A future Renault 4 electric car prototype was recently unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. An image of a compact electric SUV with sharp, retro lines develops, even though the dimensions are distorted: Renault 4EVER Trophy.
The aristocracy, so the saying goes, is obligated to help. And in the auto industry, new models must be given instantly recognizable names.
"60 years after the original Renault 4 saw the light of day in 1962, we are obligated to use the Renault 4 name for a wholly new automobile because it has sold over eight million copies in more than 100 countries."
But in this case, as with the forthcoming Renault 5, Renault has succeeded while still looking forward. One of the highlights at this year's Paris Motor Show is the Renault 4Ever Trophy concept car, a precursor to the production-ready Renault 4 that will be released in a few years.
Before the name SUV was forged, the original Renault 4 was already the industry standard. The vehicle had high ground clearance and a roomy cabin, making it comfortable on both paved roads and unpaved trails.
The Renault 4EVER Trophy concept car is the company's second all-electric show car. The first was a prototype of the super-sharp Renault 5, a commercial version that may debut as soon as next year.