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Renault 5 E-Tech electric and Alpine A290 have been awarded ‘Car of the Year 2025’, by the European Car of the year jury, writes Trish Whelan. The result was announced at a ceremony organised by the European COTY ‘Car of the Year’ jury at the Brussels motor show in Belgium on Monday 10 January. It represents a double for Renault following the victory of the Scenic E-Tech electric in 2024, and a major first for Alpine.
In the first round of voting last November, Renault 5 E-Tech electric entered jointly with Alpine A290, was one of seven finalists alongside Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroen e-C3/C3, Cupra Terramar, Dacia Duster, Hyundai Inter and Kia EV3.
The winning duo was chosen by 60 motoring journalists from 23 countries.
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric is the eight Renault vehicle to claim the title.
