E-car: Renault shows first pictures of the battery-electric Renault 4 E-Tech
Some detailed photos of the body of the upcoming Renault R4 E-Tech electric car show some lovingly modernized details.
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In what has become an industry-wide bad habit of presenting an upcoming model in slices, Renault is now also showing the first photos of its upcoming Renault R4 E-Tech electric car. They are intended to arouse curiosity for the official world premiere at the Paris Motor Show from October 15 to 20, 2024.
Corners and edges
The detailed shots of the 4.14-metre-long pre-series car show a few corners and edges of the body, which make it easy to see how much the designers were inspired by the historic 1961 model. The intention can be clearly seen in the almost rectangular radiator grille, which of course no longer needs to be one today, and in the raised rear light units, which are arranged vertically as in the past.
Erste Bilder des batterieelektrischen Renault 4 E-Tech (6 Bilder)
Below this are two very useful details for everyday use: firstly, the immediately recognizable large fabric sunroof, which is available for an extra charge. Less obvious, but also not impractical, is the adoption of the rear doors, which become wider at the top, making it easier to get in. The tailgate, which in the old R4 had a sensationally large opening from crown to shin height, also raises hopes.
Raising hopes
What we can only guess at (or hope for) from the small picture sections are relatively large window areas, which should benefit visibility. The statement in the press release, which reads: "The brand's first family car with a front-mounted engine did not need a transmission tunnel, resulting in a flat floor", makes us prick up our ears. This could be an indication that Renault is not following the nonsensical fashion of equipping electric cars or cars with front/transverse drive with huge but empty transmission tunnels that only take up space in the interior.
Like the 3.92-meter-long Renault 5, which also works with nostalgic reminiscences, the electric car with its retro design is based on Renault's "AmpR Small" platform for the B-segment. According to today's press release, the market launch for the Renault 4 E-Tech is still quite generously set for "2025".
(fpi)