Renault Symbol
Among the various different names depending on the market, now mostly as a Renault Symbol based on the Renault Clio sedan version of Renault since mid-1999 offered. Is distributed by the model mainly in North Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Eastern Europe and North and Central America. Chance of vehicles also in France and Germany came into the trade, but here the model was never officially available. As a predecessor of Renault produced from late 1974 to early 1983, 7 can be considered, which is also built in the sedan version on the former Renault 5.
Name
In Argentina, the vehicle was sold in the first generation Renault Clio as GNC. In Brazil, the name of the locally built models was first Renault Clio Sedan, Renault Clio later than Classic. Tunisia is also selected, the sales name Renault Clio Classic. In Turkey and Mexico was the car Renault Clio Symbol, Peru and Venezuela, the name was shortened to Renault Symbol. In Poland, the car was sold as Renault Thalia. From the Nigerian CFAO Group, the model is marketed as the Renault Clio Tricorps.
With the second generation, the number of names was significantly reduced. The nickname Clio is omitted throughout. In Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary it is called as before Thalia, accurate Thalia II In all other countries it is now marketed as Renault Symbol.
In the Central and South American markets a closely related model of spring 2002 was available as Nissan Platina by mid-2008.
History
The vehicle is based in its first generation on the Renault Clio II models in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Turkey, Poland, Nigeria and Venezuela were produced. Because of its low price and large luggage space, the model was popular, especially in emerging countries.
Uniformly found in all the markets in the spring of 2002, a facelift for the Clio - based phase II with larger headlights and new engines instead. In Venezuela and Nigeria, this model will continue to be produced. On all other markets there since the summer of 2008, a new, on the Clio III based model under new names. Unlike the predecessor, he has now received a completely own design.
Model Overview
1st generation phase II since 2002
Nissan Platina
Nissan Platina with accessories
2nd generation since 2008
Nissan Platina rear view