Renault Symbioz SUV

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Like so many brands, Renault is all about SUVs nowadays.

The clamour for a piece of the SUV action is all too apparent, with larger vehicles becoming the norm on so many driveways across Britain.

That doesn't mean the French manufacturer has abandoned all its other cars, though.

In fact, Renault has recently brought back the classic wedge-shaped Renault 5 supermini in all-electric form, and it bears a striking resemblance to the version we saw between the early 1970s and the mid-1990s.

Even so, there’s no denying that Renault is increasingly becoming an SUV-focused brand.

Even the Megane now features a crossover SUV appearance, while the Captur, Scenic E-Tech, Arkana, Austral, and Rafale are among its ranks.

The only other non-SUV cars it has in the UK now are the Clio and the van-derived Trafic Passenger.

It may be hard to believe, but the Symbioz is based on the same CMF-B HS platform as the Clio, although admittedly, the long-standing family hatchback isn't anywhere near as small as it used to be.

According to Renault, the Symbioz is named after the word ‘symbiosis’ – it’s Greek terminology and means ‘to live together’. The idea is that the Symbioz will fit your life like a glove.

We have taken one for a test drive to see how true the marketing spiel is.