01-01-0001:
One reader reports of his Twingo 1.2 Freeway: "in 4,300 miles there hasnt been a week where something didnt go wrong or play up. A week after delivery it wouldn't start for love nor money, towed to the dealer and was diagnosed as a ecu fault and new one was ordered and fitted, then a few days later the digital dash failed, took 3 weeks to arrive and was fitted. There's a annoying rattle from behind the dash that the dealer says is not a fault and is unwilling to fix, took it to another dealer 60 miles away who said that would book it in and give me a car to drive until they fixed it, they have it as we speak and have been superb. The electric window got stuck half way down in the snow so went back to the dealer and got that sorted, and the car just rattles and squeaks non stop."
02-05-2010:
Similar tale of woe: "I have a 2010 Renault Twingo. Less than 3,000 miles in and within the space of 3 weeks everything that can go wrong seems to have gone wrong. The car's electronic computer failed whilst driving causing the whole car to shut down, resulting in it being towed to the dealer. The clutch went (not sure what went, i thought the cable had snapped but the most of clutch system has been replaced and modified) again whilst driving resulting in it being towed to the dealer. Now i fear the power steering is giving up with a loud wirring noise and heavier at low speeds (i have checked the fluid levels). And the radio keeps cutting out."
17-09-2013:
Strange report of problems filling the tank on 26k mile 4 year old Twingo. Diagnosed as stuck anti-splash valve, which is integral to the tank, so new tanke needed. New tank fitted after 70% contribution from Renault, but fault remained.
27-02-2018:
Report of failure of pedal box of 2009 Renault Twingo at 43.077 miles. Replacement cost £208.
June 2007
Prices announced
Dynamique 1.2 16V 75: £8,375. GT 1.2 TCE (Turbo Control Efficiency) 100: £9,995. Customising decals available from £15 and £62 plus fitting costs.
Standard equipment on New Twingo Dynamique includes brushed aluminium effect instrument surrounds, dark carbon injected dashboard, rev counter, 15 Alizar alloy wheels, sports body styling (foglights, body coloured side mouldings, sports bumpers) and 2 x 15W CD RDS radio.
Twingo GT in addition features leather steering wheel, aluminium effect pedals, air conditioning, 15 Noxiane alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated silver door mirrors, rear spoiler, visible exhaust pipe, GT sports suspension and extra tinted glass in rear windows and tailgate.
Twingo Dynamique available in seven colours, two non-metallic Pacific Blue and Capsicum Red, and five metallic, Pearl Black, Mercury, Tempest, Blaze and Extreme Blue. GT available in six colours, one non-metallic, Capsicum Red, and five metallic as per the Dynamique version.
January 2008
New entry-level Twingo Extreme on sale
Priced at £7,500 and has petrol 1.2 60hp engine. CO2 132 g/km. In UK showrooms from mid-February 2008. Features such as ABS with EBD (electronic Brake Distribution), driver and front passenger lateral airbags and brake assist all standard. Remote central locking with dead-locking and anti-drill door locks and insurance-approved engine immobiliser.
Twingo Extreme also has black internally adjustable door mirrors, fixed one-piece folding rear seat, 2 X 15W RDS radio CD with fingertip control, front fog lights, electric front windows, rev counter and 14 Fidji wheel trims. Options include decals such as Union Jack door handle graphics (£45) and wing badges (£15), or Cross of St. George wing badges (£15), white or black racing stripes (£80) or chequered flag door graphics (£80). 50.4 mpg.
Extreme 1.2 16v belt cam petrol 1,149cc: 43kw (60PS) at 5,500rpm, 93Nm (69 lb ft) torque at 4,250rpm. 0-60 14.5 seconds; top speed 96mph; combined consumption 50.4mpg CO2 emissions 132g/km (new VED Band C £115 pa) EU4, IG 3/10. £7,500.
Dynamique 1.2 16v belt cam petrol 1,149cc: 56kw (75PS) at 5,500rpm, 107Nm (79 lb ft) torque at 4,250rpm. 0-60 11.7 seconds; top speed 106mph; combined consumption 49.5mpg CO2 emissions 135g/km (new VED Band C £115 pa) EU4, IG 2/7. £8,375
GT 1.2 16v belt cam petrol turbo 1,149cc: 74kw (100PS) at 5,500rpm, 145Nm (107 lb ft) torque at 3,000rpm. 0-60 9.5 seconds; top speed 117mph; combined consumption 47.8mpg CO2 emissions 140g/km (new VED Band C £115 pa) EU4, IG 5/15. £9,995
January 2009
New entry-level Twingo Freeway on sale
Priced at £6,995. Has petrol 1.2 60hp engine and undercuts the entry-level Fiat 500 by over £1100 and the Ford Ka by over £830. Has remote control central-locking, electric windows, tinted glass, a 2 x 15W radio single CD with fingertip remote control and a height-adjustable steering wheel. Five colours one non-metallic, Capsicum Red and four metallic, Mercury, Pearl Black, Tempest and Blaze. Options include door handle graphics (£49) and wing badges (£15). Customers can also enhance the look of their Twingo Freeway with white or black racing stripes (£98) or chequered flag door graphics (£98).
May 2010
New Twingo launched
Expression becomes the entry-level version, priced from just £7,695. This replaces the previous Freeway version and comes with new interior upholstery. I-Music replaces the Extreme and features a revised 1.2 16V 75 engine, benefiting from a 16g reduction in CO 2 down to just 119g/km and therefore qualifying for nil vehicle excise duty. Internally, customers will enjoy Bluetooth connectivity and a 4x20W radio/CD with aux input and the distinctive ‘pod’ rev counter. Externally, I-Music is identifiable with its sports front bumper design, brushed aluminium-effect door mirrors and front fog lights. Priced at £8,695, I-Music is better-equipped and yet almost £600 less than the outgoing Extreme.
The GT’s TCe 100 engine is now Euro 5 compliant and benefits from a 6g reduction in CO2 to 132g/km and the 2010 specification now includes an upgraded 4x20W radio/CD with aux input and Bluetooth connectivity. Despite an increase in specification, GT is now priced at £10,695, over £400 less than its predecessor.
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CO2 g/km
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Combined mpg
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OTR Price
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Twingo Expression 1.2 60
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130
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51.3
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£7,695
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Twingo I-Music 1.2 16V 75
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119
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55.4
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£8,695
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Twingo Dynamique 1.2 16V 75
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119
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55.4
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£9,695
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Twingo GT TCe 100
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132
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49.5
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£10,695
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Twingo Renaultsport 133 Cup
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160
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41.5
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£12,100
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Twingo Renaultsport 133
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160
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41.5
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£12,850
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