Twingo specs

Either you love this car, either you hate it, but you can’t consider Twingo without having an opinion. It’s not just a car, it’s a philosophy of life. This is a car to experience, not just to drive. In 30 years from now, it will be part of the scenery and a symbol of it’s era, just like the VW Beetle, Mini, Renault 4L or Citroen 2CV.  In addition to Twingo’s special look, its interior is what makes it’s originality. Twingo is the shortest car of its category, but its interior is the largest . It is probably the smallest minivan/MPV with a special philosophy : “une voiture à vivre”. Its other main features are the huge digital LCD in the middle of the dashboard and the famous modular back seats : 

• Slide them back and you have more leg space than in a Safrane. Only the trunk gets smaller.
• Slide them forward, and you have more space for luggage than in any other car of it’s size. And there’s still enough room for small passengers.
• With both front and back seats tilted backwards, Twingo’s interior turns into a double bed.
• Completely fold the seats and the Twingo turns into a delivery van
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Renault Twingo concept car goes tech crazy

If you can manage to squeeze yourself and three of your nerdiest buddies into this tiny car, y’all are going to have the one of the most gadget-laden rides ever perpetrated by man. From the pics you can tell the Renault Twingo concept  is bristling with iPod docks, and a dashboard mixer puts them all to good use, but there’s plenty of other stuff going on here. The car sports USB and Bluetooth connectivity, and each seat gets an audio jack for listening to an independent source, in case the front seat DJ isn’t mixing it up well enough. There’s also a 15-inch LCD, which is backed by an in-car PC with internet access of some sort. When you open up the hatch, there’s some chilled beverages awaiting, and the speaker system points backwards to blast sound into the quickly assembling crowd of Very Cool People that suddenly will want to be your friend. Check out plenty more pics after the break.
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Find your Renault Twingo with us

The Renault Twingo is a city car built by French automaker Renault, first presented at the Paris Motor Show in September 1992 and sold in continental European markets from 1993. The second generation Twingo was launched in Summer 2007.

The “Twingo” name is a portmanteau derived from the words “Twist”, “Swing” and “Tango”[1] and it is said to denote the “fun and active” “personality” of the car
[edit] Project
The Twingo was designed under Patrick le Quément, Renault’s chief designer. Le Quément’s belief was that it was a greater risk for Renault to take no risks at all, having seen its market share suffer from cars such as the Renault 9 and 11. The design of the Twingo resembles that of the 1982 Polish prototype Beskid (car), from which its monobox silhouette is claimed to be derived.[2][3]
[edit] Production
The Twingo has been built since its launch in France in 1992 and in Colombia and Uruguay from 1999 to 2002,[4] undergoing three intermediate restylings in 1998, 2000 and 2004.

Production of the first generation model ceased at the Flins factory in France on 28th June 2007. It is, however, still produced in Colombia by the Sofasa conglomerate[5] for the South American market.

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The Twingo is surprisingly mature small car

The new Twingo has been a long time coming – and it’s still a while off yet. New Renault boss Carlos Ghosn – a hard taskmaster who will not sign off any vehicle for production unless it is a dead cert to make a big profit – is reported to have sent Renault’s design and development team back to the drawing board two years ago. The Twingo was always Renault’s entry-level model; a cheap, roomy little runaround distinct from the Clio in the same way that the Ka is distinct from a Fiesta.

Renault, however, had planned to take it further upmarket and make it more luxurious. Ghosn is said to have argued that this would interfere with Clio sales and that the proposed design was not sufficiently characterful. Whatever the truth behind this, we’re unlikely to see a production version until at least 2007, suggested by the level of disguising on this prototype.

Renault also has to distinguish the Twingo from its new budget saloon, the stripped-out Logan, and its affordable Modus MPV – all models based around the same Clio underpinnings, shared with the Nissan Micra. Its body shape, under all the plastic, looks a lot like that of the Modus: a mini-MPV, one-box cabin, similar to that of the ground-breaking original Twingo. It will, however, be considerably smaller than the Modus, as well as the Clio, and shorter than the booted Logan. Our illustration suggests it has a “face” as unique and instantly-recognisable as its predecessor’s. http://www.twingo.com

The much delayed new Renault Twingo is finally coming

It’s been a long time coming, but the new Twingo is finally here! For the first time in 14 years, Renault’s city model will be sold in Britain. Has it been worth the wait? In this exclusive photoshoot, Auto Express looks at the first right-hand-drive car to hit the UK.
  
Inside, there’s an extremely spacious cabin with easily enough room for four adults. Extra boot space can be freed up by sliding the two individual back seats.
 

And there’s no doubt initial impressions are good. Renault is aiming its new baby upmarket – at the likes of the Fiat 500 and MINI. As a result, there’s a depth of quality that shines through the compact dimensions.

Although the faired-in nose and large headlamps still give the Twingo a friendly face, the look is surprisingly grown-up – particularly when compared to the previous model. Chunky, angular bodywork is more reminiscent of the Renault Modus than the innova-tive original, but that’s not to say the car has sacrificed its individuality. The latest Twingo has lots of character.

At launch, there will be a choice of only two models: the GT and Dynamique. Go for this GT and you get neat touches such as racing checks on the doors and silver finish for the mirrors, spoiler and front foglight surround.

Inside, there’s an extremely spacious cabin with easily enough room for four adults. Extra boot space can be freed up by sliding the two individual back seats. With the independent rear chairs pushed fully forwards and the bench folded flat, the 3.6-metre-long Twingo offers 951 litres of stowage space – a hugely impressive figure for such a small car.

Up front, the newcomer is just as practical, with a 13-litre glovebox and generous door bins. There are also extra cubbyholes next to the steering wheel, on top of the dashboard, plus a 3.7-litre bin under the front chairs. Netted pockets on the seatbacks are provided for passengers in the rear.

Ahead of the driver, the central digital speedo and trip computer display dominates your view. As with the MINI, the Twingo has its rev counter mounted on a pod on the steering column. Quality is impressive, with most of the matt-finished plastics soft to the touch. Both models also benefit from the TunePoint audio connection in the glovebox. It enables owners to plug in virtually any music player, from Apple’s iPod to a simple USB memory stick.

And the technology doesn’t stop there. Buyers will be treated to standard air-conditioning, cruise control, a full-length sunroof and automatic control of wipers and lights.

When the Twingo goes on sale in September, there will be two engine options. The Dynamique is powered by Renault’s familiar 75bhp 1.2-litre petrol unit, while the GT has the new 100bhp TCE (Turbo Control Efficiency) version of the same motor. The latter propels the Twingo from 0-62mph in 9.8 seconds, yet returns 47mpg. Both units can be specified with either five-speed manual or semi-auto boxes.

We will have to wait until the summer to see if the newcomer will measure up on the road. But on first acquaintance, the little Renault looks to be a winner. With prices for entry-level cars starting at around £8,000, it won’t be cheap, yet the fit, finish and equipment make up for that. So even in a class this full of enticing options, the Twingo is a welcome addition.

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