To nobody’s great surprise, the other day the Renault 5 and Alpine A290 jointly won the 2025 Car of the Year award (the original and still the best of the big international car awards thingies).

Cambolive emphasised how the Renault 5 and Alpine A290 had been considered as one model in the recent European Car of the Year discussions: “We presented R5 and and the A290 together for Car of ...

The votes in the world’s two most prestigious Car of the Year competitions have been counted and all four winners have been announced. Renault’s electric 5 and its Alpine A290 hot hatch brothe ...

The Renault 5 E-Tech shows mainstream EVs can be affordable and desirable cars that can also be fun to look at and drive.

The coveted honour was a double for Renault, as the Alpine A290 was also awarded alongside the Renault 5 E-Tech electric ... brand’s eighth model to win the prestigious Car of the Year award ...

The Renault 5, along with its Alpine A290 variant, was awarded the 2025 Car of the Year (COTY) title due to its combination of practical features, affordability, and strong performance. It was judged ...

Renault’s electric supermini, the R5, has won this year’s Car of the Year award ... Designed to ape the original Renault 5 of 1972 (see below), the new model is powered by batteries only.

Inspired by the legacy of the original Renault 5, the new model incorporates retro aesthetics alongside ... it promises to redefine electric mobility. The Renault 5/Alpine A290 is more than just a car ...

And the 2025 European Car of the Year Award goes to… Yes, it’s the Renault 5! A title held by the French brand for two years running now with 2024’s winner being the Scenic E-Tech. With this victory, ...

“The Renault 5 has a fine ride and handling balance for a small car. But if you want a bit more performance and sharper handling, I'd suggest checking out the hotter Alpine A290 version.” ...