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NEW Renault 5 review – FULL verdict on fantastic new EV | What Car?

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Video chapters:.
00:00 Introduction.
00:33 Background.
01:00 Rivals.
01:28 Interior.
05:45 Rear seats.
06:50 Boot.
08:17 Battery choices.
09:00 Performance.
10:29 Brakes.
11:02 On the roadway.
11:39 Ownership.
12:06 Real-world range and efficiency.
12:45 Charging.
13:22 Trim levels.
14:17 Safety.
14:37 Reliability.
14:55 Pricing.
15:24 Verdict.

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62 responses to “NEW Renault 5 review – FULL verdict on fantastic new EV | What Car?”

  1. @CarlBaskerville-c2v Avatar
    @CarlBaskerville-c2v

    A lesson to Ford on how they should have respected the Capri heritage! One of the better EV’s but not for me as with no off road parking it will cost me more to run than petrol. That’s a hard fact I’m afraid which will prevent sales.

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    1. @modelrailwaynoob Avatar
      @modelrailwaynoob

      Indeed

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    2. @confusedofhinckley5294 Avatar
      @confusedofhinckley5294

      You are in a relatively small minority of people who don’t have off-street parking. The hard fact is that most people *do* have off-street parking.

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    3. @modelrailwaynoob Avatar
      @modelrailwaynoob

      @confusedofhinckley5294  Nonsense. Thousands of people live in flats and terraced houses. Wake up

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    4. @James-gf9jl Avatar
      @James-gf9jl

      @@confusedofhinckley5294 Is this something that you want to be the case, but has no basis in fact?

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    5. @MrDuncl Avatar
      @MrDuncl

      The designer got pictures of the Polestar 2 and 1970s Capri muddled up until they came to shaping the rear windows.

      Reply
  2. @simplygregsterev Avatar
    @simplygregsterev

    This is the EV we all asked for.

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  3. @dmn1000000 Avatar
    @dmn1000000

    Park isn’t necessary, and you never need to touch the handbrake button. Use auto hold when on the road, and when you finish your journey, just press the on/off button, and the parking brake comes on automatically.

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    1. @fyve4321 Avatar
      @fyve4321

      Whatcar seem to always get technology wrong. Can’t use climate control, say operating system when they mean interface, etc. Not surprised they don’t understand how this feature works despite it being this way in every EV I’ve driven or owned.

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    2. @drxym Avatar
      @drxym

      Park and handbrake are essentially the same thing. So this car does have it but doesn’t call it park. Personally I would prefer park to be next to the other drive modes. My MG has a big P button in the middle of a dial for forward/reverse and it’s unambiguous. Teslas have a button on the end of the drive stalk. That said, my MG has a Neutral mode and I really don’t have need for that – maybe it has to be in that for being towed or something.

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  4. @aye3678 Avatar
    @aye3678

    This is going to be a popular EV.

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    1. @nicksokolis6343 Avatar
      @nicksokolis6343

      I hope it is. I am tired of seeing anonymous Teslas.

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    2. @drunkenhobo8020 Avatar
      @drunkenhobo8020

      It already is in France. In Q4 it was the 2nd most popular EV, just a few hundred behind the Model Y, and was the 7th-best selling car overall for that period.

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    3. @nicksokolis6343 Avatar
      @nicksokolis6343

      @@drunkenhobo8020 and I bet that this is without people knowing about it as much and with limited production at that stage.

      Reply
  5. @martingodske3301 Avatar
    @martingodske3301

    This is the ONLY EV car I would ever consider owning, what a fantastic little car this is. I hope more manufactures follow Renault 5 more, so we could get small hot hatch’es again

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    1. @oingpla Avatar
      @oingpla

      Was going to say the same thing! Imagine if manufactures made a true retro style line of their iconic hot hatches.

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    2. @markbennett6658 Avatar
      @markbennett6658

      There is of course the Alpine A290 version of this available which is a proper ‘hot hatch’. Maybe you should consider that? Particularly in a couple of years time when it’s got some depreciation on it!

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    3. @johndinsdale1707 Avatar
      @johndinsdale1707

      I agree that this in 150 techno spec £27k for a car that does about 150 miles in the cold is probably EV’s best offering. However I get the feeling it will be worth about £10-12k after 4 years. So financially a disaster but less so than any other EV from China. Private buyers beware?

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    4. @bzdtemp Avatar
      @bzdtemp

      A used Honda E is also on my list of consideration.

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    5. @jjgermancarsdontsignal7746 Avatar
      @jjgermancarsdontsignal7746

      Most ev’s seem much faster than an ICE car. when pulling from a standing start.I have a ec 4 and it feels pretty quick but I know a lot of ev’s are faster than mine.

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  6. @anemeth9281 Avatar
    @anemeth9281

    AMAZING review, I particularly loved Doug’s pro presentation. One major thing he forgot to mention is that it is the European Car of the Year!! 😁😃

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  7. @indiebikes Avatar
    @indiebikes

    People spend a lot of time in their cars, to and from work, or out shopping, etc. so the quality of the audio system is really important. So why then in any of these car reviews does no one mention how good or bad the sound system is? Surely no one drives around in silence listening to the whine of the motor? A good standard fit sound system can make or break a purchase for me. I can’t be the only one??? 😂😂

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    1. @RuislipResident-v7p Avatar
      @RuislipResident-v7p

      Yep. I do. I might listen to talk radio, but never music.

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    2. @MrHabushi Avatar
      @MrHabushi

      A review I read earlier said it was decent and about on par with the Harmon Kardom system in the Mini. Unfortunately the UK doesn’t get the HK upgrade option on the R5 that other European countries get.

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    3. @adams7405 Avatar
      @adams7405

      No I love my Harmon Kardon sound system in my E39 BMW and it is from 2003

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    4. @adunford2664 Avatar
      @adunford2664

      Yep, when I tested my Mazda 2 I took a CD with me. The salesman had never had anyone ask about the sounds. As it turned out it was very good for a small car.

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    5. @MrDuncl Avatar
      @MrDuncl

      Annoyingly the sound system on my Golf 7.5 is a big disappointment compared to than the Golf 7 I had before.

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  8. @alanthomaswilliamson Avatar
    @alanthomaswilliamson

    Bought my R5 Pass a year ago and having my Midnight Blue Iconic with Yellow Interior delivered in March! Can’t wait!!!! ❤

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    1. @rusty911s2 Avatar
      @rusty911s2

      Sounds awesome: really hope you enjoy it. Can’t wait to see them on the road in U.K.

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    2. @domgold30 Avatar
      @domgold30

      @@rusty911s2 We are starting to see them here in France,saw a blue one on wednesday and a yellow one this morning😊😊😊

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  9. @KennethPaul Avatar
    @KennethPaul

    The Renault 5 design is 👌 can’t wait to see more stylish, fun hatchbacks back on the roads. Well done Renault 🎉 🇫🇷

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  10. @richardcarter1000 Avatar
    @richardcarter1000

    Best thing about it is the real buttons for the climate controls. Would be good with a petrol engine

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    1. @stevehill8411 Avatar
      @stevehill8411

      A shame they’re not physically separated, though. My EQA also has a row of toggle buttons like this, and it’s hard to be sure you’re using the correct one without looking.

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    2. @johnnodge4327 Avatar
      @johnnodge4327

      The design of the body prevents an inefficient 150 year old piece of technology from being fitted, thank god.

      Petrol engines have had their day, so time to move on to more efficient drive trains now.

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  11. @gingerb36 Avatar
    @gingerb36

    It looks great and is sure to sell really well. Heated seats and steering wheel are very welcoming in the cold and the lumbar adjustment makes the top trim a must.

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  12. @maarteneh Avatar
    @maarteneh

    5:29 Why would I want to get massive water bottles in door bins? I don’t understand people who to carry along water bottles the whole day.

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    1. @petergilbert72 Avatar
      @petergilbert72

      I take water everywhere. It’s handy when I get thirsty. obviously!

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    2. @Isclachau Avatar
      @Isclachau

      @@petergilbert72With brains like yours …….🤣🤣

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    3. @seiwarriors Avatar
      @seiwarriors

      @@Isclachau Try not to carry a bottle then in Spain or another hot country.

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    4. @Caneandunable Avatar
      @Caneandunable

      @@seiwarriors With brains like yours ……..🤣

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  13. @dogsbodyish8403 Avatar
    @dogsbodyish8403

    Another well-presented, informative, no-nonsense review – thanks!

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  14. @derekjohnson3445 Avatar
    @derekjohnson3445

    The opening sequence was a street scene where owners would not be able to charge their cars,

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    1. @timoliver8940 Avatar
      @timoliver8940

      Then review the start and see how many EV’s are parked on that street – doesn’t seem to be an issue for those parked there.

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  15. @grahamcastle8189 Avatar
    @grahamcastle8189

    Very similar to our three and a half year old Zoe although it came with a five year 100k warranty. Delighted with out Zoe, less so with Renault. Our three year service plan turned out to be a two year one as you are only allowed to do 10k per year. At three years old the Zoe needed new discs and pads on rear brakes due to corrosion but they come complete with wheel bearings so expensive. Zoe going in for repair next week, refusing to AC charge going to be interesting to see if warranty covers that seems a common problem with a £1.5k bill. Renault only sell complete components for repair e.g. Zoe motor often fails on rotor bearing but you ca t buy bearing you have to buy a whole new motor.

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    1. @mrpugster Avatar
      @mrpugster

      I’ve seen a few video’s on the cheap crappy bearings on the motor. Everyone thinking about buying a R5 EV should go and watch those. A little shocking this review didn’t mention the issue.

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    2. @drunkenhobo8020 Avatar
      @drunkenhobo8020

      I’m surprised EVs don’t have a way to detect that the friction brakes haven’t been used, and deliberately use them to prevent corrosion. They do that with range-extenders to prevent the engines using too old fuel.

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    3. @arselihp Avatar
      @arselihp

      Bearing built into rear brake rotor seems … crappy! Very unimpressive.

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  16. @MrAlexrowlands Avatar
    @MrAlexrowlands

    When you do ‘real world’ range tests you should mention the distance tested and starting temp of the car. On a cold morning if I use my heating in my EV for a 10 mile journey the consumption may be 2.7m/kwh. If that journey was 40 miles the energy used to initially heat it is averaged over the journey (maintaining the temp doesn’t use as much) and it may rise to 3.3 or more. I find if I pre warm the car on mains power before I set off (on a timer function) the range is much better in the cold weather.

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  17. @ianrob4760 Avatar
    @ianrob4760

    already the sales in france in the first couple of months have boosted sales there and fully deserves car of the year, I love it

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  18. @gamertrojan4038 Avatar
    @gamertrojan4038

    Small back seats, three fullsize adult sardines, no heat pump, and over €30k in Ireland. Wins on looks and style. Still prefer my €23k Inster with 5 year warranty and 8 year battery warranty. Heated seats , wheel, movable back seats and heat pump included.

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    1. @mickinoz2005 Avatar
      @mickinoz2005

      Curious what does heat pump do? As in value add

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    2. @mickinoz2005 Avatar
      @mickinoz2005

      Vrt screws us in Ireland it’s a joke

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    3. @drunkenhobo8020 Avatar
      @drunkenhobo8020

      @@mickinoz2005 Means it’s not using resistive heating to heat the air in the cabin, but a heat pump (basically AC in reverse), which is far more efficient.
      Also according to Top Gear, all Renault 5s do have a heat pump. Unless they build a different version for Ireland and the UK, which would be very odd.

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    4. @BogdanPurcaru Avatar
      @BogdanPurcaru

      Same for me with my Zoe. 53kw battery, 22kw charging. Bigger space back seats and trunk. Sure is nicer and better looking but that’s all

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    5. @Whatshisname346 Avatar
      @Whatshisname346

      Heat pump is included. The inster is a good choice too but this stands out in terms of desirability. That means it’ll probably hold its value better than a lot of other EVs. Pity I can’t fit my dog in it. Not so hot on the R4s styling so I might be shopping around for a bit.

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  19. @rusty911s2 Avatar
    @rusty911s2

    I honestly didn’t expect that price.

    We’ve got so used to upcoming cars being hyped at one (low) price, and then upon launch being something completely different.

    One thing reviews need to start doing as a matter of course is mention battery type, as the chemistries have very different characteristics that buyers should be aware of. Not good / bad so much as ‘this might suit you better than that.’

    As ever, another brilliant review: no nonsense, no hype, no music, just excellent nuts and bolts stuff with lovely filming.

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    @andersonpowell737

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