Renault Captur GPL: 120 hp, lower tax, same price

Renault pumps up its Captur GPL with a new 120 hp engine that replaces the previous 100 hp iteration. The SUV holds its €26,400 entry price while gaining 20 horses and a GPL tank 50 liters larger, for a total range of 1,400 km.

"With fuel costs up to 50% cheaper than petrol, GPL remains the trump card of this offering" — Mobiwisy

The Captur is shifting into a higher gear on GPL. Renault is abandoning its Eco-G 100 engine in favor of a new Eco-G 120 block that delivers more punch without sending the bill through the roof. A strategy that mirrors Dacia's playbook, where this powertrain is working wonders on the Duster and Sandero.

An engine moving upmarket

The new Eco-G 120 builds on the three-cylinder 1.2 TCe of 115 hp reconfigured to run on GPL. The figures climb noticeably: 120 hp against 100 previously, and most importantly 200 Nm of torque (+30 Nm). Enough to shave a second off the 0-100 km/h sprint, now achieved in 12 seconds.

This engine remains exclusive to the six-speed manual gearbox. No automatic variant on the agenda—Renault favoring simplicity and robustness in this segment.

GPL gains ground on range

The other welcome news concerns the GPL tank. Renault enlarges it from 40 to 50 liters (+25%), adding 10 liters in place of the spare wheel. Combined with the 48-liter petrol tank, total autonomy climbs to 1,400 km. A significant advantage over petrol or hybrid versions in the segment.

In GPL mode, consumption starts at 7.2 l/100 km, compared to 5.9 l/100 km on petrol. But with GPL priced around €0.96/liter, the savings remain substantial versus unleaded.

Starting price?

The Captur Eco-G 120 begins at €26,400 in Evolution trim—precisely the same price as the outgoing 100 hp version. An aggressive move by Renault, maintaining its pricing grid despite technical improvements.

On lease, the offer starts at €210/month with a first payment of €3,000, though exclusively in base trim. The malus drops from 260 to €240, a welcome economy even if modest.

Competitors in the crosshairs

This GPL offensive targets the Peugeot 2008 directly, France's 4th best-seller while the Captur languishes in 8th. Peugeot has offered no GPL for years, leaving the field wide open for Renault in this niche.

The Dacia Duster, just behind Captur in the rankings, also gets this Eco-G 120 engine but starting at €22,990. A price gap justified by Renault's premium positioning.

Technically welcome evolutions

Beyond the engine, the 2026 Captur inherits Clio-sourced mirrors that improve aerodynamics and project the logo onto the ground. Less visible but compulsory: an interior camera now monitors driver fatigue and distraction, in line with new European regulations.

Reverse cameras and 3D vision also gain in definition. Details that matter on an urban SUV where practicality reigns.

This GPL upgrade arrives as 5,700 Captur GPL units sold in France during 2025. Numbers that validate this dual-fuel strategy in a market obsessed with electric but where purchasing power remains decisive.

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