US Edition2027 Renault 5 Turbo 3E: Australia-bound hot hatch EV will be very exclusive
- Renault plans to build 1,980 units of the electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E globally from 2027, marking a nod to the original R5 Turbo unveiled in 1980.
- The Renault 5 Turbo 3E could be the most expensive Renault sold in Australia, potentially surpassing the $108,000 Megane R.S. Trophy-R Record Version from 2019.
- The vehicle features a 70kWh battery targeting a 400km driving range and boasts performance specs such as a 0-100km/h time of 3.5 seconds.
- Renault has not yet confirmed how many units will arrive in Australia or the pricing, though expressions of interest began in late December.
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Renault 5 Turbo 3E brings in-wheel motors to electric hot hatch
Renault continues to look to the past with a performance version of its affordable electric hatchback. Just as the electric Renault 5 E-Tech is inspired by the cult-classic original that launched in 1972, the limited-edition Renault 5 Turbo 3E pays homage to an extreme performance version of that hatch. Due to start deliveries in 2027, production...
Renault 5 Turbo returns as EV with in-wheel motors
Renault will launch the 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch in 2027 The car is the spiritual successor to the 5 Turbo and 5 Turbo 2 homologation specials of the 1980s Production will be limited to 1,980 units Renault is bringing the legendary 5 Turbo back to showrooms, this time with an electric twist. After providing a preview of its new 5 Turbo 3E...
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