In-depth reviews

Renault Symbioz Estate 1.6 E-Tech FHEV 145 Techno 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	Techno
Price	£29,290
Battery Capacity	1.26
Engine Power - BHP	143
Acceleration	10.6
Top Speed	106 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	104
Length	4413 mm
Width	1797 mm
Height	1575 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	434 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1426 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" digital driver display
10.4" OpenR link touchscreen with with built in Google Automotive Services and navigation
Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
Driver attention alert system
Eco mode driving function
Front, rear and side parking sensors
Front/rear detection with emergency lane keep assist incl. solid line, oncoming traffic and road edge detection
Gear change indicator
Multi Sense - 3 driving modes and up to 48 ambient lighting colours
My safety switch - ability to personalise ADAS features at press of a button
PAS
Rear view camera
Renault automatic emergency assist
Traffic sign recognition with overspeed prevention
Trip computer
Wifi smartphone integration compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wireless phone charger

Entertainment

2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
Arkamys speakers - x6 inc. 2 boomer, 2 tweeter and 2 bicone
DAB radio with Bluetooth

Exterior Features

Automatic headlights
Automatic high / low beam
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Dark tinted rear windows and tailgate
Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
Frameless auto dimming rear view mirror
Front and rear electric windows with driver window one touch facility and anti pitch function
Full LED front and rear lights
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED rear fog lights
LED third brake light
Radiator grille with 3D graphics in black upper part with grey graphics and body tone lower part
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Satin chrome lower door protection
Satin chrome window surround
Shark fin antenna

Interior Features

2 front roof LED lights and central rear rooflight with 3 reading LED lights
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Automatic air conditioning with one touch quick demist function and air quality regulator
Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
Fabric upholstery
Flying console with central storage, sliding armrest and 2 rear air vents
Front and rear head restraints
Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
ISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
Modular boot floor
Rear seats - 1/3:2/3 foldable sliding bench
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisor with mirror and light
Synthetic leather steering wheel

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Abs with emergency brake assist
Active emergency braking system - Urban and pedestrian/cyclist
Distance warning alert
Driver and front passenger and 3 rear passengers seatbelt reminder
Driver and front passenger, side, head and curtain airbags
Driver height adjustable seat belt
Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Hill start assist
Rear window and door child locking function
Tyre pressure warning light

Security

Central door locking
Hands free keycard with Keyless access and start

Trim

Granite grey decorative upper strip

Wheels

18" Gravity alloys wheels

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.26
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	106
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	104

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	78
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	83.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb

61.4

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	16E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	73
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	76
NCAP Safety Assist %	69
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.6
Engine Power - BHP	143
Engine Torque - NM	149
Engine Torque - RPM	3600
Top Speed	106 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	GRAVITY
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1575 mm
Length	4413 mm
Wheelbase	2638 mm
Width	1797 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2003 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	48
Gross Vehicle Weight	1925 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1498 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	434 l
Max. Loading Weight	499 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	745
Minimum Kerbweight	1426 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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