The Renault Twingo Is Back - And You Can See It at Renault Dartford
An icon is back, it’s electric and it has plenty of personality.
Meet the new Renault Twingo E-Tech electric, a fresh take on one of Renault’s most distinctive city cars. Compact, colourful and packed with clever technology, the new Twingo takes everything that made the original so memorable and brings it into the electric age.
Even better, giving you the chance to get up close and see it for yourself.
If you remember the original Twingo, there are plenty of familiar details to discover. If this is your first introduction to the name, prepare to meet a small electric car that certainly doesn’t feel short on character.
An Icon Returns
The original Renault Twingo arrived in 1992 and quickly became known for doing things differently.
Rather than trying to look like every other small car on the road, the Twingo embraced its personality. It was compact, clever and instantly recognisable.
More than 30 years later, Renault has returned to that original spirit.
The new Twingo E-Tech electric combines retro-inspired details with modern electric technology. Its rounded full LED headlights, expressive front end and compact shape are all inspired by the original while giving the car a completely fresh look.
It’s the sort of car that makes you want to take a second look.
Small Car, Big Personality
At just 3.79 metres long, the new Twingo is a genuinely compact car. That makes it perfectly suited to busy town and city driving, whether you’re navigating tight streets, squeezing into a parking space or simply looking for something that feels easy to drive every day.
Its compact dimensions are helped by a tight 9.87 metre turning circle, giving the Twingo the agility you want from a city car.
But being small on the outside doesn’t mean it has to feel small on the inside.
The Twingo has five doors and has been designed to make clever use of the space available. Its two rear seats can slide independently and fold 50/50, allowing you to adjust the interior depending on whether passengers or luggage are the priority.
With up to 360 litres of boot capacity, there is a surprising amount of practicality packed into the Twingo’s compact shape.
It’s one of those cars where seeing it in person really makes a difference.
Up to 163 Miles of Electric Range
The Twingo might be designed with city life in mind but it still gives you plenty of freedom.
Renault quotes a driving range of up to 163 miles, making it well suited to daily commutes, school runs, shopping trips and everyday journeys.
Its electric motor produces 80 hp, delivering the smooth and responsive acceleration that makes electric cars so enjoyable around town.
There’s no traditional gear changing to think about either. You simply get in, select drive and go.
The Twingo also features a one pedal driving function on selected versions. This is particularly useful in busy urban traffic and allows you to control much of your acceleration and deceleration using the accelerator pedal.
For stop-start driving around town, it can make the whole experience feel even smoother and more relaxed.
Rapid Charging When You Need It
One of the biggest questions people have when considering an electric car is charging.
The new Twingo has been designed to make that straightforward too.
With compatible rapid charging, the battery can go from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes.
That means a coffee stop could be all the time you need to add a significant amount of charge before getting back on the road.
For drivers who mainly use their car for shorter everyday journeys, charging can simply become another part of your normal routine.
Technology That Feels Anything But Small
Step inside and the Twingo continues to impress.
In front of the driver is a 7-inch digital instrument display, giving you the essential information you need while driving.
Alongside it sits a large 10-inch central multimedia screen, putting the car’s entertainment and connected features within easy reach.
On selected versions, Renault’s openR link multimedia system features Google built-in, bringing familiar technology directly into your car.
That includes Google Maps to help plan journeys and locate charging stations, Google Assistant for voice control and access to more than 100 compatible apps including Waze and Amazon Music.
It means the Twingo may have the dimensions of a small city car but its technology feels much more grown up.
Meet Reno, Renault's Digital Companion
The Twingo can even come with a digital companion.
Reno, Renault’s official avatar, is designed to make interacting with your Renault feel more natural.
It’s another example of the playful thinking behind the new Twingo. This isn’t simply an electric car that has been designed to get you from A to B. Renault has tried to give it personality inside and out.
That playful approach can also be seen in the colourful and customisable accessories available for the interior, allowing drivers to add their own personality to the cabin.
Clever Features for Everyday Driving
The Twingo has been designed around real everyday use.
Those independently sliding rear seats mean you can adapt the cabin depending on what you’re carrying. Need more luggage room? Slide the seats forward. Need more room for passengers? Move them back.
Then there are the five doors, making getting in and out much easier than you might expect from such a compact car.
It all adds up to a car that is small where you want it to be and surprisingly spacious where it matters.
Up to 24 Driver Assistance Systems
There’s plenty happening behind the scenes too.
Depending on specification, the new Twingo is available with up to 24 advanced driver assistance systems, helping to make everyday driving, parking and manoeuvring easier.
Available technology includes features such as front, rear and side parking assistance, hands-free parking and an occupant safe exit alert.
For a car designed to spend plenty of time in busy towns and cities, technology that can take some of the stress out of parking and manoeuvring is a very welcome addition.
A New Generation of Renault
The arrival of the Twingo comes at an incredibly exciting time for Renault.
We have already seen Renault take inspiration from its past with cars such as the Renault 5 E-Tech electric and Renault 4 E-Tech electric.
Now the Twingo continues that story.
These aren't simply old cars brought back with electric motors. Renault has taken the character and design cues that made the originals special and reimagined them for today's drivers.
The result with the Twingo is a car that manages to feel nostalgic and completely new at the same time.
See the New Renault Twingo at Renault Dartford
Pictures are great but this is a car you really need to see in person.
The new Renault Twingo is now at Renault Dartford, giving you the opportunity to take a closer look at one of the most exciting additions to Renault's electric line-up.
Come and see the distinctive exterior design, step inside the surprisingly spacious cabin and explore the clever technology that Renault has managed to fit into such a compact package.
Whether you remember the original Twingo or have only recently discovered the new generation, it’s well worth coming down for a closer look.
Come and Meet the Twingo
Fun, practical and unmistakably Renault, the Twingo E-Tech electric brings something refreshingly different to the world of electric cars.
It has the looks to make you smile, the compact dimensions to make city driving easier and the technology to make everyday journeys smarter.
And now you can see it for yourself.
Visit Renault Dartford today and come and meet the new Renault Twingo E-Tech electric.
Our team will be happy to show you around the car, introduce you to its features and help you discover the latest generation of Renault electric vehicles.
The Twingo is back. Come and see it at Renault Dartford.
