Renault 5 Prototype Revealed
Renault 5 Prototype Revealed
The Renault 5 prototype is a cute, pin-sized, city car taking one of Renault s timeless success to the future with a modern, and a 100 per cent electric twist. By Edited by Ameya Naik | Published:
15-Jan-21 12:27 PM IST
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Renault has revealed the 5 Prototype, which according to the company shows that it will democratize the electric car in Europe with a modern approach to the popular and essential car. The Renault 5 prototype is a cute, pin-sized, city car taking one of Renault s timeless success to the future with a modern, and a 100 per cent electric twist. Gilles Vidal s design team were inspired by a world-renowned cult model from Renault s past, the R5. The Renault 5 prototype t
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With the new EV technology leveling the playfield, big names in the industry still have an ace up their sleeves when compared to younger companies: retro-inspired styling. Earlier today, Renault showed just how well that card can be played when introducing a prototype of the Renault 5 electric. 3 photos
Known in the U.S. as Le Car, the supermini we re talking about was built between 1972 and 1996. And its battery-powered revival will be one of the seven such vehicles the French automaker is set to launch by 2025. Its prototype form (as opposed to a concept), which is an approach partner company Nissan also used for the stunning 400Z showcased last year, means the design we see here should be pretty close to the production one.