vlad iorgulescu: renault 4 redesigned renault 4 ever shortlisted entry

‘renault 4 redesigned’ by vlad iorgulescu

romanian designer vlad iorgulescu has created ‘renault 4 redesigned’, a vehicle which upholds the classic renault 4’s simplicity and strength through focused updates in design, technology, and circular economy. the concept is one of fifty projects shortlisted from over 3200 submissions from 92 countries in designboom’s recent RENAULT 4 EVER competition, which asked participants to redesign the renault 4 with an eye towards historical lineage, contemporary aesthetics, and sustainable design.

this proposal maintains the look of the 1960’s renault with a compact and robust body, its clean lines forming a retro but modern car. technology also enriches the original’s spirit of sophistication, for instance, it features an electric engine with liquid batteries that can be recharged within minutes. the hood is additionally fitted with solar panels to power all the car’s basic functions (lights, air conditioner, audio system etc.), which are controlled through a central LCD screen.

‘renault 4 redesigned’ contributes to the circular economy through these means of generating clean energy, as well as in its construction: it is made from sustainable and/or recycled materials, such as metal, glass, polypropylene, cotton, and plant-derived carbon-neutral plastics.

front overhead view, doors open

rear 3/4 view

front

rear

side

interior

LCD panel detail

renault is proud of the results of the RENAULT 4 EVER competition and extends sincere thanks to all of its participants. the jury has still not made its final decision on the winning entry, but the results will be published to designboom at the end of july.