SHOOTOUT: Renault 5 vs Hyundai Inster: one’s iconic, one’s clever – who wins?

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Renault 5 review:.

Hyundai Inster evaluation:.

#renault 5 #hyundaiinster #evcomparison #evtest.

It wasn't that long ago that we were bemoaning the lack of smaller, more cost effective electric cars – however not any more, and these are 2 of our favourites. Yes, we want both of them were a bit MORE inexpensive but we always desire more, and both of these start at a fairly modest cost. The Renault 5 starts at ₤ 22,995 and the Inster ₤ 23,505.

However which is the much better EV? Join Ginny as she takes a close take a look at both and checks the crucial truths and figures. Which would you select?

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Introduction. 00:32 Pricing. 02:10 Style. 05:00 Interior Renault 5. 09:08 Interior Inster. 11:15 Specs.

12:11 Driving.
20:30 Boot Space. 21:15 Range & Charging.
23:12 Service warranties.
23:51 Verdict.

Comments

32 responses to “SHOOTOUT: Renault 5 vs Hyundai Inster: one’s iconic, one’s clever – who wins?”

  1. @smolgamiingv6c Avatar
    @smolgamiingv6c

    As a Twingo, im rooting for my cousin

    1. @alatvee Avatar
      @alatvee

      I believe new electric twingo is launching 2026, I’m hyped

  2. @AD-ho8pb Avatar
    @AD-ho8pb

    I hope they will sell well both, so I can buy one of them used in 3 years :p

    1. @markrozee Avatar
      @markrozee

      I agree. 3 years and 5 will be £12000❤

    2. @roblenane6206 Avatar
      @roblenane6206

      After owning a captur Hybrid, riddled with electrical issues, I too am waiting for my first EV and it will probably be the inster

    3. @Brian-om2hh Avatar
      @Brian-om2hh

      @@markrozee It probably will be, as used demand in 3 years could still be steady….

    4. @andrewmorgan1802 Avatar
      @andrewmorgan1802

      I’d say a lot of people will hang on to it until the 5 year warranty is up, I know I will.

    5. @Brian-om2hh Avatar
      @Brian-om2hh

      @@roblenane6206 I’m sure you won’t be disappointed….

  3. @Yanquetino Avatar
    @Yanquetino

    Love ‘em both. I think I’d take the Inster, however, just because I doubt Renault will come to this side of the pond.

  4. @GraemeDorrance Avatar
    @GraemeDorrance

    The Renault 5 is exactly what the EV category needed.

  5. @m.s.6545 Avatar
    @m.s.6545

    As a young stud of age 19, back in the early 90’s i drove the “Grandfather” of this R5 Electric, the R5 GT Turbo . It was a Hell of a Car . its a miracle that i am still alive, because that R5 Turbo was wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too fast for a young guy like me at that time. Luckely for me, the Turbo Charger and a few weeks later, the engine blow up. The R5 Turbo was dead and so my bank account !

  6. @Brian-om2hh Avatar
    @Brian-om2hh

    Both these cars are aimed at the same market, but at slightly different buyers within that market. Those who are tempted by snazzy looks and the “in thing”, will go for the R5. Those who value lots of practicality, and slightly different (quirky?) looks, along with clever design and efficient performance, might choose the Inster..

  7. @Fastwunz Avatar
    @Fastwunz

    Tough one – I love the look of the 5 but the practicality of the Inster is hard to ignore

    1. @Brian-om2hh Avatar
      @Brian-om2hh

      Yes, isn’t it? Not to mention Hyundai’s solid reputation for quality and reliability….

    2. @Gimlet6051 Avatar
      @Gimlet6051

      ​​@@Brian-om2hh if you consier maintenence hands down for inster without doubt

  8. @Gimlet6051 Avatar
    @Gimlet6051

    Love renaul5’s design while i don’t wanna miss out inster’s practicality

  9. @vilmosballa5214 Avatar
    @vilmosballa5214

    It was mentioned the windnoise in the R5, but driving both recently, the tyres noise in the Renault was much much lower and immediatelly you can feel the much better soundproofing of the french car. Inster is lovely for many reasons, but R5 is superior in refinement and I went for the it.

    1. @mempto Avatar
      @mempto

      Nope not accurate. The Inster is a superior car in pretty much every way. Outside of Europe no one cares about Renault so its cache is very limited.

    2. @Andy-zi1wj Avatar
      @Andy-zi1wj

      ​@mempto if you like a box on wheels maybe. The Renault actually looks good.

    3. @jihooncha-vs4om Avatar
      @jihooncha-vs4om

      The Hyundai Inster was selected as the 2025 Electric Vehicle of the Year.
      Lies from Renault dealers.

  10. @idparkinson Avatar
    @idparkinson

    Do you realise that neither car can change their suspension settings based on the drive mode you select? They only have springs, they don’t have adaptive suspension which is required to enable changes to the suspension based on the driving mode.

    1. @thedreamfactory6964 Avatar
      @thedreamfactory6964

      I was just going to write exactly the same. It’s called ‘imagination’? She is really convinced she changed the suspension in the R5. Unbelievable.

  11. @darrestr Avatar
    @darrestr

    I heard one pedal driving is coming next month on the r5, with an extra level of regen and paddles on the driving wheel, like on the r4.

  12. @camilstoenescu Avatar
    @camilstoenescu

    The mind says Inster, the heart wants the R5.

  13. @jaderoggekamp4284 Avatar
    @jaderoggekamp4284

    When I first saw the Inster and the backlights. I instantly thought it to look like these USB things that went in the 12V socket in the cars from before the USB era. Is that just me?

  14. @MrAndreCoutinho Avatar
    @MrAndreCoutinho

    The Renault is really really cool; no wonder it’s a huge hit. The Hyundai, while quirky and practical, its wow factor tends to fade more quickly, and besides, I don’t think it has the potential to be as desired as the Honda Jazz once was.

  15. @tpn3561 Avatar
    @tpn3561

    I like the Inster more. I like the looks, the practicality, the space inside, the much reduced width, the one pedal drive (I have been driving a swasticar for the past almost 4 years… it’s really convenient). What I don’t like is the exposed lights and almost absence of bumpers (same as the Renault), which in a city car is a capital sin and the fact that apparently it is very slow (then I would just buy a Panda – the small one – and save half the money!). But recently I’m in love with the new Nio Firefly. Haven’t tested it yet but it seems very interesting and high quality. I’m curious to see if the will offer a larger battery and what the price would be in Europe (for when I go back).

  16. @storm4710 Avatar
    @storm4710

    Im 174cm and have issues with sitting behind myself in the Renault 5,
    I like both of them,
    Atleast none of them is as boring as the Citroen E-C3(that had a smaller rear seat than the 5)

  17. @ANDYLAM Avatar
    @ANDYLAM

    The Renault R5 looks great, super fun to drive, with bigger battery & it is quite quiet as well!
    I love the R5 I bought it, you like Inster you buy that 😉

  18. @cosmodoc Avatar
    @cosmodoc

    R5=great looks, Insta=practical

  19. @jihooncha-vs4om Avatar
    @jihooncha-vs4om

    The Hyundai Inster was selected as the 2025 Electric Vehicle of the Year.

  20. @0000037V Avatar
    @0000037V

    I had this decision to make 3 months ago and now I can say….yes, I love my Inster. It can do nearly everything I need

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