automatic engine stop/start system in urban areas should be noted, where frequent traffic breaks no longer drastically affect consumption.
The cheapest Renault Captur (with a 0.9-litre, three-cylinder TCe engine) starts at $12,500 and the diesel version has a base price of $14,500. But whoever wants a Captur will definitely want the richest level of features – the R-Link tablet is very cool, as well as the external or internal customization packages.
Therefore, an attractive diesel Capture can reach almost $25,000, given that all-wheel drive is not available even optionally. In other words, Renault Captur is an offer that invites you to contemplate!
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FAQ on Can a Renault Captur tow a caravan?
What weight can a Renault Kadjar tow?
A Renault Kadjar has a towing capacity of a maximum of 1500 kgs. Overall a Renault Kadjar does a decent job when towing, but its acceleration is sluggish, especially when climbing a hill.
Can you tow a caravan with a Renault Captur?
Yes, you can tow a lightweight caravan with a Renault Captur. With a towing capacity of a maximum of 900kg, a trailer-tent or a small-sized caravan would be perfect for your Captur.
Can a Clio tow a caravan?
A Clio can tow a caravan with a maximum allowed weight of 1200 kg. The Clio is a small and capable tow car.
Can a Renault Koleos tow a caravan?
Yes, a Renault Koleos can tow a caravan, as long as the trailer represents 85% of the car’s kerb weight or less. Renault braked towing capacity is 2000 kgs maximum.
