NEW RENAULT 4: THEY’VE DONE IT AGAIN!?

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The new Renault 4 is presented as a charming and iconic electric crossover, paying homage to its predecessor with numerous design cues. While not as instantly captivating as the Renault 5 for the reviewer, it excels in practicality. The passenger space, particularly headroom, is significantly improved over the R5, and the boot is lauded as magnificent, boasting the largest capacity and lowest loading height in its segment. The interior, shared with the R5, is praised for its user-friendliness and premium feel, featuring physical climate controls and responsive Google software. On the road, the Renault 4 offers a more relaxed driving experience than the R5, with longer suspension travel and a laid-back throttle mapping. A key improvement is the addition of adjustable regenerative braking paddles, enabling proper one-pedal driving. Despite using the same battery options as the R5 (40 kWh and 52 kWh), the R4 achieves impressive efficiency, with real-world figures around 4.7-4.8 miles per kWh, aligning closely with Renault's quoted range. The reviewer finds the design slightly less cohesive than the R5's and the rear passenger space not as cavernous as hoped, but ultimately deems it a "fantastic little electric family crossover" that is practical, comfortable, and efficient, likely to be very popular.