Renault Twingo
The Renault Twingo is a three-door, four-seat subcompact cars from the French manufacturer Renault. It was introduced in the spring of 1993 and went mid-2007 in the second generation.
- 3.1 trim levels
- 3.2 Special models
- 3.3 Security
- 3.4 facelift
- 3.5 Convertible Version
- 3.6 Specifications
History of development
One of the main inspirations for the design of the Renault Twingo was about ten years older prototype Beskid 106 of the Polish manufacturer FSM, which should replace the FSM then manufactured in Fiat license microcars 126p. Designed by Polish designer Krzysztof Meissner Beskid 106 had a then new mono -box concept of space, which had been aerodynamically optimized. FSM or their design firm Bosmal had let the Beskid design indeed protect, but since the car did not go into production and the patents for financial reasons could not be extended, Renault took over the concept.
In October 1992, Renault presented at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris, designed by Patrick le Quément Twingo before, which was offered with its unusual design and interior concept without significant changes in almost 15 years.
The name is an invented word Twingo Copywriter Manfred Gotta. The name is supposed to sound cheerful and original. Renault Twingo wants to unite the two (English twin) types of vehicles ( small cars and minivans ).
Twingo I (1993-2007)
Renault Twingo (1993-1998)
During its construction period 1993-2007 the Twingo was in Germany more than 500,000 buyers. A total of about 2.42 million units off the production line. It was built at the factory Flins -sur -Seine (France).
The first generation was introduced in March 1993 with a first 40 kW/54 hp 1.3 -liter OHV engine with timing chain, which had been used since 1972 in the Renault 5 and in various other Renaults (C ) motor. As an option there was in October 1993, a folding roof, which cost 800 DM charge. In September 1994, the driver's airbag in the Twingo was standard, a month later, the Twingo "Easy" with semi-automatic gearbox ( advertising slogan at the time: " Turn clutchless "). With the model 1996, the passenger airbag was standard in September 1995, ABS was available at extra cost.
The D7F engine with 1.2 liters capacity was installed in October 1996 Twingo. Initially, he also put up 40 kW ( 54 hp ) before his performance was raised in August 1997 to 43 kW ( 59 hp).
Interior
Facelift
The vehicle was in the summer of 1998 a major facelift for phase II ( painted and modified front and rear bumpers, new dashboard in the interior and technical changes). In 2000 he was under the bodywork ( inter alia security technology, brakes, engine ) modernized extensively for phase III. Has now been introduced, inter alia, "initial " version called with leather seats, air conditioning and optional navigation system.
In the fall of 2003, the Twingo received another minor facelift (phase IV ), recognizable by the Renault diamond on the tailgate.
In August 2004, the D7F engine with 8 valves was replaced by the D4F 708 with 16 valves. The performance of the entry-level engine remained unchanged at 44 kW (60 hp).
In the final stages of construction to 2007, there was the Twingo 1.2 -liter 16V engine with 44 kW (60 hp) and a 1.2 -liter 16V engine with 55 kW (75 hp).
Rear view
Renault Twingo (2003-2007)
The Twingo I was popular and financially successful as a second car. To this end, the bore still in contemporary design, the interior concept and the folding roof available at extra cost.
Security
A Twingo with front and side airbags for 2003 reached in the Euro NCAP crash test in the evaluation of occupant safety 23 out of a maximum of 35 points, three out of five stars and ten points, two of four possible stars in the evaluation of pedestrian safety.
Reliability
The 1.3 - liter engines used until 1996 with camshaft in and bumpers often suffer from chattering valves. Leaking radiator ensured especially in the years of construction from 1993 to 1995 for engine damage due to overheating. Until the facelift in the summer of 1998, there are problems with broken front axle, which can be renewed by Renault -mileage independently as a goodwill gesture, however.
Special models
At the opening of attraction " Galaxy" at Phantasialand in Brühl, the headquarters of Renault Germany, 1994, a special model ( " Twingo Galaxy" ) was produced in a quantity of about 200 vehicles whose license plate was a variety sprayed Stars and exclusively in the Rhineland was sold.
Greenpeace used a Twingo as the basis for the 1996 study presented Twingo Smile.
In 1997 the special model culture Twingo was launched in a limited edition of 100 vehicles at the documenta X in Kassel, in which, among other things, a season ticket to the events of documenta X was included in the purchase price.
Renault Twingo I Beach
Renault Twingo I Easy
Renault Twingo I Enjoy
Renault Twingo I Espresso Sun
Renault Twingo I Initial
Renault Twingo I Jade and Renault Twingo I Elysee
Renault Twingo I Heart Edition
Renault Twingo I Kenzo
Renault Twingo I Lazuli
Renault Twingo I Liberty
Renault Twingo I Malibu
Renault Twingo I Metropolis
Renault Twingo I Perrier
Renault Twingo I Summertime
Renault Twingo I Toujours Edition
Renault Twingo I United Colours of Benetton
Vehicle inventory
On 1 January 2005, according to KBA Statistics 2.05944 million vehicles were registered in Germany from 45,375,526 in the category Mini ( micro car ). Of these, the most abundant series of Twingo I was with a share of 22.4 %. This corresponded to approximately 461,000 vehicles.
According to the Federal Motor Vehicle Office of the backlog amounted to January 1, 2010 a total of 425 121 vehicles. This corresponds to a share of 17.7 percent in the vehicle segment Minis.
Twingo II ( since 2007)
Renault Twingo (2007-2012)
For the first time to see the second generation Twingo was in March 2007 at the 77th Geneva Motor Show, in July 2007 they finally came on the market.
The Twingo II is technically very similar to the Clio or mode. It has the same platform as this and is almost 17 inches longer than the old model. The strongest and fastest model of vehicle available in five trim levels, the RS ( Renault Sport ) with 133 hp. Production was relocated from France to Slovenia to Revoz in Novo mesto. Since the model change, a diesel engine is offered.
The front end design shows its relationship with the larger Clio and in comparison to the previous model a lower recognition. In the interior the typical central display was maintained with digital speedometer. The variants Dynamique, RS and GT are equipped with a tachometer on the steering column. The steering wheel itself is adjustable in height and a non-slip surface with knob structure offers space for smaller items. Except for the basic model Authentique and the two sports versions of GT and RS, which have a folding rear bench seat, sliding rear individual seats are available that allow for folded backrest, a variable luggage compartment volume of 165-285 liters.
The design of the car was criticized as ausstrahlungslos and extremely conventional. It was not like the previous model designed revolutionary and sympathetic acting.
Equipment variants
All Twingo have ABS with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, side impact protection, seat belt and two airbags (only with the basic model Authentique - all the others have additional front side airbags, head curtain airbags surcharge for front and rear). Furthermore, electric windows, radio central locking, electric power steering and an automatic door locking after starting.
- Authentique (basic model with 43 kW petrol engine - in Austria: "Access" )
- Expression
- Dynamique
- Initial
- GT ( only 1.2 16V TCE with 74 kW)
- RS ( only 1.6 16V 98 kW)
- Gordini ( only 1.2 16V TCE with 74 kW or 1.6 16v 98 kW)
Special models
The Twingo Nokia was a limited edition model, which came on the German automobile market in November 2008. This was based on the Twingo Dynamique, but offered additional technical features. Thus, the rear window and the side windows were tinted, an audio connection box provided for direct connection of a USB device, a Bluetooth hands-free and a CD radio with MP3 function were then basically included. In addition, Renault had made with the mobile phone manufacturing company Nokia in contract, Nokia mobile phone must be delivered to each car sold 6110 Navigator with UMTS and GPS.
The Twingo RS is the top version of the Sport GT model features a 1.6-liter 16V petrol engine newly developed 98 kW ( 133 hp). The RS is available in the versions " Normal" and " Cup". The track width of both axes is about six inches taller; beside the car has stiffer springs and dampers, a lowered by ten millimeters and 16- inch wheels. The variant " Cup " on 17 -inch wheels is placed only six millimeters lower because of the flatter tire and has a longer rear spoiler. Both versions offer standard sports seats, alloy wheels, aluminum pedals, air conditioning, leather steering wheel and ESP with ASR (can be disabled ). Curtain airbags ( Windowbags ) for front and rear, there is an additional charge ( € 380 ).
Renault Twingo GT
Renault Twingo RS
Security
The Twingo II 2007 reached in the Euro NCAP crash test in the evaluation of occupant safety 28 of a maximum 35 points, four out of five stars and with eleven points, two of four possible stars in the evaluation of pedestrian safety.
Facelift
14 January 2012 appeared the so-called phase II, a revised version of the Twingo on the European market. Here, the front and rear design has been revised. This version was again grinning, cute face of its predecessor.
Rear view
Renault Twingo RS
Convertible version
An example shown in the trade press in advance of Erlkönig images as Twingo CC Hardtop-Coupé/Cabrio based on the Twingo II was finally unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 2010 under the model name Renault Wind.
Specifications
Twingo III (2014/2015)
A third -generation Twingo is announced, which was developed together with smart. At the Geneva Motor Show 2014, the model should be shown for the first time. It is a five-door 3.6 m in length, which has a rear wheel drive. Whether the Twingo III 2014 or 2015 comes on the market, is not yet known.
Swell
- The new Twingo. March 2008 Catalog
- Renault Twingo. Prices and equipment ( 8 December 2008)