The 4Ever Trophy concept previews the modern Renault 4 crossover

The Renault 5 it’s not the only iconic nameplate that Renault plans to revive for the electric era. The French automaker on Monday at St Paris Motor Show 2022 unveiled the Renault 4Ever Trophy concept, a pint-sized SUV that previews the current Renault 4 or 4L.

Debuting 30 years after the original Renault 4 ceased production, the 4Ever Trophy concept is definitely an extrovert design with its tall body, roof rack, chunky tires and underbody protection. Renault said the design pays homage to the rugged Renault 4s that competed in events such as the 4L Trophy humanitarian rally a quarter of a century ago.

However, bypassing these elements brings you to the basic design of the electric subcompact crossover that Renault plans to release in the near future as the modern Renault 4. There are also some details that clearly echo the original 4, such as the angle of the C-pillar, the rounded corners of the rear a three-quarter window and a rectangular element covering the headlights.

The modern Renault is being developed together with the modern Renault 5, which was presented as a concept last year. Unlike the current Renault 4, which ditched the original estate 4 body for a more popular crossover shape, the current Renault 5 will retain the original hatch body style.

Confirmed use of both vehicles The CMF-BEV platform Alliance Renault Nissan Mitsubishi. The modular platform was developed for subcompact and compact electric vehicles.

Renault also used the Paris Motor Show to unveil an electric version of its Kangoo compact car, as well as a a wild look at the upcoming modern Renault 5 named after the original R5 Turbo. The performance brand Renault Alpine also presented Alpenglow hydrogen hypercar concept at the exhibition.