Back To The Future: Renault’s Modern Tribute To A 70s Icon

Renault is cooking up something exciting—a new concept car that’s inspired by a forgotten gem from the 1970s. They’ve been dropping hints on X, showing off a teaser image with a blocky front end, four bold lights, and a wide grille.

It’s got people talking, with many thinking it could be a modern twist on the classic Renault 17. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip, though. Renault teamed up with French designer Ora Ito, who’s worked with big names like Citroën, Nike, and Heineken.

Renault is really leveraging its history to stand out in the electric vehicle market. First up is the Renault 5 supermini, followed by the return of the Renault 4 as a crossover, and maybe even a new Twingo. Laurens van den Acker, Renault’s design chief, has said that in these uncertain times, it feels right to bring back some of the positive vibes from the past.

For a lot of people, these cars are tied to great memories—learning to drive in a Renault 4 or owning a Renault 5 as their first car. Renault’s tapping into that emotion, offering something that’s not just about driving, but about reliving those moments. They’re saying, “Why not give people what they really want?”