The new Renault 5 budget model was named Car of the Year

The long-awaited budget electric car Renault 5 E-Tech EV 2024 has already entered the market at an attractive price. The low cost, combined with the model's capabilities, made it possible to name the new product the best car of the year.

British experts Top Gear chose Renault 5 as the winner in the Best Car of 2024 nomination. The price of Renault 5 E-Tech starts from 24,000 euros. This is an excellent offer, a truly budget car in the electric segment. At the same time, there is a bonus of 4,000 euros in some countries, so the cost is reduced to 20,000.

This car reflects a set of appealing qualities that will allow the model to become a truly popular car. Experts also named winners in other categories.

All winners of 2024 TopGear.com awards:

• Car we're most looking forward to driving in 2025: Lamborghini Temerario
• Manufacturer of the year: Toyota
• Performance car of the year: McLaren 750S

• MPV of the year: Volkswagen ID.Buzz 7-seat
• Super GT of the year: Aston Martin Vanquish
• SUV of the year: Hyundai Santa Fe
• Crossover of the year: Kia EV3
• Performance SUV of the year: Porsche Macan
• Track weapon of the year: McMurtry Spéirling
• Luxury family car of the year: Volvo EX90
• Small car of the year: Suzuki Swift Ultra
• All the car you'll ever need of the year: Dacia Duster
• Lifetime achievement award: Gordon Murray
• Retro hero of the year: Electrogenic Mini
• Design of the year: Rivian R3
• Car of the year: Renault 5