Why the idea for this Renault 5 was stolen from Peugeot

The slightly older readers probably have fond memories of the Peugeot 205 and 306 Cabriolet. They were beautiful, stylish cars that came in a variety of special editions. This Renault 5 even stole one from Peugeot.

There was a Roland Garros edition of both the Peugeot 205 and 306 Cabriolet, named after the French Grand Slam tennis tournament. The versions were always dark green with a light interior.

Renault 5 prototype Roland Garros

Since Peugeot hasn’t used the Roland-Garros designation for many years, Renault has jumped into the gap. This is the Renault 5 Roland Garros. Not in green, but in matt white.

Beyond that, there is actually little to see from the Roland Garros five. There are now small crosses and a backlit Roland Garros logo in the grilles behind the front wheels.

It does not stop with this study model alone. The production version of the Renault 5, which will be launched next year, will also have a Roland Garros version. Is it a top version or a special edition? This is not known yet.

Renault 4Ever Trophy in historic color

Renault also took the 4Ever Trophy to the tennis tournament in Paris. The study model was painted for the occasion in Blue Ile-de-France, a color first seen on the 1962 Renault 4L.

The 4Ever Trophy will go into production in 2025 as the electric counterpart of the Captur. Remove the big wheels, roof rack, black bumpers, spacers and side skirts and you have the definitive Renault 4.

Why bring back classic models?

Why is Renault actually bringing back two models from the past? “Cars are losing some of their character in the transition to electric,” designer Sandeep Bhambra told Autovisie.

“And if there’s one thing older models have in abundance, it’s character. The Renault 4 and 5 were out of production for decades but are still popular. When you come across one, you can’t help but smile.”