Hybrids Renault Captur and Symbioz have become more powerful and economical

All thanks to the new generation of the E-Tech hybrid installation, which received the designation 160. The main innovation is the 1.8 gasoline atmospheric engine, which was replaced by a hopeless “four” with a volume of 1.6 liters. The “atmospheric” is more powerful than its predecessor and gives out more traction at low speeds. In addition, now the installation includes a battery with a capacity of 1.4 kilowatt-hour against the previous 1.2-kilowatt.

E-Tech 160 consists of a mentioned 1.8-liter “atmospheric” with direct injection, it develops 109 horsepower and 172 nm of torque against 94 forces and 150 nm of the moment in the previous 1.6-liter unit. The gasoline ICE is helped by the starter-generator for 20 forces, the gearbox is robotic. Behind it is installed an electric motor that develops 49 forces and 205 Nm of torque. The total installation capacity increased from 143 to 158 horsepower.

Renault Symbioz
Renault

The updated Captur with the installation of E-Tech 160 consumes 4.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers instead of the previous 4.8 liters, and from the place to the “hundreds” accelerates 8.9 seconds. Symbioz also became more dynamic: if earlier he needed to accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers per hour 10.6 seconds, then with e-tech 160-9.1 seconds.

Renault is ready for the export of crossovers based on Geely Monjaro Renault, has decided the name of the new Renault crossover, updated the electric Scenic: three main changes

The start of sales of updated hybrids in Europe is scheduled for July. Renault Captur E-Tech 160 will cost from 28,250 euros (2.6 million rubles), and Symbioz-33,100 euros (three million rubles).

According to the company, from the moment of the premiere of the first generation E-Tech system with designation 145 in 2020, more than 750 thousand brand hybrids were sold around the world.

Not for savings: powerful hybrids