(Motorsport-Total.com/Motor1) – The Renault 5 E-Tech electric will be cheaper for the new model year: According to Renault, Germany’s most successful electric small car (4,500 new registrations in the first half of 2026) will not only receive new features for the new model year but will also be 1,710 euros cheaper across all trim levels.
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The price list for the Renault 5 E-Tech will now start at 26,290 euros for the entry-level Evolution 120 Urban Range version with a 90 kW (122 hp) electric motor and 40 kWh battery. After the price reduction, the Comfort Range battery version with 110 kW (150 hp), 52 kWh, and up to 417 kilometers range remains under the 30,000-euro mark: It now starts at 29,290 euros in combination with the Evolution trim.
New Features
For the new model year, the Renault 5 will not only be cheaper but also offer more: Depending on the trim level, new features are included that increase comfort or provide more safety. For example, the new ventilated inductive smartphone charging tray with magnetic ring technology allows fast charging without overheating starting from the Techno trim level.
The MULTI-SENSE driving mode system, also standard from Techno, is complemented by the Smart mode, which automatically switches between the different MULTI-SENSE modes (Eco, Comfort, and Sport) depending on the driving style.
Photo gallery: Renault 5 E-Tech Electric (2024) in test
In the highest trim levels Iconic Five and Roland Garros, previously optional safety features are now standard: The blind spot warning helps avoid collisions when changing lanes, the exit assistant warns of bicycles and other vehicles approaching from behind when exiting, and the rear cross-traffic alert warns of traffic participants approaching from the left or right when reversing.
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Also included is the Active Driver Assist with emergency stop assistant: The system combines the functions of adaptive cruise control and lane centering and safely brakes the vehicle to a stop if the driver shows no reaction and no hands are detected on the steering wheel.
New Colors and Wheels
From the fourth quarter of 2026, the Renault 5 will also offer more customization options: The color palette will be expanded with the new paints DeZir Red (750 euros) and Dolomite Gray (600 euros), while Pop Green remains a free color option. The wheel program is supplemented by new 18-inch Techno alloy wheels in gold tone (300 euros). Additionally, four new roof and door decals in Hyper5 or Vibrant5 style are available in black, red, or gold.
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