Renault Twingo 2019 review - urban female car

The content of the article:

• Exterior Twingo
• Interior decoration
• Specifications Renault Twingo 2020
• Options and prices Renault Twingo 2020

The first generation Renault Twingo debuted on the world stage back in 1992 and immediately fell in love with European motorists. This was facilitated by the attractive appearance, simple and reliable design, low price and efficiency of the available motors.

In 2007, the company introduced the second generation of the model, which received a noticeably improved exterior and interior, as well as modernized power plants.

The third generation Twingo was introduced in 2014 and was marked by revolutionary changes. The little car not only got a 5-door body and an expanded list of available equipment, but also got rear-wheel drive and a rear-mounted engine.

We propose to talk about the restyled version of the Renault Twingo, officially presented in the spring of 2019 in Geneva.

Exterior Twingo

Changes in the appearance of the runabout are purely cosmetic. The manufacturer updated the head optics, retrofitting it with LED lights brackets, corrected the front and rear bumpers, and also equipped the car with new door sills and decorative elements located around the entire perimeter of the body.

The designers also updated the rims and added a small air intake located on the left rear fender. Thanks to the latter, a better air flow into the engine compartment and, accordingly, better cooling of the power plant is achieved.

Note that the little car has a stylish, modern and dynamic appearance, which is emphasized by a small spoiler above the luggage compartment lid, as well as a wide variety of body colors.

Thus, the novelty has received several bright and "juicy" colors: Mango Yellow, Crystal White, Lunar Gray, Рistachio Grеn, Rale Blue, Flame Red and Starry Blask. And for those who find this not enough, a whole scattering of parts is available that allow you to personalize the appearance of the car.

External dimensions Renault Twino 2019:

Note that in comparison with its predecessor, the new product received 10 mm less ground clearance, which is now 160 mm. Thus, the company tried to improve the aerodynamic characteristics of the car.

Interior decoration

The interior of the new Renault Twingo has received a minimal number of changes. In front of the driver there is an original dashboard with a large analogue speedometer, in the center of which there is a fairly large LCD display of the trip computer.

It is also worth noting the presence of a stylish multi-wheel steering with a slightly cut lower rim. The central dashboard sports a 7-inch screen of the media system, which has finally "made friends" with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as an unusual climate control unit.

Directly below the climate control unit is the AUX-in, as well as a pair of USB connectors and function buttons.

The glove box, located opposite the front passenger, received a lockable cover during the update, which will allow more reliable protection of the things in it. The quality of finishing materials, despite its budget, is at a good level. Assembly and ergonomics are also not questionable.

Front passengers are offered moderately comfortable seats with a sufficient number of adjustments. The rear sofa is ready to take on board two adult riders, but the free space is right there, and tall passengers may not be very comfortable.

The trunk volume is standardly equal to 188 liters, but if you fold the backs of the second row (in the lowest position they form a flat platform), you can increase the volume to 980 liters. Instead of a spare wheel, a power plant is located under the raised floor.

A few words must be said about the bright decorative trim of the interior, plastic overlays on the front dashboard, edging of the air ducts, steering wheel, gearbox base and door cards painted in body color.

Specifications Renault Twingo 2020

One of two gasoline engines can be installed under the hood of the car:

1. 1-liter unit, available in two boosts - 65 and 75 hp. with., combined exclusively with a 5-speed manual transmission. The limiting torque in both cases is 95 Nm.
2. 0.9-liter turbo engine that develops 95 "horses" and 135 Nm of torque. His partner can be both a preselective "robot" and a 5-speed "mechanics".

Depending on the volume and power of the power plant, Renault Twingo is able to develop the first "hundred" in 10.8-14.5 seconds. and accelerate to a maximum of 151-165 km / h.

The combined fuel consumption does not exceed 4.8 liters. It is also important to note that from now on the car complies with Euro 6D standards.

The machine is designed on a rear-wheel drive bogie, assuming a rear-mounted power plant. The Twingo body is made of more than 70% high-strength steel grades, which guarantees a high level of passive safety.

The front suspension sports independent architecture and MacPherson struts, while the rear has a semi-independent structure and torsion beam. The steering is complemented by an electric booster, and the braking system is represented by front ventilated discs and a rear drum-type system.

A few words must be said about the behavior of the car on the road. Renault Twino's suspension copes well with road irregularities, although at low speeds vibrations are noticeably transmitted to the fifth points of passengers and the driver.

The car boasts quite sharp steering and lack of "nervousness" at high speeds. It is also worth highlighting a small turning radius (only 4.5 m), which allows you to move comfortably even in a large metropolis.

Options and prices Renault Twingo 2020

The minimum cost of Renault Twingo in Europe, in particular on the German market, starts at 10.29 thousand euros. For this money, the manufacturer equips the car with the following equipment:

• door moldings;
• ASR, ESP and ABS systems;
• front and side airbags;
• tire pressure sensors;
• LED DRL;
• Isofix fasteners;
• electric power steering;
• front power windows;
• lockable glove box;
• trip computer;
• audio training;
• steel discs, etc.

In more expensive trim levels, the car can be retrofitted:

• R & Go audio system;
• air conditioner;
• power windows for all doors;
• rear spoiler;
• exterior mirrors with heating function and electric drive;
• cruise control with speed limiter;
• leather steering wheel and gearbox;
• media system with a 7-inch screen and other chips.

The maximum cost of a car can reach 16.89 thousand euros for a complete set of "Le Coq Sportif".

Conclusion

Renault Twingo is a bright, stylish and modern city car that is very popular among Europeans. This is facilitated not only by the appearance and attractive interior, but also by a good set of standard and optional equipment.

Moreover, the car has a relatively low cost if we talk about the basic and medium configuration options. But the top-end equipment of "Le Coq Sportif" can compete with such fashion models as the Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper, and this applies not only to the design, but also to the equipment.

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