After the prototype was unveiled, there were concerns that the new-generation Renault Twingo - now fully electric - might lose some of the key traits that made the model an icon. That worry is increasingly looking misplaced, and the latest images released by Renault back it up.
With less than a month to go until the global debut of the Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric on 6 November, the brand has published the first pictures of the final production car. The resemblance to the original 1993 Twingo is hard to miss, particularly on the outside.
Design echoes the 1993 Renault Twingo
As the concept previewed, the production version keeps a sloping bonnet and an integrated windscreen, a clear nod to the original’s “one-box” silhouette. Round LED headlamps and a “smiling” front end help give the Twingo a modern look while still maintaining a visual link to the first generation.
At the rear, the half-moon lights, the new badge and the rounded rear window stand out, making the car instantly recognisable.
Interior: screens, colours and a modular layout
Earlier this year, Renault had already shared initial details of the cabin, which features two displays measuring 7″ and 10″, dedicated to the instrument cluster and the infotainment system respectively.
The youthful feel of the exterior carries through inside, thanks to vibrant colours and a modular layout that, according to the brand, allows occupants to “invent the life that goes with it”.
Just like the original model, the new Twingo E-Tech Electric will be a four-seater, with rear seats that slide and fold in a 50/50 split.
What do we already know?
The reveal of what could become one of Renault’s next success stories is now less than a month away. Even so, we didn’t waste time and have already come across the testing prototypes, which has allowed us to pin down a few more details.
Spy shots suggest one of the biggest changes versus the original is the door count: it will move to five doors rather than the usual three - a change intended to make access to the rear seats easier.
In terms of underpinnings, the Renault Twingo will share the AmpR Small platform with the Renault 4 and 5, which suggests it may also share components such as the battery and motor.
If that proves correct, it would be no surprise to see the new Twingo E-Tech adopt the smaller-capacity Renault 5 battery at 40 kWh. In the entry-level version, that pack is rated for up to 310 km of range (WLTP cycle) and is paired with a 70 kW (95 hp) electric motor.
When the car’s return was announced, Luca de Meo - then still chief executive of Renault Group - promised it would be the “most efficient in the segment”, pointing to an average consumption of just 10 kWh/100 km and a range between 300 km and 350 km (WLTP cycle). However, no technical specifications have yet been confirmed.
When does it arrive?
As mentioned, the Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric will be shown to the public for the first time on 6 November. As for its market launch, it is planned for next year.
Pricing has not been revealed either, but Renault has reiterated its ambition to launch an electric model below €20,000, so the expectation is that the base version will stay within that ceiling.
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