Renault 4Ever Trophy

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Renault 4Ever Trophy
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Production2025 (planned)
Body and chassis
Classsubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door crossover
PlatformCMF–B EV
RelatedRenault Clio
Renault 5 E-Tech
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,570 mm (101.2 in)[1]
Length4,160 mm (163.8 in)[1]
Width1,950 mm (76.8 in)[1]
Height1,900 mm (74.8 in)[1]

The Renault 4Ever Trophy is a preview of the new Renault 4 battery electric vehicle manufactured by Renault that will be sold starting in 2025. It is a crossover utility vehicle based on the same CMF-B EV platform as the Renault 5 EV and takes its name and inspiration from the Renault 4 hatchback that was produced from 1961 to 1994. The prototype was revealed as a concept during the 2022 Paris Motor Show on 17 October 2022.

History[edit]

In 2021, the Renault 4ever was announced as one of several new EVs Renault would introduce by 2025.[2] "4Ever" is the name of the EV project that resulted in the 4Ever Trophy prototype concept car first shown at the Paris Motor Show in October 2022; the final name has not been selected yet.[1][3] The planned 4Ever is a compact crossover cousin of the forthcoming all-electric Renault 5 EV.[4] Both the 4Ever and 5 EV are based on the same CMF-B EV platform; because the CMF-B EV platform shares half of its components with the existing CMF-B platform, production costs are expected to be two-thirds of the current B-segment EV offered by Renault, the Zoe.[5] The 4ever is expected to sell at a premium compared to the 5 EV;[6] the relationship between the 5 EV and 4Ever is expected to be analogous to the relationship between the CMF-B based Clio and Captur.[1][3]

A commercial panel van variant also is planned which will share the front end and front compartment of the 4Ever with an enlarged cargo area, similar to the relationship between the R4 Fourgonnette and the original Renault 4.[7]

The 4Ever will be built alongside the 5 EV at Renault ElectriCity, a planned union of three existing Renault factories in northern France, Douai, Maubeuge, and Ruitz;[8] ElectriCity is scheduled to produce 400,000 EVs per year by 2025.[9] Both the SUV and van variant of the 4Ever will be assembled at Maubeuge, while 5 EV will be assembled at Douai; because the CMF-B EV cousin Nissan Micra EV also will be assembled at Douai, production of the 4Ever SUV was shifted to Maubeuge.[10] In addition, Renault plans to build a new battery factory in Douai as a joint venture with Envision AESC.[6]

Earlier use of "4ever" and electromod[edit]

In 2011, Renault sponsored the "Renault 4ever" contest that "aim[ed] to revive the R4's spirit" and celebrated the original R4's 50th anniversary. The contest was held conjunction with the web magazine designboom.[11] The competition was won by Mark Cunningham, who received a vintage R4 rally car.[12]

In 2019, a vintage R4 Plein Air convertible was restored and shown at the 10th annual Renault 4L International Festival in 2019. The one-off electromod also was fitted with a battery-electric powertrain borrowed from the Twizy; the single traction motor had an output of 13 kW (17 hp) and 57 N⋅m (42 lbf⋅ft) of torque, and the 6.1 kW-hr battery gave it a range of approximately 100 km (62 mi).[13]

Overview[edit]

Concept[edit]

Rear view

Some teaser photos were released on October 4,[14] ahead of the official debut on October 17.[15] The concept 4Ever Trophy was built to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 4L Trophy humanitarian rally, and was equipped with modifications to increase its off-road capabilities, including a raised suspension giving a ground clearance of 200 mm (7.9 in) and a custom carbon-fiber roof rack with LED lighting housing the vehicle's spare tire.[1] The production version is expected to carry smaller wheels and delete the fender flares.[3]

Specifications[edit]

The center section of CMF-B EV is modified from the conventional CMF-B to accommodate a flat, underfloor battery.[5] Based on planned CMF-B EV specifications, the 4ever is expected to have a range of up to 400 km (250 mi) using an electric traction motor with a maximum output of 100 kW (130 hp).[16] Powertrain details of the 2022 Trophy concept confirmed the power output and battery capacity (42 kW-hr), but the range was not rated as it was not a drivable prototype.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Pappas, Thanos (October 17, 2022). "Renault 4Ever Trophy Concept Previews Retro-Flavored Electric B-SUV With Rugged Looks". CarScoops. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  2. ^ Rimell, Will (4 October 2022). "Reborn Renault 4: electric 4x4 previewed ahead of unveiling". Autocar. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d Gaudy, Géraldine (17 October 2022). "Renault 4Ever Trophy. La future 4L sera un SUV urbain 100 % électrique" [Renault 4Ever Trophy. The future 4L will be 100% electric urban SUV]. L'argus (in French). Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  4. ^ Attwood, James; Holder, Jim (2021-09-10). "Renault 4 to be a premium electric crossover". Automotive Daily. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  5. ^ a b Sigal, Peter (June 30, 2021). "Renault confirms it will build 4ever retro-themed EV". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  6. ^ a b Attwood, James (9 September 2021). "2024 Renault 4ever EV to command premium over 5 sibling". Autocar. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  7. ^ Pappas, Thanos (October 17, 2021). "2025 Renault 4ever: Here's What We Know About The Electric Retro-Inspired Crossover". CarScoops. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  8. ^ Attwood, James (June 9, 2021). "New Renault ElectriCity to centre firm's future EV production". Autocar. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Renault raises EV targets, pledges to lower battery costs". Automotive News Europe. June 30, 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  10. ^ Pelletier, Gregory (October 2, 2022). "L'usine Renault de Maubeuge produira les R4 SUV et Fourgonnette" [The Renault factory in Maubeuge will produce the R4 SUV and Fourgonnette]. L'argus (in French). Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  11. ^ Mini, Massimo (March 20, 2011). "Renault 4ever". Designboom. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  12. ^ "Renault 4 ever design competition: award ceremony". Designboom. October 27, 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  13. ^ Mahoney, John (24 July 2019). "Pure-electric version of classic Renault 4 revealed". CarSale Australia. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  14. ^ Pappas, Thanos (October 4, 2022). "Renault 4-Inspired Electric Crossover Concept Teased Prior To Paris Debut". CarScoops. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  15. ^ Padeanu, Adrian (October 4, 2022). "Renault 4 Concept Teased Ahead of October 17 Debut". motor1. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  16. ^ Crooks, Alastair (4 October 2022). "Iconic Renault 4 to return on 17 October". AutoExpress. Retrieved 4 October 2022.

External links[edit]

https://www.renault.co.uk/concept-cars-range/renault-4ever-trophy.html

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