In conditions of urban tightness, sometimes you need to have a compact car, which will be convenient to move around and with which there will be no problems when looking for parking spaces. It will be good if the car is reliable and economical. Renault Twingo meets all these requirements.
From France with love
The car is produced by the French concern Renault - a company with a long history and name. Yes, this is not the world leader in the automobile industry, but it is a strong middle peasant in the car market, which makes quality cars at reasonable prices. Renault Twingo belongs to the class of subcompacts.
A bit of history
“Twingo” took the start in 1980 - it was then that the French decided to create a car that will replace the R4. This model is already outdated, since it was produced since 1961. The manufacturer tried to create the cheapest car possible, while he wanted to offer something new to lure the buyer. The creation of Renault Twingo took twelve years, the project was even frozen, but then again resumed. After defrosting the project, about $ 700 million was invested in it.
In 1992, at the Paris Automobile Salon, Twingo was presented and became a real hit. On that day, the company received more than 2,000 applications for the purchase of this car. Almost 200,000 copies were sold over the year. The model was liked by young people and a more mature segment.
In 2002, Twingo sales exceeded 2,000,000 vehicles sold!
Resident of the city in three generations
The car already has three generations, which means that the model is a success. In Europe, they love cars like the Renault Twingo. 1st and 2nd generation cars had excellent sales figures. There is an explanation for this: practical Europeans love cars with low fuel consumption, and Renault Twingo fuel consumption in mixed mode is less than 5 liters per hundred. This is more than a good indicator, agree?
Renault Twingo 3
As mentioned above, Renault makes cars for people, and does not create any masterpieces for fabulous money. If you need a stylish, simple and reliable small car, then you go to the salon for Renault Twingo. Technical characteristics of a car do not have any incredible numbers, everything is predictably modest - exactly the way a car of this class is needed.
We will focus on the third generation of this Frenchman, because the first two have already become part of history. Renault Twingo in the third body is produced since 2014. Currently, the car has rear-wheel drive and an incredible, slightly futuristic appearance. The third generation of Twingo is available with both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
If the engine is gasoline, then it has three cylinders and a volume of 1.0 liter or 0.9 liter. They produce third-generation cars in Slovenia. The car is equipped with both a manual gearbox and an automatic machine.
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In 2016, Renault revealed a charged version of the Renault Twingo. The feedback from the owners of the charged version of the subcompact is very small, it is difficult to conclude from this “lighter” with 110 hp. under the hood. Also on this model the chassis was modified and light decorative work was carried out with the body.
Many car owners about GT say this: when a car is designed as compact and economical, it is very strange to try to make it powerful. To create a really good car you need to start from scratch, with a new platform. Making a subcompact look like a hot hatch is at least strange ... It seems that many will agree that such an undertaking is like a failure.
Reviews of Twingo Owners
Reviews of the first generation Renault Twingo look more interesting than others, because these cars are already becoming a rarity, especially in Russia. It is noteworthy that Russian owners are comparing their age-specific Frenchman with second-hand domestic classics. This is logical because prices are comparable. In this French-Russian confrontation, France wins. Compare the classic and Renault Twingo. Features will always be similar, but almost always in Renault's favor.
If the comfort of cars is about the same, then our compatriot is a little, but loses. But in terms of reliability, ours are losing outright. Renault is not only more reliable, but also easier, and spare parts for a foreign car are available and are still on sale - new, in the original.
First-generation cars have been a quarter century old, and they still “run” and don't know the troubles. Owners note a very sturdy suspension and attribute this to the low weight of the car. Of the weak points, they note the engine, if the conversation is about the track, in the city it is not noticeable. But it is worth noting that Renault Twingo is a purebred resident of the city and the performance on the highway is not critical for him.
Another point that makes the owners of the old Twingo sad is the body. Time takes its toll, given that our roads are strewn with unknowns. And the fact that a car made in the distant nineties of the last century, requires attention to the body, is not at all critical. It’s easy to get the body parts; they are inexpensive.
General opinion
The car was conceived as a cheap pony workhorse for every day. So he came out. The main advantage of this French baby is the absence of any obvious weaknesses. The car does not stand out from the stream, but does not attract the attention of hijackers. It can’t rush along the highway like a rocket, but it will always deliver you to the final destination and there can be no other options.
Owning a Renault Twingo is cheap. It is cheap, has low fuel consumption, components for repairs are extremely rare and cost ridiculous money, and you can’t even remember the transport tax.
If you want a compact foreign car for trips around the city and rare trips out of town, but do not intend to spend much, then this is your option. You can consider a new car, and a very used car in good condition.