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Renault Symbol

The Clio-derived sedan for markets that prefer a boot, common across North Africa, Turkey, Latin America and Iran.

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Renault Symbol
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Generations

  • First generation 1999–2008

    The Clio-derived saloon, sold as Thalia in several markets.

    Body styles
    Sedan
    Platform
    Renault–Nissan B
    Engines
    • 1.4 8v — petrol
    • 1.4 16v — petrol
    • 1.6 16v — petrol
    • 1.5 dCi — diesel
    • 1.2 — petrol
    • 1.0 — petrol
    • 1.9 — diesel
    Transmissions
    5-speed manual · 4-speed automatic · 4-speed BVA
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive
  • Second generation 2008–2013

    Still Clio-based; common across North Africa, Turkey and Iran.

    Body styles
    Sedan
    Platform
    Renault–Nissan B
    Engines
    • 1.2 16v — D4FT · petrol
    • 1.4 16v — petrol
    • 1.6 16v — petrol · 77 kW (103 hp)
    • 1.5 dCi — K9K · diesel · 48–85 kW (64–114 hp) · 160–260 Nm (118–192 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    5-speed manual · 4-speed automatic · 4-speed BVA
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive
  • Third generation 2012–present

    A Logan-based car under the Symbol name — a platform change the badge does not announce.

    Body styles
    Sedan
    Platform
    Renault B0
    Engines
    • 1.2 16v — petrol
    • 0.9 TCe three-cylinder — petrol
    • 1.6 16v — petrol
    • 1.5 dCi — K9K · diesel · 48–85 kW (64–114 hp) · 160–260 Nm (118–192 lb-ft)
    • 0.9 turbo — M281 · petrol · 135–140 Nm (100–103 lb-ft)
    • 1.0 — petrol
    • 1.0 turbo — petrol
    Transmissions
    5-speed manual · Easy-R automated manual · CVT · 5-speed automated manual
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive

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