Twingo III .282014.E2.80.93present.29 Renault Twingo

1 twingo iii (2014–present)

1.1 design , development
1.2 technical details

1.2.1 equipment
1.2.2 safety
1.2.3 engines


1.3 advertising
1.4 reception , awards
1.5 concept cars

1.5.1 twin z
1.5.2 twin run

twingo iii (2014–present)


renault twingo dynamique (germany)

the third generation renault twingo debuted in march 2014 @ geneva motor show in five-door, rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, co-developed daimler s third generation smart fortwo , second generation smart forfour. third generation twingo , second generation forfour manufactured @ same factory in novo mesto, slovenia.

the twingo iii photographed under testing in september 2013. resembles twin z concept unveiled in april 2013 , twin run concept, presented in may 2013, @ formula 1 grand prix in monaco. third generation twingo entered production in may 2014 @ novo mesto , launched european market in september.

design , development

in march 2010, renault , daimler, part of existing partnership, announced project edison , collaboration aimed @ conceiving shared platform small city cars both companies.

the first cars made using platform third generation twingo , second generation smart forfour. in these two, renault , daimler invested equally during research , development phase, renault specialised more in engines , daimler in transmissions on next stages.

both companies tried ensure distinctive design. renault designers took inspiration renault 5 , first generation twingo, while incorporating laurens van den acker s cycle of life design styling. car launched 4 colour options, original twingo.

technical details

renault twingo gt energy tce 110, sportier version

the twingo iii 10 mm shorter twingo ii. rear engine layout improves manoeuvrability , cabin space, reduced boot capacity. suspension composed macpherson struts on front axle , de dion tube on rear. car uses five-door architecture, differs three-door predecessors.

brakes ventilated disks on front , drums on rear, except in base model (sce 70) uses drum brakes round. bonnet features special opening mechanism , allows partial opening give access windscreen washer fluid, brake fluid , coolant reservoirs, , battery.

equipment

the car had 4 trim levels: expression, play, dynamique , dynamique s various packs customisation. between optionals allows use smartphone instrument panel (r&go) , has infotainment system (r-link). other levels such livelier energy have since been added. sporty gt model first arrived in november 2016.

safety

as standard, car incorporates tyre pressure sensors, seatbelts reminders, 4 airbags , 4 head , chest side airbags. achieved 4 star euro ncap test rating in 2014.

engines

the car came 2 three-cylinder petrol engines. 0.9 litre turbocharged unit , 1-litre atmospheric. both fitted low , in 49 degree angle increase boot s capacity. in november 2016 more powerful version of petrol engine, tce 110, arrived sporting twingo gt model.

advertising

in february 2014, renault organised strip tweet online event promote twingo iii. manufacturer commissioned publicis conception of car s european advertising. publicis hired french artists , animators olivier kuntzel , françoise deygas design of visual campaign theme go anywhere, go everywhere.

in 2015, renault released short music video, new twingo : show me car ! , in twee styled woman searching nifty car. ends reference papa & nicole adverts renault clio : papa! – nicole? – seatbelt! . brief video got viral success in united kingdom, approximately 300,000 views in 4 weeks.. pop store opened @ cremerie de paris.

bēhance produced life designed software part of twingo launch.

reception , awards

the renault twingo iii got many awards worldwide. in united kingdom, new twingo won several major awards, including city car of year in 2014 topgear magazine awards, city car of year in uk car of year awards , best city car in daily express 2014 motoring oscars, best city car @ 2015 british gq car awards, example.

thus, twingo iii has received positive reviews in united kingdom. paul horrell of top gear magazine gave car score of 7 out of 10, calling it: genuinely different approach design , engineering has brought real dividends, not in being different own sake. important, s more fun base model supermini same cash. auto express , sister publication carbuyer scored 4 out of 5 stars, praising maneuverability, design, , rear passenger space criticizing wind noise , high price compared rivals. car? gave car 3 out of 5 stars, saying: renault twingo mixes cheeky retro styling genuine practicality. it’s neither refined nor comfortable best city cars, though.

concept cars

the third generation twingo previewed through 2 concepts, twin z , twin run.

twin z

the twin z city car concept unveiled in april 2013. styling created in partnership british designer ross lovegrove. according renault s chief designer laurens van den acker, purpose of introduction break down boundaries between world of object calling in movement, automobile, , of furniture. concept has rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout , powered electric motor 67 hp (49 kw) power output , torque of 167 lb·ft (226 n·m). has no b-pillar or dashboard , doors open in conventional doors front , suicide doors in rear.

twin run

the twin run concept

the twin run rear wheel drive hot hatch concept developed renault assistance of tork engineering , poclain véhicules, unveiled in may 2013. powered mid-mounted v6 engine 320 hp (235 kw), coupled twin clutch 6 speed sequential gearbox , limited slip differential. has double-wishbone independent suspension on both axles. chassis tubular steel frame inspired mégane trophy , renault 5 turbo maxi wrc.