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The Renault 5 has been crowned 2025 Scottish Car of the Year by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers in association with Arnold Clark at a gala dinner at the Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh.
The 5 impressed the judges with its unique fusion of iconic style and cutting-edge electric technology. Its retro-inspired design captures the spirit of the original while delivering a thoroughly modern driving experience. Praised for its lively performance and effortless handling, the Renault 5 offers genuine fun behind the wheel.
Its compact size and nimble agility make it perfect for Scotland’s varied roads and city streets. Exceptional efficiency and good practicality for its size round out its appeal, making it an ideal everyday car. With its blend of charm, innovation, and driving dynamics, the Renault 5 stood out in a competitive field. It’s a deserving winner that combines heritage with forward-thinking design.
This year’s awards witnessed a strong showing from Chinese brands with nominations for BYD, Xpeng, and Jaecoo-Omoda, with one manufacturer edging just ahead in various categories.
Electrified cars continued to make their mark in the 2025 Scottish Car of the Year Awards in association with Arnold Clark as the Renault 5 took home the Small Car prize, the Jaecoo 7 claimed the best Family Car and Newcomer award, and the Kia EV3 lifted the trophy for Compact Crossover/SUV.
The hotly contested Performance category was won by the amazing Alpine A290, so the Renault 5-based model gave the French brand a double victory. At the other end of the scale and going back to basics with the much adored Utility category, the Toyota Land Cruiser won over the judges.
Ally Ballingall, ASMW president, said: “To say competition for this year’s Scottish Car of the Year was tough is an understatement. After a whole year, scores of cars, and thousands of miles, it all comes down to one decision and our judges said the winning car had to make financial sense in these tough times, but it also must appeal to our heart strings just as much as our wallets.
“The overall winner also had to be practical, capable, great to drive, and look the part. That’s a big ask, but the one car did it all and plenty more, and that was the Renault 5.”
Adam Wood, Managing Director and Country Head Renault Group UK, said: “It's a huge honour to become the first manufacturer to win the overall ‘Scottish Car of the Year’ title two years in a row. It’s a clear signal of the fun, accessibility and sheer style that the Renault 5 brings to the UK market, and, following last year’s success for Scenic E-Tech electric, underlines the strength and depth of our new pure electric line-up.”
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