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

[@AndyQuinton]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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....

[@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.

[@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 1:43 scale miniature Renault 5 model.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That's brilliant to hear. 👍🏽

[@noskcaj62]

The chat GPT questions at the end were hilarious!😂

[@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.

[@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!

[@butchmeister80]

Deffo ! Maybe they’ll bring it back if got any sense fiesta st ev would be epic

[@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.

[@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🎉

[@georgewallerlll496]

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

[@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🙂

[@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.

[@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.

[@InfiniteImprobabilityRacing]

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

[@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

[@eruma]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@mikadavies660]

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

[@jamesvaile6916]

Superb review and car to match. Totally agree on the sunroof. And a manual one too to add to retro feel. My Dad had the Gordini version. Loved it.

[@_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 🤪

[@Jester85]

Really enjoyed that episode as a enjoyer of French cars who fell in love with a Twingo on Holiday as a child and who's first car was also a Cilo. I think the how well the new car does really depends on the price

[@mccash264]

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

[@icqniels4509]

this was a good good video. looks like you both really enjoyed it. im liking the direction renault has taken with the ev thing. fits my cup of tea

[@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 !

[@kevincoombs7348]

Owning a Mk7 Golf GT from new and being75 its going to see my driving days out. BUT, after watching this I'm seriously thinking of one of these, in green. Both my daughters have VW Buzz' and I turned my nose up a bit re EVs,, until now.

[@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.....?

[@MarceldeJong]

17:11 I had a Laguna on loan once, while my Clio was in the shop. It was a Laguna without powered steering. The muscles I had after driving that road-ship around for a few days were impressive.

[@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!

[@Medge2sc]

The front looks like the Williams clio and the back is very much r5 I am a big fan, good episode

[@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.

[@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 ...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@stuartlogan936]

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

[@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.

[@Jaxs2]

I do recognise the interior roof pattern and dash pattern... from my old P reg 5 back in the day ... brilliant 😊

[@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..

[@geofftuck7347]

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

[@cbix86]

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

[@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.

[@daviddorson5111]

It was a properly enjoyable Sunday evening watch this.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers v much 🤘🏽

[@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.

[@sega-kid]

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

[@wiggly1]

As an 80s boy, I love a great hot hatch including the Renault 5 and the Peugeot 205 of the era. This new R5 looks superb. The bombshell for me is the Roland Garros edition, with great memories of the Roland Garros trim on old Peugeots and the super classy metallic green. Renault are missing a trick not nicking the Roland Garros green for the new 5.

[@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!!

[@spyke765]

The very first electric car a could see myself in, great review.

[@adamschannelofallsorts2190]

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

[@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?!? 🇫🇷🙏🏼

[@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...

[@global_nomad.]

great friendly chat amongst mates on a trip, with a bit of car review thrown in too.

[@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!

[@brendonoleary519]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@jonathanking625]

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

[@andybunney7902]

Great seeing Greg back on .. another fantastic review 👏 👌

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andybunney7902]

@TheLateBrakeShow always ♥️

[@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

[@harrymattock2052]

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

[@ortontom]

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

[@roryb6752]

Entertaining and informative review. You 2 are fantastic together. 1st time I've said this about an electric car - I want one.

[@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?

[@renaulttraficconversion]

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

[@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.

[@PaulTaylor-gs8qx]

Video of the year. Greg and Jonny do car nerding to the next level. Loved it

[@mikebull1972]

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

[@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!

[@ben.prescott]

11:11 clicking on the running lights to make the video go full screen

[@mr2chrisd]

Hey Johnny, been watching and listening to you for years now superb stuff! Your quirkiness makes you so different from the old school car presenters and other rather predictable auto content. May I also add that you seem to really find another level of entertainment when you have a companion to bounce off of. What a great video that was…

[@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.

[@glennbutler2070]

😀That was the best review i’ve seen in a long time, these two just gel perfectly. I’ve never been a fan of French cars, but this recreation just hits the spot perfectly, unlike the Mini which has become so ugly. Renault have a winner on their hands and I’d even buy one. 👌

[@russellmalone3532]

Colour coded trainers 👟. Love it Jonny

[@mortenmlbjerglund772]

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

[@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!

[@dibbledobbledodaday]

They nailed it styling wise. Looks great.

[@TimCrutchley]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@PeteAnda]

British roads full of these and not ego powered grey German SUVs would be a joy.

[@gojeta1982]

More Jonny and James cocking around videos please 😂

[@IanRossDavies]

Gentleman. This was fantastic. And, as a side, it is really making me want the Smith n Sniff vids to make a comeback. Oh, and I desperately want an R5. In lime. (Sorry Team Lemon)

[@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 🎤 ? 😁

[@davidbithell8705]

A brilliant video, a sun roof would be the clincher for me

[@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

[@thebondie85]

This is such a great video and relationship! The car is stunning and I love the fact theyve kept so many details from the history. I also think Greg needs to be part of the LBS family.

[@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!

[@simoningate2056]

Lovely video and a very interesting car.

[@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

[@robertjones7121]

Best car review I've seen for ages. Made me smile.

[@Pionirish]

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

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Really? Thank you

[@jimbob578]

The ChatGPT 🤣 love these two, and the car's not bad either. Looking forward to the Alpine version to revive the Renaultsport days.