Renault Captur RS Line here from under $40k

RENAULT has added its RS Line treatment to the Captur; the flagship variant, which retails for less than $40,000, adds a suite of sporty design elements and equipment to the French light SUV. 

The Captur range has increased in price by between $1300 and $1900 since the beginning of the year, with the entry-level Captur Life now retailing from $30,090, plus on-road costs (up $1900). Mid-tier Zen and Intens variants climb by $1300 to $32,090 and $37,090 respectively (+ ORCs).

Sitting above the Captur Intens in Renault’s local range, the Captur RS Line (from $39,590 + ORCs) sports 18-inch alloys, a variant-specific front bumper profile with F1-inspired aero blade, dual chrome exhaust tips, gunmetal grey trim, front and rear skid plates, plus RS Line badging.

Inside, the sporty treatment continues with chrome RS Line door sill covers, carbon-fibre-look trim garnishing, alloy sports pedals, red and grey contrasting stitchwork, and RS badging.

Additional specification and equipment extend to a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, frameless self-dimming rear-view mirror, Easy Park Assist hands-free parking system, and automatic high-beam control.

Furthermore, the Captur RS Line now joins Zen and Intense grades in offering adaptive cruise control (with Stop & Go functionality) as standard equipment.

Other equipment highlights include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity, DAB+ digital radio reception, LED headlights, paddle shifters, and power-adjustable wing mirrors.

All Captur variants have a five-star ANCAP safety rating (awarded in 2019) and are backed by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty. Capped-price servicing and roadside assistance are also included for five years.

The Captur RS Line joins the Arkana RS Line in Renault’s local range. The second-generation variant, which rides on the Alliance-developed CMF-B platform, remains powered by the same 113kW/270Nm 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine found elsewhere in the Captur line-up.

Captur variants are fitted with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as standard and are exclusively front-wheel driven. Fuel consumption for the range is pegged at 6.6 litres per 100km on the ADR combined cycle with CO2 emissions listed at 149 grams per kilometre.

Compared with the old model, the new Captur is claimed to offer 17mm more rear legroom, as well as an extra 81 litres of cargo space (now 536L), no doubt thanks to the 110mm of extra body length (now 4227mm) and the sliding second row (with a 160mm range of adjustment).

“Captur RS Line channels the strong sporting heritage of the Renault brand as we continue to expand our product offering in Australia,” said Renault Australia general manager Glen Sealey.

“With strategic additions like this Captur RS Line, Renault is offering consumers even more choice as we begin to grow the product portfolio. With new commercial vehicles arriving later this year, and the recent well-received reveal of the Megane E-Tech, exciting times (are) ahead for Renault.”

2022 Renault Captur pricing*:

Life (a)            $30,090    (+$1900)

Zen (a)            $32,090    (+$1300)

Intens (a)        $37,090    (+$1300)

RS Line (a)        $39,590    (new variant)

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.