2025 Renault Symbioz E-Tech Iconic

• The 2025 Renault Symbioz E‑Tech Iconic lands as a compact hybrid SUV with up to 160 hp and family-friendly versatility.

• Sharp proportions, sliding rear bench, and 624 L boot space make it a practical, stylish option.

• Offers 4.3 L/100 km efficiency, 1,000 km range, full hybrid tech without plugging in — priced from €34,900.

A Slick Hybrid for Daily Life

The 2025 Renault Symbioz E‑Tech Iconic shows up looking ready to join the global plug-in conversation—yet it’s full hybrid, no plug needed. That 1.8 L E‑Tech hybrid motor punches out 160 hp, still sipping just 4.3 L/100 km and emitting 98 g/km CO₂ . It’s efficient and smooth—ideal for city shuffle or long highway runs up to 1,000 km.

Balanced Proportions, Family Utility

The Symbioz stretches about 4.41 m long on the CMF‑B chassis, with a wide stance and clean surfaces that dodge the bulky SUV look . The rear bench slides a full 16 cm, boosting boot space from 492 to 624 L. Flat floor, no awkward folds—that’s thoughtful design, not gimmick.

What You Feel Inside

Inside, features like the openR Link multimedia system with Google, a Solarbay panoramic sunroof, and a 360-degree camera show up on the Iconic trim . The cabin avoids flashy transitions. Think light-touch transitions between screens and surfaces polished just enough—not showy.

Under the Skin: Tech You Can Respect

This isn’t just about looks. The Symbioz runs a multi-mode dogbox gearbox with 15 hybrid settings—two electric gears, four petrol—so it shifts with confidence . Drive aids include active driver assist (level 2), adaptive cruise, predictive hybrid driving features and My Safety Switch for toggling safety systems . It’s tech without overwhelm.

How It Measures Up

In the compact crossover class, it goes head-to-head with the Volkswagen ID.4 hybrid variants, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The Symbioz isn’t the cheapest, but it’s sleeker and greener—and easy to live with. Buyers who hesitate at full-EV price tags might find this fills the gap: efficient, practical, tech-strong, no charging anxiety.

Technical Specification

• Performance

  • System power (E‑Tech full hybrid 160): 160 hp (118 kW)

  • Acceleration (0–100 km/h): ~10.6 seconds (Iconic Esprit Alpine variant)

• Body Measurements

  • Length: 4,413 mm (173.7 in)

  • Width (mirrors folded): 1,797 mm (70.7 in); with mirrors extended: 2,003 mm (78.9 in)

  • Height: 1,575 mm (62.0 in)

  • Wheelbase: 2,638 mm (103.8 in)

  • Ground Clearance: 169 mm (6.7 in)

• Powertrain

  • Engine: 1.6 L petrol + dual electric motors, 1.2 kWh lithium-ion battery

  • Transmission: Multi-mode E-Tech automatic with 14–15 gear combinations

  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive

• Capacities & Efficiency

  • Boot capacity: 492 L (standard) up to 1,582 L with rear seats folded

  • Fuel Tank: 48 L

  • Hybrid system fuel consumption: ~4.6–4.8 L/100 km WLTP

  • CO₂ emissions: ~102–110 g/km

  • WLTP Range: ~1,100 km (690 miles)

• Price (UK and Euro markets)

  • UK starting price for Techno trim: £27,395 OTR

  • UK starting price for Iconic Esprit Alpine: £33,795 OTR

  • Euro (continental) starting price: approx. €34,900 (Techno, mild hybrid)

  • Full hybrid E‑Tech range-topper Iconic: ~€41,395 (tested spec)

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