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2002 Renault Twingo
The Renault Twingo is a city car built by the French automaker Renault since 1993. The Twingo quickly became popular in Europe due to its unusual looks and its ease of use.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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Renault Twingo
Renault has built the Twingo since 1998. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 7 of them, from the 2002 Renault Twingo to the 2027 Renault Twingo E-Tech EV. Body styles here: Hatchback. Sold new in Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1998–today
- Brand from
- France
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Sold new in
- Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 7 cars, 1 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 101 hp in the 2008 Twingo to 93 hp in the 2020 Twingo ZE. The most powerful here is the 2017 Renault Twingo GT at 110 hp (82 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2017 Renault Twingo GT, in 9.6 s.
Every Twingo in the catalog
2006 Renault Twingo Concept
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
2008 Renault Twingo
2012 Renault Twingo
2017 Renault Twingo GT
110hp petrol engine, a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive sees Renault propose an unprecedented package in the small city car class: the Renault Twingo GT.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2020 Renault Twingo ZE
Photo: NetCarShow
2027 Renault Twingo E-Tech EV
Twingo E-Tech electric is beginning a new chapter as a modern reboot, taking the fundamentals of the first generation and adapting them to today's needs.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Twingo | 101 hp (75 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 9.8 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | 980 kg (2,161 lb) | 1.1 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual |
| 2012 Twingo | 86 hp (64 kW) | 148 lb-ft (201 Nm) | 11.2 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | 955 kg (2,105 lb) | 1.5 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed, Manual |
| 2017 Twingo GT | 110 hp (82 kW) | 125 lb-ft (169 Nm) | 9.6 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | 980 kg (2,161 lb) | 0.9 L inline-3 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual |
| 2020 Twingo ZE | 93 hp (69 kW) | 100 lb-ft (136 Nm) | 12.6 s | — | — | 0.9 L inline-3 | Front Wheel Drive | Single sped |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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