New Renault Cars at Vertu

Renault builds its new-car range around a real choice of power, not one electrified answer forced on every model. Choose full electric drive in the Renault 5 or Renault 4, or an E-Tech self-charging hybrid in the Clio, Captur, Austral or Symbioz. The Rafale goes further still with a plug-in hyper hybrid option, adding a meaningful electric-only range on top of petrol backup. That spread means the real decision is which kind of electrification suits your driving, not whether to have any at all.

The same variety runs through design. The Renault 5 and Renault 4 reinterpret two of the brand's best-known nameplates as full electric models, built around retro-modern styling that still carries thoroughly modern technology underneath. Alongside them sit more conventional hatchback and SUV shapes, from the Clio and Captur through to the Austral, Symbioz, Scenic E-Tech, Megane E-Tech and Rafale. The retro design language is a personality choice within the range, not the only way in.

Technology is the thread that ties most of this range together, and openR link with Google built-in is the clearest example. Real-time Google Maps navigation, Google Assistant voice control and a growing app library come as standard on the newer models, while the Renault 4 and Renault 5 add reno, Renault's ChatGPT-powered voice avatar. Clio runs a separate EASY LINK system with its own navigation and wireless smartphone mirroring, so it's worth checking which set-up your chosen model carries.

Every Renault vehicle in this range is available to order through Vertu. Our Renault colleagues can talk you through trim levels, powertrains and finance options across Renault car models, helping you find the right fit for your daily driving.

What Are Renault Cars Like to Drive?

Renault's new-car range splits into four practical groups, from compact electric hatchbacks through to flagship hybrid SUVs, each built around a different kind of daily driving.

Electric Hatchbacks & Crossovers

The Renault 5 and Renault 4 are Renault's full electric city and crossover pairing, and both wear the brand's retro design language over genuinely modern EV underpinnings. On the Renault 5, the entry EV40 version carries a neat piece of detail: a charge indicator built into the bonnet itself, illuminating in 20% increments so you can check progress without opening an app. Step up to the EV52 version and you get Vehicle-to-Load too, letting the car power three-pin appliances directly, a handy trick for anyone who tows a trailer or camps off-grid. Step up to the Renault 4 and you get more everyday practicality: an electric plein sud canvas sunroof is available, and WLTP range reaches up to 249 miles. It's the more practical everyday choice of the two, where the Renault 5 leans into compact city driving.

Hybrid Hatchback & Small SUV

The Clio and Captur share Renault's E-Tech self-charging hybrid system, meaning there is no cable to plug in and no charge point to plan around. The petrol engine and electric motor manage the switching themselves, and the reward is efficiency without a change in routine: up to 65.7mpg WLTP on the Clio and up to 64.2mpg WLTP on the Captur. Where the Captur pulls ahead is practicality. Its rear bench slides by up to 16cm, so you can choose boot space or rear legroom on a given day rather than live with a fixed compromise. That flexibility matters the moment a car seat, a dog or a set of golf clubs enters the equation.

Electric Family Cars

Megane E-Tech and Scenic E-Tech are Renault's electric family cars, and the gap between them is mostly about how far you need to go. Megane E-Tech offers up to 285 miles of WLTP range from its 60kWh battery. It's built around a flat cabin floor with no transmission tunnel, so the middle rear seat becomes a proper seat rather than a footrest with a belt. Scenic E-Tech steps up to an 87kWh battery and up to 381 miles of WLTP range, adding Vehicle-to-Load for powering equipment away from home. That makes it the longer-range, more spacious choice for anyone regularly covering bigger distances or carrying more people.

Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid SUVs

Symbioz, Austral and Rafale form Renault's widest spread of SUVs, and the distinction that matters most here is whether you ever want to plug in. Symbioz offers a real choice between a 160hp full hybrid and a more affordable 140hp mild hybrid, both self-charging. Austral runs a single 200hp self-charging hybrid tuned for efficiency, reaching up to 60.1mpg WLTP without ever needing a charge point. Rafale is the model that actually splits the difference. Choose the 200hp self-charging hybrid for the same no-plug simplicity as Austral, or step up to the 300hp Hyper Hybrid plug-in. That version adds up to 65 miles of electric-only range and permanent 4x4, for drivers who want the longest daily EV range with combustion backup for everything beyond it.

Renault Powertrains Compared

The table below sets out WLTP range or fuel economy for each Renault model and powertrain, so you can compare the whole range in one place.

Renault Interior and Technology

Most current Renault models are built around openR link with Google built-in, and what that means in practice is fewer separate systems to learn. Google Maps handles real-time navigation with live traffic, and Google Assistant takes voice commands for climate, calls and music. On the Renault 5 and Renault 4, reno adds a conversational layer on top, powered by ChatGPT rather than a fixed set of pre-programmed responses. The My Renault app extends that connected thread outside the car too, with functions such as remote charging control on electric models and general vehicle status information across the range.

That same joined-up thinking carries into safety. Every Renault model in this range is built around the brand's Human First safety programme. The number of advanced driver-assistance systems fitted scales with the model, from 22 on Clio up to 33 on Austral and Rafale, rather than being a single fixed spec. Renault bundles those systems around a shared idea: active driver assist covers adaptive cruise control and lane centring together, while automatic emergency braking and 360-degree camera systems handle low-speed manoeuvring. On the Renault 5 and Renault 4, that safety baseline extends to Isofix mounting and up to seven airbags.

Where the range shows its personality most is in the smaller comfort details, and two sunroofs sum that up well. Scenic E-Tech, Symbioz and Rafale offer a Solarbay opacifying panoramic sunroof, which switches from clear to opaque electronically rather than relying on a physical blind, a distinctly premium touch on family-focused models. The Renault 4 goes a different way entirely, with a plein sud canvas sunroof that opens back like a traditional convertible roof. It's a nod to the original car's character that the Solarbay glass, for all its cleverness, was never trying to replicate.

New Renault Cars For Sale at Vertu

Figures shown are official WLTP range and fuel economy figures, and actual real-world results will vary depending on factors including driving style, weather conditions, vehicle load and route.

Why Buy a New Renault Car from Vertu?

Find Your New Renault at Vertu

Whichever powertrain suits you, from full electric to self-charging or plug-in hybrid, our Renault colleagues can talk you through the full new range. Together, you'll find the right car for your budget and driving needs. If you're weighing up new against nearly-new, our used Renault range is worth a look too. And if you have a car to move on, we'll give you an instant part-exchange valuation towards your next one. Once you've found your Renault, Renault servicing from our manufacturer-trained technicians keeps it running at its best, and you can find your nearest showroom via Find a Dealer.

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