Test drive Renault Twingo 1.0: test of French city cars – Road Test
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Renault Twingo 1.0: French city car test – Road Test
Less spacious than in the past, but with two goodies such as rear engine and rear wheel drive.
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The new Renault Twingo is unlikely to catch the eye of its old customers (accustomed to the superior livability of the previous two generations): the latest evolution of the transalpine "baby" is designed to seduce motorists who want to stand out and have fun.
Rear engine, rear drive e five doors: what's left of the old Renault Twingo? Almost nothing. Third generation CityCar The Frenchman is the "cousin" of the second series smart forfour (made on the same basis and equipped with the same engine) - it is presented on the market in a completely updated guise with a design reminiscent of the Fiat 500.
In our road test we had the opportunity to test version 1.0 in a rich setting Energy Openair... Let's find out if the numerous (too many?) Transalpine "baby" changes have brought more advantages or disadvantages.
city
It's all over solution Renault Twingo helps a lot in city: front wheels, not constrained by the engine, have a 45 ° steering angle (versus 30 ° for older series) and allow the handkerchief to be turned (turning radius 4,3 meters).
The Maneuvers of Parking they're simple - also thanks to the raw plastics found on the side panels and some areas of the front - but the seat can be hard to find (at 3,60 meters long - a lot for a small town) and the C-pillars can be thinner.
In a replica at a traffic light Renault Twino 1.0 he is doing well: thanks to the engine, which, despite being naturally aspirated, already imperceptibly drops the speed below 3.000 rpm and "0-100" (14,5 seconds), in line with what his competitors offer. On the cobblestone you have to face suspensions posteriori a po 'rigide.
Outside the city
La rear drive и engine behind guarantee agility and pleasant handling on the road: do not expect oversteer (when cornering speed is exaggerated, the tendency to widen the trajectory is more like the tendency towards traditional front-wheel drive), but the very light front end offers a driving experience unknown in this segment.
The maximum speed is 151 km / h. Renault Twino 1.0 makes this vehicle also suitable for out-of-town trips and Speed The five-speed manual transmission (features a comfortable lever that never sticks) is one of the best in its category. IN steering lightweight, perfect for city commutes, it's not very accurate when you're looking for a pinch of panache.
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La CityCar French defends well in motorway: at 130 km / h, it provides good comfort (the suspension responds well on not too bumpy surfaces and the noise level is sufficient) and an excellent sense of safety. IN brakes, very powerful, they fatigue only after intensive use.
Thanks to the great tank 35 liters Renault Twino 1.0 announcesautonomy 833 km: You can really climb to an altitude of 700 only slowly.
Life on board
The old Twingos were famous for having cockpit huge, it is not: it is approved for four people, but the rear seat is too narrow to guarantee sufficient comfort on long journeys. IN trunk it does not meet the needs of the couple and has a high load threshold due to the engine located under it, but its volume (188 liters, which becomes 980 liters with the rear seats folded) will not disappoint motorists accustomed to city cars. Very interesting is the folding front passenger seat, which is standard on our test car.
head finish: Renault Twingo body has good grip and dashboard it's made of hard plastic (like the vast majority of the competition) but well built. IN compass rear window (decision to save production costs is also made Citroën C1/Peugeot 108/Toyota Aygo и seat Mii/Skoda diligently/Volkswagen up!) may not please everyone.
Il horn finally, it was moved to the steering wheel (before turning on the sound signal, it was necessary to press the lever with the arrow), but, according to the tradition of Renault, the button Cruise control it is in an awkward position (in this case in front of the gearbox): it can take days for anyone who has never owned a French manufacturer's car to find it.
Price and costs
I 13.500 euro need to take home Renault Twingo 1.0 Energy Open Air there are many of them, but it must be said that standard equipment very rich: digital car radio с Bluetooth e steering wheel controls, alloy wheels da 15 ", manual air conditioner, Cruise control, fog lights, satellite navigator e sunroof.
La Warranty is only two years (the minimum required by law), while under paragraph “consumption“There are ups and downs: in the combined cycle, you can reach an altitude of 20 km / l (but only by touching the accelerator pedal), while distances in the city can be better (15 km / l is exceeded only by quietly).
safety
La safety equipment of Renault Twingo not one of the richest: air bag front and side, Isofix attachments, stability and traction control, and tire pressure monitoring. IN Euro NCAP crash test la CityCar Reggie got it four stars.
The car's behavior is always reassuring at high speeds - also thanks to the perfectly calibrated ESP - and forward visibility, thanks to the thin pillars, will never be a problem.
Specification
Technique
| engine | Petrol |
| Offset / location | 999 cc / 3 cylinders in line |
| Maximum power / rpm | 52 kW (71 HP) @ 6.000 weights |
| Maximum torque / revolutions | From 91 Nm to 2.850 inputs |
| conviction | Euro 6 |
| Gearbox / traction | 5-speed manual / rear |
Power
| Trunk | 188 / 980 liters |
| Tank | 35 liters |
Performance and consumption
| maximum speed | 151 km / h |
| Acc. 0-100 km / h | 14,5 seconds |
| Urb. / Ext. / Full Consumption | 20,0 / 27,0 / 23,8 km / l |
| Freedom | 833 km |
| CO2 emissions | 95 g / km |
Usage costs
accessories
| Radio with Bluetooth | serial |
| 15-inch alloy wheels | serial |
| Manual air conditioner | serial |
| Cruise control | serial |
| Fog lights | serial |
| Satellite navigator | serial |
| Height-adjustable driver's seat | serial |
| Parking sensors | 100 euro |
| Luke | serial |
| Metallic paint | 400 euro |
