Renault Unveils JP4x4 Electric Beach Buggy at French Open

Renault unveiled the JP4x4 concept car Tuesday at the Roland-Garros French Open in Paris, presenting an open-air, all-electric beach buggy as a modern homage to two vintage variants of its iconic Renault 4 model.

The one-off vehicle draws inspiration from the 1969 Plein Air, known for its open-air design, and the 1981 JP4, short for "Journée à la Plage," or "day at the beach." Described by Renault as a "Beach Adventurer," the JP4x4 features a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive powertrain based on the Renault 4 E-Tech electric platform, the same setup used in prior concepts like the Savane 44 and Vision 4Rescue.

Visually, the concept sports a pearlescent Emerald Green finish reminiscent of 1970s shades, paired with a vibrant orange interior. It ditches conventional doors for minimalist, blade-like half-doors that end short of the B-pillar, leaving the cabin exposed to the elements. An X-shaped roof structure serves as a surfboard rack, while the rear includes a drop-down tailgate opening to a pickup-style cargo bed with slots for skateboards. Inside, Egyptian mummy-style bucket seats with integrated headrests, a floating center infotainment display, passenger-side grab handles, and...