Renault Introduces Captur Eco-G 120 Bi-Fuel Powertrain

Renault presents the Captur Eco-G 120, a new petrol-LPG engine with higher output, lower CO2 emissions and up to 1,400 km range. Learn more.

Renault is expanding the Captur range with the introduction of the new Eco-G 120 powertrain, a bi-fuel petrol and LPG engine designed to combine longer driving range with lower running costs. The new version replaces the previous Eco-G 100 and is offered at the same price point, while delivering higher performance and improved efficiency.

The Eco-G 120 is based on a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection engine. Output increases to 120 hp, with maximum torque rising to 200 Nm, representing gains of 20 hp and 30 Nm over its predecessor. Paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, the updated Captur accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12 seconds, one second quicker than the Eco-G 100.

The key advantage of the Eco-G configuration remains its dual-fuel capability. Captur Eco-G 120 is equipped with two separate fuel tanks: a 48-litre petrol tank and a new 50-litre LPG tank, which is 25% larger than before. Combined, they allow a total driving range of up to 1,400 kilometres, positioning the model among the longest-range variants in the Captur lineup.

From an environmental and economic perspective, Renault highlights improved figures. When running on LPG, CO₂ emissions start at 117 g/km, around 10% lower than those of an equivalent petrol engine. Fuel consumption is rated from 7.2 l/100 km on LPG and from 5.9 l/100 km on petrol, both representing an improvement over the outgoing Eco-G 100.

In France, the Captur Evolution Eco-G 120 is priced from €26,400, matching the cost of the model it replaces. On other European markets, such as Spain, lower entry prices underline regional differences in taxation and positioning, while the overall strategy remains consistent: keeping LPG technology accessible.

Renault builds on more than 15 years of experience with factory-fitted LPG systems. The bi-fuel technology is integrated directly at the production stage, with the LPG tank installed in place of the spare wheel and no impact on the petrol tank. According to the manufacturer, reliability is on par with conventional petrol engines.

The arrival of the Eco-G 120 reflects broader European trends, where the LPG refuelling network already counts tens of thousands of stations and the number of LPG vehicles continues to grow. For Renault, the new engine offers a pragmatic alternative between traditional petrol models and more expensive hybrid options, combining extended range and lower running costs without fundamentally changing everyday driving habits.