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Renault 4 E-Tech Electric Secures Electric Car Of The Year Title At TopGear.com Awards
The Renault 4 E-Tech electric has been honoured with the 'Electric Car of the Year' and 'Best Compact EV' titles at the TopGear.com Electric Car Awards 2025. Judges were captivated by its stylish design, spacious interior, and advanced technology. Additionally, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E was recognised as the 'EV We're Most Looking Forward To Driving In 2025'.
Paul Horrell, Consultant Editor of TopGear.com, praised the Renault 4 E-Tech electric for standing out among other vehicles. He stated, "The new Renault 4 is a smart little modern car in itself, recognisably different from the waves of generic looking stuff washing up in dealers all over the country. In the EV age, design matters more and more. Renault’s real masterstroke is to build not just one small EV but a pair of them that are great cars, going way beyond relying on their design alone. The R5 is already our Car of the Year but the R4 pips it – to both Best Compact EV and the big one... our overall Electric Car of the Year – because it’s got the R5’s charm but space to go with it. Come for the looks... stay for the value, easy ownership, smart tech and genuinely happy drive."
The Renault 4 E-Tech electric offers a roomy interior due to its 2.62m wheelbase, especially benefiting rear passengers. The boot provides a generous 420 litres of space, which expands to 1,405 litres when rear seats are folded down. A wide opening and low load sill make access easy.
Equipped with Renault's OpenR Link system across all models, users can interact via a 10.1-inch central touchscreen. The vehicle also features a 100 kW DC charger that allows recharging from 15% to 80% in just half an hour.
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E revives the legacy of its predecessors from the 1980s with modern enhancements. This fully electric version retains its iconic turbocharged spirit while offering more power than ever before.
Jack Rix, Editor-in-Chief of TopGear.com, expressed excitement about this model: "Lunacy is what the Renault 5 Turbo has always been about. Its raison d’être stretching back to the 1980 original is to shock, amaze, be unruly and make little sense. This version is following the family business using ingredients from 2025, so naturally we’re chomping at the bit to have a go."
Performance and Availability
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E boasts two rear-mounted in-wheel motors producing a combined output of 540hp and an impressive torque of 4,800Nm. This results in supercar-like performance with acceleration from 0-62 mph in under 3.5 seconds.
Production will be limited to just 1,980 units as a nod to its original launch year. More details on reserving this model can be found on Renault's official website.
Renault continues its tradition of innovation with these award-winning models while honouring its rich history in automotive excellence.
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