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2026 Renault R5 Turbo 3E

Between 1980 and 1984, Renault produced a sports hatchback, the R5 Turbo, primarily designed for rallying but also sold as a road legal car. Four decades later, the French manufacturer announced a modern version of this model, the Renault R5 Turbo 3E.

The R5 Turbo 3E is an all-electric car powered by two electric motors with a total output of 507 hp (378 kW). It is Renault’s most powerful production car, and it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 3.5 seconds.

The car has a retro-futuristic design, a unique lightweight and extremely stiff carbon monocoque chassis, boxy wheel arches that link it to the original 1980s model, accentuated bumpers and sills, a sleeker glass section and better aerodynamics, and large rims with ultra-wide tires. The LED headlights are slightly modified compared to the standard R5, while the rear lights are taken from RS E-Tech Electric. The charging port is hidden in one of the side intakes, which are designed to cool the electric drivetrain.

It is still not known when the Renault R5 Turbo 3E will debut, but some information suggests that it could be in 2026.

Source: Reuters

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2025 Mobilize Duo and Bento

The lack of parking spaces is one of the big problems that cities are struggling with, so owning a small car is a win-win for every driver. That’s why Renault has launched two small city models, the Mobilize Duo and the Mobilize Bento.

This is not the first time that Renault has launched a small city car. We will remember a two-seat electric microcar that was produced from 2012 to 2023, but it did not achieve the expected results.

The Mobilize Duo is 2.43 meters long and 1.30 meters wide, and can accommodate two people. The doors do not open sideways, but upwards like the Le Mans racing hypercar, which is practical because it makes it easier to get in and out of tight spaces. There are two LED lights at the front, while the LED light strip at the back gives off its unconventional look. Inside, there is an interesting dashboard that somewhat resembles a game console with real buttons that make driving the car easier.

Mobilize Bento cargo van with one seat and a 649-liter rear box. It is 11 cm longer than the Duo model, and is powered by a 48-volt electric motor with 21 hp mounted on the rear axle. Maximum speed, depending on the version, can be 45 or 80 km/h.

Both models are equipped with an NMC battery with a useful capacity of 10.3 kWh, which gives the Duo a range of 161 km, and the Bento 149 km. A one-hour charge provides a range of 25 km, while the battery is charged from 20 to 80 percent in 3 hours and 50 minutes.

When it comes to price, the Bento starts at €10,000 + VAT while the Duo starts at €11,200 + VAT.

Source: Auto Express

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Renault cuts Arkana SUV in 2025

Renault Arkana was introduced in 2021 and quickly became very popular in the compact SUV market, but four years later the French manufacturer decided to end production of this car.

During the short production period, more than 250,000 examples left the production lines, including the XM3, which is the name of the model for the South Korean market. It stood out the most for its coupe SUV style and competitive price, and the decision to end production is surprising because the car was recording good sales results. It also managed to hold its own against rivals like the Peugeot 3008, which helped Renault strengthen its presence in the compact SUV segment.

Following the moves of other manufacturers, the French company also decided to give Arkana its place on the market, as well as the production lines, to some other models. So far, Renault has not announced a direct successor to the Arkana, so there could be a gap in Renault’s range of coupe SUVs, potentially an opportunity for competitors in this popular segment.

At the Busan plant, the new cars will use the platform of Geely, which owns a 34 percent stake in Renault Korea (formerly known as Renault Samsung Motors).

Source: Renault