Renault 5 Prototype Preview
Renault 5 Prototype Preview

The soul of a brand is in its roots.

Without falling into the past, she has to reconnect with it and draw its inspiration to find the spirit of the glorious times.

This is the role of the Renault 5 Prototype, to show that Renault will democratize the electric car in Europe with a modern approach to the popular and essential car.

The Renault 5 prototype is a cute, pin-sized, city car taking one of Renault’s timeless success to the future with a modern, 100% electric twist.

It kept the fun, anti-crisis and mischievous side, with the pop of yellow highlights.

Gilles Vidal's design team were inspired by a world-renowned cult model from Renault’s past, the R5.

The Renault 5 prototype takes strong features from the original design.

The modern approach is also evident in the chosen finishes and materials, which are inspired by the worlds of electronics, furniture and sports.