Roland-Garros, one of the best-known tennis tournaments in the world, has Renault as a sponsor from 2022 and the manufacturer will take advantage of the event that bears the name of the French aviator to shows the electric R5 E-Tech to fans of this sport. At the same time, take the opportunity to launch a special series named after the tournamentwhich will take place between May 20 and June 9.
The R5 E-Tech Roland-Garros will be offered in four body colors, from “pearl white” to “star black”, through “night blue” and “matt shist grey”. The wheels are specific to this special edition, as is the interior lining, decorated with the emblem of the French tournament and a design that represents the Cross of Saint Andrew, inspired by the architecture of the stadium where Roland-Garros is played.
The interior decoration of this special series includes the Roland-Garros logo.
The R5 E-Tech, which will begin to be delivered in May in some European countries, will only arrive portugal in september and, initially, with a larger battery (52 kWh) and 150 HP, and should be offered for a price estimated between 27 and 28 thousand euros. Subsequently, In 2025 it will be the turn of the R5 E-Tech version sold for 25,000 euros., with 95 and 122 HP, but always with a 40 kWh capacity battery. Proposed by €9,000 less than the previous Renault ZoeThe R5 E-Tech will be one of the models that will contribute to the democratization of electric vehicles.
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The involvement of the French manufacturer in the Parisian tournament includes a 150 m standtwo in a central location of the event, where viewers will be able to learn more about Zoe’s successor. And, as it is in the process of promoting its vehicles, Renault will make a fleet of 180 vehicles available to the tournament, of which 70 are the new electric Scénic E-Tech. Added to these are 40 Espace, 30 Rafale and 20 Austral, all hybrids.
Source: Observadora
