Renault Zoe review - a normal car that happens to have an electric engine

"Speedmonkey" (Speedmonkey) 08/02/2013 at 09:45 • Filed to: Electric cars, Renault, BMW i3

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The thing about the Renault Zoe is that it doesn't try to look or feel futuristic, as per BMW i3. It's just a normal, cheap hatchback that seeks to be just a car that happens to have an electric motor.

It achieves this aim magnificently. And is £10k cheaper than an i3.

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BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Speedmonkey 08/02/2013 at 09:50

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So that's what one of those is. I saw one the other day and thought it was electric, but I hadn't heard of them before.

Those are the headlights the Clio should have had.

Mikeado > Speedmonkey 08/02/2013 at 09:53

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My dad and I found that this (rather cheap-feeling) door handle that features the designer's thumbprint is actually slightly annoying in that it will invariably trap your fingers as you let go of it.

I liked the way it drove at town speeds, though. And the pretend noise!

SuperChargerHeaven Live in USA > Speedmonkey 08/02/2013 at 09:55

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That reminds me of the Taratino-produced French flick.

Speedmonkey > Mikeado 08/02/2013 at 09:59

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Yes, ever since Alfa invented hidden handles everyone's at it. How about the pretend noises in the Clio 200 Turbo!

Mosqvich > Speedmonkey 08/02/2013 at 10:40

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Is it based on the Leaf?

Speedmonkey > Mosqvich 08/02/2013 at 10:43

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Only the battery tech

Mikeado > Speedmonkey 08/02/2013 at 10:46

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I wonder if the Reinastella is the one used in the Zoe?

I can see how that would be fun to play with, but ultimately it's a gimmick that means Renault are admitting they can't make an exciting engine noise with this turbo lump...