Past Power, Future Current

Few cars have defined an age quite like the Renault 5. When it appeared in 1972, it symbolized a new France-urban, independent, and mobile-capturing the optimism of a generation on the move. Small, stylish, and practical, it became more than just a best-seller; it was a cultural emblem of European life in transition. Over the following decades, the R5 adapted to changing tastes, from the raw performance of the Alpine and Turbo to the refined comfort of the Supercinq. Each version told the story of a society finding new rhythms amid oil crises, expanding cities, and the rise of modern design.Half a century later, Renault revived the R5 as the centerpiece of its electric future. The reborn R5 E-Tech Electric fused nostalgia and innovation, proving that heritage could drive progress rather than constrain it. Built in France once again, it reconnected the brand’s industrial heart with the challenges of the new century-sustainability, technology, and the human desire for freedom on four wheels.Past Power, Future Current tells the full, fact-based story of how a small hatchback bridged two automotive revolutions-one mechanical, one electric-and became a living symbol of France’s enduring talent for reinventing mobility. Through its design, engineering, and cultural impact, the Renault 5 remains proof that a car can be both a product of its time and a vision for tomorrow.