2026 Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV priced from under $37,000

The 2026 Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV, effectively the replacement for the French brand’s Captur small SUV in Australia, has been priced from $36,990 before on-road costs, undercutting the smaller Mitsubishi ASX, which is based on the latest Renault Captur sold overseas.

A new nameplate for Renault Australia showrooms, the five-seat, five-door Symbioz will be offered in three grades – one mild-hybrid and two hybrid variants – when it arrives in July 2026.

It replaces the previous Captur in local Renault showrooms, which was last updated for Australia in 2024 and was priced from $33,000 before on-road costs in entry-level Life guise.

That makes the Symbioz cheaper than the Nissan Qashqai ST-L e-Power ($45,640 before on-road costs), but marginally more expensive than the Hyundai Kona Hybrid ($36,950 before on-roads).

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The new Renault also undercuts the smaller Mitsubishi ASX, essentially a rebadged version of the latest Captur not offered here, which starts from $37,740 before on-roads.

The Symbioz sits on the same 2639mm wheelbase as the latest Captur and ASX, but measures 4412mm long overall, making it 174mm longer. Width remains unchanged at 1797mm, while height is 1567mm.

Boot space has also increased, with the Symbioz offering 563 litres of capacity compared to 484L in the Captur and ASX.

For 2026, the range opens with the Techno grade, priced from $36,990 before on-roads and powered by a mild-hybrid drivetrain.

It uses a 104kW/245Nm 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 6.4L/100km.

The Techno can also be specified with Renault Australia’s first hybrid powertrain, a non-plug-in system that adds $6000 to the asking price, taking it to $42,990 before on-roads.

While adding 85kg in weight (1397kg) and reducing boot space from 563L to 460L, the hybrid is both faster and more fuel-efficient than the mild-hybrid model.

Its 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor produce combined outputs of 116kW and 265Nm, driving the front wheels through a hybrid automatic transmission and supported by a 1.4kWh lithium-ion battery.

Renault claims fuel consumption of 4.7L/100km, giving the hybrid a theoretical driving range of 1021km from its 48L fuel tank. It also completes the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 9.1 seconds, 0.3 seconds quicker than the mild-hybrid.

Standard equipment for Techno variants includes LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, push-button start, cloth upholstery, rear privacy glass and a sliding second-row bench seat.

There’s also a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, heated steering wheel, 10.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a rear-view camera.

Positioned above the Techno grades, the flagship Symbioz Esprit Alpine adds 19-inch alloy wheels, darkened Renault logos, and Alpine badging.

Inside, there is unique Alpine trim, Esprit Alpine sports seats, heated six-way power-adjustable front seats, and blue-accented seatbelts.

The range-topper also features a Harman Kardon nine-speaker sound system, hands-free power tailgate, and automatic parking assist.

The Symbioz is sold as the Mitsubishi Grandis in Europe – a model not offered by Mitsubishi in Australia – and has a four-star safety rating based on 2024 Euro NCAP crash testing.

Standard safety and driver-assistance technology across the range includes six airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist with lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.

Options include a panoramic sunroof, while all colours apart from Flame Red attract a $900 premium paint surcharge.

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