Renault 5
Hotly anticipated EV is already Car of the Year. Now for the real test In some ways it feels like we know the new, reimagined Renault 5 very well already.It’s been four years since the big-wheeled, boldly styled concept car blasted a splash of yellow across our screens. Rather than quietly retreat to Renault’s heritage collection, the concept was developed into a production car that looks just as spectacular. And it’s not a mere small-series vanity project. The new 5 is here to be Renault’s mainstream hatchback, an entry point into its EV line-up. With a headline price of £22,995, it’s no more expensive than a mid-spec hybrid Renault Clio.The 5 has already won a number of awards – not least Car of the Year. Can it add five stars from Autocar to its achievements? We’ve got a high-spec long-range car to find out.
Hotly anticipated EV is already Car of the Year. Now for the real test
In some ways it feels like we know the new, reimagined Renault 5 very well already.It’s been four years since the big-wheeled, boldly styled concept car blasted a splash of yellow across our screens. Rather than quietly retreat to Renault’s heritage collection, the concept was developed into a production car that looks just as spectacular. And it’s not a mere small-series vanity project. The new 5 is here to be Renault’s mainstream hatchback, an entry point into its EV line-up. With a headline price of £22,995, it’s no more expensive than a mid-spec hybrid Renault Clio.The 5 has already won a number of awards – not least Car of the Year. Can it add five stars from Autocar to its achievements? We’ve got a high-spec long-range car to find out. 
