Renault Symbioz 2024– car dimensions: 4413 mm long, 1797 mm wide and 1575 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,426 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Techno gets a 10.4-inch OpenR Link touchscreen with Google built-in plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digital driver display, automatic climate control and wireless phone charging. Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter is standard, along with front, rear and side parking sensors and a rear-view camera. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection comes as standard, as does lane-keep assist with emergency trajectory correction. Blind-spot warning arrives on higher grades.
Boot holds 492 litres with the sliding rear bench fully back, rising to 624 litres when slid forward. Fold the 60:40 seats for 1582 litres and a flat floor with no lip. A modular boot floor is fitted.
Braked towing is listed up to 1000 kg on full-hybrid versions and higher on mild-hybrid in some markets, with unbraked around 730 kg. Payload sits near 450-530 kg depending on spec. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is noted for work use.
The cabin feels roomy and practical for family trips, with a sliding rear bench that adjusts boot space from 492 to 624 litres and folds for up to 1582 litres. Techno trim brings height-adjustable fabric front seats with yellow stitching, automatic climate control, Multi-Sense with up to 48 ambient light colours, a 10.4-inch openR link screen with Google built-in, 10.25-inch digital driver display and wireless phone charging. Higher grades add electric multi-way seats, heated fronts and wheel plus the Solarbay opacifying panoramic roof.
Full hybrid E-Tech returns from 4.3 L/100 km or up to 64.2 mpg combined with CO2 from 97 g/km. mild hybrid 140 is 47.9 mpg and 134 g/km.
Oil change interval for E-Tech hybrid is 15 000 km or one year.
Euro NCAP 4-star rating in 2024: 73% adult occupant, 80% child occupant, 76% vulnerable road users, 69% safety assist.
Standard safety includes six airbags, adaptive cruise control with speed limiter, active emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping assist, front rear and side parking sensors, tyre pressure monitor, hill start assist and My Safety Switch.
Fuel economy is a strong point of the self-charging full hybrid E-Tech powertrain, which can run mostly electric in town and delivers low combined figures without needing a plug. The mild hybrid option uses less advanced tech and returns higher consumption. A 48-litre tank supports long range claims of up to 1000 km in ideal conditions.
Servicing follows a straightforward schedule with engine oil and filter changes every 15 000 km or annually on the hybrid. Other items such as cabin filter and brake fluid are checked or replaced at longer intervals. Warranty cover varies by market but typically starts at three years.
Safety kit is comprehensive even on Techno, covering the main active and passive systems needed for daily driving. The Euro NCAP result of four stars reflects solid child protection and good AEB performance, though adult chest scores and some assist features held it back from five stars. Higher trims add blind-spot warning and 360-degree camera.
Living with the Symbioz means easy family practicality thanks to the modular rear seats and decent storage. Keep the hybrid battery healthy with normal driving and regenerative braking. no special charging routine is required. Regular tyre and fluid checks will maintain the efficient running costs.
Length 4413 mm, Width 1797 mm, Height 1575 mm, Wheelbase 2638 mm (Symbioz 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault UK press kit and renault.co.uk/media.renault.com technical specs/fiche technique.