Renault 25 - A Forgotten Gem, The Modern Executive (1987 Monaco Road Test)

[@ahmedjalal3923]

I'm Moroccan and my dad had one of these back in the early 00', it was so relaxing to travel in and it did not break easy, unfortunately he had to sell it because parts were rare and quite expensive

[@geert-janb.6994]

Same here, my parents owned one in the late 90's, early 00's in the Netherlands. Wonderful car, very stately and comfortable!

[@DavidFraser007]

I had one of these back in the early 90s, it was a standard version, but we found a wrecked Monaco in a scrap yard, which we ripped everything out of including the stereo with stock controls, leather seats and alloy wheels. I loved it, great for long distance comfort, Scotland , no problem , twice to Switzerland and many time to the Netherlands.

[@Jonathan-dq8hb]

We had a Monaco in North America too. It was an updated version of the 25, and sold by Dodge. 3 liter even fire PRV6, with a ZF 4 speed auto.

[@daftedd8179]

The interior design was decades ahead its time.

[@Jesus_H._Tap-DancingChrist]

I slept through many journeys in the back of one of these. Extremely comfortable with a soothing engine note.

[@nicodenhaak3961]

This was my first R25 back in 1993. Great value for money, and so lovely to have.

[@matty6848]

My Uncle has one of these as a company car back the 80s, when I was a kid. & one thing I can remember is how comfortable the ride was . It was like driving on air, it was so smooth, and a real wolf in Sheep’s clothing, with the power!

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

A proper cruiser, isn't it?

[@matty6848]

@@ClassicsWorldUK absolutely. Far beyond it’s years with the technology and equipment👍

[@philiplafond9539]

I had a 25 Monaco in 1994. Mine was a 87 E reg, brought it salvage, and put the V6 front end on it. Being a big barge of a car insurance was cheap for a 18 year old. One thing that still sticks in my mind is trying to sit in that interior after the car has been parked out in the sun all day, We’d have to leave the doors open for at least 15 minutes before you dared get in!!! Loved the car though, hence why talking about it now 26 years later!!!

[@darrenhaywood9260]

I had one of these in the mid 90’s. I forgot how nice they actually were inside. It was nippy for its time and was lovely to drive

[@robtt997]

Renaults are undervalued in this country. They are good cars.

[@tenrgn]

I had one of these back in 2000, lovely car, would have it back in an instant, had loads of compartments & a tray that pulled out from the glovebox, perfect for the front passenger to skin up while on the move

[@feliksilic1913]

Bloody great video. I owned the German version of Monaco, called Exclusiv for a few years. They were tge same, except for the trim name plate (and of course, LHD). Sold it because of rust, but I still long for this car. I sincerely hope I'll own another R25 some time soon. Good job mate, I hope it serves you just like mine did.

[@justinbryan595]

Cool , great video! Watching from Atlanta Georgia here

[@deeppurple883]

Renault 25, Second best luxury car I've ever driven and owned. It's everything it says it is and then some. If your lucky enough to have spares from another 25 your sorted. I mostly drove on long distance runs. When I say long this means there and back 400 klm, in Ireland this is long distance. . If there wasn't a Merc or the 5 Series Beamer available the Renault 25 was always my second Choice, sometimes first. Smashing car the 25, the safety luxury and speed matched the 5 series and the MERC. I don't think they build them any longer the 25. Shame if they don't. Dirt cheep I'd spend more going out the weekend than I would on a good second hand 25. I was lucky I worked in the car game back in the day with my brother's , the honest part. 👊☘️

[@fazfinisher5598]

I bought a 25 gtx in silver lovely comfortable car, had 3 years with it completely trouble free.The low petrol synthesize warning had my young sons in fits of laughter, had three renaults since had honestly theyve all been excellent.

[@markscars1069]

Sitting in a 25 at the Motor Show in 1986 aged 11, that dashboard was so cool.

[@MrProxis]

I used to have V6, Baccara and 2x V6 Turbo. Excellent underrated cars. My dream is to buy decent Baccara Turbo.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Best of luck finding one!

[@Constellation_Chemicals]

Great blast from the past. I’ve got 2x 2.0L Fiat Croma Super IE and I know what you mean about hoarding parts. My garage is full of them as there’s only 8 left in the UK and I’ll never know when I’ll need something!

[@cemsimsek3297]

I have a renault 25 too. It is baccara version. '92 V6 Turbo. I think it is one of the most stylish cars for that period. But it is so difficult to find spare parts in Turkey.

[@georgeorwell4573]

do you still have it ?. i own an supercinq and thinking about buying something bigger and luxurious like the R25. im in love with old french made renaults.

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

As a kid, I was so impressed by its interior, that I tried to convince dad into getting one; he bought a Citroen BX19 GTi instead!

[@elal8418]

Fond memories of driving my parents 25 Monaco. Completely the wrong car for an 18 yr old, but loved the perceived luxury. Glad the 2ltr wasn’t that fast as I would have binned it for sure!

[@merledoughty5787]

I still have the original workshop manuals for thsi and the V^ they cover everything up to accident repair. I owned one stereo worked well, sunroof would jam it was the sound proofing stopping from opening fully, mine had the pepper pot wheels alloy they looked smart, it was an auto and went very well indeed, apart from some silly electrical things it was a great car we brought it when the 9/11 thing happened, I was so excited what a pleasant car to drive it was smooth as any Citroen hydraulic car I had driven.

[@frankmaeder4358]

I had a 2nd hand GTX in the early 90s. so no leather seats, but the stereo worked perfectly. this car was ahead of its time in many ways. was also the first - or one of the very first - car that had a speaking bord computer. this thit not really make it during time, but in its own time, sure was progressive. besides that, it drove very very comfortably and easily. had then often to do Switzerland to northern germany and back every week, some 800 km per trip. and yes, as i used to say, after travelling for 9 hours or so, you get out of the car more relaxed than you got in at the begin....

[@FireFoxCosworth]

I had my Renault 25 Monaco from 2001 till 2006, and I really loved the car. My first car. The steering wheel was really something else, you can easily corner the car with one finger on the steering wheel. Really shame it broke down beyond repair.

[@shadowbannedbyyoutube415]

Did mini cabbing in a 1989 gtx......great car.

[@IrfanArio95]

Nice review!

[@aryanalfa2444]

Modern classic for sure

[@Petrolblog]

Lovely stuff, Aaron. Getting serious R25 envy right now. Makes the PetrolBlog Safrane seem very staid.

[@EGMedia1]

Thanks. Oh no, your Safrane is lovely. Basically just an R25 smoothed over with 1990s design paste.

[@easylife350]

Espuela Grande hi is this your Monaco? Thank you

[@EGMedia1]

@@easylife350 it is!

[@MrGoneTroppo]

Extra headlights on the V6i

[@Brascofarian]

my family had an 87 Renault 21... my sister worked for Renault and we had it from new until it was cubed 17 years later.... dodgy gearbox aside, very reliable, but OMG I didn't realise how different the 25's interior was... unrecognisable.

[@philipbunker146]

Had a workmate who had a Monaco exact same colour as that

[@benfearnhead9851]

Great car. My Dad had a few 21's and I always liked the 25 more whenever I saw them especially with that interior that looked like it was out of a 70s Lambo - even if the seats do look a bit like He-Man's abs :D

[@matthewbell1968]

1984 and the 40th anniversary of D Day, Her Majesty and Mitterrand rocked up in a v6 r25 👍👍👍

[@robwilmink7843]

Lovely car, Renault never made a good successor to the R25. They lost their market share I that segment. Cars like the R25 Baccara/Monaco/Exclusive were a good alternatieve to the German competition.

[@TousDesBananes]

In france, absolutely all models with that 2.2l injection engine have an electronic fuel indicator on the cluster.

[@livium2002]

Every true classic car enthusiast has a box with some spare parts somewhere in storage.:) I know I have

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

With some of the cars WE'VE got, there's no choice but to hoard parts...

[@michaelpegasiou4531]

I had a v6 turbo,the aerodynamics never helped the fuel economy 😢

[@RodFleming-World]

They really were good motors those. As a freelance photographer I needed speed, comfort, reliability and to be able to get there still fresh. And I needed to be able to pack in wife kids and dog. It handled the specification easily. Electrics were the weak point.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Seriously underrated cars, aren't they?

[@DJWerkz]

I had the 2.2 GTX I think it was in the mid 90’s, it was my daily driver for work so I could keep my Trans Am for fun weekends. The Renault was like driving to work in my armchair lol

[@julianlangdon3456]

surely the 2.0 is the choice of those whose primary interest is driving something comfortable, stylish and eye-catching on a sensible budget. Hope Practical Classics Ren 25 DERV (Staff Car about 5 years ago) survives

[@toooldclassics]

I have mixed feelings concerning my inherited 1988 R25 back in the day (mid-nineties): (+) something a bit different back then, talking “computer”, great V6 engine (the earlier 2.7 unit), modern ICE system in its day (-) unreliable electrics, auto box governor failure (twice), strange peddle angle, very low seat belt access on b-pillar (both proving uncomfortable for taller drivers)

[@christownsend7552]

So. AMC and Renault used the 25’s design to create what became the Eagle Premiere. Chrysler sold another variation called the Dodge Monaco.

[@randyc8171]

Awesome automobile.

[@maxm.1974]

Even the standard version of this car allows you to enjoy Sofia Boutella in the back seat. But if you are Charlize Theron, then you need the "Limousine" version. It will make your wildest fantasies come true.😉

[@paulhunter123]

wow dashboard looks like a Yamaha keyboard

[@daveginola69]

Bit harsh on Rover there, the SD1 wasn’t a salon but it was aimed at the same market

[@darrenwilson8042]

I was enjoying this but Aaron's delivery sent me to sleep

[@aaronsamms7433]

Wasn’t a saloon was a hatchback 👍

[@andreasbartel3449]

I'm sorry, the only executive cars in the eighties were Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar. Audi and Volvo were about to become - but Renault, Peugeot, Citroën... No, if you use the term executive car from its origin, not just the size

[@allinsiteUK]

What on Earth are 'Aeronamics'. I take it you mean 'Aerodynamics'?

[@stevemahoney6476]

had two in the past a gts which was brillant and a executive auto which was crap

[@Alans6563]

I used to work in the garage trade and always dreaded seeing a Renault 25! They were a pain in the arse! Nearly as bad as a Peugeot 605 and they were crap!

[@richardbrown1189]

A pal of mine had an R25 from new round about 1985 and it seemed to spend more time at Renault Birmingham being fixed than it ever did on the road. I think it only lasted with him for about a year before he got fed up with the unreliability. Then, bizarrely he bought a Renault Feugo...

[@Alans6563]

@@richardbrown1189 ha ha yes they were awful! They were comfortable cars I'll give them that at least. Was he ever tempted to buy the successor, the talking Renault Safrane?