The R4 was a very popular Renault vehicle, manufactured between 1961 and 1992, during which time 8.1 million units were produced. Cheap, spacious and very comfortable, the original R4 had very simple and low-power engines, between 27 and 34 HP and with displacements ranging between 747 and 1,108 cc. Despite only having front-wheel drive, it was used by many farmers, who saw it as the “poor man’s jeep”, thanks to its ability to drive on surfaces in very poor condition, even with road tires, due to the suspension. long haul. and a weight that barely exceeded 500 kg. Now, in the era of the electric vehicle and months after presenting the electric Renault 5 E-Tech, The French brand showed the final version of the 4 E-Tech, which will begin to be delivered to customers in July in Europe, but is only scheduled for September in Portugal..
The interior of the R4 is more complete than that of the R5, offering even more space, more luggage and more equipment.
The R4 E-Tech was designed around the Same AmpR Small platform as R5 E-Techboth integrated into the B segment, but while the R5 is considered a utility vehicle, the R4 is a B-SUV, substantially more generous, with an additional 21.8 cm in length, 8 cm in wheelbase, 2.6 cm in width and 7.2 cm in height. Therefore, it is not surprising that the R4 offers, above all, more space in width and for the legs of those sitting in the back, also providing 420 liters for luggagea value higher than R5 (277 liters).
In terms of style, the new R4 E-Tech presents itself as a Modern interpretation of the 4L from 64 years ago.essentially a more polished version of the 4EVER Trophy prototype, the concept that was revealed at this same auto show in 2022. With fewer flares and smaller diameter wheels and tires, the final version of R4 is much more interesting and civilizedwith the builder announcing a weight increase of only 50 kg compared to the R5even though the vehicle is substantially larger. Along the way, the engineer responsible for the project, the Portuguese Jorge Martins, revealed that “there was a lot of work and investment to control the weight, using lighter materials such as aluminum, as well as aerodynamic appendages to bring the Cx (0.33) closer. close to what the R5 claims, so as not to reduce autonomy.”
The details of the R4 E-Tech, with emphasis on the electrically controlled fabric roof
Like the 5 E-Tech, the R4 also It will be proposed with two battery versions, with capacities of 40 kWh and 52 kWh, the first with a less powerful 120 HP motor, and the second installing a 150 HP unit. There are still no homologated range values in WLTP, but Renault knows that the difference is not big for the R5, in terms of weight and aerodynamics, so The French point to the possibility of traveling 300 km between recharges with the 40 kWh battery, and then the 52 kWh battery to reach 400 km.
We already know the price of the future Renault 4. I promise!
The price has not yet been announced, but it will be “between 25,000 euros for the R5 (with 40 kWh) and 32,000 euros for the Mégane E-Tech,” according to Jorge Martins. And if we remember some of Luca de Meo’s confidences to Argus, It shouldn’t be far from €29,000. In addition to the larger dimensions, the difference with the R5 is justified by the fact that All versions come standard with a heat pump, a 100 kW bidirectional DC charger and a single, expensive piece weighing about 10 kg that includes the entire front panel, with headlights, emblem and grille, all backlit.
The R4 E-Tech Flower Power could give rise to a special series of the electric R4, with a more radical appearance
Along the way and perhaps already preparing for the future, Renault also brought to the Paris Motor Show a Special version of the R4 E-Tech called Flower Powerwith a more radical appearance. The decision to put this model into series production has not yet been made, but French officials do not hide that the idea crossed their minds and that will materialize if the market reaction is positive. This strategy fits with that revealed by designer Gilles Vidal, who confirmed that “Renault will invest in the launch of special series to increase the notoriety of the vehicles” and this Flower Power, with higher ground clearance, more capable all-terrain tires and a more radical look, will no doubt please drivers who enjoy leisure activities such as surfing.
Source: Observadora
