Renault 4 Idea Teased Forward Of October 17 Debut

Renault is paying its respects to the aged by reviving the 4, one in all its hottest automobiles ever made. Also called the 4L, the economic system hatchback developed to rival the Citroën 2CV was produced from the early Sixties till the mid-Nineties. Greater than eight million automobiles had been assembled at over 10 factories internationally. Now, it is coming again. Effectively, a minimum of in idea type. Teaser photos have been launched forward of a debut on October 17.

As a result of the whole lot today must be electrical and ideally a crossover, the brand new 4 will eschew the combustion engine and acquire a high-riding perspective. Whereas the reborn Renault 5 due in 2025 will retain the supermini components of its namesake predecessor, the 4 will morph right into a extra adventurous automobile to money in on the crossover craze and likewise distance itself from the hatchback.

The adjoining preview photos recommend the idea have may have chunky off-road tires and beneficiant suspension journey. We additionally discover two hood tie-downs à la Ford Bronco to raised safe roof-mounted cargo like a kayak. Different options we will spot in these shadowy teasers are the illuminated facet steps and a roof field, whereas the rear glass may host a bicycle rack to reinforce the idea’s outdoorsy nature.

The unique Renault 4 measured solely 3,663 millimeters (144.2 inches) in size however we have now a sense its modern-day equal goes to be considerably bigger. Sq. wheel arches ought to give it a rugged look whereas the trapezoidal form of quarter glass with its illuminated contour is a throwback to its ancestor. The corporate with the diamond brand says it has given the basic automobile a “fashionable twist,” so there ought to be loads of design cues impressed by the Quatrelle.

We are going to see the Renault 4 idea in full on the 2022 Paris Motor Present. Time will inform whether or not a subsequent manufacturing model is deliberate to enhance the rebirth of the 5.