Renault 5 first UK drive: better than we thought?
We take to the British roads for the first time in the reborn R5, but is it as good in London as it was in Nice?
We were one of the first people to drive the new Renault 5 in Nice when it launched in late 2024.
We thought it was one of the best cars on sale in the sunshine and hilly French landscape, but how does it fare on the UK's roads?
Sam takes the wheel of the Renault 5 to see if it's suitable for our rougher roads and whether its £23,000 price tag is still compelling enough.
Read our Renault 5 review
Renault 5 key facts and stats
£22,995 UK starting price
40kWh and 52kWh battery sizes
Up to 250 miles of range (190 miles for the smaller battery)
150hp, 245Nm of torque
0-62mph in eight seconds
326-litre boot
Weighs 1,450kg (MINI Cooper electric rival is 1,600kg)