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Reborn Renault 5 is all ready for new adventure

John_McIlroy@autovia.co.uk

@johnmcilroy

We view production version of brand’s eagerly awaited EV hatch

UK to get more powerful models when 5 goes on sale this autumn

“The 5 is a baby EV with a choice of battery sizes, seating for five people and a boot capacity that’s the equal of many bigger superminis”

A STELLAR concept car can often be a challenge to turn into a production version, with real pressure to deliver something close to the show vehicle. That’s been precisely the case with the reborn Renault 5, presented here in the MINI and Fiat 500-rivalling form that you’ll be able to buy in the UK this autumn.

The 5 is a baby EV with a choice of battery sizes, seating for five people and a boot capacity that’s the equal of many larger superminis. And having

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