Renault symbol

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Renault symbol
Production period:	since 1999
Class :	Small car
Body versions :	limousine

Under various different names depending on the market, now mostly as Renault Symbol is of Renault one on since mid-1999 Renault Clio offered based notchback version. The model is mainly sold in North Africa , the Middle East , Turkey , Eastern Europe and North and Central America . Occasionally, vehicles were also sold in France and Germany, but the model was never officially available here. The Renault 7 , which was produced from the end of 1974 to the beginning of 1983 and was also a notchback version of the Renault 5 of that time, can be regarded as its predecessor .

Names

In Argentina, the first generation of the vehicle was sold as the Renault Clio GNC . In Brazil, the name of the models built there was initially Renault Clio Sedan , later Renault Clio Classic . In Tunisia, the sales name Renault Clio Classic was also chosen. In Turkey and Mexico the car was called Renault Clio Symbol , in Peru and Venezuela the name was shortened to Renault Symbol. In Poland the car was sold as Renault Thalia . The model is marketed as Renault Clio Tricorps by the Nigerian CFAO Group .

With the second generation, the number of names was significantly reduced. The nickname Clio has been omitted throughout. In Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary it is still called Thalia, more precisely Thalia II . In all other countries it is now marketed as the Renault symbol .

A closely related model was available in the Central and South American markets from spring 2002 to mid-2008 as the Nissan Platina .

history

The first generation of the vehicle is based on the Renault Clio II . The models were produced in Argentina , Brazil , Colombia , Mexico , Turkey , Poland , Algeria and Nigeria . Because of its low price and large trunk volume, the model was particularly popular in emerging countries.

A model upgrade for the Clio-based phase II with larger headlights and new engines took place in all markets in spring 2002 . This model continues to be produced in Venezuela and Nigeria. In all other markets there has been a new model based on the Renault Clio III under new names since summer 2008 . Unlike its predecessor, it now has a completely unique design.

Model overview

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  1st generation
  1999 to 2002

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  1st generation phase II
  since 2002

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  Nissan Platina

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  Nissan Platina with accessories

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  2nd generation
  since 2008

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  Nissan Platina rear view

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3rd generation (since 2013)

3rd generation
Renault Symbol (since 2013)
Production period:	since 2013
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 0.9–1.2 liters (54–66 kW) Diesel engines : 1.5 liters (66–70 kW)
Length:	4348-4354 mm
Width:	1733 mm
Height:	1517 mm
Wheelbase :	2634 mm
Empty weight :	974-1191 kg

Rear view

The third generation of the Renault Symbol was presented at the Istanbul Motor Show 2012. It is identical to the Dacia Logan and is built in Bursa , Turkey. In some markets, the vehicle is also sold as the Renault Logan .

Technical specifications

	0.9 TCe 90	1.0 SCe 75	1.2 16V	1.5 dCi
Construction period	since 2019	2017-2019	2013-2017	2013-2019	since 2019
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R3 petrol engine		R4 petrol engine	R4 diesel engine
Displacement	899 cc	999 cm³	1149 cc	1461 cc
Max. Power at min −1	66 kW (90 PS) / 5000	54 kW (73 PS) / 6300	55 kW (75 PS) / 5500	66 kW (90 PS) / 3750	70 kW (95 PS) / 3750
Max. Torque in min -1	140 Nm / 2250	97 Nm / 3500	107 Nm / 4250	220 Nm / 1750
Power transmission
drive	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	5-speed manual transmission
Gearbox, optional	-			[6-speed automatic transmission ]	-
Readings
Top speed	175 km / h	151 km / h	156 km / h	167 km / h [166 km / h]	179 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	11.1 s	14.5 s		11.9 s [12.1 s]	11.9 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	5.3–5.4 l super	5.4 l super	6.0 l super	3.6 l diesel [3.7 l diesel]	3.6-3.8 l diesel
CO 2 emissions (combined)	120-122 g / km	120 g / km	140 g / km	93 g / km [95 g / km]	96-101 g / km
Tank capacity	50 l

Individual evidence

1. ^ New Renault Symbol: a status-enhancing yet affordable family saloon. November 1, 2012, accessed May 12, 2016 . 

Web links

Commons : Renault Symbol  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Commons : Renault Thalia  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Commons : Nissan Platina  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Renault Symbol Phase II: Nigeria and Venezuela
• Nissan Platina: Mexico
• Renault Symbol II: Argentina , Brazil , Peru and Turkey
• Renault Thalia II: Poland