All-New Renault 4 Full Review: It’s Back! A Nostalgic Masterpiece – or Trying Too Hard?

Join Vicki Butler-Henderson as she drives the all-new Renault 4 – a retro-inspired electric reboot of one of France’s most iconic cars. Once a rugged family favourite with over 8 million sold, the Renault 4 is back – this time with battery power, quirky styling, and a practical design that nods to its go-anywhere roots. But does this reborn classic stay true to its heritage, or is it trying a little too hard to be cool? With up to 247 miles of range, 1405-litre boot space with seats down, and clever features like Vehicle-to-Load charging and customisable regen braking, it’s more capable than you might expect. And yes – that illuminated front grille might even remind you of a certain 1980s TV car. Inside, the Renault 4 shares tech with the new Renault 5, but adds its own rugged charm and family-friendly space. It also rides on 18-inch diamond-cut alloys wrapped in Michelin e.Primacy tyres, specially engineered for hybrid and electric vehicles to deliver extra efficiency, range and durability. Vicki puts it through its paces to find out if it delivers on comfort, character, and everyday usability. With thanks to G Webb Haulage for the location. 🎬 Watch our latest videos and subscribe: ‪@DriverReviews‬ 🔍 Find out more about DriverReviews: https://www.driverreviews.com/ -- About Us – We are here to help save motorists time and effort in the process of researching and selecting new tyres for their vehicles; by providing expert content, help, advice, and thousands of consumer reviews to support finding the right tyres for their vehicle. We are one of the world's largest tyre review platforms, bringing you verified and unbiased customer tyre reviews. Our independent reviews cover over 70 different tyre brands across all price ranges and feature leading brands, including Goodyear, Dunlop, Michelin, Continental, Hankook and many more. So, when you're searching for new tyres, make sure to check out our partner tyre retailers in your country. With renowned names like: UK - Blackcircles (https://www.blackcircles.com) Germany - DriverReviews (https://www.driverreviews.de) Spain - DriverReviews (https://www.driverreviews.es) France - Allopneus (https://www.allopneus.com) Italy - Blackcircles (https://www.blackcircles.it) Canada - Blackcircles (https://www.blackcircles.ca) Egypt - Blackcircles (https://www.blackcircles.com.eg) Australia - Tyroola (https://www.tyroola.com.au) New Zealand - Tyroola (https://www.tyroola.co.nz) You can rest assured that you'll receive genuine, relevant and tailored reviews for tyres suitable for your vehicle. -- Chapters -- 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - Exterior Design & Retro References 02:36 - Boot Space & Features 03:48 - Wheel & Tyre Talk 04:22 - Interior Design & Tech 06:35 - Rear Seats 07:27 - DriverReviews 08:03 - On the Road: Engine & Performance 09:44 - Handling, Braking & Suspension 12:16 - Battery Range 12:59 - Vicki's Verdict #renault #renault4 #ev