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Renault relaunches in the C segment: Austral gets a makeover and Symbioz raises the hybrid bar

The French manufacturer's full-hybrid proposals challenge a market worth 40 per cent of global sales in Europe.

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3' min read

Translated by AI
Versione italiana

Renault is working hard to improve its position in the C segment. And it is doing so with two new proposals: the new Austral model and the Symbioz. The Renault Austral has been completely renewed in design and technical features, offering a more comfortable and technologically advanced driving experience. And as if that were not enough, the French manufacturer has also focused on the Symbioz, which now represents a big step forward in hybrid motorisation, thanks to its Full Hybrid technology that reduces consumption and emissions without sacrificing performance. In short, these two models, although different, share the same objective: that of making hybrid cars increasingly central to Renault's range, offering customers a more sustainable and high-performance choice.

Renault Austral

The new Renault Austral has a completely redesigned appearance, bringing it much closer to the French carmaker's latest models. The front of the vehicle has been completely redesigned, with headlights that are slimmer and a light signature that emphasises the identity of this SUV. The rear end has also been revised, with cleaner, more elegant lines and details that contribute to a more modern and solid image. The Renault Austral remains compact in external dimensions (4.51 metres in length), but continues to offer plenty of space inside and great versatility, making it ideal particularly for those travelling on motorways and bypasses.

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Renault Austral

Inside the car, Renault has focused its efforts primarily on passenger comfort. The new seats are designed to offer better support and a more natural driving position, so that the driver can drive with greater comfort and safety.

Noise insulation has been significantly improved, with a significant reduction in engine and air noise entering the cabin, especially when travelling at high speeds, such as on motorways.

In addition, the car's suspension has been revised and improved to make the ride smoother and more stable, thereby increasing driving pleasure in everyday life.

The Austral's technology is truly cutting-edge. One of the most interesting innovations is the driver recognition system, which allows the car to automatically adjust the settings of the seat, mirrors and multimedia preferences according to the driver's needs.

The OpenR Link infotainment system, which integrates Google, remains the benchmark for managing on-board functions, offering up-to-date services and a simple, intuitive user interface.

Under the bonnet of the Austral is the 200-horsepower Full Hybrid E-Tech system, which is one of the most popular options in Renault's range. This system combines a petrol engine with two electric units, which means it offers good performance but also low fuel consumption. When driving the Austral, the sensation is one of a very smooth ride, with virtually imperceptible transitions between the heat engine and the electric motor. In addition, the car has a very good response when accelerating, which makes it very pleasant to drive.

Symbioz, a full-hybrid engine for low consumption

While the Austral represents the evolution of an already familiar model, the Symbioz marks an important step forward on the technical front. The compact SUV introduces a new 160 horsepower Full Hybrid E-Tech engine, developed to further improve efficiency. The new system uses a larger-displacement petrol engine than before, combined with two electric motors and a larger battery.

The result is a car that drives more efficiently and at the same time consumes less fuel. The Symbioz is also able to move with just the electric powertrain, especially in the city at low speeds. The result is that less use is made of the combustion engine and, consequently, fewer pollutant emissions and less is spent on maintenance. Even on the motorway, the system works well, thanks to an improved transmission that offers faster and smoother gears.

Renault offers the Symbioz as a car designed for the family, compact in size but generous in interior space. The boot offers good capacity and modularity remains one of its strong points.

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