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not a Renault person, but if electric drivetrains enable automakers to re-imagine their heritage cars and put them into a modern package... i'm all for it !!! This is a VERY good example. They were REALLY passionate about making this, and it SHOWS !!!
I am not an EV person at all, but this is the first EV that I want to buy immediately (only other one being the Ioniq N but the price is way too steep there). Great job Renault!
Data & facts: Renault 5 E-Tech (R5) Original vintage car from 1972 Built in Northern France at original factory site 25.000 Euros entry price small battery Weight 1.450 kg and 1.350 kg Top trim: „Iconic Five“ LED headlamps Acoustic windscreen 3,92 m 154“ 18“ wheels Multi-link rear suspension 5 colors, iconic retro pop yellow and pop green as past quote Pearl White, Starry Black and Midnight Blue Black contrast roof available Battery 52 kWh (smaller battery 40 kWh available later) Both NMC Promised range: 400 km and 300 km (realistic probably lower) 11 kW AC, 80 or 100 kW DC 30 Min 15-80 % SoC Preconditioning via GoogleMaps V2L and V2G tech for big battery Heat pump 95 hp (small battery) or 120 hp / 150 hp (big battery) 150 hp: 0-100 km/h 8 sec VMax 150 km/h 93 mph (entry 130 km/h) FWD fabric seats 100 % recycled Iconic 5: yellow Techno: denim blue 10“ infotainment with Android Automotive 7“ or 10“ digital instruments Extra baguette holder 326 l boot / trunk up to 1106 l Towing capacity 500 kg Price 25.000 Euro (40 kWh) 33.000 Euro (52 kWh) High trim: 37.000 Euro
@@134343That would be crazy :D DC fast charging doesn't add components. In the future we might see cars which don't actually have AC charging because there is no in car charger. You can actually already buy such since some cars' internal charger is broken. 😅
People may complain. But I love how a funky car like this is here in 2024. With a good enough range, I would buy, even if I don’t, I’m glad it exists and I’ll smile if I see one
Nah it should settle around 35k€ for the high trim imo after the initial launch. You won't sell many if you price it almost the same as a Model 3 (which is now 40k€ for the cheapest).
I care about efficiency, especially range. Think about people who live in apartment buildings and dont have a garage, yard where to charge the car and they rely on public chargers. To have to charge the car every 2 days will be a pain...no matter how cute the car is.
Unfortunatly the cheap car will be with the small battery, and the almost priced as a Tesla Model 3 will have decent range. (its 33 768 Euro in Sweden) way too expensive.
Quite a cool car by today's standards, but I wish can manufacturers would drop the current need for busy, cluttered design both inside and out. So unnecessary. Keep it simple, stupid. Autogefühl still producing some of the best car reviews on YT. Keep up the great work.
I really enjoyed this video - super detailed as ever but also fun, like the car! You’re so ahead of the competition on YT with the quality and tone of your videos Thomas.
It would have been truly iconic if they gave us a 1.4 4piston manual fwd version. A little angry 120-140ish turbo nugget. This wash dryer with wheels doesn't interest me at all.
It’s great to see it back! It is still an iconic car done in only the way that the French know how. Now I want to see Citroen ditch their ugly vehicles and bring back a proper DS and CX.
Renault is doing itself a big favour with this lovely, relatively affordable small car. I wouldn't quite call it cheap, but nowadays what car still is? This is such a refreshing design and functionality approach as opposed to all the stellantis small cars, that basically are all equal and boring.
It is far from affordable. Such little value to be had with this. Price needs to be dropped significantly. Then it would actually have a selling point.
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I hope this kind of cars attract young people to be " petrolhead", sorry "volthead", I remember the R5 TX, a luxury city car 1.4 liters. Good old times
The most detailed review of this car I have yet seen, thank you. The obvious comparator is the range of Mini EVs. In their different ways both brands offer fun, stand out design, an attractive UI, and good entry level pricing. My personal preference is Mini rather than Renault but I could see why someone would buy the Renault - a matter of taste. I do wish car journalists would ban the short hand of “city car”. A more accurate statement in this case would be a car for where most of your journeys are within a 75-100 mile radius and there are plenty of rural use cases for that. As a household in the distant past we have had two Renaults and I hope reliability and cost of spare parts has improved. Also a consideration where I live in the UK would be distance to the nearest Renault dealer.
Renault absolutely nailed it with this car , fab looks and fair value in EV terms. It looks to be a good balance of style and practicality as well as referencing the past while looking modern and not like a cartoon. Be great if they introduced a slightly sportier variant between this and the Alpine, a 5 GT with 170-180 bhp would be awesome.
I love the design. I’m happy that I’ve experienced internal combustion engines, but I’m also grateful to see what technological evolution brings to the table. Good job Renault👏🏼
Love the Renault 5 back in the day and now. Yellow or blue FTW. The sound you mentioned in German we use in English is 'tinny' as in like thin tin the metal.
As with all Renault models with the android dashboard, the indicator tone has 3 different levels of noise you set in the menu. Great little car that really embraced the original cars design inside and out. What worried me was it needed 8 stops for charging to get to Paris around 850 km. My hybrid Austral, would probably manage that on one tank of fuel as I get here in UK over 700 miles per tank of fuel of 55 litres. As usual though you did a really good review and yes, I did watch the Renault Austral review you did a couple of years ago.
Was wondering myself, maybe the motorway consumption will be much higher, we gotta test that in Germany. Probably also the calculation was somewhat rigged
dude, you don't buy this car if you want to drive the 850km often.... as we never buy a van because we want to change our fridge every now and then... we just rent one when needed.
Great looking car but not affordable at starting price for basic model, just hope that Renault bring the new twingo to the uk, as will be cheaper with another fanatics looking design with possible starting price £17,000. Great review.
I reckon they've nailed the city/commuter car concept. That said, i3 users will attest that a range like that is actually quite useable even for the occasional longer journey. Realistically most people don't do 200 miles every day, and if they do, they need a bigger car. We have two cars but we both commute, so from an eco perspective its fine to have a small car and a large car, as you would still do the same for ICE cars. Its on my list to replace our i3 when(?if) it finally dies.
As always, an informative review! Thank you @autogefuehl! Just one thing as I don't see in almost all of your reviews no outside point of view when the car is ridden in highways, country side roads and many other environments. I think this kind of filming will help to make your reviews even more attractive and entertaining.
Cheers! You mean like "passing by" shots? These are often dangerous and very time intensive to film and considering the often sadly short time frame we usually dont do that. We do sometimes do these showing the car "rolling" to have a nice angle at that when we have a safe location and time
This looks really good! Always appreciate your reviews. The biggest flaws I see from this car : - It's not coming to Canada; - Those capacitive buttons on the steering wheel seem pretty terrible; - It does seem taller than it should for such a short car. I lvoe that it's a short car, but I wish the belt line / window line was a little shorter. I love small light affordable cars (EVs even moreso) so it's nice that people have better choices. It does have somewhat limiting range, so as you've pointed out, long distance travels aren't met without multiple stops. I personally think that's very much acceptable if you only travel long distances occasionally and can afford to spend some time walking around every couple of hours (which is good for you anyway).
Yes, I do like it - it might the first EV that I would actively consider buying (!). Very attractive and seems practical. Though its still on the pricey side if you want the big battery with something like a usable range. And yes, those indicator warning noises are SERIOUSLY annoying! They'd be a disincentive to indicate at all!
I love the renault 5, it was my first car and I'll always have a soft spot for the 5. My problem is that I want to upgrade to an EV not just for city use. I want to use it for roadtrips so I got very sad when I saw that this car would potentially be a pain to do roadtrips on. Not just due to range but interior space for luggage and whatnot. It's a shame because the deep blue version really speaks to me. Best alternative for me would be a tesla model 3 long range 2020 used as it will have more range, more space and equivalent value
Guess I can’t wear my green shirts with my jeans anymore 😢 I think the green with denim interior is a good mix. What a cute car. I’d buy one if they brought it to North America. Which they won’t 😢
By the time VW brigs out the Polo EV, they would already have sold thousands and thousands of these R5s. The only valid competition in the next few years would be the KIA EV3 and something from BYD.
The sales of EV cars are a very small percentage of the total car sales and in decline Even in that small percentage most are Tesla This car will most probably be a flop , at least in it's electric form
Do people really care about the sound of doors?That will always crack me up. As long as it latches correctly & it's hermetic to wind & rain, I don't give a fridge about the sound. 🤣 More seriously, what a wonderful little 🥜 . I find the price at launch high too but I guess Renault is pulling a CyberTruck strategy, grabbing the easy cash first to recoup costs (it's a whole new platform after all) before giving us the cheaper versions in 2025/2026. I personally dig the minimalistic Evolution trim that will cost 27K€ (so 24K€ after EcoBonus). Not cheap (that will be the Twingo's job) but definitely affordable.
This is the first car I would consider replacing our 2019 Mazda2 shopping bag with an automatic transmission. The green 1975 Renault 5 was my first car in 1993 when I was 18. I definitely want to be 18 again and drive a green Renault 5 (while I'm keeping the 2022 G31 LCI 540d estate). 😉 16:02 If I were Renault, I'd put a plastic molding on the inside of the front hood for the charging cable.
@24:18 Auto reviewers used to look for what was called Cowl Shake, a sign that the body was flexing or not particularly solid. I can see the display shaking in this shot.
Hello Thomas. I had an original Renault 5 GT Turbo in the 90’s. Great car but not interested in EV’s at all but….. love this R5. Great video as usual Thomas and Leah 😊 they need to build a petrol version 🤞
Love it! I like the color too Too bad we won't get them in the US. This would be a perfect replacement for my 2016 Chevy Spark EV, basically the same size and performance but greater range.
Reminds me of the modern Mini 1st gen, before it got bloated. Well done Renault. I wish they put an ICE inside!! With this range and price, its use case is limited.
Great review... How big is the trunk In terms of baguettes lengths? Perhaps Škoda and Rolls Royce could fit baguettes instead of umbrellas to gain French market share.
French people are generally shorter than Thomas. Looks like a great EV for the masses. I'd love to see an LCA report on this car. It has the potential to be a very low emissions car for production and operation, which is really something we need more focus on.
It's a great car but I'm simply not interested in an EV. My driveway and garage is detached from my house and I work at a yard. There's simply nowhere for me to charge one. I wish they made a hybrid version as I'd have one in a heart beat
The design is great. At a similar price to the 500e it makes more sense, but for city use the Hyundai INSTER will be a better deal as it starts at €26k for the 49kWh battery version.
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This is our in-depth review of the Renault 5 / Renault R5 e-Tech. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
00:00 Renault 5 fun features
01:47 Charging and battery
03:41 Interior quality
04:49 Seats and comfort
06:26 Cockpit and baguette
10:30 Driver POV and route plan
11:49 Special features
12:42 Rear seats
14:05 Trunk / boot
15:49 Frunk?
16:53 City driving R5
19:11 Acceleration and motorway
21:05 Comfort and fun
23:39 Tunnel driving
26:44 Assistance systems
29:15 Agile driving
31:32 Real-world range
32:09 Price
#Renault #RenaultR5
not a Renault person, but if electric drivetrains enable automakers to re-imagine their heritage cars and put them into a modern package... i'm all for it !!!
This is a VERY good example. They were REALLY passionate about making this, and it SHOWS !!!
100% agree, that's one way to keep the quirkiness of the electric cars with the old design alive.
I am not an EV person at all, but this is the first EV that I want to buy immediately (only other one being the Ioniq N but the price is way too steep there). Great job Renault!
Yeah, far too saturated with 70k SUV's in the EV market.
What puts you off EVs?
Why even mention that you are not an EV person...
I genuinely haven't stopped thinking about this car since the production version was revealed, I'm totally smitten with it in that dark blue colour.
I thought I wanted the green but the dark blue is very appealing
Me too. 👊
They really nailed the design with this one. If I needed a small city car, this would be on top of the list. Such a cool look in yellow.
I need it, it's so beautiful, I can imagine the Twingo in a few years. Nostalgia really sells.
Data & facts:
Renault 5 E-Tech (R5)
Original vintage car from 1972
Built in Northern France at original factory site
25.000 Euros entry price small battery
Weight 1.450 kg and 1.350 kg
Top trim: „Iconic Five“
LED headlamps
Acoustic windscreen
3,92 m 154“
18“ wheels
Multi-link rear suspension
5 colors, iconic retro pop yellow and pop green as past quote
Pearl White, Starry Black and Midnight Blue
Black contrast roof available
Battery 52 kWh (smaller battery 40 kWh available later)
Both NMC
Promised range: 400 km and 300 km (realistic probably lower)
11 kW AC, 80 or 100 kW DC
30 Min 15-80 % SoC
Preconditioning via GoogleMaps
V2L and V2G tech for big battery
Heat pump
95 hp (small battery) or 120 hp / 150 hp (big battery)
150 hp: 0-100 km/h 8 sec
VMax 150 km/h 93 mph (entry 130 km/h)
FWD
fabric seats 100 % recycled
Iconic 5: yellow
Techno: denim blue
10“ infotainment with Android Automotive
7“ or 10“ digital instruments
Extra baguette holder
326 l boot / trunk up to 1106 l
Towing capacity 500 kg
Price
25.000 Euro (40 kWh)
33.000 Euro (52 kWh)
High trim: 37.000 Euro
Did I get it right that the smaller battery only gets AC charging?
No@@134343
@@134343That would be crazy :D DC fast charging doesn't add components. In the future we might see cars which don't actually have AC charging because there is no in car charger. You can actually already buy such since some cars' internal charger is broken. 😅
@@134343 Smaller battery gets 80kWh DC charging
My dad had the original R5 when I was a kid in the 70s. Great to see it reincarnated as an EV. It certainly looks the business!
You deserve to be number one, you deserve to have a lot more followers! Let's go for the million mark!
People may complain. But I love how a funky car like this is here in 2024. With a good enough range, I would buy, even if I don’t, I’m glad it exists and I’ll smile if I see one
Sadly, a realistic price for this is around 35-38k Euro. The base model is not sold in most countries. Base model also has no heatpump.
Nah it should settle around 35k€ for the high trim imo after the initial launch. You won't sell many if you price it almost the same as a Model 3 (which is now 40k€ for the cheapest).
@@rkan2 With the fun color option, speaker option picked, it ends up at 36-37k Euro. I just checked it on their site. It's online to configure.
dead on arrival for 35k
35-40k for a polo sized car with poor range and charging capability. Honestly i don't care how good it looks, it is just not appealing.
I bought the i20n for 27k
As a gentleman and I guess you are, you should say "With Thomas and Lia on Camera in Autogfühl in 4K, full screen, full length" 😊✌
Who cares about efficiency, charging speed whatever. It is a love at first glance. This is what tesla will never reach.
That's exactly what car makers need to do; build cars that people actually want so much that they ignore all of their downsides.
I care about efficiency, especially range. Think about people who live in apartment buildings and dont have a garage, yard where to charge the car and they rely on public chargers. To have to charge the car every 2 days will be a pain...no matter how cute the car is.
Unfortunatly the cheap car will be with the small battery, and the almost priced as a Tesla Model 3 will have decent range. (its 33 768 Euro in Sweden) way too expensive.
Exactly @@AndrewTSq
nah, Honda e, 500e or e208 are all cool looking small EVs with decent effeciency, there is no need to compromise.
Quite a cool car by today's standards, but I wish can manufacturers would drop the current need for busy, cluttered design both inside and out. So unnecessary. Keep it simple, stupid. Autogefühl still producing some of the best car reviews on YT. Keep up the great work.
thanks so much!
I really enjoyed this video - super detailed as ever but also fun, like the car! You’re so ahead of the competition on YT with the quality and tone of your videos Thomas.
🙏🙏🙏 please recommend!
Most cars looks very safe, this is at least unique
It would have been truly iconic if they gave us a 1.4 4piston manual fwd version. A little angry 120-140ish turbo nugget. This wash dryer with wheels doesn't interest me at all.
It’s great to see it back! It is still an iconic car done in only the way that the French know how. Now I want to see Citroen ditch their ugly vehicles and bring back a proper DS and CX.
Renault key card is immortal
The headlining and dash are like the old Renault 5. I love this car so much!
Renault is doing itself a big favour with this lovely, relatively affordable small car. I wouldn't quite call it cheap, but nowadays what car still is? This is such a refreshing design and functionality approach as opposed to all the stellantis small cars, that basically are all equal and boring.
It is far from affordable. Such little value to be had with this. Price needs to be dropped significantly. Then it would actually have a selling point.
I'm not in the market for a small car but I have to say I really like it! It looks so good and fun!
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Putting ALL in phisical buttons is awesome this days. Thank your renault.
I'm in Nice atm and just saw 5 EV parked in the downtown. Spectacular in person!
Given that my mum had one it is pure nostalgia for me. Not practical for my work, but god I want one!
The vehicle to load is why I want it! No more need for a home battery 🙌🤗👏🥳
@3:52 here in South Africa we would say "blikerig" which is similar to the German expression I guess, basically it sounds Tinny in English.
tinny indeed :)
In Dutch we say this too. Blikkerig.
@@autogefuehl As a Pole I've gotta say that every word will be nice until you won't correct yourself with the statement that you meant blitzkrieg 😄
So happy it isn’t a crossover
I hope this kind of cars attract young people to be " petrolhead", sorry "volthead", I remember the R5 TX, a luxury city car 1.4 liters. Good old times
I love the yellow one, I'm planning to buy one used in the future! :D
Bring it to the states!
La Baguette 40 years after of Renault 5 Le Car 😅
i absolutely love the look, first ev id consider seriously
The most detailed review of this car I have yet seen, thank you.
The obvious comparator is the range of Mini EVs. In their different ways both brands offer fun, stand out design, an attractive UI, and good entry level pricing. My personal preference is Mini rather than Renault but I could see why someone would buy the Renault - a matter of taste. I do wish car journalists would ban the short hand of “city car”. A more accurate statement in this case would be a car for where most of your journeys are within a 75-100 mile radius and there are plenty of rural use cases for that. As a household in the distant past we have had two Renaults and I hope reliability and cost of spare parts has improved. Also a consideration where I live in the UK would be distance to the nearest Renault dealer.
Cheers!
The first Renault for years that set me on fire. 😍
It certainly delivers much more personality than the new MINIs!!!
Renault absolutely nailed it with this car , fab looks and fair value in EV terms. It looks to be a good balance of style and practicality as well as referencing the past while looking modern and not like a cartoon. Be great if they introduced a slightly sportier variant between this and the Alpine, a 5 GT with 170-180 bhp would be awesome.
Such a lovely looking car! Gotta win Car of The Year
That's a nice baguette.
I think they've done an incredible job Thomas. First EV i'd consider buying. Seen some picks of the Twingo that looks fabulous also.
1 day 3 videos 1 baguette that is impressive.
I love the design. I’m happy that I’ve experienced internal combustion engines, but I’m also grateful to see what technological evolution brings to the table. Good job Renault👏🏼
Love the Renault 5 back in the day and now. Yellow or blue FTW. The sound you mentioned in German we use in English is 'tinny' as in like thin tin the metal.
7:34 😂You got to love Tomas for his humor .
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As with all Renault models with the android dashboard, the indicator tone has 3 different levels of noise you set in the menu.
Great little car that really embraced the original cars design inside and out.
What worried me was it needed 8 stops for charging to get to Paris around 850 km.
My hybrid Austral, would probably manage that on one tank of fuel as I get here in UK over 700 miles per tank of fuel of 55 litres.
As usual though you did a really good review and yes, I did watch the Renault Austral review you did a couple of years ago.
it has a real range of 350km. so 8 stops for 850km???
thanks keep following!
Was wondering myself, maybe the motorway consumption will be much higher, we gotta test that in Germany. Probably also the calculation was somewhat rigged
dude, you don't buy this car if you want to drive the 850km often.... as we never buy a van because we want to change our fridge every now and then... we just rent one when needed.
I also think that it is a lack of proper fast charging stations that make the trip that long
Looks great. We do not have enough green cars.
Great looking car but not affordable at starting price for basic model, just hope that Renault bring the new twingo to the uk, as will be cheaper with another fanatics looking design with possible starting price £17,000. Great review.
This has to be the best small EV, I’ve seen, if I had to eventually get a washing machine on wheels, this would be the one 💯
Renault is on the right road👌As renault 5 rider in the past, is this a hit👍
Ford can learn from it, the capri is not a capri
Thomas I think you make a good point about having 1 car for city and 1 car for highway. Definitely better to have a more versatile car for all.
I really liked that design 👍
Thanks for the joke at the beginning of the video... Really appreciated ! This R5 is fun to look at that's true. Thanks for your time... ;-)
cheers m8 =)
That price means those tariffs aint going to be very effective...
I reckon they've nailed the city/commuter car concept. That said, i3 users will attest that a range like that is actually quite useable even for the occasional longer journey. Realistically most people don't do 200 miles every day, and if they do, they need a bigger car. We have two cars but we both commute, so from an eco perspective its fine to have a small car and a large car, as you would still do the same for ICE cars. Its on my list to replace our i3 when(?if) it finally dies.
As always, an informative review! Thank you @autogefuehl!
Just one thing as I don't see in almost all of your reviews no outside point of view when the car is ridden in highways, country side roads and many other environments.
I think this kind of filming will help to make your reviews even more attractive and entertaining.
Cheers! You mean like "passing by" shots? These are often dangerous and very time intensive to film and considering the often sadly short time frame we usually dont do that. We do sometimes do these showing the car "rolling" to have a nice angle at that when we have a safe location and time
Be safe! keep it up good work!
This looks really good! Always appreciate your reviews.
The biggest flaws I see from this car :
- It's not coming to Canada;
- Those capacitive buttons on the steering wheel seem pretty terrible;
- It does seem taller than it should for such a short car. I lvoe that it's a short car, but I wish the belt line / window line was a little shorter.
I love small light affordable cars (EVs even moreso) so it's nice that people have better choices. It does have somewhat limiting range, so as you've pointed out, long distance travels aren't met without multiple stops. I personally think that's very much acceptable if you only travel long distances occasionally and can afford to spend some time walking around every couple of hours (which is good for you anyway).
I have no love for Renault since my family owned a Clio back in the day, but this actully looks exciting
I am not a big fan of EVs but I want to buy this car!❤ Great job Renault! You have nailed it recently with the new cars 🙌🏻
Thomas, did you film this recently or earlier in the summer? I was in Monaco in July and saw 3 new R5 driving through.
Filmed yesterday actually
Seems like driving reviews were only allowed from beginning of October.
Yes, I do like it - it might the first EV that I would actively consider buying (!). Very attractive and seems practical. Though its still on the pricey side if you want the big battery with something like a usable range. And yes, those indicator warning noises are SERIOUSLY annoying! They'd be a disincentive to indicate at all!
I love the renault 5, it was my first car and I'll always have a soft spot for the 5.
My problem is that I want to upgrade to an EV not just for city use. I want to use it for roadtrips so I got very sad when I saw that this car would potentially be a pain to do roadtrips on. Not just due to range but interior space for luggage and whatnot.
It's a shame because the deep blue version really speaks to me.
Best alternative for me would be a tesla model 3 long range 2020 used as it will have more range, more space and equivalent value
I've been waiting for this video for years.
Guess I can’t wear my green shirts with my jeans anymore 😢
I think the green with denim interior is a good mix.
What a cute car. I’d buy one if they brought it to North America.
Which they won’t 😢
Finally! I was waiting for it!
OMG those screen are IMAX level 😂
The small battery cheapest version would tick a lot of boxes as a second car or city only car. Good to see EVs becoming more accessible
When do we get the 'pump it up y'all' t-shirts?😂
Mini Cooper,Honda E & this Renault R5 are my favorite EVs.
Wow! Finally, great design EV. Really love it!
By the time VW brigs out the Polo EV, they would already have sold thousands and thousands of these R5s. The only valid competition in the next few years would be the KIA EV3 and something from BYD.
The sales of EV cars are a very small percentage of the total car sales and in decline
Even in that small percentage most are Tesla
This car will most probably be a flop , at least in it's electric form
I've seen this car in dark blue and it looks great!
Do people really care about the sound of doors?That will always crack me up. As long as it latches correctly & it's hermetic to wind & rain, I don't give a fridge about the sound. 🤣
More seriously, what a wonderful little 🥜 .
I find the price at launch high too but I guess Renault is pulling a CyberTruck strategy, grabbing the easy cash first to recoup costs (it's a whole new platform after all) before giving us the cheaper versions in 2025/2026.
I personally dig the minimalistic Evolution trim that will cost 27K€ (so 24K€ after EcoBonus).
Not cheap (that will be the Twingo's job) but definitely affordable.
This is the first car I would consider replacing our 2019 Mazda2 shopping bag with an automatic transmission. The green 1975 Renault 5 was my first car in 1993 when I was 18. I definitely want to be 18 again and drive a green Renault 5 (while I'm keeping the 2022 G31 LCI 540d estate). 😉
16:02 If I were Renault, I'd put a plastic molding on the inside of the front hood for the charging cable.
Looks so good !
@24:18 Auto reviewers used to look for what was called Cowl Shake, a sign that the body was flexing or not particularly solid. I can see the display shaking in this shot.
Great review nice to see lea on video.
appreciated !
I do like that car, the first one that I've seen with character. Worth a closer look for sure.
Looks a lot of fun! I love the design. Great job Renault.
I really like this. I have an R90 Zoe and seriously thinking of upgrading to this!
Hi Thomas, I am a big fan of your channel. Are you still in Nice? Hope you enjoy your stay here.
thanks for following! No we already need to travel further, enjoyed our stay for sure merci beaucoup!
Hello Thomas. I had an original Renault 5 GT Turbo in the 90’s. Great car but not interested in EV’s at all but….. love this R5. Great video as usual Thomas and Leah 😊 they need to build a petrol version 🤞
cheers m8 !
Love it! I like the color too Too bad we won't get them in the US. This would be a perfect replacement for my 2016 Chevy Spark EV, basically the same size and performance but greater range.
It's how I would imagine a modern R5 should be. Expencie though, for such a small car. But wat's cheap today, right!
more important than the bagette is that the battery is modular, reparable.
I would love it if the big battery had more range, but who needs range when the baguette G-meter is so cool. lol
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Range is not bad at all for this price point. Almost there...
The Model 3 (now for 40k..) will probably match the R5 in effiency. Definitely if you don't have a heatpump...
Reminds me of the modern Mini 1st gen, before it got bloated. Well done Renault.
I wish they put an ICE inside!! With this range and price, its use case is limited.
It looks great. Such fun! If only the plastics weren't all hard-pack and the rear interior space was a few CMs bigger
Great review...
How big is the trunk In terms of baguettes lengths?
Perhaps Škoda and Rolls Royce could fit baguettes instead of umbrellas to gain French market share.
hehe =)
French people are generally shorter than Thomas. Looks like a great EV for the masses. I'd love to see an LCA report on this car. It has the potential to be a very low emissions car for production and operation, which is really something we need more focus on.
It's a great car but I'm simply not interested in an EV. My driveway and garage is detached from my house and I work at a yard. There's simply nowhere for me to charge one. I wish they made a hybrid version as I'd have one in a heart beat
I think the English word you were looking for the door closing sound was 'tinny'
yep thanks!
The design is great. At a similar price to the 500e it makes more sense, but for city use the Hyundai INSTER will be a better deal as it starts at €26k for the 49kWh battery version.
I agree. Also Inster is way more spacious inside and more versatile with all four seats folding completely flat.
The inster looks very competitive as it also has V2L. No word on towing though.
A new icon, most definitely.
Such a fresh and needed design
If Renault produce this model in petrol i will buy one ( in dark blue Thomas) cheers from Lisbon 🇵🇹🇩🇪
Obrigado :)
Sorry, no cave man motor
Honestly it should be atleast 5000 euros cheaper across all its trims ,, but in its defense ,it’s beautiful .
I'm really, really looking forward to the A290 GTS! Small FWD hot hatches are just so much more fun to drive than long and wide RWD sports cars.
The one that does 0 100 in 6.4s top speed 170 kmh for only 45k euros
I suddenly have a very urgent need to buy a car... Top trim in green 🤩
I love it 😍 but Its little overpriced. 20K max
Mia adds a welcomed light-hearted touch to the video