R5

R5 is an alphanumeric designation used across multiple domains, rather than a single, unified entity. In common usage, it refers to several notable items in transportation, military equipment, and popular culture.

In transportation, Renault 5, often abbreviated as R5, is a compact city car produced by Renault from 1972 to 1996. The Renault 5 was influential in its segment for its practical hatchback design and economical operation, and it spawned a high-performance variant known as the Renault 5 Turbo in the early 1980s.

In firearms, the R5 rifle is a South African 5.56×45mm assault rifle used by the South African National Defence Force and police services. It is part of the country’s R-series family of rifles and has been deployed in various roles since its adoption, reflecting South Africa’s approach to localized military small arms development.

In popular music, R5 is the name of an American pop-rock band formed in 2009 by siblings and friends, including Ross Lynch. The group released albums such as Louder (2013) and Sometime Last Night (2015), establishing a presence in the early 2010s contemporary music scene.

Other uses of the R5 designation appear in road numbering, product codes, and internal naming schemes across industries. As a shorthand, the context typically clarifies which R5 is being referenced.