General information about the car body (Renault Symbol 1)

The car body is welded, all-metal, load-bearing structure. The bottom, sides and roof are welded together. The hood, trunk lid (tailgate), the doors and front wings are secured with threaded connections and can be easily replaced.

The body is a three- or five-door hatchback; for some markets, a station wagon model is produced.

To enhance the load-bearing capacity of the body, a subframe is used to mount the power unit, suspension and steering mechanism.

The front fenders of all models are made of polymer, which can withstand a frontal impact without visible damage at speeds up to 16 km/h.

All new cars have effective protection of the body and bottom from corrosion. Various technologies are used for this, such as galvanizing, zinc phosphating and priming. An anti-gravel coating is applied to the front part of the hood. Wax compositions are used to treat box-shaped and hidden cavities.

The body structure contains many plastic elements – bumpers, wheel mudguards, radiator grille, etc.