Bojan Vrbnjak
He was in the past Renault 4 or Katrca a car that was consciously chosen by buyers as the first means of transport. A vehicle that was built between years 1961 in 1992, was a practical, easy-to-fix box aimed at mavericks making the world better. It was driven around Europe and much further, with own rolled "cigarette" or brand Gypsy without filter in the corner of the mouth, if necessary with bed in the trunk. I wonder, how many children were conceived in Renault 4?
In French manufacturer in the new edition of the model Renault 4, which will arrive a year later than the new one Renault 5, bets on just such retro feelings. New Katrca has been coming for years 2025. But will they fans of this car, which provided them with so many adventures, beautiful moments and many kilometers driven, excited about reincarnation? In 2022, Renault presented a concept vehicle at the Paris Motor Show Renault 4EVER Trophy, which was followed in 2023 by a version in the color "Ile-De-France Bleu", which was worn by the original R1962 model in 4.
Katrca or Renault 4 from the period 1961 to 1992
Renault calls the new version completely electric SUV segment B. With this, the two upcoming R5 and R4 the electric equivalent of today's models Clio and Captur. This is also reflected in the dimensions of the R4 study. 4EVER Trophy at 4,16 meters in length, it is slightly shorter than the current model Captur (4,22 meters). However, with 1,90 meters 32 centimeters higher. However: The production model is unlikely to be as high as the study. But one thing is certain: new versions R5 and R4 will replace the model in the long run Clio and Captur. Like its legendary predecessor, it will be a future production vehicle Renault 4 Electric "Made in France". That's what Renault says, not knowing he's old R4 last rolled off the production line in Slovenia, more precisely in Revozu from Novi Mesto. Other dimensions of the 4EVER Trophy vehicle: width 1,95 meters, wheelbase 2,57 meters.
Traditionalists may upset the appearance of the new Renault 4. Of course, the study is particularly thick on the ground, but a lot of it could find its way into series production. As well as classic exterior mirrors. Front lights and at the back they resemble original, as well as a specially designed third side window. By the way, once upon a time there was also a regular model for a short time R3 without this element. At the model Renault 4EVER Trophy the manufacturer talks about “dune buggy style". Silver paint and magenta accents on the bumpers, wheels and mounting strips spare wheel on the roof carbon fiber gives it something special. Short overhangs provide large pitch angles. Z spare tire, mounted on the outside, and with a shovel and sand plates above the rear window, the vehicle is well equipped for all terrain conditions.
The lower part of the vehicle is designed for use in nature. Massive shields they extend 20 centimeters over the wheel arches, the raised body allows trips even on demanding terrains and additionally emphasizes the width of the rims 255 / 55 R 19. The chassis has been specially reinforced for better protection drive batteries, which is installed centrally in the chassis. Each bike is equipped with visible compressor, which can be operated in the vehicle and thus adjusted tire pressure the field. Another feature is the large air outlet in the bonnet, which further improves the efficiency of the refrigerator.
The electric reincarnation of Katrca, which will become an SUV
Like all vehicles on the new platform CMF BEV are produced in the production center for electric vehicles ElectriCity in the north of France. Regarding drive system, the study is already quite accurate: unlike the original, the now presented show car is completely electric 4EVER Trophy, drives a synchronous motor with 100 kW/136 hp, which draws energy from lithium-ion batteries with capacity 42 kWh. The price of the future Renault 4? Probably slightly higher than at Renault 5, whose price will start at 25.000 euros.
