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"Renault is on a run of reinventing classics from the archives for the electric age, the 5 E-Tech scooping multiple wins in our Drivers Choice Awards for its retro-modern looks and fun driving manners while the related 4 E-Tech does the same with a dose more practicality. Now it’s the turn of the Twingo, a model less familiar to British buyers given the 90s original was never sold here but instantly recognisable all the same, and putting an affordable, electrified twist on the same blend of charming, back-to-basics affordability."
Green Rating
As one of the first brands to respond to our survey questions, Renault gains a strong score for sustainability at brand level thanks to initiatives such as using 30.2 per cent recycled materials in its vehicles. Meanwhile, the reborn electric Twingo itself is small and light which makes it efficient and keeps the car’s environmental impact to a minimum. The Twingo is the first Renault to use a modest LFP (lithium-iron phosphate) battery which should be more durable than alternative battery chemistries and doesn’t rely on critical metals like nickel. Furthermore, Renault says the electric Twingo has a 60 per cent smaller carbon footprint over its entire lifecycle than an equivalent petrol or diesel car.
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Running costs for a Renault Twingo E-Tech
5/5
While the exact pricing for the Twingo is still to be confirmed (at least, at the time of writing), Renault UK has said that it will be comfortably under the £20,000 mark when it arrives later this year. Much attention has been paid to designing the bijou Renault so that it is not only efficient to build but also affordable to run. A smaller than average battery helps keep manufacturing costs down and will be cheaper for owners to charge, but can still do 163 miles between top-ups. Which is fine for a car intended as a runaround and in warm summer temperatures we were getting over five miles per kWh, which seriously impressive and testament to the advantages of carrying less weight around.
Reliability of a Renault Twingo E-Tech
4/5
Time will tell as to how dependable the Renault Twingo is, but all the ingredients point towards it being mostly trouble-free. The LFP (lithium-iron phosphate) battery chemistry is generally regarded as one of the most reliable of EV battery types, and it can also be repeatedly fully charged to 100 per cent without any notable degradation. The motor technology is similar to what Renault already uses, too. As with its other models, Renault will back up the Twingo with a warranty package with unlimited mileage cover for the first two years then limited to 100,000 miles or three years, whichever comes first. Furthermore, the traction battery is covered by warranty for up to eight years or 100,000 miles.
Safety for a Renault Twingo E-Tech
4/5
<p>Accepting that many of the mandated safety warnings and systems in modern cars can prove more annoying than useful Renault is one of a growing number of car makers offering a quick short-cut for switching the more intrusive ones off, a double-tap on a single switch doing the job nicely. To be fair, while the speed alerts often call it wrong as all similar systems do the lane-keeping is among the less irritating of those we’ve experienced, suggesting Renault has done the hard miles on its calibrations. Something many of its rivals very obviously skimp on. </p><p>Meanwhile, no fewer than 12 sensors around the car can help you to squeeze into even the tightest of spaces, but if you’re not that confident about parking like a Parisian, Renault offers a hands-free parking function, which is a first for this segment but somewhat alarming in the speed with which it backs into spaces. Hand on heart, we didn’t entirely have faith in it when we tried it! </p><p>You’ll also get lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and blind spot warning, so even on a busy motorway you’ll have a helping hand watching over you. We’ll just have to see which of these systems come as standard and which you’ll have to pay extra for when the UK specification is confirmed.</p>
How comfortable is the Renault Twingo E-Tech
4/5
<p>We don’t expect luxurious trappings in a city car, but the Twingo is mostly comfortable for its size. The front seats aren’t hugely supportive but are fine for everything other than very long journeys. There is a decent level of adjustment available for the driver’s seat, and the steering wheel can be set for reach and rake, so we expect most people will be able to find a suitable driving position, though the dashboard feels unnecessarily tall and spoils your view out. </p><p>Pushing the wheels right to the corners of the car benefits the amount of rear passenger space, which is welcomed in such a compact car. Rather than try to squeeze five people into the Twingo there are only two seats in the rear. These can slide forward and back over 170mm independently, and there’s a small amount of adjustment to the seatback angle. When moved all the way back, there’s ample legroom for two adults in the rear, while still retaining 260 litres of boot space. If you need more, sliding the rear seats all the way forward (which can also be done from the boot) can increase cargo capacity to 360 litres. Which, in real terms, isn’t all that huge but will do for the weekly shop. Ride comfort on the move is respectable for the segment, and on the Techno’s larger 18-inch wheels (16-inch wheels are standard on the entry-level Evolution trim), it doesn’t get unsettled by speed bumps or poorer road surfaces.</p>
Features of the Renault Twingo E-Tech
4/5
Just two specification grades — Evolution and Techno — will be offered, but both are well-equipped and use the same powertrain. The Twingo Evolution gets steel wheels with trims, but aside from those, there’s little else to differentiate the versions. Exterior design is more than a nod to the original Twingo, and details such as the three offset bonnet vents are retained, this time serving as a cover for access to the windscreen washer bottle. Those LED daytime running lights complete the anthropomorphic nature of the Twingo, which looks just like a cute pair of eyes staring back at you. All versions get a 7.0-inch digital instrument display with appealingly jaunty graphics and a good-sized steering wheel carrying proper buttons. The same 10-inch touch-screen seen on other Renaults provides an Android-based infotainment system running Google Maps and with access to the Google Play Store for additional apps. Wireless smartphone mirroring is also possible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Power for a Renault Twingo E-Tech
3/5
<p>A classic case of the numbers only telling half the story, the Twingo’s stats not all that impressive on the spec sheet but actually fine out where it matters on the road. Without wanting to get too bogged down in all that the benchmark 0-62mph sprint takes a leisurely 12.1 seconds, so you’ll get used to seeing Teslas disappearing off into the distance when the lights go green. But that doesn’t feel a problem, the modest 82 horsepower of the motor enough given the Twingo doesn’t weigh very much and the little Renault feeling perfectly nippy about town. True, uphill motorway sliproads can be a bit heart-in-mouth but once up to speed the Twingo is delightfully chuckable and great fun to drive in the traditional small French car way. </p><p>We also appreciated the adjustable regenerative braking via the paddles behind the steering wheel, offering the option to coast along off the throttle or slow to a complete stop without touching the brake pedal as traffic conditions demand. Like all Renaults on this platform the lack of a ‘park’ setting on the transmission can be frustrating, and it’s too easy to confuse the gear selector for the wipers in hurried situations. But you get the hang of it, and neither are deal-breakers.</p>
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