Fourth-generation Renault Twingo debuts at Brussels Motor Show 2026, from under €20,000

The fourth-generation Renault Twingo is making its public debut at the Brussels Motor Show 2026, which runs until 19 January. While the previous generation strayed a long way from the original recipe, this one returns to its roots - with the added responsibility of bringing fully electric cars to the masses.

Its market launch is scheduled for the end of the first half of the year, and one of its biggest selling points is pricing, which is expected to start below €20,000.

Even so, the new Twingo’s appeal goes beyond cost. Space, flexibility and everyday usability are central to the package, in a model designed first and foremost to meet the demands of daily life.

Twingo returns to its roots

If you’re from the generation that witnessed the first Twingo’s arrival, you won’t need much imagination to spot the design cues that defined it back in 1992.

Up front, it keeps the friendly, youthful face that helped the original win people over. Added to that are three simulated air inlets at the top of the bonnet - which, given this is a fully electric model, serve no cooling function at all. Miguel Dias shows everything in detail in this video:

It’s also worth noting that this new generation becomes a five-door. Although it doesn’t follow the original formula to the letter, it makes day-to-day use far easier, while still aligning with the spirit of the first Twingo.

Versatile interior

It’s shorter than the Renault 5 it’s based on, yet the new Twingo manages to offer more rear-seat space - largely because the rear bench can slide longitudinally by 17 cm, allowing you to prioritise either legroom or luggage space depending on what you need.

And the boot benefits too. Capacity ranges from 310 litres - 33 litres more than the R5 - up to 1000 litres, plus an additional 50 litres under the bonnet (frunk).

Naturally, it’s in technology where the Renault Twingo moves furthest away from the original. Inside, you’ll find two screens: a 7″ display for the instrument cluster and a 10″ screen dedicated to infotainment.

Up to 263 km of range

Built on the same platform as the R5, the new Twingo uses a less powerful electric motor delivering 60 kW (82 hp) and 175 Nm of torque, along with a smaller-capacity battery of just 27.5 kWh. The result is a range of up to 263 km on the combined (WLTP) cycle.

When does it arrive?

Due to reach the market at the end of the first half of 2026, the fourth-generation Renault Twingo will carry a starting price below €20,000. Even so, we’ll have to wait a little longer to find out the final pricing.