Would you buy a Renault 5 if it weren’t made in France?

This weekend, the Renault 5 is showcased under the golden lights of the Republic at the presidential Palace of Élysée. A national pride?

For the fourth edition of La Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France, initiated by President Emmanuel Macron in 2020, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric is on display this weekend at the Élysée Palace.

This annual exhibition is only 4 years old and perfectly illustrates the new trend of “Made in France.” Honestly, who cared 20 years ago about the places where their consumer goods were produced? We were no more concerned about the origin of the steak on our plate than the car we took to the restaurant.

Times have changed and awareness has arisen. Fortunately, as it was urgent! Highlighting the wealth of all territories as well as the skills of entrepreneurs, craftsmen, engineers, and farmers is the least we can do.

For its new electric Renault 5, the diamond brand has fully committed to short circuit production. The heart is the industrial hub in northern France, Ampere ElectriCity, with a compact ecosystem of suppliers located within a 300 km radius. The vehicles and batteries are assembled in Douai, and the engine is manufactured in Cléon. A local production that contributes to job security and the reduction of environmental impact.

As a result, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric has obtained the Origine France Garantie certification. This validates that the final assembly is carried out in France and that at least 50% of the price is generated in France. But is this certification that guarantees the French origin of your car a priority purchasing argument? And above all, are you ready to turn away from cheaper models that do not have it? To each their own conscience…

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