Renault Twingo is a small modern city car of very original design. Appeared in 1992 and captured the hearts of many Europeans. One-volume body, funny "face" with pop-eyed headlights, two wide side doors, motley seat upholstery, colored levers and buttons, digital devices in the center of the front panel, stepless variator - all this was new. Small dimensions are ideal in the city, but also on the Twingo highway shows good results (accelerating to 150 km / h). The body of the first generation has good corrosion protection and is characterized by a long service life of the paintwork. You can also note the good stability of the car on the road and flexible suspension.
The interior is simple and concise. A large glass area creates good illumination, due to which the interior looks bright and comfortable. From a practical point of view, a very folding rear seat backrest. At first, Renault Twingo was equipped with a 1.2-liter engine producing 55 hp. and manual transmission.
However, at the end of 1994, versions of Twingo Easy appeared, equipped with a manual transmission with automatic clutch - to change from one speed to another, it was not necessary to squeeze the clutch pedal. And the next year, Twingo began to equip and conventional automatic transmission. In 1996, a new 1.1-liter engine with 8 valves was installed under the hood of Twingo. In 1998, the car was slightly upgraded - new bumpers with a painted lower part, fog lights, and also expanded the basic equipment, which now includes ABS.
One "but" - to get into the back seat even through a wide doorway was not very convenient, in addition, to close the parking lot to open the big door was a problem. This prompted Renault to release a five-door version. In addition, for 12 years of release Twingo was not subjected to any changes, so original and unlike any other car, including the Renault brand, it came out. But the management of the company came out for the unity of the corporate style. In the fall of 2004, the French company introduced an updated version of Twingo. But the new Twingo did not appear alone.
Renault has prepared for many fans of a small car a surprise in the form of a five-door modification of the baby on the shortened chassis of the Nissan Micra. It is called Twingospace. Even with a shortened five-door chassis, it is 25 cm longer than the usual Twingo.
Twingospace was the quintessence of the design of all other Renault models. The panoramic rear window has been borrowed from the new Megane, the high roof is reminiscent of the Vel Satis, and the low waistline and a large glass area indicate a relationship to the Espace. The front of the car is designed in the spirit of the new generation Renault Clio.
It is worth noting the possibility of transformation of the cabin. The Twingospace fit formula can be either 2 + 3 or 2 + 2, in other words, the three rear seats easily turn into two more spacious ones. In addition, the rear seats, mounted on movable brackets, can be moved back and forth, allowing, if necessary, to increase either the capacity of the trunk or the legroom for rear passengers. To ensure maximum cargo capacity, the rear seats can be folded altogether, getting a completely flat cargo area. The range of engines is quite extensive and includes three versions of the 1.5-liter dCi diesel engine with a capacity of 65, 80 and 100 liters.
with., as well as three gasoline engines: a 1.2-liter sixteen-liter with a capacity of 75 liters. with., a 1.4-liter 98-strong unit and a 1.6-liter engine, developing 115 liters. from. In addition, the Twingo will get a 1.0-liter engine from the Nissan Micra. In the usual Twingo, all changes were cosmetic.
There are new colors of painting, which now has seven instead of the previous 11. Also worth noting is the new shape of the rear lights and the emblem that has moved to the center of the rear door, which is now also the trunk opening button. In technical terms, too little change. There was a new 1.2-liter engine, which in the eight-valve version has a capacity of 60 horsepower, and in the 16-valve - 75 horsepower. The basic version has a very low fuel consumption - only 4.9-liters per hundred kilometers. Both engines are equipped with manual transmission, and a semi-automatic Quickshift box is available as an option.
Quickshift 5 is a new version of Quickshift gearbox, it can work both in manual and automatic modes and does not require pressing the clutch pedal. This is an ideal option for a city car, which often has to stand in traffic jams. Updates touched and salon Renault Twingo, which now have three trim levels. There will be a special version of the hatchback - Twingo Kenzo. All such cars are painted in purple. The same color seat belts, floor mats and other decorative elements. In addition, the Kenzo Renault Twingo will be sold complete with 14-inch wheels, velor trim and a panoramic sunroof.
Safety of passengers Twingo provide various systems, in particular, ABS, EBV and AFU - standard equipment for all versions. Passengers and drivers will be protected by airbags, pretensioning belts, weight restraints for belts in the front seats, and the rear has a mount for the Isofix child seat. The second generation Renault Twingo was presented to the public in 2007 at the Mondial de l'Automobile (Paris).
This generation is being produced not in France, as before, but in Slovenia. The car received a completely new platform and stylish exterior design. Compared with its predecessor, the wheelbase of the model increased, which made it possible to increase the spaciousness of the interior. Petrol 1.2-liter engine has several options. This is a basic eight-valve with a capacity of 60 hp, as well as a 16-valve atmospheric (75 hp.) And a turbocharged (100 hp.) Turbodiesel 1.5 dCi develops 65 hp. from. In 2008, Renault Twingo RS was introduced with a 133-horsepower 1.6-liter engine. There are several modifications of Twingo II: Authentique, Expression, Initiale and Dynamique.
Depending on the configuration, the car is offered to customers with electric windows and mirrors, an on-board computer, an audio system, and climate control. In July 2011, the Twingo III was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The exterior has become more aggressive.
The car received other bumpers, radiator grille, lighting equipment, and new body colors were also proposed. The length remained the same - 3.6 m. Trunk capacity - from 230 to 959 dm³. In the salon there will be new colors and finishing materials.
Specifications remained the same basic 75-horsepower gasoline unit of 1.2 liters. Diesel versions are also provided: two 75 hp turbocharged engines. and 85 hp Euro-5 compliant. Twingo III is equipped with a multimedia system with Bluetooth, USB and the ability to connect a GPS navigator. Separate words deserve the "charged" version, which received the prefix RS. Externally, it is distinguished by a new two-tone front bumper with a large air intake and a curved spoiler, other body sills and rear bumper. Among other things, the hatchback was equipped with black 16-inch wheels. Salon Twingo RS is made in white.
The upholstery of the seats and steering wheel received a yellow stitching, and the center console is trimmed with black glossy plastic. As an option, the hatchback can be equipped with the Renaultsport Monitor system, which in real time monitors and informs the driver about the engine and vehicle acceleration rates, overloads and lap time on the track.
