1960s hatchbacks

RENAULT 16 (1965-1980)

While the Renault 4 before it was the French company’s first hatch, it was the R16 that was the real game changer, introducing fivedoor practicality to an area of the car market traditionally populated by three-box saloons.

With its front-wheel-drive and transverse engine layout, the R16 broke from tradition in so many ways. Its rakish front end and delicate chrome detailing made it look like nothing else on the road, while the cabin was vast, with versatile luggage space and seating for