Renault 4 showcased as rugged emergency response vehicle

Renault has converted its new 4 E-Tech compact SUV into a response vehicle for the emergency services.

The demo vehicle, named vision 4rescue, has a raised body and a more rugged appearance.

A second electric motor has been fitted, equipping the car with all-wheel-drive.

Renault says the vision 4rescue builds on the brand's advanced knowledge of the needs of the emergency services, acquired through a partnership formed with fire services in 19 countries over 15 years ago. The demo-car is part of the high-tech ecosystem developed by Software République, a group of seven French companies with combined expertise in smart, secure and sustainable mobility, based on a partnership with three fire services in particular.

Featuring nearly 20 interconnected solutions, the ecosystem was designed to standardise the different technologies used by the emergency services for a faster and better coordinated response.

The demo-car serves as a mobile, connected command centre, able to analyse the situation and adapt the response of the emergency services in real time, whatever the circumstances. It features integrated equipment such as a surveillance drone, and a range of specific stowage compartments for equipment.

The car's tailgate opens onto a split boot. In the upper section, the rear parcel shelf is replaced by a sliding desktop and two screens connected to a high-powered computer, turning the vehicle into an office on wheels. This allows the emergency services to control the observation drone and communicate with other players on the ground using the connection antennas in the roof box.