Bye, bye 4L, hello R5! In 1972, Renault launched its first versatile city car on the market. At the dawn of the 50 years of this iconic model, the manufacturer’s online store already offers collector’s items. The timing is perfect for those who want to please their loved ones on Christmas!
Birthdays follow one after another at Renault. After 60 years of the legendary 4L, another iconic model in the range is about to blow out its candles: the R5! The year 2022 has not yet started the diamond manufacturer is already celebrating half a century of its first versatile city car with a series of freshly arrived merchandise on the online store.
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A row of R5 objects
This heritage collection, launched at the right time for the end of the year celebrations, currently brings together a limited number of items. On the menu, in particular: a notebook of 200 pages representing the city car accompanied by the words R5 and 50. It is available in white and orange, one of the shimmering colors offered at the launch of the popular and economical model. This inscription is also found on a sweater available in a red hue.
For tea or coffee lovers, a mug with the marking ” I have circulation in my blood Is marketed. We also find this slogan, used in the 80s, on a series of t-shirts for young and old. Finally, like the period model that wanted to appeal to women and young people, Renault also sells small zipped pockets with an impression of the city car. To see the images of the articles, click on the photo gallery.
R5 celebrations program in 2022
Renault launched its products on the sly. The online store should be enriched with new items (household items, miniatures, etc.) over the coming months. The manufacturer has not yet unveiled the program of the festivities that will surround the 50 years of the R5. Exceptional exhibitions, special events, presence at Rétromobile … could be offered like what was done for the 4L.
Argus will be sure to keep you informed. What is certain is that at the beginning of 2024, fans of the city car – which popularized the hatchback or even the deformable bumpers – will be satisfied. The R5 will return to the catalog in a modernized and 100% electric version, the namesake concept of which, presented in 2021, foreshadows the final result 97%.
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