New, Fully Electric Renault 5

[Short Norman]

Don’t think the 5 is meant to be a hot hatch, it’s just a five door hatchback for the masses.

The people wanting a performance version will need to get one of the alpine models (I’m sure there will be a first edition version and hotter versions to follow).

 

[Chris V6 255]

Configurator is live

RENAULT 5 E-TECH ELECTRIC configurator - Renault

Pick your Renault 5 and customise to suit your tastes and requirements. Choose your version, wheels, upholstery and accessories and discover the price of your ideal car.

www.renault.co.uk

Yellow tax on show again! £1200 option with contrast black roof.
Also green not available on top spec for some reason?

 

[charltjr]

Configurator is live

RENAULT 5 E-TECH ELECTRIC configurator - Renault

Pick your Renault 5 and customise to suit your tastes and requirements. Choose your version, wheels, upholstery and accessories and discover the price of your ideal car.

www.renault.co.uk

Yellow tax on show again! £1200 option with contrast black roof.
Also green not available on top spec for some reason?

‘cos it’s the base paint choice and they reckon people with the top spec don’t want it confused with the lower spec. It’ll be some dogshit like that.

 

[R3k1355]

I didn't think the green didn't look particularly great when I saw it

 

[Bleu]

The bot is malfunctioning

 

[Clio_fool]

It's not alien green.

 

[Sash]

I’m pretty pissed off with the options on the configurator to be honest… it can’t be the real thing surely..? There’s no option to change the indicator stalk like they said there would be, no option to upgrade to the Harmon Kardon sound system, no other optional extras to choose etc.

Luckily, for me, the yellow is available on the Iconic 5 trim albeit at extra cost and the wheels I like best are the only available option. I’m still annoyed.

 

[Clio_fool]

What's the craic with the indicator stalk @Sash ?

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

Configurator is live

RENAULT 5 E-TECH ELECTRIC configurator - Renault

Pick your Renault 5 and customise to suit your tastes and requirements. Choose your version, wheels, upholstery and accessories and discover the price of your ideal car.

www.renault.co.uk

Yellow tax on show again! £1200 option with contrast black roof.
Also green not available on top spec for some reason?

Much as I like my LY I am apprehensive at having loads about.

I remember when they did that mustardy 208 a couple of years back & loads about. Wife has a 25th Anniversary MX5 in Soul Red & every 2nd Mazda SUV you see is in soul red.

 

[Matt Cup]

WHERE THE f**k IS THE BAGUETTE HOLDER?!?!

 

[Sash]

WHERE THE f**k IS THE BAGUETTE HOLDER?!?!

My point exactly!!!!

@Clio_fool you are meant to be able to choose the style of gear selector stalk (sorry I meant gear selector not indicator).

 

[Clio_fool]

Calling it a configurator is a bit cheeky. Trim level and colour are the only choices ffs 😂.

 

[Chris V6 255]

Hopefully I’ll be ordering one through our green car scheme in the new year.

 

[BREMBO]

Does anybody know if Renault/Alpine Glasgow have any models in?

I really thought I'd never be interested in an electric car but I'm becoming really interested in the new 5. It's actually the first new car for a good while whether ICE or electric which has got me excited.

We now have a driveway, also have solar panels. I think the mileage I do - 90% is short journeys.

I am wondering if to hold of and see how second hand values look in 2/3 years.

Has anybody got one ordered? When are you expecting to receive?

How does the battery work? I recall with the Zoe it was on a lease type basis.

Has anybody seen one
in person, any thoughts please?

Personally I like the blue. I'd then be tempted to get the wheels done in silver.

In Paris next weekend so hoping to see a few about!

 

[R3k1355]

I don't think many companies do lease deals on the battery now? Seem to remember it was a Renault thing

 

[charltjr]

I don't think many companies do lease deals on the battery now? Seem to remember it was a Renault thing

The idea was to give people certainty over the battery cost because in the early days the worries over battery longevity were so strong. Don’t think anyone does it any more.

 

[Sash]

Pretty sure the test drives for those with the R-Pass aren’t taking place until some time in Feb so I’m guessing you won’t be able to test drive one until then.

I placed my order for mine on the 15th, delivery end of April apparently.

I’ve taken a big gamble because as of the 2nd Jan He-Man have no plans to make dual controls for it.

I might have to start a go fund me for some custom fit universals instead 🥺🙁

 

[Clio_fool]

Pretty sure the test drives for those with the R-Pass aren’t taking place until some time in Feb so I’m guessing you won’t be able to test drive one until then.

I placed my order for mine on the 15th, delivery end of April apparently.

I’ve taken a big gamble because as of the 2nd Jan He-Man have no plans to make dual controls for it.
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I might have to start a go fund me for some custom fit universals instead 🥺🙁

I'd imagine the throttle and brake will be fly by wire so shouldn't be too difficult for someone to add duel control to it. Would it?

 

[Sash]

I'd imagine the throttle and brake will be fly by wire so shouldn't be too difficult for someone to add duel control to it. Would it?

My current duals are Rod controlled so are physically fixed to the drivers pedals and move with the drivers brake pedal. It’s not rocket science but it just takes a bit of fabrication and to make sure the pedal box is fixed to the bulkhead and the rods have a clear route through to the passenger side.

Still it’s a niche thing and He-Man are the market leaders in the industry and insurance companies ask if you’ve got dual controls fitted as a requirement for the insurance.

 

[botfch]

I hope these cars sell well, at the price I think they should.
Be an ideal replacement for our Clio in a few years time.

 

[charltjr]

I think they’re going to be a big hit. They look great, they’re decent to drive, they’ve got good efficiency, they’re well packaged thanks to being on a dedicated EV platform, they’re relatively affordable.

Mini have lost the plot with their new design IMO so that segment is ripe for the taking.

 

[BREMBO]

I wasn't looking for a test drive more to see one in person. I finally got through to Reno Glasgow but they don't have any. They had the A290 in a few weeks ago but said they are going into shopping centres throughout the UK now.

Hoping I see a few next weekend in France. I'm fasinated by them, as you say they seem to have nailed it. I love the design and the interior looks brilliant.

The R pass comes to an end at the end of January. I'll unlikely do it but it's tempting for the price.

 

[botfch]

 

[Sash]

That’s not a uk spec techno. Wrong wheels. Looks like an Iconic 5 comfort range but with techno seats… 🤷🏼‍♀️

 

[Chris V6 255]

I prefer the alloys on the UK spec techno.

My local Renault said they would have them available to test drive in April.

 

[Greeny.]

Tempted by one of these for a work run around in a few years time, they are growing on me.

 

[botfch]

Convinced my boss we need one as a pool car.

 

[BREMBO]

In Paris for the weekend so I got along to see the 5 in person then was told Alpine was 30 mins away so went along to have a look.

The 5 is brilliant. Interior I think is really high quality and the whole car just has character which electric cars have been missing. I seen a yellow one from a far, it certainly stood out.

A290 I think will have real presence on the road, interior and the leather was really nice. Some parts from the A110 gear selector mainly but it's the 5 for me.

Glad to have seen them in person. Renault have nailed it.

 

[Mr Underhill]

It’s a great looking car. When will we see these on UK roads? It has to be the longest car launch ever.

 

[Sash]

It’s a great looking car. When will we see these on UK roads? It has to be the longest car launch ever.

I’m test driving one on the 21st Feb. Estimated delivery date for mine is end of April.

 

[Clio_fool]

The Alpine looks great in matte grey imo. Shame the one to get is so much more than the dearest R5.

 

[BREMBO]

The Alpine looks great in matte grey imo. Shame the one to get is so much more than the dearest R5.

Yeah limited edition as well

I'm not a fan of matt cars so it wasn't for me, just looks like a wrap. Interior was very nice on that one.

Sure, it might be on the 5 but a limited run, tennis related. I haven't seen or heard much about for a while.

I think with the 5 with a 20mm drop would give it some real purpose. 😅 21 year old me coming back to life.

 

[Chris V6 255]

No cup holder in the alpine due to drive selectors.

You can get away with it in an A110 but I think that’s abit of an error for a car that’s gonna be a daily driver.

 

[botfch]

No cup holder in the alpine due to drive selectors.

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You can get away with it in an A110 but I think that’s abit of an error for a car that’s gonna be a daily driver.

Seems they have realised that and come out with a 3D printed one.

 

[Clio_fool]

£40750 for the premiere edition in matte grey🥹. In black without that extra paint price it would just creep in under the expensive car tax. That seems like a f**k up by Renault to me.

 

[FatRS]

£40750 for the premiere edition in matte grey🥹. In black without that extra paint price it would just creep in under the expensive car tax. That seems like a f**k up by Renault to me.

You’ll need to look at the RRP not the OTR cost. That’s how it’s taken into account, so with delivery cost, first reg fee etc then it’ll likely be under the £40k.

 

[AshyC GT]

I think both the R5 and Alpine are great.
Shame the powerful one is such a jump in price. Loving the interiors too

 

[Chris V6 255]

Spotted out in the wild

 

[Sash]

Did a thing today and test drove this R5 iconic 5.

Love it.

Roll on April.

 

[BREMBO]

Any takeaways @Sash good or bad?