Reliability is very good, and for a small engine, it performs well. If I had a family, it would be too tiny, but for one person not in a hurry, it is fine. The tendency for even the smallest car in a range to creep up in size, with each new model means that a Clio would no longer fit into my garage.
What happened to Renault Twingo?
The Renault logo was fitted to the boot lid, side rubbing strips were added and a new range of exterior colours launched. On 28 June 2007, Twingo I production ended in France, being replaced by the Twingo II.
Is Twingo front wheel drive?
Thanks to its rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout, the Twingo is a tantalising prospect as a driver's car. It enables the Twingo's front wheels to turn through 45 degrees, giving it a class-leading turning circle of just 8.6 metres. Around town, you can make turns that only a London taxi or a Toyota iQ can rival.
Who designed the Twingo?
The crazy project of Axel Breun, Renault designer: the Twingo Ferrari ! In 1993/1994, as the Twingo celebrated its first year on the market, Renault designer Axel Breun (*) saw his demons and passion for sports cars resurface.Nov 5, 2020
Is Renault Twingo a reliable car?
The Twingo didn't feature in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey, but Renault as a brand ranked 19th out of 31. That's not a great result, but it was still higher than Citroën and Nissan.
What engine does Renault Twingo have?
Twingo buyers have a choice of three-cylinder petrol engines: a 1.0-litre with 69bhp which claims 0-62mph in 14.5 seconds and an 89bhp turbocharged 0.9-litre that promises a time of 10.8 seconds. The more powerful 99bhp version of the same engine only appears in the Twingo GT, which is no longer available new.
What is the fastest Renault Twingo?
Renault Twingo petrol engines With its 109bhp engine, the GT is comfortably the quickest in the range managing 0-62mph in 9.6 seconds and a top speed of 113mph.
Is the Renault Twingo reliable?
Renault Twingo reliability The Twingo came 67th out of 150 cars in our 2016 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, with a decent 47th place finish for reliability. Owners also praise its running costs, although seat comfort came in for some criticism.
What does Twingo mean in French?
The Renault Twingo is a four-seater passenger city car manufactured and marketed by the French automaker Renault, introduced in 1992 and currently in its third generation. The name Twingo is a portmanteau of the words twist, swing and tango.
What is under the bonnet of a Renault Twingo?
It would take an uninformed owner a while to find the engine in Renault's new Twingo. Should they begin under the bonnet - which is really just a plastic panel - they'd find only a battery, a radiator and a reservoir for the screen wash.
When did Renault stop making the Twingo?
On 28 June 2007, Twingo I production ended in France, being replaced by the Twingo II. On 30 June 2007 2,478,648 units from the Twingo I were produced.