Segment: Compact
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Renault brought the second generation of the Symbol/Thalia in 2008 for the emerging markets and improved its safety and powertrains.
Renault chose the Moscow Motor Show to unveil the second generation of the Renault Symbol, also known as Thalia, in specific countries. Unlike its predecessor, it dropped the "Clio" badge from its name and remained as a distinct range in the French manufacturer's lineup. It was entirely based on Clio's second generation and benefited from a few upgrades regarding the powertrains.
The Symbol II appeared as a composed three-box sedan and lost its bad image as a Clio with a backpack. Renault's designers worked hard to integrate the trunk into the car's general look. At the front, they installed big, swept-back headlights and a slatted grille. Up to the B-pillar, it might resemble its hatchback cousin, but from there to the back, it was different. The raked-forward D-pillar and the window behind the rear doors made a huge difference.
Inside, the designers tried and succeeded to make the interior as nice as possible for its price range. The two-tone dashboard and the scooped display for the on-board computer placed on top of the dash looked similar to those from other, more expensive, Renaults. On the plus side, Renault bragged about the 505 liters (17.8 cu-ft) trunk size, which was bigger than most of the compact-sized vehicles and definitely better than its direct competitors from the small-segment.
Renault installed more safety features on the Symbol to pass the Euro5 norms and improved the engine range, and started with the 1.2-liter, 75 hp unit. On selected markets, such as the Russian, Renault offered the Symbol with a 1.6-liter engine paired to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 142 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103.7 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Solid discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.3/54.5 in (1,405/1,384 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.3 in (2471 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1993 lbs (904 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3152.6 lbs (1430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 4AT FWD (98 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 72 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 172 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 x 65 R14T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.3/54.5 in (1,405/1,384 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.3 in (2471 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (98 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 72 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 172 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.9 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.3/54.5 in (1,405/1,384 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.3 in (2471 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2107.6 lbs (956 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM 155 Nm @ 5500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Solid discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.3/54.5 in (1,405/1,384 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.3 in (2471 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2070.1 lbs (939 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 168 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 4AT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5750 RPM 105 HP @ 5750 RPM 103 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 201 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.3/54.5 in (1,405/1,384 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.3 in (2471 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2290.6 lbs (1039 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5750 RPM 105 HP @ 5750 RPM 103 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 201 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.9 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.3/54.5 in (1,405/1,384 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.3 in (2471 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2290.6 lbs (1039 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.9 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 3750 RPM 64 HP @ 3750 RPM 63 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 160 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 217 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.3/54.5 in (1,405/1,384 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.3 in (2471 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2160.5 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3317.9 lbs (1505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.2 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 118 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 3750 RPM 84 HP @ 3750 RPM 83 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 2000 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 2712 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.9 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.3/54.5 in (1,405/1,384 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.3 in (2471 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.8 cuFT (504 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2160.5 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3317.9 lbs (1505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 116 g/km |