Retro-design Renault 5 electric hatch on wish list for Australia

The modern remake of one of the most famous hatchbacks in Renault history is high on the wish list for Australia – if it is manufactured in right-hand drive.

The reborn Renault 5 – with electric power – remains high on the wish list for the distributor of the French brand in Australia.

However, details such as pricing and exact timing for Australia are yet to be confirmed.

Initially teased in 2021 as a concept car, the showroom version of the modern remake of the Renault 5 is due in European showrooms in 2024, pending any delays – and may cost less than $40,000 overseas.

Although it is yet to be confirmed for right-hand drive, the boss of Renault Australia, Glen Sealey, told a recent media briefing: “There is significant interest from us in the Renault 5. We think it would work well in Australia.

“However it’s too early to discuss timing and pricing. It remains on our radar and on our wish list if and when it becomes available.

“If it is made in right-hand drive, we’ve got our hand up.”

The Renault Australia executive said even if the Renault 5 was engineered for right-hand-drive markets such as the UK and Japan, it was still no guaranteed for Australia due to our unique regulatory requirements.

“Will Renault make the additional investment to engineer a car for (Australian regulations), we will wait and see,” said Mr Sealey.

“It depends on what other priorities the company has for other engineering investments at the time.”

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