This is undoubtedly the big star of this Mondial de l’Auto 2022: here Renault 4Ever Trophy ! Behind this confusing name, in honor of the 4L Trophy, hides Renault 4 of the future.

A real little neo-retro adventurer

It must be admitted that Renault put the package on adventurous side of his new concept. The 4Ever Trophy is a small electric SUV loaded with accessories and ready for adventure. Spare tire on the roof, high ground clearance, raw plastic guards, sand removal equipment at the back… You don’t risk ending up in the Sahara or in the middle of the A86!

But under this outfit of adventurers, lines future serial Renault 4 are already very close to the final version. And despite the updated facelift and increased dimensions (4.16 m against 3.67 m in the original), 4L is easy to recognize. True, its grille is more aggressive, but it occupies two round optics inserted into a rectangular perimeter. The roof occupies the symbolic slides of sixty years ago. And probably the wink is most supported in the back. The tailgate folds down like the 4L, and there are two vertical taillights that frame the a very retro plate holder.

Many references to be found in the production model expected in 2025. The latter will use the CMF-BEV electric platform developed for the upcoming Renault 5. In addition to being interesting for a concept car, the technical description is also quite close to what is expected for a production model. There is a 42 kWh battery and a 140 hp engine.

A concept close to the series?

In Renault’s upcoming electric neo-retro lineup, born from the Renaulution strategy initiated by Luca de Meo, the Renault 4 will be an SUV, an analogue of the future Renault 5. Thus, the latter will be a compact and relatively affordable city car, while the “4Ever” will be its an upgraded version, but technically close.Positioning similar to the relationship between the Clio and the Captur, Renault reports. service versions Renault 4Ever is also planned, as on the original 4L, but still 100% electric. Renault 4 will be produced in France from 2025.

A beautiful tribute to the memory of 4L, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, and also to the famous Trophy 4 l, this student charity run, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. But above all, a vision of a rather near future for Renault, which promises to be intriguing.