Renault Symbioz Hybrid price and specs announced for Australia

Renault Australia has announced prices and specifications for the new Renault Symbioz Hybrid range ahead of order books opening this month and showroom deliveries from next month.

There will be a choice of two hybrid options – mild hybrid and full hybrid – and three variants.

Recommended retail pricing for the MY26 Renault Symbioz Hybrid range is as follows:

•    Renault Symbioz Techno Mild Hybrid: $36,990 plus on-road costs
•    Renault Symbioz Techno Full Hybrid: $42,990 plus on-road costs
•    Renault Symbioz Esprit Alpine Full Hybrid: $45,990 plus on-road costs 

It is the first time Renault Australia has launched a full hybrid model – with up to 1000km driving range, according to WLTP tests.

Full hybrid versions of the Renault Symbioz are powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine (80kW/170Nm) paired to an electric motor (36kW/205Nm) and supported by a 1.4kWh battery pack.

The electric motor – rather than the petrol engine – is prioritised during the vehicle’s initial acceleration phase up to approximately 60 km/h.

When driven normally, the vehicle is able to remain in electric mode most of the time in stop-start city driving. 

The full hybrid system also recovers energy when the vehicle is braking, coasting or decelerating. 

Renault’s “intelligent multi-mode” full hybrid system – protected by 150 patents – uses an electric motor with two gears and a four-speed automatic transmission for the petrol engine.

With more than 15 possible combinations to keep the engine in its most efficient rev range, it provides smooth and responsive acceleration.

Instead of conventional gears, the advanced transmission in full hybrid variants of the Renault Symbioz uses mechanical face plates to engage ratios, relying on electric motors to match speeds and deliver seamless, immediate shifts.

Furthermore, full hybrid variants of the Renault Symbioz start and reverse using electric power, reducing the number of mechanical parts.

The overall design of Renault’s advanced “intelligent multi-mode” full hybrid system reduces friction and weight – and improves fuel efficiency. 

The mild hybrid version of the Renault Symbioz is powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine (104kW/245Nm) paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch ‘EDC’ automatic transmission.

Although the Renault Symbioz is categorised as a small SUV, it sits at the larger end of the segment and both variants have generous boot space and rear leg room.

The back seat can also be slid forward 16cm to give owners flexibility to opt for more cargo space or more rear leg room.

Dimensions:
Length: 4412mm
Width: 1797mm
Height: 1567mm
Wheelbase: 2639mm

Boot space (Techno Mild Hybrid): 
Minimum boot volume: 563 litres
With rear seat slid forward 16cm: 695 litres
With rear seat stowed: 1668 litres

Boot space (Techno and Esprit Alpine Full Hybrid):
Minimum boot volume: 460 litres
With rear seat slid forward 16cm: 592 litres
With rear seat stowed: 1546 litres

Available as an extra-cost option across all three model variants is a panoramic sunroof – which Renault calls ‘Solarbay’ – that has an embedded filament (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal or PDLC) that can be darkened on demand, a technology usually reserved for high-end luxury cars.

Warranty coverage on the MY26 Renault Symbioz is five years/unlimited kilometres and service intervals are 12 months/30,000km (whichever occurs first). 

Warranty coverage on the 1.4kWh battery pack on full hybrid variants is 8 years/160,000km (whichever occurs first).

“The new Renault Symbioz is well positioned to offer Australian motorists a choice of hybrid options in one of the most hotly contested segments of the new-car market,” said Glen Sealey, the General Manager of Renault Australia.

“This is the first time Renault has offered a full hybrid vehicle in Australia.

“This means Symbioz is able to deliver genuine fuel savings at a time when there is significant pressure on petrol prices.

“In addition to excellent fuel efficiency and well-calibrated safety technology, the new Renault Symbioz delivers European design and European handling in a roomy, comfortable package.

“The new Renault Symbioz is well equipped, and arrives in Australian showrooms at an attainable price point.

“Last year we promised six new models over an 18 month period and the new Renault Symbioz is part of that rollout.”

MY26 Renault Symbioz Techno feature highlights include:

Safety

•    Six airbags: Driver and passenger front airbags, left and right side ‘curtain’ airbags, front seat side thorax airbags.
•    Five seatbelt reminders with occupant detection
•    ISOFIX child seat attachment points on rear outer seat positions
•    Child seat top-tether points for all three rear seat positions
•    Lane keeping assistance and lane change warning
•    Driver attention monitor (windscreen pillar camera)
•    Traffic sign recognition
•    Automatic headlights 
•    Forward autonomous emergency braking (with intersection detection)
•    Reverse autonomous emergency braking
•    Anti-lock brakes and stability control
•    Door exit warning
•    Blind spot warning
•    Rear cross-traffic alert
•    Adaptive cruise control (with speed limiter)
•    Front, rear and side parking sensors
•    Rear-view camera
•    Tyre pressure monitors

 

Comfort and convenience

•    LED headlights
•    LED brake lights
•    LED cabin lighting
•    Rain sensing wipers
•    Electronic park brake
•    Hill hold function
•    Card-style sensor key with push-button start, walk-away locking
•    Four one-touch auto-up and auto-down power windows
•    Height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel
•    Illuminated vanity mirrors (driver and front passenger)
•    Four driving modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport and Smart)
•    Heated power-fold side mirrors
•    Frameless rearview mirror
•    Heated steering wheel
•    Automatic air conditioning
•    Centre console with armrest
•    Front seat-back pockets
•    60/40 split-fold rear seat with three height-adjustable headrests
•    Rear seat slides 16cm to optimise boot space or rear legroom
•    Split-level boot
•    Space saver spare tyre

 

Infotainment

•    10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
•    10.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
•    Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
•    Google built-in including navigation pack and Google Automotive Services (GAS)
•    Wireless phone charger
•    2 x USB-C sockets and 1 x 12V socket (front cabin)
•    2 x USB-C sockets (cabin)
•    Arkamys 6-speaker audio
•    Over the air system update
•    Digital operating instructions accessed via the multimedia system
 

Design

•    Gloss black exterior highlights
•    Satin chrome window frames and lower door protection
•    Body-coloured exterior door handles
•    18-inch alloy wheels
•    Rear tinted ‘privacy’ glass
•    Satin chrome gear lever surround, air vent surrounds, interior door handles
•    Chrome-plated trim on steering wheel and start button surround

 

 

MY26 Renault Symbioz Esprit Alpine variants add or replace:

•    360-degree camera
•    Hands-free parking
•    Powered tailgate with hands-free opening
•    Heated front seats
•    6-way electrically adjustable driver and passenger seats
•    Harman Kardon 9-speaker audio
•    19-inch alloy wheels
•    Esprit Alpine exterior badging
•    Darkened Renault badging
•    Satin chrome window frames and lower door highlights deleted
•    Esprit Alpine performance seats
•    Esprit Alpine logo (front seats)
•    Esprit Alpine aluminium door sill covers (front doors)
•    Seatbelts with blue highlights
•    Steering wheel red, white and blue stitching
•    Alloy pedal covers

 

MY26 Renault Symbioz options (recommended retail prices):

•    Panoramic ‘Solarbay’ sunroof: $2000 (all variants) 
•    Powered tailgate with hands-free opening: $600 (on Techno, standard on Esprit Alpine)
•    Flame Red: no extra cost
•    Diamond Black: $900
•    Iron Blue: $900
•    Pearl White: $900
•    Rafale Grey: $900
•    Mercury Blue: $900
•    Oyster Grey: $900
 

 

MY26 Renault Symbioz Techno MHEV specifications:
 
Engine: Turbocharged 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol
Eco technology: 12-volt micro-hybridisation
Power: 104kW @ 5000 to 5500 rpm
Torque: 245Nm @ 2500 to 3500 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed EDC ‘dual-clutch’ automatic
Driven wheels: Front
Battery type: Lithium-Ion
Battery voltage: 12V
0 to 100km/h: 9.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (combined cycle): 6.4L/100km
CO2 emissions (combined cycle): 144g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6 (WLTP)
Fuel tank capacity: 48 litres
Fuel requirement: 95 premium unleaded
Turning circle: 11.1m
Kerb weight: 1312kg
Towing capacity: 1500kg (braked), 695kg (unbraked)
 
 
MY26 Renault Symbioz Techno and Esprit Alpine HEV specifications:
 
Engine: 1.8-litre petrol engine and electric motor
Eco technology: Full hybrid E-Tech
Combined system power: 116kW @ 5250 to 5500rpm
Combined system torque: 265Nm @ 1800 to 3750 rpm
Transmission: Hybrid automatic 
Driven wheels: Front
Battery type: Lithium-Ion
Battery voltage: 230V
Battery capacity: 1.4kWh
0 to 100 km/h: 9.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (combined cycle): 4.7 L/100km
CO2 emissions (combined cycle): 107g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6 (WLTP)
Fuel tank: 48 litres
Fuel requirement: 95 premium unleaded
Turning circle: 11.1m
Kerb weight: 1397kg
Towing capacity: 1000kg (braked), 735kg (unbraked)