Renault inserts the Symbioz into the legacy of “family cars” almost 60 years after the launch of the Renault 16, a car that is both modern, functional and with a lot of interior space, and 40 years after the revolution started by the Espace, a modular car for seven people, just 4.25 meters long.
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The Symbioz is a versatile vehicle, which integrates the best of Renault’s C segment technologies, offering a compact body with plenty of internal space, to meet everyone’s needs.
Interior follows Renault’s “cars to live in” legacy
Imagined as a “car to live in”, in 1965 the Renault 16 was made to stand out from the competition, introducing a new body style whose rear door allowed access to the trunk. More versatile than its competitors, the Renault 16 included a modular rear seat that could be configured in the “holiday travel” position. The versatility offered was unprecedented at the time, responding to the needs of families looking for a car that adapted to their lifestyle, fully aligned with a society undergoing complete transformation.
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Since then, Renault has not stopped innovating, with its family cars in line with the times. The Espace was a true revolution in the 80s, thanks to its minivan format and completely unprecedented modularity at the time. Back in the 90s, the Scenic was the first compact minivan. Created as a “cocoon”, the internal space was designed for the well-being of all passengers.
Now, the Symbioz carries this same DNA and the winning “car to live in” formula. Versatile for daily use, it is also capable of modulating the trunk and cabin according to the needs of each family, in addition to offering useful technologies with added human value – all in a compact size, adapted for use in the city. Showcasing the Renault brand’s new design language, the Symbioz highlights this continuity following the launch of the electric Scenic E-Tech and the New Captur.
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The best of all worlds in the C segment
Symbioz combines the best of the Renault C segment range in terms of modularity, connectivity and efficiency, concentrating all the know-how and intelligence to deliver the highest level of interior comfort, both for short and longer journeys. Therefore, this model is aimed at a wide range of customers, starting with families looking for versatility, modularity and efficiency, with a contemporary design. But also for corporate fleets looking for strict control over usage costs and electrified motorization. For both categories of customers, this is a winning combination, which does not compromise on any need.
Positioned between the Captur and the Austral, the Symbioz reinforces Renault’s presence in the entry-level category of the C segment. At 4.41 m long, the new model completes the hybrid E-Tech series already formed by the Arkana (4.57 m) and the Austral (4.51 m), expanding the electric E-Tech series with the Mégane and the electric Scenic E-Tech. It reinforces Renault’s strategic coherence, responding to all drivers’ desires by creating two model ranges with dedicated platforms.
The Symbioz is equipped with the best of Renault technologies, receiving the OpenR Link multimedia system with all Google services integrated, in addition to the Solarbay panoramic glass roof. In its Iconic version, it has 29 state-of-the-art advanced driver assistance devices, providing the best level of safety and comfort when driving.
With a trunk volume of up to 624 liters – unprecedented given its reduced length – and the modularity provided by the sliding rear seat that can also be folded down to create a flat floor, the Symbioz is positioned at the best level in its category. . In addition to this difference, it offers a reduced size and agility, providing the right dose of versatility to suit family lifestyles and urban use.
The Symbioz is a new car for family use that respects the environment and is economical to use, with a curb weight below 1,500 kg. The model features the E-Tech hybrid 145 engine for consumption and emissions at the best level on the market, thanks to exclusive and highly efficient technology, which has benefited from constant improvements since it was launched in 2020.
After the Arkana, electric Mégane E-Tech, Austral and electric Scenic E-Tech, the Symbioz complements Renault’s range of compact models and closes the “reconquest of the C segment” chapter of the Renaulution strategic plan.
“Never has a car been so deserving of a name! Symbioz brings together the best of both worlds from Renault’s recent range, combined with our “cars to live in” DNA: Renault’s new design, our efficient E-Tech full hybrid technology and the best multimedia system on the market – OpenR Lynk with integrated Google – highly praised by our customers. Added to this is a large trunk with a capacity of up to 624 liters, a sliding rear seat and a Solarbay panoramic glass roof, with voice control. Being at the same time attractive, practical, compact, efficient and full of useful technologies, the Renault Symbioz is the perfect ally for professional and personal life. With the Renault Symbioz, you will never be alone”, he declared Fabrice Cambolive, CEO of the Renault Brand.
“The design of the Renault Symbioz combines sensual volumes with characteristic dynamic lines, treated with elegance and precision. All of this in a balanced silhouette, allowing the Symbioz to convey strength and technicality while promising plenty of internal space and a very versatile experience,” he concluded. Gilles Vidal, Global Vice President of Design for the Renault brand.
