Renault has officially unveiled its new Symboiz SUV, which will sit between the Captur and the Austral in its range.
The French marque claims the Symbioz offers the best of the C segment; it is a car aimed at families looking for space and efficiency with a modular, contemporary design. It is also said to be built for corporate fleet owners, looking for a level of electrification while keeping total cost of ownership on a tight rein.
At just 4.41 metres long and weighing in at under 1,500kg, this new model completes the E-Tech ‘hybrid’ range already comprising the Arkana (4.57m ) and the Austral (4.51m ), while expanding the E-Tech 'electric' range with the Mégane and Scénic E-Tech electric.
According to Renault, the Symbioz is packed with technology. It features the OpenR Link multimedia system with Google built-in, as well as the Solarbay tinted glass sunroof. The 'Iconic' version ships with 29 new-generation driving aids for optimised safety and driving comfort. There is a central 10.4 inch vertical touchscreen on all versions, coupled with a second 10.3 inch screen facing the driver to display driving information.
Boot capacity is said to be 492 litres, but increases to 624 litres when the bench seat is slid forward, creating a flat floor. There is up to 1,582 litres when the rear seats are fully folded (60:40 ). Renault says the boot has no lip, making it easy to access the flat floor and load even the bulkiest items. It also features a power tailgate with hands-free opening.
Built on the extended version of the CMF-B platform used by the Clio and the Captur as well as
by Arkana, the Symbioz will run on Renault's E-Tech hybrid 145 powertrain. It combines a 36kW (49hp ) electric motor and an 18kW (24hp ) high-voltage starter-generator (HSG ) with a 95hp 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. Its fuel consumption is calculated at 4.6 litres/100 km (WLTP ).
Renault's new design language is visible at the front and rear of the Symbioz. The new Renault logo is omnipresent in a variety of forms. It features as complete in the centre of the grille, split in two vertically for the light signature, or turned into a graphic pattern on the radiator grille. Complementing its design, the Symbioz features large 19 inch wheels on the 'Esprit Alpine' and 'Iconic' versions. All wheels (18” and 19” ) are new and exclusive to this model.
The Symbioz will bve available in a range of seven colours, including the new vibrant shade of Mercury Blue. The iconic Flame Red is offered free of charge in the configurator, which also includes five other colours: Pearl White, Cassiopée Grey, Starry Black, Rafale Grey, and Iron Blue.
After the Arkana, the Mégane E-Tech electric, the Austral and the Scénic E-Tech electric, Renault says the Symbioz completes its range of compact vehicles, as the last vehicle in its 'Renaulution' offensive on the C segment.
