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Renault 5

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Key facts

Documented periodProduction 1972–1985[1]
MakeRenault · France
GenerationFirst generation · R5
Body3/5-door hatchback[1]
PowertrainNot documented here
ClassEveryday[1]
Other namesLe Car (US, Canada)[1]

An illustrated archive entry: specifications are not documented here yet. Suggest a source

What made it distinctive?

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References

  1. Renault 5 — Wikipedia Reference work (read 11 October 2026)

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