Renault 4
Electric Renault 5’s squarer sibling promises a more familyfriendly interior On sale Spring 2025 Price from £28,000 (est)
Oliver Young oliver.young@haymarket.com
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Renault sold 8,135,424 examples of the original 1960s R4, in 100 countries, over five continents.There was even a doorless beach buggy version.
IN THE ABSENCE of time travel, it’s impossible to go back and witness ABBA perform in their prime. So, well aware of that fact, the famous Swedish pop group created ABBA Voyage: a futuristic concert experience that takes you back to the group’s heyday using virtual avatars – essentially, holograms. The new Renault 4 (R4) is a bit like ABBA Voyage.
The original R4 (which was on sale from 1961 to 1993) is long gone from the new car market, but its name is returning on a car that finds its inspiration in the original. This time, though, the R4 is an electric SUV.