New Renault 5

[daviemck2006]

It's the first R5 I have seen. It's gorgeous in my eyes, in that yellow. If I were wanting a small car that could tempt me. However it's highly unlikely I shall ever have one as i wouldn't want an electric car. It's just possible I could have a hybrid, but for that car a 1600 to 2000 16v petrol making it a hot hatch and it would be perfect.

[mickthemaverick]

At least the front doesn't look like it has had a shunt as many of the BEVs do!!

[daviemck2006]

At least the front doesn't look like it has had a shunt as many of the BEVs do!!

Most electric cars look silly but that one just looks good!

[John Pankhurst]

The girl next door has one and I must admit for an EV it does look nice. I have an aversion to EV's generally the over weight bloated behemoths that they usually are.

[CitroJim]

I lust after a yellow R5 and I'm just patiently waiting for my van to catastrophically fail so that I can justify buying one

[Richard_C]

And the yellow seems very close to the Renault F1 team colours when by complete chance I saw the first modern era turbo engine victory at Dijon in 1976. Jarier and Arnoux, Arnoux 3rd with Villeneuve second in a 3l non turbo Ferrari. Immense final 2 laps, worth a watch on YouTube

The new one is a really good looking car. The Nissan Micra BEV is the same floorpan and engine but not dressed as well.

[Richard_C]

And just to continue the nostalgia-fest, my R5 Gordini. Had it a bit over 2 years then my needs changed radically, long long commute and lots of 600 mile weekend round trips to elderly relatives so I got a very early BX19RD. The weekend trips were quicker in the BX - the Gordini had a pathetic range between fill ups and a petrol stop saved more than made up for the performance sacrifice.

[CitroJim]

I had an R5 in that shape Richard, just a lowly TL on a T plate...

I always thought they looked a lot more attractive and good-looking than their successor. Very rare now due to just how much the tin worms loved them...

[quintet]

I really like these and was contemplating getting one through Motability but the charging location whilst living in a flat put that idea to bed, shame because i think they really do look good, i like the renault 4 too.

[admiral51]

I have seen many on the road and IMHO they have paid due attention to the original and updated it with modern tech etc but when you see them you know it is a R5.
If only the same same could be said with the Ford Capri

[CitroJim]

If only the same same could be said with the Ford Capri

Saw a yellow one yesterday. About as much like a Capri as my wheelbarrow is