48 billion toman for the Renault 5 / Impressive sales of the popular hatchback at sky-high prices

At the Paris Motor Show 2026, Renault proved how far not being afraid to be bold can lead to success.

Amir Masoud Abedin: By announcing the order registration for more than 50% of the limited edition of the all-electric and radical hatchback "5 Turbo 3E", this French carmaker showed that at least a thousand people in the world are willing to pay a base price of around 160,000 euros (nearly 180,000 dollars, about 48 billion Tomans) for a powerful and nostalgic electric hatchback.

The limited supply of this car is not accidental at all; Renault plans to produce exactly 1980 units of this little behemoth, a direct homage to 1980, when the legendary Renault 5 Turbo was introduced. Although the new version replaces the gasoline mid-engine with an all-electric drive system, it retains the rear differential structure and the rebellious and aggressive nature of its ancestors to be an exceptional collection of past and future.

Personalization at supercar prices

The most interesting part of the story appears when it comes to customization. According to the CEO of Renault, buyers who go for special personalization programs may end up paying more than 350,000 euros (about 393,000 dollars) for their car; A heavy budget that is usually spent on buying world famous supercars. The comprehensive program of customization of body color, cabin materials and technical details is scheduled to be activated from mid-2027, and the first deliveries are scheduled for 2028.

Shopping experience similar to world luxury brands

Renault has set up two dedicated centers in the Paris region to properly accommodate buyers who pay such high figures, so that customers can configure their car in an atmosphere similar to the ateliers of super-luxury brands. This change of approach for the automobile industry, which is mostly known for making economical and popular hatchbacks, is considered a bold step that has opened its foot to the collector markets without distancing itself from the historical authenticity.

555 horsepower monster with rear wheel drive

It should be noted that the Renault 5 Turbo 3E is not just a normal urban model with a sports body kit; Rather, it is a full-fledged technical monster. Instead of a front differential, this car is equipped with two electric motors mounted on the rear wheels, which produce a total of 555 horsepower. This enormous power accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in under 3.5 seconds and sets its maximum speed to 270 km/h. Its 70 kilowatt-hour battery with 800-volt architecture allows charging from 15 to 80 percent in 15 minutes and a range of 400 kilometers.

Promising exciting horizons in the future of Renault

The stunning success of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E and the acceptance of thousands of buyers has paved the way for the commercialization of other attractive concepts of this company. Renault's green light to investigate the possible production of popular concepts such as the Alpine A310 Vision and the electric Renault 8 Gordini shows that the market's enthusiasm for buying powerful and emotional electric cars is very high; Even if their price is much more than expected for a hatchback with Renault diamond badge.