The iconic Renault 5 is to be given a makeover and could return in a new supermini format.<\/p>\n
Renault recently confirmed it has started work on a successor to the legendary car and it could offer buyers low emissions and a hi-tech interior. If launched, it may complement the car maker's existing Clio model.<\/p>\n
First seen in 1972, the Renault 5 has a loyal following and they could be tempted by the updated "Value Up" vehicle.<\/p>\n
It is expected it would cost around the same as the Clio to produce, but with a weight of around 830kg it is expected to be highly economical and initial figures suggest a 1.0 litre three-cylinder engine could expect to emit less than 100g\/km of CO2.<\/p>\n
Initial details suggest it could measure around 3.8 metres in length – making it larger than a Twingo, but more compact than a Clio. It could also offer full-width bench seats in the front and back.<\/p>\n
However, Serge Mouangue, the head of product strategy at Renault's design think tank, has warned the concept car may never be made available.<\/p>\n
"This is just a prototype now, a laboratory, and it won't be produced as it is," explained Mr Mouangue explained.<\/p>\n
"But we will present the car internally to the public, and see what they say and how they react, then use these comments in a future vehicle."<\/p>\n
Posted by Perry Murray.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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