"Renault Twingo" - a small masterpiece

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Compact, practical, with a good deal of finesse, the Twingo hit the road for the first time in 1992. The conjuncture for the new car developed in such a way that almost simultaneously with French motorists it was also seen in Germany. At first, the Renault Twingo sales rates were depressingly low, buyers looked closely, evaluated the technical parameters of the car and, only after being convinced of its undeniable merits, paid for the purchase. However, in the process of using the acquired novelty, its owners did not have any complaints. Profitability was the main advantage of Renault Twingo. The car behaved flawlessly, showing good speed and reliability on long trips.

Gradually "Renault Twingo", reviews of which were only positive, gained popularity. It was well deserved. With more than modest dimensions of the car, the exterior looked quite attractive, the smooth contours of the body spoke of a calm, balanced character. However, RenaultTwingo "immediately established itself as a dynamic, torquey car. The engine compartment housed a 115 hp gasoline engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, which was subsequently replaced by a 76-horsepower unit with a 16-valve distribution of the combustible mixture.

Popularity of the new car added an unprecedented low fuel consumption. The engine consumed only 4.6 liters per 100 km. The efficiency of Renault Twingo, whose characteristics were already high, was considered a weighty argument at all presentations. Sales of the model soon began to grow rapidly. Almost 180 thousand cars were bought during the year. Gradually, a new class of passenger cars was formed on the basis of the Renault Twingo: compact, economical, with good speed data and design reliability.

"Twingo" in its original form was produced for 15 years. And in 2007, an updated model with a more powerful engine was presented at the Paris Motor Show. Simultaneously with the release of the base car, the Renault Twingo RS was being developed with 16-inch wheels. This model was distinguished by a sporty design. The front end was slightly aggressive, while the front bumper featured an off-the-beaten-path design combination of a spoiler and a new air intake grille.

The latest model of the Renault Twingo is distinguished by impeccable structural reliability, modern design and a high level of comfort. The car is front wheel drive. Layoutengine rational with a minimum takeaway forward. The car develops a speed of up to 165 km / h and can cover about 500 kilometers on one gas station. The interior of the car is spacious, there is nothing superfluous in it. The seats are ergonomic and comfortable, the upholstery is combined, the colors are dominated by calm tones. The level of automation in the cabin is not impressive, but for a car of this class it is not needed. Renault Twingo production is established both in France and abroad. The sales of this compact, dynamic and reliable vehicle are consistently high.