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Renault 4
Renault has built the 4 since 1947. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 1948 Renault 4 CV to the 2026 Renault 4 E-Tech. Body styles here: Hatchback and SUV. Sold new in North America and Europe.
- Built
- 1947–today
- Brand from
- France
- Body styles
- Hatchback and SUV
- Sold new in
- North America and Europe
- In the catalog
- 2 cars
How it changed
Power went from 21 hp in the 1948 4 CV to 150 hp in the 2026 4 E-Tech. It got heavier along the way: 560 kg for the 1948 car, 1,410 kg for the 2026. The most powerful here is the 2026 Renault 4 E-Tech at 150 hp (112 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2026 Renault 4 E-Tech, in 8.5 s.
Every 4 in the catalog
2026 Renault 4 E-Tech
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 4 CV | 21 hp (16 kW) | 33 lb-ft (45 Nm) | 34.0 s | 59 mph (95 km/h) | 560 kg (1,235 lb) | 0.7 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 3-speed manual |
| 2026 4 E-Tech | 150 hp (112 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 8.5 s | — | 1,410 kg (3,109 lb) | — | Front Wheel Drive | 1-speed automatic |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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