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Renault 4: reviews and awards
Why are reviewers so enthusiastic about Renault’s electric crossover? Explore their verdicts, the award wins and what to look for on a test drive.
Your quick guide
- Highly rated: 4.5/5 from Auto Express, with 9/10 verdicts from Top Gear and Carwow.
- Award-winning: Auto Express Small SUV of the Year 2026 and Parkers Car of the Year 2026.
- Everyday electric: up to 249 miles WLTP, with the current UK range available through Invicta Renault Bolton.
Independent verdicts
What do Renault 4 reviews say?
The Renault 4 E-Tech electric has more going for it than a familiar name and retro styling. Across three established UK reviews, the recurring strengths are its approachable size, thoughtful cabin and ability to make ordinary journeys enjoyable.
Auto Express
Its review praises the Renault 4’s character, usable cabin and refinement. It also identifies a firm edge to the ride around town, making a drive on your usual roads worthwhile.
Top Gear
Top Gear highlights the enjoyable driving experience, cabin design and value. Its verdict calls the car “unfailingly uplifting to drive”.
Carwow
Carwow picks out practicality, efficiency and the infotainment system. It sees the Renault 4 as an easy everyday companion, while recommending a close look at rear-seat room for adults.
These are the publishers’ own ratings, rather than an Invicta road-test score. Their assessments give you a useful starting point; the next step is finding out whether the car suits your roads, passengers and charging routine.
Recognition that matters
The awards behind the appeal
The Renault 4’s reception goes beyond a single favourable review. It has collected awards for its ability to work as an everyday family car.
- Auto Express New Car Awards 2026: Small SUV of the Year. Read the judges’ verdict.
- Parkers New Car Awards 2026: Car of the Year and Best Small Family Car. See Renault UK’s announcement.
- Top Gear Electric Awards 2025: Electric Car of the Year. See why Top Gear chose it.
For a shortlist, that is a compelling combination: recognition for the whole car, as well as its role as a compact family SUV. A test drive lets you turn those recommendations into your own judgement.
From the reviews to your route
What is it like to drive?
Auto Express finds the Renault 4 composed at higher speeds and appreciates the useful response from its electric motor. Its long-term Iconic+ was averaging 4.1 miles per kWh, equivalent to 213 miles per charge when the review was checked. That is the publication’s experience, not a guaranteed range for every driver.
There is some difference in emphasis between reviewers: Top Gear enjoys its handling, while Carwow is more enthusiastic about everyday comfort than sporty driving. That makes your own route especially useful. Include a stretch of town driving and a faster road, then try parking and a few gentle stops.
Renault’s UK specification lists a 52 kWh battery, 150 hp motor and 0–62 mph in 8.2 seconds. Those figures support a car aimed at everyday use rather than performance-car acceleration.
Auto Express road-test findings · Top Gear verdict · Carwow verdict · Renault UK technical specification
Plan around your week
Range and charging, explained
The current UK Renault 4 range offers up to 249 miles on the WLTP combined test. Renault quotes a 15–80% charge in around 30 minutes using a suitable DC rapid charger, with a peak DC rate of 100 kW. At an AC charging point, the car can accept up to 11 kW.
For many guests, the most useful calculation starts with where the car spends the night. If you can charge at home, compare your weekly mileage with the charging opportunities you actually have. If you depend on public charging, check convenient locations and tariffs before deciding.
Ask the team to walk through one of your regular longer journeys. It is a helpful way to understand charging stops and the difference between an official comparison figure and the distance you should plan for.
Renault UK range information · Official charging guidance. Actual range and charging times vary with version, speed, weather, load, battery temperature and the charger used. WLTP figures are for comparison.
Choose the features you will use
Which Renault 4 version suits you?
Renault’s current UK starting price is £23,445 for evolution+, including the £3,750 Electric Car Grant and excluding metallic paint. Check Invicta’s Renault offers for the latest available deals and the price of your chosen car.
evolution+
A useful starting point if you want the electric powertrain and core daily equipment. Renault lists a 10.1-inch touchscreen, rear parking camera and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.
Try your phone connection and the parking view before deciding which extras matter.
techno+
Adds Google built-in navigation and DC battery preconditioning, among other features. Auto Express selects this mid-range trim as its best buy.
Ask for a demonstration of the navigation system and its charging-route functions.
iconic+
Renault lists a nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and upgraded upholstery for this trim. Compare the cabin finish and equipment with techno+ in person.
The right upgrade is the one you will appreciate on the journeys you actually make.
Plein Sud
Available in techno+ and iconic+ versions, Plein Sud adds the opening canvas roof. It is an option for guests who want a more open-air feel.
Try the roof operation and see how the cabin feels with it open and closed.
Current UK versions and starting price · UK equipment specification · Auto Express trim recommendation. Grant eligibility and current offer terms apply; confirm the quotation for your chosen vehicle.
Make the visit count
Check the details that matter to you
A review cannot tell you whether your pushchair fits comfortably or whether your regular rear-seat passenger likes the driving position in front of them. Bring the items you carry most, sit in the back and try the controls you will use every day.
For loading dimensions and a closer look at the luggage area, read our Renault 4 boot-space guide. It complements the review verdicts without making you choose on a litres figure alone.
Your questions
Renault questions answered
What score does Auto Express give the Renault 4?
Its review gives the Renault 4 4.5 out of 5. Top Gear and Carwow each give it 9 out of 10. The links above take you to each publisher’s assessment.
What awards has the Renault 4 won?
Its wins include Auto Express Small SUV of the Year 2026, Parkers Car of the Year and Best Small Family Car 2026, and Top Gear Electric Car of the Year 2025.
How far can the Renault 4 travel on a charge?
The current UK headline figure is up to 249 miles WLTP. Your result will depend on the version, journey and conditions; plan longer trips around realistic charging stops.
Is Google built into every Renault 4?
Renault lists Google built-in navigation from techno+. Evolution+ has the central touchscreen and compatible smartphone replication, so compare the systems before choosing.
Where can I test drive a Renault 4 near Bolton?
Invicta Renault Bolton can help you explore the range and arrange a drive in an available demonstrator. Bring your phone and usual passengers to make the visit useful.
Make up your own mind in Bolton
The reviews give the Renault 4 a strong recommendation. Visit Invicta Renault Bolton to explore the cabin, talk through charging and find the version that fits your life.
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Sources: Auto Express · Carwow · Top Gear · Renault UK. Award sources are linked alongside each result.
Images: Renault, as supplied on Invicta Motors’ model page. Selected versions shown. Review scores belong to their respective publishers. Information checked 28 September 2026.
