Overview
- Renault published revised R5 specifications this week, opened order books for eligible European markets and said it will show the updated family at the Paris Motor Show in October.
- Technical tweaks to aerodynamics and battery electronics lift WLTP range to about 315 km for the 40 kWh model and 430 km for the 52 kWh model.
- A new entry 'Five' replaces the prior base setup with a 36.5 kWh cell‑to‑pack LFP battery and an ~80 kW motor derived from the Twingo, gives up to 305 km WLTP range and adds 80 kW DC fast charging plus 6.6 kW AC charging.
- Renault confirmed the LFP 'Five' will be offered in some European markets but not in Germany at launch, and Germany's 2027 R5 range sees a uniform €1,710 cut with a new base price of €26,290.
- The move pairs lower‑cost LFP cells and Twingo‑derived components to cut packaging and production cost while software updates such as an OTA rollout of Google's Gemini assistant, new Smart driving mode and new trims aim to boost real‑world utility and customer appeal.