The general feeling inside is a optimistic one, with a lot of gentle and color and well-integrated expertise. It is not solely the outside design that has character.
There is a superb driving place with a cushty seat that has ample assist. You sit low and deep, within the automotive fairly than on it, however a soothing entrance cabin comes on the expense of rear leg room, which is nearly non-existent for these within the again if the entrance passengers are even a mean peak. Nonetheless, the actual fact the 5 has 5 doorways is a boon.
The boot is an effective dimension, although, its 277-litre capability up on the 210-litre Mini – the trade-off for a smaller rear cabin, very similar to within the Clio. A excessive load lip is one other factor the 5 has in widespread with a Clio, which makes entry to the boot difficult.
The inside color and magnificence is a world away from the extra conventional Clio and there are many nods to the unique R5 in its design and trim. The blue denim trim on the dashboard actually lifts the temper specifically (this padded trim is one other nod to the unique R5, and there’s a yellow possibility, too) and for as soon as ensures that a big touchscreen is not the dominant characteristic of an inside.
There may be a kind of nonetheless, in fact, 10in in diameter and working the slick Google system, whereas there’s a crisp show of the identical dimension for the motive force.
The touchscreen is slick and fast to answer inputs. It is likely one of the higher methods available on the market, and doesn’t get slowed down in overcomplicating menus. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto each characteristic.
The display screen is backed up by a considerable quantity of bodily switchgear for options just like the heating and all main security controls. It’s a great stability that works nicely. Elsewhere, you’ll be able to spot Clio switchgear with among the stalks and the window controls, however that’s no dangerous factor and Renault has chosen to spend the cash on issues that matter and make a distinction. Likewise the underside half of the inside is all arduous black plastic, however you’ll be able to dwell with it for what must be harder-wearing surfaces. The color and intrigue come from above.