Local pricing and specifications for the new Renault Symbioz hybrid small SUV have been announced ahead of July 2026 arrivals. Priced from $36,990 plus on-road costs, the Symbioz replaces the Captur in Australia and will sit above the Duster already on sale. The Symbioz will be the first full hybrid product that Renault has offered locally, and it also features an available 12-volt mild-hybrid drivetrain too.

Based on the same platform as the Captur but larger, the Symbioz sits at the larger end of the small SUV segment. It measures 4412mm long, 1797mm wide, 1567mm tall and rides on a 2639mm long wheelbase, making it only 13mm shorter in length than the Nissan Qashqai.

The mild hybrid version’s boot measures 563 litres, though that increases to 695 litres with the rear seat slid forward and 1668 litres with them folded (the hybrid’s equivalents are 460L, 592L and 1546L respectively).

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Two drivetrains will be available in the Australian Symbioz: Either a 104kW/245Nm mild-hybrid 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine or a 116kW/265Nm naturally aspirated 1.8-litre full hybrid with a 1.4kWh battery. The mild-hybrid uses a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and the hybrid a dedicated hybrid transmission incorporating a four-speed auto for the engine and a two-speeder for the electric motor. Both models are front-wheel drive.

For fuel consumption, the mild-hybrid is rated at 6.4L/100km with claimed CO2 emissions of 144g/km, and the hybrid at 4.7L/100km and 107g/km. The mild-hybrid launches to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds and the hybrid slightly faster at 9.1 seconds.

Pricing for the Australian Renault Symbioz range starts at $36,990 plus on-road costs for the Techno mild-hybrid, extending to $42,990 +ORC for the Techno hybrid and $45,990 +ORC for the top-spec Esprit Alpine hybrid.

“The new Renault Symbioz is well positioned to offer Australian motorists a choice of hybrid options in one of the most hotly contested segments of the new-car market,” said Glen Sealey, the General Manager of Renault Australia. “This is the first time Renault has offered a full hybrid vehicle in Australia and it means Symbioz is able to deliver genuine fuel savings at a time when there is significant pressure on petrol prices.

Renault Symbioz pricing (plus on-road costs):

Techno mild hybrid$36,990
Techno hybrid$42,990
Esprit Alpine hybrid$45,990
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Renault Symbioz Techno standard features:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic LED exterior lighting
  • Automatic rain-sensing wipers
  • Keyless entry with push button start
  • Heated/auto-folding mirrors
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Automatic air-conditioning
  • Heated leather steering wheel
  • 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
  • 10.4-inch touchscreen with Google built-in and live services
  • Google Maps satellite navigation
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Arkamys six-speaker audio
  • 4x USB-C charging points
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Six airbags
  • Forward autonomous emergency braking (with intersection detection)
  • Reverse autonomous emergency braking
  • Lane keeping assistance and lane change warning
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Door exit warning
  • Adaptive cruise control (with speed limiter)
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Driver attention monitoring
  • Front, rear and side parking sensors
  • Reversing camera
  • Tyre pressure monitoring

Symbioz Esprit Alpine adds to Techno:

  • 360-degree camera
  • Hands-free parking functionality
  • Powered tailgate with hands-free opening
  • Heated front seats
  • Six-way electrically adjustable front seats
  • Harman Kardon nine-speaker audio
  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Esprit Alpine exterior badging
  • Darkened Renault badging
  • Esprit Alpine performance seats
  • Esprit Alpine logo (front seats)
  • Esprit Alpine aluminium door sill covers (front doors)
  • Seatbelts with blue highlights
  • Steering wheel red, white and blue stitching
  • Alloy pedal covers

Symbioz options:

  • Panoramic sunroof: $2000 
  • Powered tailgate with hands-free opening: $600 (Techno only, already standard on Esprit Alpine)
  • Premium paint: $900