Renault has updated its Captur and Symbioz SUVs with a more powerful full hybrid powertrain, a new mild hybrid option for Symbioz and extra equipment for Captur trims for the 2026 model year.
The new full hybrid E-Tech 160 powertrain replaces the previous 145hp system, delivering both improved performance and efficiency. It teams up a larger 1.8-litre petrol engine with a higher-capacity 1.4kWh battery.
The new engine ups power and torque, shaving off a second from the 0-62mph time.
At the same time, the larger battery (up from 1.26kWh) is able to run more in electric-only mode while the new EU7-compliant engine uses some 5% less fuel and emits 97g/km of CO2.
The new full hybrid also benefits from changes to the intelligent multi-mode transmission, including smoother shifting and an additional mode designed specifically for motorway use to cut noise levels and improve responsiveness, plus a new e-shifter as standard across all trim levels.
Lastly, the new powertrain increases towing capacity, up from 750kg to 1,000kg.
Prices for the Captur full hybrid E-Tech 160 start at £25,195, with the Symbioz full hybrid E-Tech 160 available from £29,795.
The midsize Symbioz also gains a new mild hybrid 140 option for the new model year. The 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged unit is paired with a six-speed manual transmission and delivers 47.9mpg on the WLTP combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 133g/km.
Available exclusively with the Techno trim, it’s positioned as a new entry-level model and priced from £27,395.
There’s also a raft of new driver assistance systems as standard for the Captur. All trim levels now come with an electric parking brake with auto-hold as standard. Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter is now included on the mid-range Techno trim and above for all hybrid models.
The range-topping Esprit Alpine trim goes further, adding lane centring, occupant safe exit, blind spot recognition, rear detection with emergency lane keeping assist, and rear cross traffic alert all as standard. A new child locking function for the rear doors and windows is also included.
Orders are now open for the MY26 Captur and Symbioz.
| MODEL | BASIC PRICE | VAT 20% | TOTAL RETAIL PRICE | VED YR 1 | DELIVERY CHARGE | FRF | OTR PRICE |
| Captur Evolution TCe90 | £17,416.67 | £3,483.33 | £20,900 | £540 | £700 | £55 | £22,195 |
| Captur Evolution full hybrid E-Tech 160 | £20,075.00 | £4,015.00 | £24,090 | £350 | £700 | £55 | £25,195 |
| Captur techno TCe90 | £18,916.67 | £3,783.33 | £22,700 | £540 | £700 | £55 | £23,995 |
| Captur Techno full hybrid E-Tech 160 | £21,575.00 | £4,315.00 | £25,890 | £350 | £700 | £55 | £26,995 |
| Captur Esprit Alpine full hybrid E-Tech 160 | £23,075.00 | £4,615.00 | £27,690 | £350 | £700 | £55 | £28,795 |
| MODEL | BASIC PRICE | VAT 20% | TOTAL RETAIL PRICE | VED YR 1 | DELIVERY CHARGE | FRF | OTR PRICE |
| Symbioz Techno mild hybrid 140 | £21,750.00 | £4,30.00 | £26,100 | £540 | £700 | £55 | £27,395 |
| Symbioz Techno full hybrid E-Tech 160 | £23,908.33 | £4,781.67 | £28,690 | £350 | £700 | £55 | £29,795 |
| Symbioz Techno Esprit Alpine full hybrid E-Tech 160 | £25,575.00 | £5,115.00 | £30,690 | £350 | £700 | £55 | £31,795 |
| Symbioz Iconic Esprit Alpine full hybrid E-Tech 160 | £27,241.67 | £5,448.33 | £32,690 | £350 | £700 | £55 | £33,795 |
