NEW Renault 4 2026 | 120 HP | POV Test Drive #2678 | Joe Black

🎥 2026 Renault 4 E-Tech 40kWh (120 HP) | 0-100 & Review | Joe Black The icon is back. Designed by **Gilles Vidal**, the new **Renault 4 E-Tech** brings retro vibes to the electric future. We tested the "Urban Range" version with a **40kWh battery** and **120 HP**, produced in **Maubeuge, France**. While it looks amazing, our test revealed a shocking truth about its energy consumption. Is 308 km of range just a fantasy? 🔥 JOE'S TEST REALITY CHECK: Factory claims 0-100 km/h in 9.2 s. **My Dragy measured: 9.4 seconds.** ✅ (Honest result). ⚠️ **SHOCKING CONSUMPTION:** Factory claims: 14.7 kWh/100km. **Joe's Test:** **27.0 kWh/100km!** 🔋 (This cuts the real range drastically! Watch to see the details.) 👇 Full specs, interior tour, and range calculation below! --- ### ⏰ VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS • 0:00 Intro: The Return of the Renault 4 (Design by Gilles Vidal) • 1:00 Interior & Practicality • 1:40 Powertrain: 120 HP & 40kWh Battery • 13:17 Acceleration Test (0-100 km/h - Result: 9.4s) • 13:45 Highway Drive (Top Speed 150 km/h) • 15:51 Energy Consumption Test (27 kWh/100km - Why so high?) --- ### 📊 JOE'S REAL-WORLD DATA vs FACTORY We test the **40kWh Urban Range** version. **⚡ ACCELERATION (0-100 km/h):** • Factory Claim: **9.2 s** • Joe's Measured: **9.4 s** (Very close to factory specs) **🔋 CONSUMPTION & RANGE:** • Battery Capacity: **40 kWh** (Gross) • Factory Consumption: **14.7 kWh/100 km** • **Joe's Consumption:** **27.0 kWh/100 km** ⚠️ • Factory Range (WLTP): **308 km** • **Real Range (based on test):** **~148 km** (If driving dynamically/cold conditions) **🏁 TOP SPEED:** • Factory Limit: **150 km/h** --- ### ⚙️ VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS • Brand: Renault • Model: 4 E-Tech (MK2) • Model Year: **2026** • Production Period: from 2025 • Designer: **Gilles Vidal** • Manufacturing Location: 🇫🇷 **Maubeuge, France** (ElectriCity) #### 🚀 POWERTRAIN • Motor: Electric (FWD) • Power: **120 HP** (88 kW) • Torque: **225 Nm** • Transmission: 1-Speed Automatic #### 📏 DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT • Curb Weight: **1450 kg** • Trunk Space: **420 L** (Seats up) • *Great utility for a small EV!* --- ### 🆚 COMPETITION (WATCH MORE ON MY CHANNEL) How does the R4 compare to other small crossovers? 🎥 **New Fiat 600 Hybrid/Electric (Direct Rival):** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG8111OGhoM 🎥 **Jeep Avenger (Car of the Year):** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAlJ79rrZUE 🎥 **Volvo EX30 Cross Country (Premium Choice):** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL28MBA_Krg --- ### ❓ QUESTION OF THE DAY The new Renault 4 looks fantastic, but in our test, it consumed **27 kWh/100km**. Would you buy it for the design, or is the real-world range a dealbreaker? **Let me know in the comments! 👇** --- ### 🎬 PRODUCTION DETAILS • Driver: Joe Black • Video Equipment: GoPro Hero 12 Black • Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X • Performance Measurement: Dragy GPS Meter • Format: 4K POV (No Narration) --- ### 🤝 SUPPORT JOE BLACK 🔥 **Join for Exclusive Perks:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRT3s4cWpEKyu2U9xPtmOiw/join ✅ **SUBSCRIBE for daily POV drives:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRT3s4cWpEKyu2U9xPtmOiw?sub_confirmation=1 👍 **Follow on Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/joeblack.me/ #Renault #Renault4 #R4

Added 13 Sept 2026