New model requires, Renault unveils products derived from the future electric R5 presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Beyond the classic miniature cars and other clothing, we find much more unusual objects.
After years of teasing, prototypes and announcements, the resurrection of the legendary Renault R5 in 100% electric version was finally revealed in its final form at the Geneva International Motor Show. Quite close to the sketches that we have already seen, it promises to be an affordable city car capable of embarking on long journeys, if you choose the right version. The standard price will be around €25,000, while you will have to add a few thousand for models with more options.
But while waiting for release of the electric R5, Renault has already made available to the most impatient the derivative products of which it is the star. It’s a habit for the manufacturer. By going to the dedicated site, you will see hundreds of them, whether to celebrate the 30 years of the TwingoTHE 50 years of the R5 where the 60 years of the 4L, among others. The new category therefore concerns the new R5. More precisely its prototype, which we find mentioned in the web address of the page: Renault R5 Echoits internal code name.
Renault unveils products derived from the future electric R5, most of which are surprising
What is there to eat? Classics of the genre like t-shirts or other sweaters in the colors of the car and sporting the “5” logo of course. But also the string of miniature vehicle replicas at different scales. To come across something unexpected, you must take care to display all the products offered. This is where we see, for example, an authentic K7 audio player. It is he who serves as an illustration for this article. Modern, it offers the Bluetooth 5.0 and an rechargeable battery, as well as headphone and microphone jacks. A blank cassette is provided, should you feel like recording a mixtape.
As shown in the image above, you can also get your hands on one set of 3 pétanque ballsa surfboard offered in several colors (€3,000 all the same) or a baby foot which is sure to get noticed. Renault does not forget the children with a pedal car and one electrical circuit making one confront Renault 5 E-Tech Prototype and an Renault 5 Turbo 3E. Plenty of patience while waiting for the real one.