Giorgio Giugiaro said something like "A five year old can design a Ferrari. The challenge is making a car that costs nothing and still looks good and performs well". I think Renault nailed with the R5 what Fiat once did with the Fiat Panda. Well done!
@chucku007 ай бұрын
Giugiaro also nailed the design of the original VW Golf (and Scirocco), just like Gandini did with the Supercinq in 1984. BTW, contrary to what is said in the video, the Supercinq isn't a facelift of the original R5 (transverse engine, different platform and suspension setup).
@MauiWauiPineappleExpress7 ай бұрын
@@chucku00 The Supercinq is the second generation.
@chucku007 ай бұрын
@uiPineappleExpress Yup, and it's totally distinct from the first generation on a technical standpoint except some engines (Cléon fonte engines family) that have been modified for a transverse implantation. If the Supercinq was only a facelift, many spare parts would have been interchangeable which isn't the case. The Supercinq shares a lot more spare parts with the R9/R11 (US Renault Alliance/Encore) models than with the original R5.
@MauiWauiPineappleExpress7 ай бұрын
@@chucku00 Yup and good to see that the new gen.3 also has some styling from the second gen.
@harryhazza6267 ай бұрын
I live in france And this car has got everyone talking about it lol
@midnight_driver717 ай бұрын
Me too, autre français ici 😂, and yeah I've shown it to my family, friends and they all seem to love it. And seeing cars from Renault 6 years ago makes you realise how much of a step-up this brand has been subject of since the arrival of Gilles Vidal as lead designer! I'm really excited for the upcoming Alpine A290 and Renault 4 coming this year.
@MoJo-29777 ай бұрын
@@midnight_driver71la R4 va être un miteux SUV, rien d’excitant…
@Trophy18987 ай бұрын
Tiens tiens
@midnight_driver717 ай бұрын
@@MoJo-2977 J'attends de voir, ça sera toujours mieux qu'un Captur 😆
@fluxcapacitor7 ай бұрын
@@midnight_driver71 Besides Gilles Vidal, Luca de Meo is a fantastic CEO for Renault with a product-centric vision :) It was de Meo who saw the original unpublished ECHO concept gathering dust in a storage room and decided to put it into production. The Vidal team managed to do it in less than 4 years with this R5. Wow.
@danatmatchvox7 ай бұрын
My yellow Le Car made multiple trips across Canada, drafting behind semis. The vinyl roll back roof was so much fun. Truly the best, most fun car I ever owned. Good for Renault.
@dougcargill67307 ай бұрын
Beautiful design. My memory of the Renault 5 is quite unique. I was stationed on a US Navy vessel in the late 80s and we docked in Marseille. Another Navy vessel was on the pier directly behind us. When it was time for both of us to leave, the ship astern weighed (raised) its anchor and a Renault 5 came up with the anchor. Only in Marseille.
@gregoiredesusanne51277 ай бұрын
I lived in Marseille for 14 years and yeah, i can confirm this is the type of things that happen there
@tntg56 ай бұрын
😂 didn't expect the end
@bonerfalt7 ай бұрын
3307 lb = 1500 kg so the very specific number is probably a metric conversion.
@alainprevost53747 ай бұрын
Here in Mexico people used to call it "zapatito" wich stands for little shoe, this because of it's shape
@ANathan1237 ай бұрын
I wish Renault would come back to America. Their designs are so interesting
@zahari_s_stoyanov7 ай бұрын
It has multi-link rear suspension, so it seems like there might be a dual motor version in the future
@MauiWauiPineappleExpress7 ай бұрын
For sure.
@julien.le.createur7 ай бұрын
As a French, it's nice to see someone FINALLY pronouncing right (most) of the French names that you've said!! Good job. Lots of research I'm sure haha
@ethanbowie30507 ай бұрын
GILLES VIDAL is creating a stunning references now.....from peugeut to renault this man is a absolute genious. bravo monsieur Vidal.
@fluxcapacitor7 ай бұрын
FYI the Renault Scenic (a crossover EV for families) just won "The Car of the Year 2024" European award a few days ago, the same day the Renault 5 was officially presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Renault is on a roll!
@contraplano31577 ай бұрын
My Zoe with ONLY 89cv put most of ice Cars stopped in traffic lights... The less R5 motor power is the same, but with a doble batterie than my old car.
7 ай бұрын
Wrong images of the interior and rear end. Most of the design of the R5 E-Tech interior and rear end is inspired in the original R5 and R5 Turbo, not in the Renault “Supercinq”/5 "facelift" (a second generation on a different platform rather than a facelift).
@melaniezette8867 ай бұрын
An American knowing la R5 😊. You may see some in Mexico. I don't think they will bring to Nissan Mitsubishi resailers. From 🇨🇵
@omniphoriusvcf9077 ай бұрын
I think he's Swedish, no?
@colinrenfrew487 ай бұрын
I think I want one.
@Marc_prime7 ай бұрын
That gridlike headliner is really beautiful
@xavierblld61587 ай бұрын
So glad you cover up french cars
@amperformance79987 ай бұрын
That stalk is the drive selector, and the cap on the end can be swapped for a number of designs. The car is also available with a wicker basket along the centre console to store your baguette. You know, France. This has jumped to the top of my list to replace my Skoda if it comes to Australia.
@Mexxx657 ай бұрын
What model Skoda would it replace?
@amperformance79987 ай бұрын
I currently drive an Octavia Wagon we bought new in 2015 and it now has 200k on the clock. I know the R5 is not a direct replacement, being a couple sizes smaller. The Skoda was originally the main family car, but a year ago we got a Kia EV6 for family duties and the Octavia was relegated to my daily commute, so I don't really need a car this big.
@amperformance79987 ай бұрын
I was also considering a Kia EV3 or 4, VW ID.2, or maybe an MG4 (though I am not as excited for the MG4 as the others).
@Mexxx657 ай бұрын
@@amperformance7998I wish we got the MG6 .... Actually
@catinthehat51407 ай бұрын
I'm from the US and unfortunately, small cars aren't popular, though we do have some (i have a gti).
@HowToSpec5 ай бұрын
I'm really looking forward to this thing, really can't wait to see it on the roads!
@haziedabnuuy7 ай бұрын
yet not available here in the USA
@Trophy18987 ай бұрын
Quite normal
@athanase66137 ай бұрын
Hello Thank you for your video. The analysis of the car’s design is very relevant and very interesting. Today, as with the first generation of R5, the marketing target is 1) young people and 2) the young mother who must transport her children and her shopping. In the minds of Americans, there is still a natural association between power, car size and safety. European cars are designed for generally tighter environments and safety is more associated with control of the car such as its speed, brakes, handling, etc. The new R5 EV is suitable for urban to semi-urban use. If consumers are interested, why not see them in cities across the United States. It is also a question of usage mentality.
@ethanbowie30507 ай бұрын
remember what i ve told you....some retro designs are timeless and still gorgeous. so why some brands as BMW must refere to their glorious past to make modern reborns. renault did that.
@jomo24835 ай бұрын
this is such a beauty. I would like one
@tommyolsen82247 ай бұрын
LOVE RENAULT 5
@zakharrypotter89586 ай бұрын
The thing why the new renault 5 is underpowered i think it is mainly because of insurance the less power the car has the cheaper in insurance will be in europe and in france they are really picky about that I will prefer a more powerful version or a gasoline model too but it is what it is
@CDN_Store7 ай бұрын
This new Renault 5 especially the interior design makes me think of French ideas of future tech. They hired Jean Michelle Jarre so I'm taken back to when France introduced the TGV and Concorde (with us Brits 😉😂). For that reason it feels right for it to be an EV. Renault probably isn't as big a name as Tesla and Nissan because their EVarent sold in all markets but they've been in the game as long as Tesla and Nissan so alongside still selling the Clio it doesn't make sense to have this be an I.C.E. car. to me.
@billyjean29057 ай бұрын
It has same design vibe with Ioniq 5 but I love this than Ioniq. This is more avangarde and radical, though I love the way Ioniq 5 looking.
@ryannatividad31377 ай бұрын
You're right, they both have that 80s retro vibe. However it's far smaller and significantly less expensive than the Ioniq 5. I love both the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 designs, but they're too big for my own preferences, despite looking smaller than they actually are.
@billyjean29057 ай бұрын
@@ryannatividad3137 You're right, Ioniq 5 looks still iconic and great, but this one looks so unique. French know how to desing but sometimes, they're too radical.😅
@ruffmadman7 ай бұрын
I guess I'm the odd one out. I think it looks awkward. I see the reference to the original, but I feel like the design is almost overwrought. The mix of soft and smooth surfacing contrasts awkwardly with the geometric light features. The same applies to the sharp lines that accents the wheel arches. I think the interior is a slam dunk though
@mr_hobbit7 ай бұрын
Baguette Holder 🥖
@fortheloveofnoise6 ай бұрын
Will it keep that cool interior?
@skyfromaugust7 ай бұрын
Please do Fiat Panda New Concepts
@ArthurWerkzTV6 ай бұрын
Review the 2025 dodge charger 😊
@chromaticvisuelle7 ай бұрын
I love it! Not a damned boring SUV....
@dubsy48357 ай бұрын
Just a shame its in electric only...?🏴👍
@garbanzo37207 ай бұрын
I owned a 5 back in the eighties, they were called Le Car here in the states. It had a newer dash with a better design than what you showed. That dash had vertical segments running horizontally partway across that looked like little pillows, but were hard plastic. The vertical stitching on the new dash must be a throwback to that dash design. Having said that, the Le Car was the worst, most unreliable car I’ve ever owned. Hope the new one is much more reliable.
@oo00oo97 ай бұрын
It's electric, and EV's are very reliable.
@raulgarijocabanillas78367 ай бұрын
Reliability was horrible for almost every car company in the 80s (except for the japanese brands). Nowadays Renaults are above average in terms of reliability.
@tael66914 ай бұрын
Bembli: "I could not have modernized this design better" Lol what a tool, yes we know you could not!
@siviter7 ай бұрын
3307 pounds is a very specific number because in every other country that is 1.5 metric tons.
@aforalbert20027 ай бұрын
this or honda e?
@studiomoris45427 ай бұрын
honda e is over, it was too expensive
@MauiWauiPineappleExpress7 ай бұрын
The 5 for sure and i am a Honda fan!
@blackcow81147 ай бұрын
excited to see what nissan will do with this platform
@warrennalty65997 ай бұрын
"EV driving experience" comment is wrong. Apple to Apple, EV have better performance. Torque is immediate. Zero to 100km in a cheap EV can be 7 sec, and in more expensive models 3 sec. EV are fun to drive. Very fast and sporty EV are available if you have the money. Unless you like a noisy, smelly, jurky drive, look into EV.
@zurkke7 ай бұрын
Cooking in a microwave is much faster and more convenient. Doesn't mean it'll be tastier than cooking in an oven or on a grill.
@brandonperlow90917 ай бұрын
They need to rebadge this as a nissan, manufacture it in North America, and do some small styling changes, and use the parts bin to make this happen.
@RiffleVFXportfolio7 ай бұрын
God that would make me so happy
@amperformance79987 ай бұрын
It does share a lot with the next Nissan Micra
@buddy11557 ай бұрын
Why? Americans only buy trucks, SUVs and crossovers
@clio2rsminicup7 ай бұрын
Especially not!
@MauiWauiPineappleExpress7 ай бұрын
This will also come as the new Micra.
@Mexxx657 ай бұрын
Schools still out for me on this new Renault. It's up against the Fiat 500e and Mini e, both of which have this tight market segment sewn up, for quite a few years now. Looks a little Suzuki Swift/Honda e/mini-Hyundai Ionic 5/Peugeot 208e front facia rip off ... to me. Simply doesn't look "french" enough. Renault enough. Nice try by Renault though.
@jimmyh66017 ай бұрын
This will outsell the Mini and 500 combined, guaranteed 🎉
@Mexxx657 ай бұрын
@@jimmyh6601Don't forget to post the Total sales Number for the new Renault 5, along with the Total Sales Numbers for the 500 and Mini, when they have sold more.
@jimmyh66017 ай бұрын
@@Mexxx65 will do, I know I've been waiting a year to put my order in for the Renault 5, the reveal reinforced that.
@27rs497 ай бұрын
The best small car reinterpretation since the 2001 Mini and the Fiat 500! Wow! Even the seat design, as well as the fabric styles in the interior match to the 70ies/80ies.
@sidlazzar10027 ай бұрын
Such a neat design. If only they’d bright it back here. I wish Volvo would bring back the c30 and make it an EV too. I miss the abundance of hatchbacks and coupes we had here in the US
@RiffleVFXportfolio7 ай бұрын
Seriously, seeing all the incredible cars getting pumped out in Europe makes me insanely jealous that all we'll get is bigger and bigger stupid trucks here in the states
@TayoAAdetola7 ай бұрын
Ummm Volvo has the EX30 so that might be what you looking for.
@MatrixJockey7 ай бұрын
The EX30 is the C30 for the electric future that Volvo is creating.
@MatrixJockey7 ай бұрын
@@TayoAAdetolaexactly
@marblerollingdownahill64196 ай бұрын
@@RiffleVFXportfolioWould you buy it if it came to the US?
@tarfan24687 ай бұрын
For more power you need to wait for the alpine 290, Wich is the sport version of the Renault 5. Up to 250hp
@pxidr7 ай бұрын
I agree, this R5 is a design masterpiece.
@mach1nefan7 ай бұрын
I KNEW you were gonna have a field day the second I saw the design. Awesome car.
@muthukumaranc7 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning. This is one of those desirable cars that everyone wants irrespective of their economic situation.
@jonahfastre7 ай бұрын
Both my parents had an r5 when they met, although my dad had a Turbo, which he sadly sold 😭, if this would’ve launched just a couple weeks earlier we wouldn’t have the new JCW Mini Cooper Electric on order
@ajames7187 ай бұрын
Alpine will be making a hot version of this and I believe design will draw more inspiration from the R5 Turbo. Me likey!
@Trophy18987 ай бұрын
Finally you talk about a Renault car
@goose41507 ай бұрын
The teaser ad campaign alone, with Daft Punk's "Instant crush" soundtrack, is worth writing a check for it
@yannsalmon29887 ай бұрын
Little correction : the all-time best-selling car in France is the Peugeot 206 (8.6 millions cars). The Renault 5 is still on the top list and comes… 5th (5.6 million cars)
@studiomoris45427 ай бұрын
it depend what you mean by Renault 5, if you accumulat the sales of 2 previous generations it's 9 milions
@yannsalmon29887 ай бұрын
@@studiomoris4542 Yes, I’ll admit that even here in France it’s not totally clear if the Super 5 model and original R5 model should be considered as a whole or two separate car models. Kinda like the VW Beetle and the New Beetle… And the question will rise once more with this R5volution model.
@clio2rsminicup7 ай бұрын
So no this "normal" version for you in USA but maybe the hot hatch Sport version made in Alpine, current name "R5 A290" because I think that Alpine, therefore Renault, will review things to market it in the USA if the normal R5 has a lot of success in Europe and the rest of the world, which I think will happen. Wait & see... -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGq4iWWMi9-sas0
@gregorygant42427 ай бұрын
Nice looking little car that's also an EV !
@groundedgaming7 ай бұрын
This got me reminded of the original Mini, and BMW's revived New Mini. Could you do a video about how BMW transitioned the Mini design into the modern era? It's one of the most unique, and best retro-design modern car.
@Syncopia7 ай бұрын
It still looks pleasing to look at today.
@ethanbowie30507 ай бұрын
as a french man.....i m proud of this heritage. franch invented the electro music the french - touch.....and they have their own design touch so SYMPATIQUE ET MIGNON. of corse not the french cars are beautiful but some brands as renault...citroen....alpine...etc has created the history of europeen automotive emotion. yeh dude too much emotion in this new R5. in the beguining i didn t like it the same with the peugeot 308 gti....but at the end i realised that this little ev is a future REFERENCE IN THE DESIGN SCHOOLS. this new retro reborn is a real little REVOLUTION. the new R5 ALPINE is even better and better. i ll keep alive my megane RS TROPHY to buy also an Alpine. i have a great passion for RENAULT SPORT..................THAT S HISTORY MAN.
@derosiflo65247 ай бұрын
You want it in the USA yes, but not many would buy it. Also 145HP is enough for Asia and Europe
@boerbull14437 ай бұрын
People : Wow that looks insane. I want one!. Renault : its an ev. People : never mind.
@Healtsome6 ай бұрын
3307lbs is ~1500 kilos so it makes sense to be specific
@13xBlackSun7 ай бұрын
300HP in R5?! You must be joking, where is fun in that!
@chucku007 ай бұрын
The most produced French car is the Renault 4 (8 million units), the sales numbers of the Renault 5 are 5 million units(not taking into account the Supercinq which is very different technically from the original Renault 5 except the design, the Supercinq is NOT a facelifted R5 but a totally different car that is closer to a R9/R11 (Alliance/Encore)).
@mystisith39847 ай бұрын
All the constraints because of regulations (🔌 motorization), crash tests etc & they still managed to pull it off. 🤯 This quality of design + engineering will always get my respect. They are going to sell it like 🥐 & will upgrade it continuously, a bit like Tesla. A few years from now we'll probably have a 20K€ for the cheap version & probably a 35K to 40K€ for the Alpine & competition versions (I want to see that thing in rally so bad), with plenty ways for personalization. It's a success imo.
@devpragmatico7 ай бұрын
liked because of the cat cameo
@ethanbowie30507 ай бұрын
my father had an R8 GORDINI in blue. i still remember this emotional sporty box of metal. what a car . it was our allie in every step. the rear places are so hot because of the engine when we go to the beach i stik there like a burned paper . but it was woow.........
@fortheloveofnoise6 ай бұрын
Thankfully I will be moving out of the U.S. to Sweden in 2026 or 2027...definitely want to drive one of these when I am there.
@Eric-qi9us7 ай бұрын
We're not even halfway through 2024 but this is definitely one of the best cars of the year already.
@fortheloveofnoise6 ай бұрын
They said 3307 pounds because that is 1500 kilograms.
@Aygo846 ай бұрын
This video is a mess. Throughout the whole video, you repeat that the 1984 mk2 is a facelift. It was not a facelift [a facelift is when you grab a car, change/redesign some parts, to make it fresher and make it last more years]. The 1984 mk2 is a 100% new car. While the original 1972 was based on the 1961 Renault 4 platform and engines, disposing the engine longitudinally ahead of the wheels, the 1984 mk2 was based in a shortened version of the 100% new platform firstly unveiled in the 1981 Renault 9, which displaces the engines transversally. You also totally mix it up when showing dashoards. The interior you're showing at 12:00 is mk2 one, not the mk1 - which, not only was different from this, as it had 2 versions (1 in the 1972, and another in the 1979 facelift).
@LordElpmeАй бұрын
I suspect that there is an agreement with Alpine as they are making a more powerful version of this car. There may be a sporty version released, but probably after Alpine have landed their version
@starpawsy6 ай бұрын
Will there be a right hand drive available in Australia? Will there be any dealer support? Will there be readily available spare parts? Will there be mechanics who know how to fix them? What is the warranty on the battery? What is the likely depreciation rate? So many questions, so few answers .........
@olisil6 ай бұрын
I actually never liked the original 5, but this version!! Fantastique!!
@nunopinho62317 ай бұрын
Review the new Opel Astra. Pretty bold design to.
@alpenfoxvideo72557 ай бұрын
The R5 Alpine Turbo was still FWD and pretty low on power... We should not expect a 300hp RWD hot hatch, if they don't make an "R5 Turbo" without the alpine nomenclature?
@richardike23426 ай бұрын
Very nice retro styling. I really liked the roof design pattern.
@jaredtroth80787 ай бұрын
more cat in your reviews please
@Trija2047 ай бұрын
Its very good looking
@Zenvo-uu9tm6 ай бұрын
Rosy❤
@tinkertaylor44476 ай бұрын
This will be over priced and therefore a failure. I like it’s proported range but I’d rather have a Zoe
@marcogentile33922 ай бұрын
Actually, the car is doing pretty well price wise. Right now the R5 is the cheapest b segment electric hatch in europe starting at 32k euros going up to 35k for the top spec version, there will be a cheaper 300 km range variant coming at 25k euros by the end of this year.
@RussellFuller-Hill7 ай бұрын
My 3rd and last Renault is my current drive so this design makes me feel so nostalgic. And, like many design focused cars, there are quirks that are character building... EV's so desperately need character.
@DarkSideDamien7 ай бұрын
What do think if FIAT would redesign the 1960 FIAT 124 berlina? What will it look like?
@mransari25537 ай бұрын
the original renault 5 was an absolute sh!tbox
@nordfresse7 ай бұрын
I dont know why you are still raving about ice cars, didnt you get the memo that we have to stop burning stuff?
@haderlumpi7 ай бұрын
Because … why? CO2? Yeah, because the CO2 output of a small hot hatch is statistically relevant in any way compared to Taylor Swift‘s private jet. Give me a break.
@nordfresse6 ай бұрын
@@haderlumpiIf you look at it like that, even the private jet is statistically irrelevant to the global CO2 emissions. Global emmissions are just the sum of numerous small emmissions that all have to end. At least there is now an easy alternative to ICE cars, unlike jets.
@maxmeier5327 ай бұрын
Gauge cluster is absolutely too big and clunky, for absolutely no reason. And it's not even really reminiscent of the original, which looked way different and was lower. It should at least 3 inches lower in the new EV. You feel like you're sitting in front of a television you are looking over.
@contraplano31577 ай бұрын
What? I hate drive ICE Cars. They are noising, the acellarion is not Linear, in uphills the torque is a shit and to Park is a shit Also.
@zurkke7 ай бұрын
sounds like a skill issue.
@contraplano31577 ай бұрын
@@zurkke Lol. In Ice Cars you cannot drive at 5km/h... Etc
@zurkke7 ай бұрын
@@contraplano3157 what? you can if you let go the clutch slowly. Yeah, you simply cannot drive.
@contraplano31577 ай бұрын
@@zurkke I have an ICE car for 20 years also... It will be to trash this year.
@zurkke7 ай бұрын
@@contraplano3157 what car is it, big boi? is it an automatic like all american rednecks love?
@davidhunternyc17 ай бұрын
If the Renault 5 were a hybrid, like the Prius, then, yes, it would be mind blowing. As is, it's a great design concept... meh.
@MatrixJockey7 ай бұрын
Meh to you! The future is electric dinosaur 🗣
@davidhunternyc17 ай бұрын
@@MatrixJockey You will own nothing and be happy.
@philv39417 ай бұрын
"If this petrol car could have been pulled by horses"
@pxidr7 ай бұрын
@@davidhunternyc1What's the point? ALL cars nowadays are connected, even the ICE ones. So they also can kill an engine from a distance!