# Renault Adds 1.8L Hybrid to Captur in Japan

> Renault launches 1.8L hybrid Captur in Japan at ¥4.94 million with 24.5 km/L fuel economy.
- Title: Renault Adds 1.8L Hybrid to Captur in Japan · BigGo Finance
- Summary: Renault launches 1.8L hybrid Captur in Japan at ¥4.94 million with 24.5 km/L fuel economy.
- Keywords: renault japon, captur, captur esprit alpine full hybrid etech, renault 5 etech electric, harman/kardon, google services, wltc mode fuel economy, hybrid system, markets, BigGo Finance
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/38be8ed9-b5d4-4944-bdd2-31d19e60eda8
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:35:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: renault japon, captur, captur esprit alpine full hybrid etech, renault 5 etech electric, harman/kardon, google services, wltc mode fuel economy, hybrid system, finance, markets
## New Hybrid Model Launch
Renault Japon launched the Captur Esprit Alpine Full Hybrid E-Tech on October 15, 2026.
## Price and Specifications
Priced at ¥4.94 million (approximately $31,000) with 24.5 km/L fuel economy.
## Engine Upgrade
Engine upgraded from 1.6L to 1.8L, boosting output to 158ps and reducing 0-100 km/h acceleration to 8.9 seconds.
## Battery Capacity Increase
Battery capacity expanded from 1.2 kWh to 1.4 kWh, improving WLTC fuel economy to 24.5 km/L.
## New Features
10.4-inch Google services display and Harman/Kardon audio system standard equipment.
## Upcoming EV Launch
Renault plans to launch its first BEV, the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, on November 19, 2026.
## Market Position
Captur positioned in upper tier of imported compact SUVs with 24.5 km/L fuel economy.
## Electrification Strategy
Renault offers two-track electrification: hybrid and BEV models for Japanese market.
## Key takeaway

Renault Japon introduced its 1.8L hybrid Captur Esprit Alpine Full Hybrid E-Tech in Japan priced at ¥4.94 million with 24.5 km/L fuel economy.