With the fanfare of Roland-Garros as the backdrop and the scent of clay mingling in the Parisian air, Renault’s Roland-Garros 2025 showcase plays out like a tennis Grand Slam of design, engineering, and a pinch of old-school charm. The headline act? The world premiere of the Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept—a stylish, electric, off-road homage to “gentlemen explorers” with just enough rugged savoir-faire to make Indiana Jones reconsider his ride .
The Savane badge itself has accrued more mileage in history than some Grand Slam regulars. After debuting in the 1950s as a byword for adventure, the Savane returned for round two in the 1980s as a laid-back companion—think more amiably rumpled blazer than hiking boots. Now, in its electric renaissance, the Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept takes exploration up a gear (figuratively, of course—the thing is all-electric), with an added electric motor on the rear axle gifting it true four-wheel-drive bravado. Mud, snow, gravel, or the ceremonial Roland-Garros car park standoff: nothing phases this Jade Green beauty.
But it’s not just performance—it’s panache. The new Savane rides 15 mm higher than the standard Renault 4 E-Tech electric, with wider tracks and beefy 18-inch Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ tires (ready for Parisian potholes or glitzy afterparties). Glossy black bumpers and arches, printed fabric roof with a pixel-patter-camouflage vibe, and 3D-printed shock-absorbing bumper stops make it as much a concept for tomorrow’s cityscape as for untamed terrain. And don’t forget the bespoke “4Savane” logo—lest onlookers confuse it with anything pedestrian.
On the inside, it’s all Deep Brown textile chic and houndstooth accents, with quilted number 4s for that extra “designer heritage” touch. The illuminated dashboard logo makes sure you’re never far from show car vibes, even if you’re just stuck in traffic. Sandeep Bhambra, Chief Designer Advanced at Renault, calls it the embodiment of the “gentleman explorer’s” spirit, a “chic spirit worthy of gentlemen explorers eager for limitless journeys”.
Sharing the Roland-Garros limelight is the all-electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E, an exuberant, retro-flavoured, 800V “mini-supercar” with 555 hp from in-wheel motors and a look that channels French flair with a wink to the 1982 Tour of Corsica legend. Meanwhile, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric Roland-Garros special series celebrates tennis heritage in four debonair shades, complete with Saint Andrew’s crosses, clay-coloured charging mats, and enough recycled textile to impress even the most eco-conscious baseliner. The E-Tech’s 52 kWh battery promises up to 250 miles per charge—ample enough for a cross-Paris rally or a trip to the Côte d’Azur, clay still dusting your shoes.
Off court, Renault doubles as the official transport provider of Roland-Garros, powering a fleet that is 87% electrified and includes star players like the Scenic E-Tech electric and the Rafale full hybrid. Two autonomous shuttles—yes, fully electric and hands-free—will ferry spectators between Porte d’Auteuil and the village, transforming commute into spectacle.
Not content with simply dazzling with cars, Renault’s “La Lignée” and “Give Me 5” initiative—fronted by tennis stars from Ugo Humbert to Diede de Groot—demonstrates their ongoing commitment to social impact, access to sport, and a greener future. Each “Give Me 5” court project, powered by both brand ambassadors and local associations, becomes a nexus for community and sporting dreams.
As electric dreams meet sporting legends and style slams into sustainability, Renault serves up a masterclass in how to do a car reveal with verve, vision, and just the right hint of irreverence. When classic icons go green and go-anywhere, everyone wins a set.
