The Renault 5 is reborn: look how modern it is and how electric it is!
Source: HW Upgrade added 15th Jan 2021
The small car that marked the history of the Renault brand, and of the entire automotive industry, returns in an electric version. Here are all the ads of the French house
of Rosario Grasso published 15 January 2021 , at 10: 01 in the Technology channel
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Renault 5 Prototype is the name under which the modern reinterpretation of the mythical small car of the French house is presented. Renault 5 becomes modern and is fully electric , depicting the transition to electric mobility at Renault. Renault, in the next few years, will present well 7 new models 100% electric and also the historic brand Alpine switches to electric, after the presentation of the team that will participate in the next championship of Formula 1 .
New Renault 5: ancient and modern at the same time
Renault 5 is a model that has changed the history of the automobile, and therefore the conversion towards modernity and power supply is to say the least not very delicate. For these reasons, the lines of the new Prototype strictly respect those of the original model , albeit with a modern approach in finishes and materials that follow the conversion to electrification.
A super compact city car 100% electric with stylistic features inspired by the original R5 updated without upheavals, but at the same time capable of embodying modernity in a simple way.
The historic air intake on the hood turns into a recharging socket. The rear lights, on the other hand, integrate the aerodynamic deflectors, while the fog lights in the bumpers have been transformed into daytime running lights. The front , as well as the roof, have been designed with the latest trends in the world of furniture. Furthermore, the logos, both on the front and on the back, are able to light up.
A could not be missing) “French touch” with the red, white and blue colors clearly visible on the exterior mirrors . As for the interiors , instead, lights have been integrated into the headrests while a small display peeks out on the dashboard, to underline once again the mix between past and present.
On the other hand, also in light of the success of Renault Zoe , it is not clear if the new Renault 5 will become a commercial model or if it will remain only a concept. Thanks to Zoe, but not only, Renault is the European market leader in electric vehicles with over 300 . 00 0 vehicles sold.