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Renault Symbioz Estate 1.3 TCe 140 Techno Esprit Alpine 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1333
Trim	Techno Esprit Alpine
Price	£29,295
Engine Power - BHP	140
Acceleration	11.2
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	134
Length	4413 mm
Width	1797 mm
Height	1575 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	434 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1284 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" digital driver display
10.4" OpenR link touchscreen with with built in Google Automotive Services and navigation
Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
Blind spot warning and rear detection
Driver attention alert system
Eco mode driving function
Engine start button
Exterior temperature display
Front, rear and side parking sensors
Front/rear detection with emergency lane keep assist incl. solid line, oncoming traffic and road edge detection
Gear change indicator
Internet access/wi-fi hotspot
Lane change warning
Lane departure warning
My safety switch - ability to personalise ADAS features at press of a button
PAS
Performance mode selector - multisense 4 driving modes (sport, comfort, perso and eco)
Power hands-free tailgate opening
Qrescue
Rear cross traffic/pedestrian alert with rear braking assitance
Rear view camera
Renault automatic emergency assist
Service interval indicator
Traffic sign recognition with overspeed prevention
Trip computer
Voice control for navigation system with built in google assistant
Wifi smartphone integration compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wireless phone charger

Entertainment

2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
Arkamys speakers - x6 inc. 2 boomer, 2 tweeter and 2 bicone
DAB radio with Bluetooth

Exterior Features

Automatic headlights
Automatic high / low beam
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Dark tinted rear windows and tailgate
Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
Esprit alpine exterior styling
Frameless auto dimming rear view mirror
Front and rear electric windows with driver window one touch facility and anti pitch function
Front matte grey and rear skid plates
Full LED front and rear lights
Gloss black window surround
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED rear fog lights
LED third brake light
Matte grey F1 blade
Radiator grille with 3D graphics in black upper part with grey graphics and body tone lower part
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Shark fin antenna
Twin reversing lights

Interior Features

12v power outlet - front
2 front roof LED lights and central rear rooflight with 3 reading LED lights
3 seat bench in 2nd row
48 ambient lighting colours
Aluminium sports pedals
Automatic air conditioning with one touch quick demist function and air quality regulator
Driver and front passenger seat with electric height adjustment
Esprit alpine interior styling
Front and rear head restraints
Front seats manual lumbar adjustment
Heated front seats
Heated synthetic leather steering wheel
Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
ISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
Luggage compartment light
Modular boot floor
Multifunctional steering wheel
Rear seats - 1/3:2/3 foldable sliding bench
Recycled jacquard madama fabric upholstery
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisor with mirror and light

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Abs with emergency brake assist
Active emergency braking system - Urban and pedestrian/cyclist
Adjustable driver and passenger safety seat belts
Approaching vehicle sound for pedestrians
Collision avoidance braking
Distance warning alert
Driver and front passenger and 3 rear passengers seatbelt reminder
Driver and front passenger, side, head and curtain airbags
Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic Stability Programme
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Hill start assist
Occupant safe exit
Rear window and door child locking function
Tyre pressure warning light

Security

Alarm/immobiliser
Hands free keycard with Keyless access and start
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking
Super locking system

Trim

Brushed blue decorative upper strip
Lower textile strip on dashboard with red, white and blue flag

Wheels

19" Esprit alpine elixir alloys wheels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	134

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1333
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb

47.9

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	16E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	73
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	76
NCAP Safety Assist %	69
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	2
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	11.2
Engine Power - BHP	140
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ELIXIR
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1575 mm
Length	4413 mm
Wheelbase	2638 mm
Width	1797 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2003 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	48
Gross Vehicle Weight	1815 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1498 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	434 l
Max. Loading Weight	531 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	675
Minimum Kerbweight	1284 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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