Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is well priced, comfortable, has a great infotainment system and is one of few small SUVs with sliding rear seats. It’s only average to drive though, and interior quality could be better. So far, we’ve driven the hybrid version, but the cheaper TCe 90 petrol is likely to offer better value. Mid-spec Techno is our pick of the trims.

Visually, the face-lifted Captur echoes the Renault Rafale SUV and the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric car rather than looking like a jacked-up Renault Clio (a criticism you might have levelled at earlier Capturs). In other words, this small SUV looks rather more grown up.

It’s been updated in other ways too, with the addition of a new Google-based infotainment system and interior materials Renault says are more sustainable. The upholstery in the new range-topping Esprit Alpine trim, for example, apparently contains 26% recycled and recyclable fabric.