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Renault 4 E-Tech - Evasive maneuver and slalom(video)

The Renault 4 E-TECH is a five-door electric model with a size similar to a Fiat 600e, a Ford Puma Gen-E, a Jeep Avenger, and an Opel Mokka-e. It shares many components with the Renault 5 E-TECH—platform, dashboard, and powertrain, among others—but it is larger, has a more spacious cabin and trunk, and its body sits higher off the ground (more information in the interior impressions).

It has a slightly softer and more comfortable suspension than the Renault 5. This makes its driving experience, generally speaking, more pleasant. However, it is less agile in corners and has worse handling at the limit. More information in the driving impressions. The Renault 4 is on sale for €28,602 (prices for the entire range).

Evasive maneuver and slalom...The Renault 4 E-Tech is a 100% electric compact SUV designed to be versatile both in the city and on more challenging terrain, thanks to its high ground clearance of 18.1 cm.

Although there are no records of a specific maneuver called "Dodge," the vehicle features advanced traction and safety technologies for critical situations:

Extended grip: This enhanced traction control system offers specific modes for Snow and Off-Road, ensuring better handling on slippery surfaces or rough trails.

Active emergency braking: The model integrates the braking system and ESP in the same module, which reduces the activation time of automatic emergency braking by half, facilitating evasive maneuvers or sudden stops.

Climbing and terrain capability: The AmpR Small platform provides a low center of gravity and multi-link rear suspension, which, combined with the 150 hp engine and instant torque of 245 Nm, allows the car to tackle inclines and overtake with agility.

Hill Start Assist: As standard on modern Renault models, the hill start assist prevents the car from rolling backward when starting on steep slopes.

There are two versions(below):

-122 hp and a 40 kWh battery: it has a homologated range of 308 km, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 150 km/h. Its battery can be charged with DC fast charging at 80 kW and AC fast charging at 11 kW.

-150 hp and a 52 kWh battery: its homologated range is between 397 and 408 kilometers, depending on the equipment level. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, and its top speed is also limited to 150 km/h. According to our measurements, it achieves 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds, but it is possible that with different tires than those on our test vehicle, that result would have been closer to the official figure (more information in the driving impressions). The 52 kWh battery can be charged at 100 kW with direct current and 11 kW with alternating current (more information in Consumption and Charging).

The 150 hp version, equipped with the Techno and Iconic trim levels, features paddle shifters behind the steering wheel to adjust the intensity of regenerative braking. Selecting maximum regenerative braking mode activates the "one-pedal" function. This eliminates the need to press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

In both versions, the 11 kW onboard charger is bidirectional. This means that in addition to accepting energy through the charging port, it is also capable of supplying power to an external device, such as a hairdryer or electric shaver. This function is known as V2L (vehicle-to-charge), and in the case of the Renault 4 E-TECH, the output power is 3.7 kW (230 V and 16 A).

Prices and alternatives(below):

-The 122 hp version is priced at €28,602. A Suzuki e-Vitara is more powerful (144 hp), but not faster in acceleration, nor does it have a higher top speed. It has 36 kilometers more range and a price of €32,050 (comparison chart).

-The 150 hp Renault 4 E-TECH starts at €31,584. It is more expensive than a Ford Puma Gen-E and a Fiat 600e (comparison chart) and cheaper than a Jeep Avenger and an Opel Mokka-e (comparison chart). A BYD Atto 2 is more affordable than all the vehicles mentioned in this paragraph, more powerful, but has a much lower official range (comparison chart).

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