New Renault 5 Review - why the R5 is bringing FUN back to new cars and driving.

[@patrickdgarez86]

This was f'in magic. The banter was hilarious. My wife commented "what the F are you laughing about?" (I am using headphones). Serious Top Gear vibes (the moment when TG realized that the real money was in their road trips and challenges!!) A subscriber of TLBS for many moons (been a Jonny faithful since 5th Gear) so he is stuck with me for life but, the addition of Greg just takes things to another level. Lightning in a bottle, gents! Merci infiniment!

[@Keithmonnelly]

This feels more like a date than a car review

[@rallycrosscraig]

Haha yes great chemistry going on making a great film.

[@stephengriffiths6047]

Brilliant camera work, and a great edit for sure, and doubtless also a pretty good EV. But having looked through the comments, I appear to be out of step with the majority in feeling Greg James was trying too hard. He reminded me horribly of Chris Evans during his tragic season on Top Gear.

[@markbennett6658]

Yes was the mountain they drove up called ‘Broke Back’ or should we say ‘Casse Derrière’?😂

[@aleksandarbrzic8351]

They make a great couple, date or not... There is just good chemistry going on and the video shows it well.

[@ChoPi-Eww]

And it's wonderful

[@fastEdCanuck]

What a pair of absolute flutes, that was very entertaining. You need to get Greg back on the S&S podcast again with the three of you at least slightly tipsy.

[@scoobysean555]

Conversion just flows 😂

[@leehord5188]

The SSG show

[@Thomas-lz3wh]

A lower key modern Top Gear Smith, Sniff and Gregg.

[@ridgmont61]

Just slightly tipsy? - I think you may have been listening to a different podcast they were absolutely hammered!!

[@isthereanybodyoutthere9397]

Good review but a Renault love in. To call the R5 the French mini when there was/is the Peugeot 205/206/207and 208 as well as the Citroen Saxo and C2 doesn't run with me.

[@stomlinson32ify]

It’s not an SUV! it’s actually a car sized car so gets my vote 👍

[@IanMcc1000]

The e208 GT was totally underrated.

[@AndyQuinton]

The bromance is truly blossoming. Greg needs to become a Late Brake Show regular - this was a lot of fun.

[@MrEV]

This deserves to be a massive hit. I'd love one. I'd go green because last time I sucked on a lemon I had a coughing fit for an hour. What an absolute bloody breath of fresh air to see a small, colourful car. And Google OS means the infotainment (and route planning) is far better than most EVs.

[@Brian-om2hh]

There are already thousands of pre orders, allegedly....

[@roooooooory]

Whoever was doing the external camera work earned their pennies in this. Those shots were sumptuous

[@stotheh]

Web journos get given a bunch of stock footage for their content. Good isn't it!

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

My wife saw your video on the launch (after I sent it to her) and we now have a R5 Pass payment paid so she is on the priority list to order hers. Really looking forward to this one and yes we are being bold and going for yellow! The ordering experience also makes you feel like you are buying something special, as not long after making the payment she got a call from the concierge at Renault to discuss the process and to arrange to send out a <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="103">1:43</a> scale miniature Renault 5 model.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That's brilliant to hear. 👍🏽

[@ruk2023--]

Maybe it's nostalgia but I think this is absolutely the best car to have been released for decades. If I didn't live in an apartment building with no chargers in the garage I'd be getting one. I'm seriously considering moving so I can get one.

[@GetFIRE.Training]

Epic segment gents. Lovin' the symmetry and quirky humour you have brought to the exposay of the evolved Renault. Bring on Porter and you have a winning combination new TOP GEAR cast🎉

[@CrashOrWin]

Can't believe you're in a yellow r5 and there hasn't been any Ali G references yet

[@L.J.W.98]

Jungle is massive!

[@Angusoksen]

Put yellow glasses and a red beanie on Johnnys head and you get Ali G 😄

[@tclynes]

Informative and funny without being false, just two ssg’s with a French car affliction. Not often (ever) my other half approves of watching a car review on a Saturday night, but she’s decided green is for her, until the Twingo comes out (Greg’s comments on the original caused a swoon). Keep up the good work.

[@noskcaj62]

The chat GPT questions at the end were hilarious!😂

[@KevinJohnson-gs6xn]

Love this! You and Greg are fantastic together and it really made me want the R5

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It's a great product Kevin. Renault's mojo is definitely here at a time when the Germans are down on their luck.

[@georgewallerlll496]

Johnny needs a partner for some of his videos, the banter between these two was fun to watch!

[@ClunkerCars]

Great, great episode of TLBS. Love that Greg joined - such natural flow of conversation. And very fun.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.

[@antbrown1632]

I won't repeat my comment left on Patreon, that's just for the select (not so) few, but hugely pleased to see that Mr James has gone full 90s French Exchange student with his jacket option.

[@justincork3838]

I really enjoyed this. Never been sold on the EV thing until this popped up. Great design touches, competitive pricing and not an SUV. Im seriously considering a purchase. Cheers Jonny and Greg

[@_rhapsodist]

The chemistry between you guys was highly entertaining, keep bringing him back please 😉 The Renault 5 will be such an amazing used car to get, but I am still only dreaming of an i3 first 🤪

[@dutchmeikuh8822]

I learned the existence of Greg James about 1.5 years ago, while on holiday in England he had to find his fellow colleagues again on radio. Since then I still like to listen to BBC 1 sometimes.. You guys together are a hit too!! There should be a series, Greg & Jonny on Tour whatever.. Finding the best groths (?) in Europe , this chemistry is too good, it can't stop !

[@cdl911]

No-one else seems to have commented but the B-roll on this is absolutely superb. What a commitment to the camera work. Well done. Oh and I also want one of these cars ...

[@vaughancameron8155]

A French car I'd consider buying because, in theory, it shouldn't break down because it's electric. I love the French styling too. Great review gents🙂

[@TheManmoths]

I would pay for a season of this in France. Much like the Coogan/Brydon series 😂

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

We can but try to get close to those two, but it's certainly a lot of fun

[@wizardsportsandclassics9937]

but less ego to swallow

[@fondu-design]

you could have the actual Michael Caine pop up from the back seat

[@samuelgarrod8327]

​@@fondu-designYeah, why don't you try to convince him to.....?

[@mikadavies660]

The R5 is so much nicer in design than the Mini. The details all over is excellent.

[@Whatshisname346]

This is the kind of EV we need. Small, not stupidly priced, fun and simple. I'm all for it. Could end up being my first EV. They deserve to sell tons of them.

[@scrapyardwarriorvlogging]

I’m usually against EV’s because old school but I think this 5 is absolutely amazing. Love everything about it! Great video, you guys have the perfect chemistry.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

This comment means such a lot. Thank you for sharing.

[@UnderTheRadars]

Commenting to help le Alain Gorhythm… Sweet sweet video you pair of SSGs, will be test driving one of these as soon as I can. Hope Renault now update their website so you can configure a car. Go well!

[@mccash264]

A very enjoyable yet informative video, I think the outro at the end was hilarious. What a fabulous pairing.

[@boundish1]

Why doesn't this have more views already. Great production. Great car. Really likable and funny presenters. What's not to like?

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Good question. Thank you. Bloody algorithm.

[@sega-kid]

How has this only just happened. I want Greg and Johnny going to look at old French cars every week!

[@emmajg28]

You two, I'm dying the Renault PaperClip is hilarious 🤣😂 I think this has to be the best car review I've seen, absolutely perfect. Reminds me of the old Smith & Sniff ones you did with Richard, we need all 3 of you in the car. There's so much fun in this car, I really like the bumpy roof lining, the little details, the colours are great. I agree cars need to be in fun colours. I'd love a blue one as it's my favourite colour, the Alpine looks lush though between green and yellow, I'd choose yellow. I'm loyal to Smart car however the Twingo could sway me if that comes to the UK otherwise the Thunderbird 5 would be just as fun.

[@MelanieMoxon]

I really hope this lives up to the hype, its a fantastic looking thing and exactly what the EV market needs in the face of hugely expensive and lardy SUV's and Chinese imports (I won't buy another one of those after having had an MG4 for two years). I love the interior and the ability to turn off annoying "driver assistance robots" with a single button an amazing bit of thoughtfulness in the design. I'm with team yellow on this one, and I should I get one, I would order it with the baguette basket.

[@cliftonian10]

What a lovely friendship you two have! And I no longer feel I’m alone with my car geek knowledge of Renaults and France.

[@deadkemper]

@Greg ...my mate had a Laguna in the dark metallic red .full leather , I got in and said " this is the most comfortable car I've ever sat in ". That was 20 plus years ago and it's not been beaten. ...I still think about it.

[@ad9ack82]

First time I saw pictures of the new 5, I loved it. The more I see it, the more I want one, it looks great from all angles; they've nailed it! Ford are gonna regret scrapping the Fiesta!

[@sdg198127]

Now this is a video that's made cooking so much more easier. Thank you Jonny, and thank you Gregg, you two are my favourite presenters ❤

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks!

[@InfiniteImprobabilityRacing]

The cinematography of this video was brilliant, with great drone shots. Looks like a major step up on your previous videos. Nice job!

[@cbix86]

One of the most enjoyable pieces of car related content I’ve watched this year, more of it please 👌🏻

[@fanum4030]

Thanks guys.....really enjoyed this episode, it was super chilled and feel-good yet paced well, genuine and funny. I genuinely lol'd at the outtakes, which is rare when watching over-forced YT vids.

[@s1m0nc]

Holiday snaps at the end too. 😅 A grot finding road trip next, avec le baguette du fromage, et vin? Magnifique!

[@eruma]

That's one of the best car reviews I've seen this year! Charming, informative and yet fun - by a lot!

[@daviddorson5111]

It was a properly enjoyable Sunday evening watch this.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers v much 🤘🏽

[@frostlips22]

Absolutely peak entertainment, if this video was 3 times longer I'd still watch it. Somehow you managed to sneak in an informative car review into this. Chapeau.

[@markfisher7937]

Well Mr Smith the first car I brought with my own money as a young lad was a Renault 5 GT Turbo in that exact blue and I loved that car but when I first saw press pictures of this new R5 I thought that that is a car I would love regardless of being an EV or not love it..

[@Will_Stuchbury_]

C’est magnifique! Seeing 2 mates having fun in France reviewing a little French EV is so joyous. Think we need to see Greg doing more car reviews!

[@richardadams1287]

Great video. I’m really excited for the new 5, think they’ve nailed it and hope it sells big. Will definitely be strong contender for my next car.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Agree. We think Renault has been putting all the effort in, without losing the passion. The Germans on the other hand...

[@wizardsportsandclassics9937]

Im 53 yrs old and listen to GJ every morning, the moment he says bye , i turn off. He has the ability to make broadcasting appear effortless.

[@stepheng8779]

That's nice

[@adamschannelofallsorts2190]

Brilliant Greg James definitely needs to be on the channel more both work really well together brilliant video

[@joaonunomarinho]

Great video. And with the R5 on it as a bonus! I felt as part of the conversation, as the nostalgia was flowing through. I had one Super 5 (from my dad), two original Twingos (one with the Initiale trim) and I really, really want one of these R5s. Amazing job, Renault and amazing Johny. I agree with many of the comments, you two should have a series just going through Europe in a nostalgic trip.

[@jonathanking625]

Merci pour vis avis sur le Renault 5. C’était mon premier voiture, je suis très content de le revoir.

[@harrymattock2052]

Excellent work as usual, therapeutic viewing with the genuine people’s answers being answered

[@simplygregsterev]

This is the EV of the decade so far. Low starting price with different power outputs and a hot version with extra hot version. Renault nailed it Shame it will never see USA or Canada

[@jamespaul2587]

Agreed, but I'm really hoping it does come to Canada as we don't have anything close to this available.

[@simplygregsterev]

@@jamespaul2587 I just reviewed this car in the UK on my channel. I said this car would sell well in Canada, especially Quebec. Sadly it won’t happen

[@jamespaul2587]

@@simplygregsterev Thanks Greg, I just checked out your review and channel and subd. It's great to see another Canadian EV channel, and I share your sadness that this won't make it to Canada, but we can always hope! A friend of mine had a LeCar years ago, and it was an awesome little car. I'm so tired of all the oversized, overweight and overpriced EV SUVs we have currently, we really need some compact options.

[@simplygregsterev]

@@jamespaul2587 The R5 I feel was an icon here as well in many ways. They were everywhere. For myself I have both old ball compact EVs. 23 Mini S Electric and 24 Fiat 500e. Thanks for sub!

[@ThaDutchDK1989]

The hot version needs a combustion engine otherwise I agree

[@MdvK13979]

As ever, great colab with Greg, Jonny! Could do with more of those :)

[@Madonsteamrailways]

The Renault 25 was a Renault 16 with extra space and grace!! My favourite Renault was the Zoe I had since 2020 to 2024. It was fun to drive, comfortable and spacious everywhere including the boot, in which I stored my folding electric bike!!

[@ben.prescott]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="671">11:11</a> clicking on the running lights to make the video go full screen

[@ortontom]

Sweat sweat Gregg. Love it, deposit in green wanted. You can keep the lemon, look up staines massive !

[@renaulttraficconversion]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed your review of this car, which is now on my short list of possible purchases.

[@gojeta1982]

More Jonny and James cocking around videos please 😂

[@GF-ep1pf]

Such a treat to be in the car with you two in the south of France. Don’t think I could betray my 500e but will admit the 5 looks gorgeous.

[@windowsdown3684]

Americans won’t understand the size of your coffee at all

[@DanM012324]

When you have proper coffee you don’t need to drink it by the gallon 😂

[@windowsdown3684]

@@DanM012324 they still subscribe to ‘bigger is better, more is more” but it is slowly changing. Last 10 years big progress in coffee shops in major cities

[@brendonoleary519]

Amazing episode, and thank you. Messing with Reno at the end? Chef's kiss. 😊

[@DaDa-David]

All Greg heard before the trip was New Renault 5, South of France and Le Mans...and he was in. Little did he know that Le Lime would also be on the itinerary.

[@miura67]

Being in my late 50’s, I didn’t know who Greg was until I saw him on your channel, with his M5. What a top bloke he is! One of us, for sure and his love of old, French tat and his love for the South of France is so endearing. And he’s from Epping, so he’s basically a neighbour of mine 😂 More Greg and Jonny, please?!? 🇫🇷🙏🏼

[@mikebull1972]

A very entertaining video, and at last, a fun looking EV! 👏👏

[@jbmaru]

It was a pleasure to watch and listen to you guys. Greg James is the first person I've ever heard having the Renault 25 as a favourite car in the modern age. I'm sure the latter would also make for a great electric conversion. And at the rate converting in general progresses in France, I think I will see one be done abroad before it happens in the country!

[@boundish1]

I hope they come out with a gordini trim. That would be awesome. Bright blue with the stripes.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That's reserved for the Alpine A290

[@boundish1]

@@TheLateBrakeShow Yeah i figured. But that looks a bit too aggressive in my opinion. Just the gordini blue and the stripes on the normal trim would look stunning. But I'm really happy they've offered the bright green and yellow. I hope people buy lots of them in those colours. I'm so tired of the endless sea of black and gray crossovers on the roads today. We need some colour!

[@geofftuck7347]

10/10 for Jonny colour coordinating his shoes with the cars 👌🏼

[@tonrotterdam]

Fantastic video, thank you and Renault for making the world a little more fun. Like Greg I LOVE my i3s and the Renault 5 is the first car that could challenge it. Too bad it's not RWD, but then it wouldn't be a French car, would it?

[@willyrose]

What a laugh! After seeing you guys having fun in the 5 I'm so pleased I've bought my R5 Pass. I can't wait to get hold of my car. Rekindling the spirit of my much-missed '87 GT Turbo.

[@SuperAngryWalrus]

This car looks so happy from the front. I love the headlights.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It IS happy, right? In a sea of new cars wanting to look as sinister and aggressive as poss, this is refreshing. It's the future (we hope)

[@dutchmeikuh8822]

​​@@TheLateBrakeShowyou talked about the Rolland Garros version with the tennisracket handle.. What if they decide to make a new MTV version of it, like the Clio commercial in the 90s GETUPPAAAAH, the stock resembling a singers microphone 🎤 ? 😁

[@Pionirish]

I haven't laughed so much at a YT video in ages.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Really? Thank you

[@stuartlogan936]

Top video Jonny and Greg. Love Greg and the Trailfinders!

[@MrCornelius93]

I've been looking forward to your review of this for months! It was great and definitely a good idea to bring Greg along! I love the 5, it's the first new, and more importantly obtainable, car that I've felt excited about in years. It actually makes me want to work harder so I can afford to order one! But please Renault give me a red paint option with a gold roof strip!

[@subiejoe]

superb videography and facinating dialogue. oh cockerel! had a clio, got a mini now and another item on earth to wish for especially its frenchie! bonjour

[@TimCrutchley]

Tres jolie. Superb video gents, this will be my next car once the Brera finally departs this earthly realm.

[@kitgiblets]

1993, made redundant, bought an R5 turbo with the payout. Best decision ever. Great video, thanks CP and hello from the tortoises.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="585">9:45</a> Tell me you're in your 40's without telling me you're in your 40's in one sentence "I can already feel the ulcers"

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ha! Well, Jonny gets mouth ulcers easily. He's always been like that.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

@@TheLateBrakeShow oh I feel the burn don't worry. Sensitive mouths and tummies unite

[@AdamJRichardson]

A very enjoyable 46 minutes and 40 seconds! I'm on team green, but the yellow and gray interior looks spectacular. Oh and nice period-correct digital watch!

[@V_Dubya]

Not many things on the road in France can beat a Dacia Duster. On the autoroute, those bad boys just fly. Always gunning it.

[@maxtorque2277]

Hey Jonny, i just wanted to say that the manditory sound of EVs at low speed is called "the choir of the dead" by us! Honestly, it's like being followed around by a group of ghosts!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

I say this too!

[@russellmalone3532]

Colour coded trainers 👟. Love it Jonny

[@mortenmlbjerglund772]

Oh that last Chat GPT-bit made me laugh so hard😅 Great video Jonny & Greg!

[@rikardottosson1272]

A non-Chinese EV?! Immediate buy.

[@petersylvester2905]

There are plenty already, my Hyundai was built entirely in Europe including the batteries.

[@GazzUnseen]

45 minute review of one car?! Loved every minute of it, thanks lads, brilliant video! It speaks volumes of how good this car is that I’m considering replacing my Model Y with one. The only question (apart from how I’m going to learn to pack lighter) is this or the Alpine? Glad I’m not the only one who delights in playing ‘spot Le Grot’ in France, much to my wife’s utter bewilderment…

[@chrisclarke5040]

This looks like it might be the successor to my dirt cheap 2nd hand e-Golf (which, rather unexpectedly, I find delightful to drive). I wonder how significant V2G will become?

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

E Golf is better than the ID series. Older tech, but a better car.

[@PaulSmith-zx2ru]

Probably your best work Johnny you should consider doing similar road trips with Greg it was very entertaining 😂👍

[@sandmehlig]

Anyone who has seen Louis de Funès in the passenger seat of the crazy nun knows why there is no need for off-road vehicles in France.😄 And everyone who is parking inside French cities is an expert in giving new cars a used look.

[@daveyacarter]

Please make Greg a regular on TLBS. Great episode.

[@oninbridders]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="493">8:13</a> Agreed. Too many German 'colour' cars - Black, Grey and White on the British roads. We use to be a country know for our wacky colours. Everything is so boring

[@Cloxxki]

I've dreamed of land trains, but they looked just like regular Dutch yellow trains. I could never tell when they'd unrail and continue on land, and I could not work out the wheel situation, but it worked marvelously well every time. It was like a train but even better, it went even to place without tracks.

[@dad_jokes_4ever226]

Nicole ? .... Papa ?

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Gregor? Carperv?

[@sampatankar1977]

KZbin asks 'Translate to English!!!' :D

[@charliemansonUK]

I love that this has a "translate to English" option....which is exactly the same when selected 😂❤

[@daveblanchard2258]

Wasn't that the clio?

[@stephenballantyne]

​@@TheLateBrakeShowdidn't Thierry ask Robert Pires (another very French football man): "Eh Bobby. What's the French for 'Va Va Voom'?". Timeless stuff.

[@paulbinding7111]

Truly fantastic episode - the two of you have such a great rapport, the driving segments and jokes spot on, and the scenery wonderful as it always is in the south of France. Proper mini road trip that had me laughing out loud repeatedly which is a rare thing so thanks for that ❤

[@toyotaprius79]

If only new cars could be optioned with a tech-detox

[@gileshalliwell3591]

Greg James taste in cars it spot on… My obsession is the same just for French cars of and earlier period. Great stuff! Thank you!!

[@RaittyRat]

Looks quite smart but I don't get why every EV needs ridiculous looking wheels.

[@north.by.northeast]

6:56 wheels on the green one are alright.

[@gavin18787]

Always loved Greg on the radio, even more so since I learnt about his love for cars from the m5 video. Also model villages, trains I want in on the bromance ❤😂 The only ev I have ever had a slight incline to want was the Honda E. However this now follows suit and has a sensible range unlike the E.

[@pilotv5grip]

Only wish they’d release a petrol model

[@petersylvester2905]

You could just wedge something under the pedal to slow it down and make Brum Brum noises yourself?

[@se03ozt]

They did... Back in 1972. I'm a petrolhead myself and this is a breath of fresh air. I feel a modern petrol engine would ruin it.

[@syncrosimon]

Me too. A step backwards from the practicality and simplicity of the 4 and 5.

[@PassportToPimlico]

That Model T of yours is all well and good, Mr Ford, but can you make a horse drawn version?

[@pilotv5grip]

Don’t get me wrong I’m not against EVs in the slightest, for me personally an EV wouldn’t work because of the high cost of public chargers and no way of home charging. I think we’re still 1 model generation away from most people switching. I feel a hybrid version would’ve got more people in my situation to buy.

[@ISuperTed]

Love the French Pastry review, with the occasional comment on the Renault 5 😂

[@user-qu5ju9ph2y]

This does nothing for me

[@bestcrazyboy8487]

Agreed, this is all about pushing the EV Agenda, two BBC puppets , evil organisation

[@ecyfoto]

Great episode. Two goof balls in the south of France devouring tasty treats while tooling around in a very French ride. What’s not to like!?!? Gotta bring Greg back for the next review on the continent.