Premiered from 19 May on the Renault stand at the Roland-Garros French Open tennis tournament, Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept is a show car of stylish, go-anywhere looks, designed for the modern-day “gentleman explorer”. The name of Savane was already synonymous with exploration back in the 1950s. And in 1986, Savane continued its journey with a version of Renault 4 that was more laid-back, but still ready for adventure. Today, it is making its return with a vehicle expressing an even greater sense of freedom.
To this end, ground clearance is 15 mm higher on Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept than on the normal Renault 4 E-Tech electric. It gains special Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 225/55 tyres – still 18-inch – with specific “Savane” wheels, while the front and rear tracks are 10 mm wider on either side.
Above all, Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept features a second electric motor on the rear axle for permanently available all-wheel drive. It is agile on muddy, snow-covered and unsurfaced routes, and even on terrain that demands offroading capabilities. This show car demonstrates the potential of the AmpR Small platform to create a B-segment electric vehicle with four-wheel drive.
Renault 4 Savane features bodywork in Jade Green, a new colour whose chic appearance is underlined by the gloss black bumpers and wheel arches. The roof features a printed fabric, based on pixel variations, for a concealment effect. The conventional stops on the front and rear bumpers are replaced by new 3D-printed parts with shock-absorbing properties. A specific “4Savane” logo can be seen on the side of the vehicle, while the tailgate states its identity as a 4×4.
The interior features a sophisticated design, with seats in Deep Brown refined textile (TEP) fabric. At the top of the backrest, a quilted pattern of number 4s in tonal hues adds a graphic touch. A houndstooth pattern provides a stylish finish for the backrest trim and lateral reinforcements.
The dashboard is also clad in Deep Brown refined textile. Top-stitching in tonal hues runs in a horizontal line, through to the driver and passenger door panels. A backlit 4Savane logo on the dashboard strip gives the show car its signature.
