The 2026 Renault Symbioz range comes reasonably well-equipped for the price, featuring 18-inch alloy wheels for the Techno models and 19-inch rims for Esprit Alpine, plus a wireless smartphone charger, heated steering wheel, automatic climate control and auto headlights. There’s also a 10.25-inch digital driver display and 10.4-inch central multimedia touchscreen connected to a six-speaker sound system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto included, as well as Google Automotive Services.

The Esprit Alpine adds a nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, performance seats that are heated and electronically adjustable, red white and blue stitching on the steering wheel plus a power tailgate and chrome exterior trim.

The 2026 Renault Symbioz is a small SUV but has a well-considered interior. In the front there are plenty of small item storage spaces, with an emphasis on small. But what they lack in size they make up for in quantity. There is a small ledge ahead of the stubby gear selector, with the wireless charging pad hidden underneath it. There are two cupholders and a small lidded console box as well, plus small door pockets.

In terms of space for people, up front the seats are comfortable and roomy, while in the rear the back of the driver and passenger seats have been heavily sculpted out to create a good amount of kneeroom.

The 2026 Renault Symbioz is offered with two powertrains - a mild hybrid and a conventional hybrid.

The full hybrid makes a respectable 116kW and 265Nm from its 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor.

The mild hybrid features a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and makes a more modest 104kW and 245Nm. 

The 2026 Renault Symbioz is a five-seat small SUV. The design and layout of the cabin provides good space in the front seats and the rear bench. The rear bench seat is able to slide forwards to create more boot space if needed.

The 2026 Renault Symbioz is designed for efficiency not speed, so the 0-100km/h times are relatively modest 9.1 seconds for the hybrid variants. Top speed is around 180km/h.

With a 48-litre fuel tank and the 4.7L return, the 2026 Renault Symbioz has a theoretical driving range of more than 1000km on a single fill.

The Symbioz mild hybrid has a claimed fuel economy rating of 6.4L/100km, and has the same fuel tank, so its theoretical range is 750km.