The Renault 5 of the Seventies, offered within the U.S. because the Le Automobile, is about to return as an electrical automobile.

Renault previewed the trendy 5 two years in the past with the 5 Prototype present automotive, and on the 2024 Geneva auto present subsequent February, the automaker will lastly present the manufacturing model. Gross sales in markets the place the French manufacturers operates are as a consequence of begin later in 2024, with the beginning of deliveries to observe in early 2025.

A high-performance model of the trendy 5 developed by Alpine may even be launched subsequent yr because the A290. Alpine, which plans a U.S. launch in 2027, previewed the A290 in Might with an idea automotive.

Teaser pictures launched on Thursday recommend the trendy 5, which shall be referred to as the Renault 5 E-Tech, will intently resemble the 5 Prototype. The lights look related, and Renault has even retained the 5 Prototype’s battery cost indicator situated on the hood in the identical place the place the unique 5 had a vent.

The Renault 5 E-Tech will measure simply 154 inches lengthy, making it barely longer than a Mini Cooper.

A number of battery choices shall be provided, and a 52-kwh unit shall be provided initially. Renault estimates a variety of greater than 200 miles for this battery. Bidirectional charging may even be accessible, a expertise that, in sure instances, can allow vitality to be offered again to the grid or used to energy a house.

Renault by no means confirmed the inside of the 5 Prototype however mentioned it featured a freestanding glass show for various automobile capabilities. Search for the acquainted digital gauge cluster and touchscreen infotainment hub to seem within the 5 E-Tech. An AI-powered digital assistant referred to as Reno may even be featured, Renault has confirmed.

The 5 E-Tech makes use of the CMF-B EV platform from the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance, branded the AmpR Small platform by Renault. The modular platform, which options multi-link rear suspension, has been developed for subcompact and compact EVs and also will serve a Nissan Micra successor.

Powertrain particulars have not been introduced.

The 5 is not the one iconic nameplate Renault plans to revive for the electrical period. On the 2022 Paris auto present, Renault unveiled an idea for pint-size off-roader that previews a contemporary 4.