Renault 5 review

The Renault 5 is a brilliant small car – and it's surprisingly affordable

RRP £22,995

Renault 5 review

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Renault 5

Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 48 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £249.73 Initial payment £2,996.76

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Power

148 bhp

0-62 mph

7.9 s

Range

252 miles

Figures for comfort range 52kWh techno+ Auto 5dr

Electric

Hatchback

Small

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Introduction

Performance & drive

Interior

Passenger & boot space

Buying & owning

Will Nightingale

Updated: 23 April 2026

How we test cars

The Renault 5 (R5) isn’t the first small car from a bygone era to make a comeback, but it's proving just as successful as those that preceded it.

They include the Fiat 500e and Mini Cooper Electric, although the R5 also faces competition from more modern-looking hatchbacks, such as the BYD Dolphin Surf, Citroën e-C3, Hyundai Inster and MG4 Urban.

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Renault 5

Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 48 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £249.73 Initial payment £2,996.76

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

• Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
• Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
• Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

• Full manufacturer’s warranty
• Road tax and roadside assistance included
• No admin fees
• Free returns within 30 days*

In partnership with

£2,997 initial payment, 48 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.

• Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
• No balloon payments
• Road tax included

Fortunately, while Renault is still attempting to offer the mix of style, versatility and affordability that allowed the original R5 to take the small car market by storm in the early 1970s, it’s doing so with a thoroughly modern vehicle.

The biggest change, other than perhaps the increase in safety provisions, is what powers the reborn Renault 5. For while the original was designed to sip fuel during the first oil crisis, this latest version doesn’t use any petrol at all; it’s a fully electric car.

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There’s a choice of two power outputs, but both versions of the R5 feel nippy in urban traffic and can easily keep up with the flow of traffic on faster roads.

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A tight turning circle and light, accurate steering make parking and nipping through traffic a breeze. However, you can also have fun on twisty roads, and the suspension copes well with poor surfaces.

As for battery options, these are linked to your choice of motor, with the more powerful of the two getting a 52kWh (usable capacity) battery that’s good for an official range of 252 miles.

Step inside the Renault 5, and you'll find a few retro touches – like ribbed seat bases and a textured ceiling pattern – but a thoroughly modern dashboard, with a 10.1in touchscreen for infotainment functions.

This is backed up by user-friendly Google navigation and voice control on higher-spec versions. What’s more, all R5s have separate physical switches for quick climate control tweaks while driving.

Getting settled behind the wheel is easy thanks to plenty of seat and steering adjustment, while good visibility is backed up by standard rear parking sensors.

It’s just a shame life isn’t as comfortable for those in the back; the presence of rear doors makes access much easier than in three-door rivals such as the 500e, but adults approaching six feet tall will feel distinctly cramped. If this is an issue for you, the Hyundai Inster and MG4 Urban are both better choices, with the MG also offering a much bigger boot

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Pricing is competitive, with Government grants helping to reduce the cost across the range.

Verdict

The Renault 5 is a brilliant all-rounder that proves you don't need to spend big money to go electric. It's easily one of the best small electric cars on the market right now; even better than the closely related Nissan Micra. We reckon the larger, Comfort Range battery combined with mid-level Techno+ trim represents the best value for money.

⬇ Scroll on for more detail on the Renault 5 ⬇

What's new?

• March 2026: We test the Renault 5 against the Hyundai Inster and MG 4 Urban
• January 2026: The Renault 5 is named What Car? Small Electric Car of the Year
• December 2025: Full £3750 Government EV grant confirmed for Comfort Range versions, while Urban Range models eligible for £1500 grant

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Pros

• Grown-up driving manners
• Great infotainment system
• Aggressive pricing – particularly after grants

Cons

• Rear leg room is tight
• MG4 Urban has a much bigger boot
• Cheapest trim misses out on Google infotainment functions

What's new?

• March 2026: We test the Renault 5 against the Hyundai Inster and MG 4 Urban
• January 2026: The Renault 5 is named What Car? Small Electric Car of the Year
• December 2025: Full £3750 Government EV grant confirmed for Comfort Range versions, while Urban Range models eligible for £1500 grant

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RRP £27,695

Trims available

Evolution

Entry-level Evolution trim gets you automatic air-conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry and a heat pump for more efficient warming of the interior. However, it's only available with the smaller 40kWh battery, limiting the official range to 193 miles.

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Performance & drive

What it's like to drive, and how quiet it is

Strengths

• Grown-up driving manners
• Good range for the price
• Nippy performance

Weaknesses

• Not quite as agile an electric Mini
• Some tyre noise at high speeds
• Slightly firmer ride than an MG4 Urban

How fast is it and which motor is best?

The cheapest (120 Urban Range) version of the Renault 5 has a 119bhp electric motor driving its front wheels. Acceleration is adequate rather than eye-widening, but it feels fairly nippy in urban environments and can officially do 0-62mph in 9.0sec.

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Version

0-62mph

Max speed

120 Urban Range

9.0sec

93mph

150 Comfort Range

7.9sec

93mph

Even the more powerful 150 Comfort Range version, which has a 148bhp motor, is no match for a Mini Cooper Electric SE in a drag race. It’s still far nipper than any Citroën ë-C3 or Hyundai Inster, and on-par with an MG4 Urban, though. We reckon the more powerful motor is the better choice, although that's largely because it's twinned with a bigger battery (more on that later).

Is it agile and is the ride comfortable?

The Renault 5 is designed primarily as an urban and suburban runaround, and it’s really well suited to town driving. The tight turning circle of just 10.3 metres certainly helps, but its light, accurate steering also impresses.

Is the R5 any good on faster roads? Well, yes, as it happens. 'Grown up' is probably the best way to describe the way it handles at speed. It's a car that's always pleasant and confidence-inspiring to drive on winding roads. You can add a bit of weight to the steering by selecting Sport mode, which gives you a more reassuring connection to the front wheels, and there's plenty of grip. The Cooper Electric is a bit more agile and leans less through corners, but the margins aren't huge.

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All versions of the Renault 5 have fairly big 18in wheels, yet the ride is pretty comfortable by small electric car standards. The R5 copes with poorly surfaced roads better than the ë-C3 or Cooper Electric, for example, and there’s enough control to keep things composed along faster, undulating country lanes. That said, it's at the firmer end of the spectrum among its price rivals, so if you want something slightly softer, try the MG4 Urban.

Is it quiet and how easy is it to drive smoothly?

The R5’s brakes deserve a special mention, because there’s no mechanical connection between the pedal and the braking system. This "brake by wire" approach might sound a bit scary, but it’s easier to slow down smoothly than it is in some of Renault’s other electric cars, including the Renault Megane and Scenic.

Those cars have decidedly grabby brake pedals, and while the Renault 5's isn't perfect (the MG4 Urban's brakes are more progressive), there's enough feel and consistency to prevent your passengers thinking you've only just passed your driving test.

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There's only a small amount of wind noise at 70mph, although you will hear more road noise than in a BYD Dolphin Surf or ë-C3 (the big wheels don't help here). Suspension noise is low, though, adding to the R5's 'grown up' feel we mentioned above.

What’s the range and efficiency like, and how quickly can it charge?

The cheaper 120 is twinned with the appropriately named Urban Range battery, which has a usable capacity of 40kWh and an official range of up to 193 miles (it varies slightly depending on trim level).

Version

Official (WLTP) range

Real-world range (est.)

120 Urban Range

193 miles

110-150 miles

150 Comfort Range

252 miles

160-210 miles

Meanwhile, the 150 Comfort Range has a 52kWh (usable capacity) battery, boosting its official range to a maximum of 252 miles. Don’t expect to achieve those distances in normal driving, though – especially in colder weather. On a road trip, we averaged 3.3mi/kWh in a Comfort Range, giving it an estimated range of 178 miles – a little disappointing, but the conditions weren't ideal.

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Still, the Renault 5 can travel farther between charges than the Inster and even edges the Mini Cooper Electric. If you want a small electric car with a slightly longer range, check out the MG4 Urban Long Range.

Version

Peak charging rate

Min 15-80% charge time

120 Urban Range

80kW

31min

150 Comfort Range

100kW

30min

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A 15-80% top-up in the Renault 5 takes around half an hour in ideal conditions, assuming you’re plugged into a fast enough charging point. That’s roughly on a par with the Inster and Cooper Electric, and faster than a BYD Dolphin.

“The Renault 5 has a fine ride and handling balance for a small car, but if you want a bit more performance and sharper handling, I'd suggest checking out the closely related Alpine A290.” – Will Nightingale, Reviews Editor

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Interior

The interior layout, fit and finish

Strengths

• Great infotainment system in most versions
• Physical air-con controls
• Smart, well-made interior

Weaknesses

• Steering wheel can block digital display behind
• Cheaper trims miss adjustable lumbar support

What does the interior look like and is it well made?

If you’re hoping the retro theme continues inside then you might be a little disappointed. Indeed, the Renault 5’s interior is thoroughly modern in design, with plenty of real estate devoted to big screens (more on those later).

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The inside isn’t completely devoid of nods to the classic Renault 5, though. The ceiling is textured in a criss-cross pattern, and the front seat bases in Iconic Five+ versions have a similar ribbed design to those in the original 5 Turbo.

Whichever exterior paint colour you choose, you get yellow seats in the Iconic Five+ and navy blue seats in the Techno+. Both are upholstered in a fabric Renault calls ‘denim’, although it’s actually spun from thread made out of recycled bottles.

Fancy something lighter, or do you love tennis? Well, the special edition Roland Garros+ trim leans into a 'sporty-chic' tennis theme, inspired by the French Open, and comes with light grey seats. Meanwhile, entry-level Evolution trim, available only with the smaller Urban Range battery, gets grey fabric seats.

As for interior quality, there is, unsurprisingly, some hard plastic on the dashboard and insides of the doors – the Renault 5 is one of the cheaper electric cars on sale, after all. Nothing feels flimsy or low-rent, though, and some extra padded fabric on the dashboard (or faux leather in the Iconic Five+ and Roland Garros+) makes the interior feel more upmarket than a Citroën ë-C3 or Hyundai Inster's.

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Is the driving position comfortable and is it easy to see out?

You'll need to go for range-topping Iconic Five+ trim (or the limited-run Roland Garros+) if you want adjustable lumbar support for the driver's seat, but, otherwise, the seat is comfortable with plenty of side support. It also lines up neatly with the pedals and steering wheel, which offers a good range of rake and reach adjustment.

The R5 is easier to see out of than a Mini Cooper Electric, and while the rear screen is fairly small, rear parking sensors come as standard, even on entry-level Evolution trim. The posher trim levels add a rear-view camera.

The display behind the steering wheel shows your speed, remaining range and other trip computer information, and it measures 7.0in if you go for entry-level Evolution trim. The higher trims have a larger 10.3in display, but some people can find the top of the screen is blocked by the steering wheel – it all depends on your height and driving position.

Are the dashboard and infotainment system easy to use?

Fortunately, you don’t need to use the infotainment touchscreen to control the air-conditioning (you do in a BYD Dolphin Surf or Mini Cooper Electric). Instead, there’s a panel just below the touchscreen with proper, physical buttons for the climate controls, making it a doddle to tweak the temperature or adjust the fan speed while you’re driving.

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Talking of the infotainment system, this is controlled using a 10.1in touchscreen in the middle of the dashboard – although it’s angled slightly towards the driver to make it easier to see and reach.

Being a touchscreen, it's inevitably a bit distracting to use while you’re driving – but the operating system is far more intuitive than it is in the Fiat 500e or Cooper Electric. You get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, whichever trim you go for, and every trim except entry-level Evolution has an in-built Google-based sat-nav app and a surprisingly obedient voice-control assistant.

Go from Iconic Five+ or Roland Garros+ and the regular stereo is upgraded to a nine-speaker Harman Kardon system. It adds much more bass and decent sound quality by class standards.

The My Renault phone app can communicate with the infotainment system remotely, allowing you to check the charge level in the battery and schedule off-peak charging times. You can also ‘pre-condition’ the interior temperature, so it’s nice and toasty when you get inside during the winter, and not a meltingly hot on a sunny August day.

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“The Renault 5's gear selector doesn't have a Park position to lock the motor or apply a parking brake. It’s a strange omission and I found that it took a bit of getting used to.” – Dan Jones, Senior Reviewer

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Passenger & boot space

How it copes with people and clutter

Strengths

• Roomy in the front
• Five doors as standard
• Bigger boot than a Fiat 500e or Mini Cooper

Weaknesses

• Tight on rear space
• Hefty lip at boot entrance
• No under-bonnet storage

How much space does it have for people?

The latest Renault 5 is much bigger than its 70s namesake, but it’s still fairly compact by modern small car standards. Indeed, while it’s slightly longer than a Mini Cooper Electric, it’s actually shorter than a Peugeot e-208.

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Taller adults sitting in the front are well catered for, thanks to plenty of head room and seats that slide back a long way on their runners. Storage space isn’t bad either: there’s a hidden cubby under the central armrest on Techno+, Iconic Five+ and Roland Garros+ trims, and a double cupholder with a removable partition and a big tray below the infotainment screen.

The door bins are quite shallow, but they are long so they can hold several cans of drink or a few snacks.

Space in the back is less impressive, although these things are relative. On the plus side, the Renault 5 has rear doors (you don’t get those on a Fiat 500e or Cooper Electric), and children or shorter adults will fit just fine. Indeed, rear space is on a par with the closely related Nissan Micra.

However, anyone approaching 6ft tall will feel rather cramped in the back, with their knees wedged against the seat in front and their feet clamped against the floor by the base of the front seat. Head room is just about okay, with more on offer than there is in a 500e.

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If that's sounding alarm bells for you, because you need properly practical rear seats, try the MG4 Urban. It's a similarly priced small EV but offers genuinely impressive rear head and leg room.

How much room does it have for luggage?

We managed to fit a respectable four carry-on suitcases into the Renault 5's boot below the parcel shelf. For comparison, the ë-C3 swallowed five cases while the Cooper Electric could only manage two. Again, the MG4 Urban is the saviour of those looking for practicality; its boot fits a heady eight cases.

Go for an Evolution or Techno+ and you'll find extra storage under the R5's boot floor for the charging cable, which is handy because, unlike some electric cars, the R5 has no storage under its bonnet. Iconic Five+ and Roland Garros+ sacrifice their underfloor storage to accommodate a big speaker (part of the Harman Kardon upgrade).

**Trim level****Space (below load cover)****Space (seats down to roof)**Evolution, Techno+326 litres1106 litresIconic Five+, Roland Garros285 litres1065 litres

Either way, there's also no height-adjustable boot floor in the Renault 5, which means you cannot reduce the sizeable drop from the lower tailgate lip down to the boot floor. You can't slide the rear seats forwards, either, which, to be fair, isn't a common feature in this class but something that versions of the Hyundai Inster offer.

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However, as with most other small cars, you can fold down the rear seatbacks in a 60/40 split when you need to carry more clobber, even though this will, of course, mean turfing out at least one of your rear passengers.

“There’s a big drop down from the boot entrance to the floor so I’m not sure why Renault doesn’t offer a height-adjustable floor to help mitigate this.” – Lawrence Cheung, New Cars Editor

Buying & owning

Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is

Strengths

• Attractive pricing
• Well equipped
• Should hold its value well

Weaknesses

• Citroën ë-C3 is even cheaper
• Four-star safety rating isn't class-leading
• Renault's reliability record isn't amazing, either

How much does it cost and what equipment do you get?

So far, so good for the Renault 5, then – and things get even better when you see its starting price. It's great value, and that's helped by the Urban range qualifying for the £1500 Government electric car grant. However, the pricier Comfort Range battery versions qualify for a larger £3750 grant, which offsets their higher price, so they make even more sense.

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In short, cough up an extra £2500 and you'll get a much longer range, faster charging, stronger acceleration and loads more standard equipment. It's a no brainer.

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Oh, and if you're wondering why all Renault 5s don't get the same level of grant, it's because the Urban Range has a battery sourced from China, whereas the battery in Comfort Range is manufactured in Europe.

Version****Gov't grantUrban Range£1500Comfort Range£3750

If you want to spend even less cash, look at the BYD Dolphin Surf and Citroën ë-C3, although bear in mind an equivalent ë-C3 will probably cost you more per month if you're buying on PCP finance due to its heavier predicted depreciation. Depreciation is also worse on the MG4 Urban, but, because of various deals and discounts, it generally costs around the same per month as the R5.

Entry-level Evolution trim isn’t exactly stingy on the equipment front, featuring automatic air-conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry and a heat pump for more efficient warming of the interior in cooler weather.

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Techno+ trim (the entry point for the Comfort Range battery) is our pick, though. It adds the Google-based infotainment system, a pre-conditioning function for the battery (so it’s at the perfect temperature to charge quickly when you plug in), adaptive cruise control and some extra paint options for the exterior.

Don’t rule out Iconic Five+ trim, though. It brings a different alloy wheel design, adjustable lumbar support for the front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats and the upgraded Harman Kardon sound system. Meanwhile, the limited-edition Roland Garros+ is slightly more expensive than the Iconic Five+ and adds bespoke alloys and some different interior finishes.

Is it reliable, and how long is the warranty?

We can’t give you much of a steer on reliability yet, other than to say that Renault finished in a fairly disappointing 20th position (out of 30 brands) in the 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey manufacturer league table. Still, that's way better than MG, which finished last.

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You get a three-year/60,000-mile warranty on most components, with eight years’ cover on the battery. That’s par for the course – the Hyundai Inster gets the same eight-year warranty on the battery, but a five-year/unlimited-mileage warranty on the rest of the car.

How safe is it, and is it easy to steal?

All versions of the Renault 5 have automatic emergency braking (AEB), driver attention monitoring and lane-keeping assistance, while the Iconic Five+ and Roland Garros+ add blind-spot monitoring.

These active safety features helped the Renault 5 achieve a four star (out of five) Euro NCAP rating, which is respectable for a small car. The Inster also scored four stars, although the larger MG4 Urban and Mini Cooper Electric achieved five stars, and were found to offer slightly better crash protection to both children and adults.

As for security, all versions are fitted with an alarm and a Thatcham-approved immobiliser to help stop thieves stealing your Renault 5.

“The strong early demand for the Renault 5 has resulted in slow predicted depreciation and I'd expect resale values to remain strong for at least the first few years.” – Steve Huntingford, Editor

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Buy it if...

- You’re after a car that feels at home in the city, but grown-up enough to make longer drives easy

- You have off-street parking, so can charge an electric car overnight cheaply

- You like products that blend style with substance

Don’t buy it if…

- You regularly carry tall adults in the back

- You need a boot that can cope with more than just the weekly shop

- You’re looking for the very cheapest electric car on sale

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Renault 5 E-Tech electric specifications

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RRP £27,695

RRP price range

£22,995 - £30,695

Battery range (miles)

190 - 252

Available fuel types (which is best for you? )

Electric

Available colours

Number of engines (see all)

2

Number of trims (see all)

7

Warranty

3 years / 100,000 miles

Company car tax at 20% (min/max)

£183 - £245

Company car tax at 40% (min/max)

£367 - £490

FAQs

How much will the Renault 5 cost?

The entry-level Renault 5 Urban Range is eligible for a £1500 electric car grant from the Government, meaning prices start from around £21,500. The bigger battery Comfort Range model, meanwhile, qualifies for the full £3750 grant, so starts from around £24,000.

Is the Renault 5 replacing the Zoe?

Indirectly, yes. Renault Zoe production ended in the spring of 2024, with the R5 arriving in early 2025. The two models are roughly the same size and both are fully electric cars.

What is the real range of the Renault 5?

That depends which battery you go for. The Urban Range model has an official range of up to 193 miles, with the larger Comfort Range battery increasing this to 252 miles. Those official ranges are almost impossible to achieve in the real world, though – even in warm weather. We managed an estimated range of 178 miles for the Comfort Range, but conditions weren't ideal.

What engine is in the Renault 5?

The latest Renault 5 is a fully electric car so it has a motor rather than an engine. Take a look at similar-sized Renault Clio if you're looking for a petrol-powered small car.

Is the new Renault 5 electric only?

Yes, the new Renault 5 is a fully electric car, and there will be no petrol, diesel or hybrid version.

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Renault 5

Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 48 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £249.73 Initial payment £2,996.76

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

• Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
• Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
• Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

• Full manufacturer’s warranty
• Road tax and roadside assistance included
• No admin fees
• Free returns within 30 days*

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£2,997 initial payment, 48 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.

• Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
• No balloon payments
• Road tax included

Renault 5 E-Tech electrics available to buy

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comfort range 52kWh techno+ Auto 5dr

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comfort range 52kWh techno+ Auto 5dr

RRP £27,695

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urban range 40kWh iconic five Auto 5dr

RRP £26,545

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RRP £28,595

£24,295

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RRP £28,595

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Name: Will Nightingale

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Will Nightingale has been a motoring journalist for more than 15 years. He is currently reviews editor at What Car?, and held the same role at Autocar (a sister Haymarket brand) between 2015 and 2018.

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