But Bas would go for an Alpine A290
The new Renault 5 shows many similarities with the earlier generations from the 70s and 80s. After earlier stories with the primal-five next to it, we now look for it in comparison with the Supercinq.
Renault has recently been busy rolling out a number of retrofuturistic EVs, with a design that leans strongly on well -known models from the history of the French brand. In addition to the recently introduced R4, there is also a new Twingo in the barrel. However, this new course started with the Renault 5 e-Tech Electric, which could immediately count on a lot of praising reactions. But what does a fan of the earlier R5s actually think of this modern variant? To find out, we park our endurance tester next to a Renault 5 GT Turbo from 1990. The choice for this specific version is not entirely random. Both the 150 hp Comfort Range and the GT Turbo with 120 hp takes 8 seconds to come to 100 km/h from a standstill.
Bas has had this GT Turbo for 28 years
This specific GT Turbo has been the proud possession of Bas Pijl (47) for 28 years, which bought the car after obtaining his driver’s license. At the time it was love at first sight: “That typical, little square 80s design appealed to me immediately.” When the first rumors about a resurrection of the Renault 5 circulated, Bas was initially skeptical as a enthusiast. “In the beginning you are a bit careful, because you have to see it first. Although I think a few models that have returned in the past have succeeded, think of the mini and the Fiat 500.” At the beginning of 2021, Renault comes with a first concept and Bas was positively surprised. “The looks of that new 5 appealed to me immediately, although you always have to see what remains in the production model. Fortunately, it became clear later that quite a lot of things were retained.”
Full of references, but three -door had been better
The similarities between the two 5s stand out if you put New Year’s Eve next to each other. Bas lists a number of points that stand out: “On the outside you will see the similarities in particular in the back, although the combination of headlights and fog lights are also reasonably match. Furthermore, there is a black roof list on the side of my GT Turbo, they have brought back that new 5 in yellow. I think some of these details are very good.” Bas is therefore enthusiastic, although as a enthusiast he also has something to criticize about the modern R5. “It would have been even more beautiful if it wasn’t a five -door, but just a real hot hatch. Although I also understand that nowadays it is almost standard that a passenger car has a few extra doors.”
Also interior
Also in the interior, Renault has done its best to refer to the earlier generations of the 5 in all kinds of places. Sometimes subtle, but often also quite flashy. “Look, these are really details from the first and second Renault 5,” Bas shouts enthusiastically about the sky cladding and the dashboard. And then about the rest of the interior: “You get a bit of that 80s feeling, also because of the air grilles and the seats.” Then he moves his attention to the striking shift over the wheel. “My Supercinq has a striking lever in the dashboard for the windscreen wipers and Renault has brought back a bit in this way. I also like that there are just physical buttons in an average German EV and then you often only have a screen. I think that’s a shame, but luckily that is just good here.” After a quick look at the back seat, Bas has some comments on the somewhat tight interior: “I can imagine that if you have a family, in particular the space in the back is not super.”
Of the new 5 you will also ride sporty
In the field of driving characteristics, the old and the new Renault 5 seem to compare more. After all, there is more than thirty years in development and a totally different powertrain is also used. Nevertheless, while driving, Bas notes a number of points on which his GT Turbo and the new e-Tech Electric look alike. “If I go out with my own car, I will soon be inclined to ride sporty. I also like the new 5, especially if you put it in the sports mode. I think it is really different from other plug cars that I have driven lately.” In that respect, Bas is impressed by how Renault is doing at the moment: “Personally, I think a lot of brands no longer really have the feeling of a sporty driving car. It is all a bit boring and the same. The Renault 5, for example, gives the feeling of a cockpit much more thanks to the Old School Dashboard and you notice that in the driving characteristics.”
Prefer Alpine A290
Bas now uses his blue GT Turbo mainly on weekends. For the normal journeys he has an Audi A3 Limousine in S Line version in front of the door. Could the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric not be able to take that place? “If I were looking for a daily car now, then the new 5 would certainly be a contender. But then I am also such a car enthusiast that I would have the extra money left for the Alpine A290. That is much sportier and more spectacular. And of course it would be nice next to my own 5, because then you have both the fast version.” According to Bas, the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric remains a good option for the people who are not waiting for the higher purchase price of the Alpine. “I also think the normal R5 is also very successful. Certainly in the sports mode it drives fun, playful and really sporty. For daily use it is just a very complete and perfectly usable car.” So a worthy successor to the old 5? “Not everyone will agree with me, but I think so.”
But Bas would go for an alpine A290
The New Renault 5 has many similarities with the earlier generations from the 70s and 80s. After Previous Stories With the Original Five Next to It, We Are Now Looking At The Comparary With The Supercinq.
Bas Has Owned this GT Turbo for 28 years
This Specific GT Turbo Has Been the Proud Possession of Bas Pijn (47) for 28 years, who bought the car after obtining his Driving License. It was love at first sight at the time: “That typical, somewhat square 80s design immediately appealed to me.” When the first rumors about a resurrection of the renault 5 circulated, bass, as a lover, was initially skeptical. “In the beginning, you are a bit cautious, because you have to see it first. Although I think a few models that have returned in the past have bone quite successful, such as the mini and the fiat 500.” At the beginning of 2021, Renault Comes with a First Concept and Bas is positively surprised. “The looks of that new 5 immediately appealed to me, although you always have to see what remains of it in the production model. Later it fortately bocame clear that quite a few things were retinaed in it.”
Full of References, But a Three-by would Have Been Better
The similarities between the two 5s are even more noticeable when you put old and new next to each other. BAS LIKS A NUMBER OF Points That He Notices: “On the Outside, You Mainly See the Similarities In The Rear, Althegh the Combination of Headlights And Fog Lights also Corresponds Reasonly Well. Furthermore, There Is A Black Layline on the Side of Side of Side of Side or Mythe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hehe Hide or Lave Layline on Side or Mythe Hide of LaGline or Mythe Hehe Hide Hallline or Mythe Hide Hallline or Mythe Hide Hallline or Mythe Hide Hide Het In yellow with this new 5. I think a number of thesis child or details are very well done. ” So Bas is Enthusiastic, Although as a lover hey also has something to criticize about the modern R5. “It would have bone just better if it had bone a five-through, but just a real hot hatch. Althegh I understand that nowadays it is Almost Standard for a passenger car to have a few extra doors.”
Also interior
Renault has also done its best in the interior to refer to the earlier generations of the 5 in all Kinds of Places. Sometimes subtle, but ofte quite blatant. “Look, these are really details from the first and second renault 5”, bass exclclaims enthusiastically about the headlining and the dashboard. And then about the rest of the interior: “You still get a bit of that 80s feeling, also because of the air vents and the seats.” Then he shifts his Attention to the Striking Gear Lever behind the Steering Wheel. “My Supercinq has a striking lever in the dashboard for the windshield wipers and renault has brought that back in this way. I also like that are still physical buttons in it. Sit in an avarage yours, bave a barnot. Has Been Done Well here. ” After a Quick Glance at the Back Seat, Bas Still Has Some Comments on the Somewhat Cramped Interior: “I can imagine that if you have a family, the space in the back in particular is not super.”
You will also Drive Sportvelty With the New 5
In Terms of Driving Characteristics, The Old and the New Renault 5 Seem More Difficult to Compare. After all, there are more than thirty years of development between them and a completely different driveline is also being used. Yet Bas Notices a Number of Points While Driving in which HIS GT Turbo and the New E-Tech Electric Are Similar. “When I go out with my own car, I am quickly inclined to drive sportily. I also think the new 5 is fun and playful to drive, eSpecially when you put it in the sports fashion. I really think it is different from other plug-in cars I have driven driven.” In that Regard, Bas is impressed with How Renault is currrently doing it: “Personally, I don’t think many brands really have the feeling of a sporty driving car anymore. It’s all a bit boring and the same. Thanks to the old-school Moboard, for example, for examples, for examples, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example, cockpit and you can also notice that in the driving characteristics. “
Prefer Alpine A290
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