Evaluation: The Renault Symbioz E-Tech Full Hybrid is principally an prolonged model of the Captur – and an unassuming compact SUV with a well-tuned hybrid drive.
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SUVs are the preferred sort of car. So Renault thought there was room for one more in its mannequin vary. The Renault Symbioz is positioned between the Captur and the Austral. It measures 4,413 mm in size, is 1,797 mm large and 1,575 mm excessive. The entrance of the compact SUV is an identical to that of the Captur, which is about 20 cm shorter. It options rhombus-design daytime operating lights, a mock radiator grille on the high and a large air consumption on the backside. The angular LED headlights don’t supply a matrix operate, and the automated dimming, it should be stated, doesn’t work notably properly and was deactivated in the course of the take a look at. The rising sideline has many beading, on the rear slender, unbiased back lights emphasize the width.
With a wheelbase of two,638 mm, the crossover gives area for as much as 5 individuals, though it could get cramped on the again with three individuals. The take a look at automobile had the non-obligatory tinted Solarbay panoramic glass roof. On the push of a button, the glass will be made clear or opaque in 4 phases. The rear seat will be slid 16 cm, and the boot quantity ranges from 492 to 624 liters, or 1582 liters with the seats folded down. The second-highest trim degree, “Esprit Alpine”, options quite a lot of enticing inside touches comparable to a French flag, material on the dashboard, ornamental stitching, comfy electrically adjustable and heated partial leather-based seats, and a steering wheel heater. It is simple to spend even longer journeys on this automobile. The all-round view is nice apart from the final third, and the small facet window will not be notably useful.
Electronics + Connectivity
Drivers shall be accustomed to the digital cockpit with the OpenR Hyperlink multimedia system and the ten.4-inch touchscreen from the Captur. The format of the motive force show will be modified utilizing a button on the steering wheel. Apart from the navigation map, the small quantity of data, a few of which could be very small, appears a bit misplaced on the massive display. Likewise, the management surfaces on the central touchscreen are too small. Enter is made tougher by the massive distance to the show, which is mounted upright on the middle console. Even with lengthy arms, it’s troublesome to succeed in comfortably whereas driving. As well as, you need to keep away from leaning on the wobbly transmission adjustment lever. This then simply switches to impartial. The infotainment system itself relies on Google Android and runs comparatively easily, however the voice assistant is rudimentary. For instance, in case you say “I am chilly”, you will hear sentences like, “It is chilly outdoors, however once I consider our friendship, I really feel heat.” To activate the seat heating, you must say the proper command. The temperature settings for the air-con will be adjusted utilizing buttons under the display.
Engine + Powertrain
The E-Tech Hybrid 145 powertrain is similar as within the Captur Hybrid and combines two electrical motors and a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The engine is a bit grumpy, however principally properly insulated and, besides when accelerating, it’s hardly audible whereas driving. The system output is 105 kW (143 hp), the utmost torque is 250 Nm. Energy is transmitted to the entrance axle by way of a clutchless multimode automated transmission. The change between electrical and combustion engine energy is automated, however may also be pressured by urgent the EV button. In precept, the transition between the 2 varieties of drive is properly managed and hardly noticeable. The battery is at all times saved at round 50 %. With the “Save” button, {the electrical} vitality will be saved for driving into an environmental zone. The SUV, which weighs lower than 1.5 tons, has a most pace of 170 km/h and accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 10.6 s. That is greater than sufficient to maintain tempo with visitors in each city and interurban areas.
Driver Help Methods
When it comes to lively security, the Renault is properly geared up: 29 driver help programs can be found within the Symbioz. The parking aids will be nerve-wracking within the parking storage with their totally different tones. Nonetheless, programs comparable to adaptive cruise management, visitors signal recognition or blind spot warning labored properly whereas driving.
Conclusion: Renault Symbioz E-Tech Full Hybrid
With the Symbioz, you get an unassuming compact SUV with a well-tuned hybrid powertrain. It’s a bit longer than the Captur and gives a bigger trunk and higher gear. Within the metropolis, it may be a bit complicated, particularly when wanting backwards. However the many assistants assist with the blind spot, the space or the digital camera when parking. The hybrid SUV is accessible in 4 trim ranges: Evolution, Techno, Esprit Alpine and Iconic. The Symbioz E-Tech full hybrid begins at €32,550 within the Techno model. The Esprit Alpine model examined begins at €33,950, whereas the top-of-the-range Iconic model begins at €35,450.
This can be a partly automated translation of this German article.
