Renault R5 to fight the resurgent Citroen DS3

Positioned as a chic rival DS3 Citroen, MINI and Fiat 500, new model Renault R5 could complement the new Twingo and the fourth generation of the Clio, Renault to strengthen its position in the small city car segment.

Renault consider developing a premium supermini inspired by the original R5, according to sources quoted by Autocar. Renault R5 was the first modern subcompact hatchback with a body in three-door model is still considered stylish. R5 was the best-selling European model in the '70s, went out of production in 1985, when he was replaced by the model "Supercinq.

Plans for a follower of R5 are still out in front early, the French manufacturer with many models in the phase of the project, along with electric cars program. But according to sources within the company, reinventing one of the most popular and most stylish Renault models will give the company a new life in the city car segment.

If you have produced, the new R5 may be built on the platform of the alliance Renault-Nissan B, for the current Clio (3) and the future Clio 4, scheduled for release at the Paris Motor Show in autumn. New Renault R5 will not appear on the market until 2014.

Source: http://www.renault.com/