Renault 5 slated for a comeback - report

 Renault 5 slated for a comeback - report
Renault 5 13.1.2012

The return of a cult classic?

The Renault 5 went out of production 27 years ago, but the model could be slated for a comeback.

Autocar is reporting the vehicle could be based on the next-generation Clio and feature a number of styling cues from the original. Notable attributes might include rectangular headlights, a slim grille and advanced energy-absorbing bumpers.

Inside, the cabin will be more luxurious with high quality materials and a modern design.

There's no word on when the model could be launched, but it will likely debut after the new Clio is unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.

Source: Autocar

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 zamzungas zamzungas
Renault 5 turbo revival plausible?
January 13, 2012 8:15 am
 Jorge_has_A3_TDI Jorge_has_A3_TDI
RWD FTW! :P
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January 13, 2012 8:30 am
 AG4 AG4
"The Renault 5 went out of production 27 years ago" That was the 1st generation 5, there was actually a 2nd generation 5 that was built till 1996.
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January 13, 2012 8:39 am
 MrDanaston MrDanaston
what is special about this car for it to come back? nothing special here.
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January 13, 2012 9:29 am
 bog1dan bog1dan
Nothing special until you drive one (turbo gets a plus ) . I think it's like a french mini , but with less fame .
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January 16, 2012 6:10 am
 VTEC VTEC
Haha! absolute PIECE OF CRAP :)
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January 13, 2012 9:51 am
 norther norther
overall, you could say that... but dont forget the 5 turbo. that was a fun car. (trivia: did u know the renault 5 was the 1st mass produced car with a plastic bumper?) :))
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January 13, 2012 2:09 pm
 VTEC VTEC
BAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!! PLASTIC BUMPER!!! HAHAHHAHAHAH!!!!!
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January 13, 2012 4:31 pm
 Speedoholic Speedoholic
The 5's a classic. DO IT Renault.
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January 13, 2012 10:17 am
 coopergt coopergt
Le Car all over again
January 13, 2012 11:23 am
 Poseidon91 Poseidon91
Live in France, and I can't understand what's nice about Renault's, their everywhere and their so ugly !!
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January 13, 2012 11:42 am
 H?lioMartins H?lioMartins
here we go again. renault is going to do the same crap job that Citro?n did when they tried to bring back the DS. don't expect a car that looks even remotely close to the original. it's going to have a box design with hig tech gadgets that no one will understand and a price tag that will make the most expensive BMW 1 series look cheap. case in point? the DS I mentioned before.
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January 13, 2012 12:29 pm
 lilsumo lilsumo
they just need to make an exact model of rensult 5 turbo only! but knowin these guys theyll jus use the name to make more money out of the clio
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January 13, 2012 1:05 pm
 ICDu ICDu
Dacia Lodgy, Dacia City & Renault Zoe is tested in Romania. See the pictures
January 19, 2012 10:14 am