What does Twingo stand for?
The name Twingo is a portmanteau of the words twist, swing and tango.
Is the Renault Twingo rear wheel drive?
It has an unusual layout for the class, with the three-cylinder engine tucked under the boot floor, and whether you go for the 70, 90 or 100 versions, it drives the rear wheels.
Who designed the Renault Twingo?
Renault Twingo 1 (1992): design history. We publish a brief design history of the original Twingo project, started by Renault in the 1980s with the W-60 name and developed under the direction of Patrick Le Quément, until the official debut in 1992 and the commercial launch in 1993.
Is the Renault Twingo still made?
Renault Twingo to be discontinued, to be succeeded by new model based on Renault 5 prototype – report. The Renault Twingo will not live on beyond its current, third generation, CEO Luca de Meo said in a statement to L’Automobile Magazine.
Does Renault Twingo have air conditioning?
The exterior of the car is lifted thanks to 15-inch wheel trims, too. It’s a small increase in features – but that addition of air conditioning is a major one. The exterior of the car now features large 16-inch alloy wheels, helping give the Twingo a distinctly sporty look.
Is the Renault Twingo still being made?
But the Renault 5’s return comes with a piece of sad news. Despite selling around 43,000 units in 2020, Renault confirms that it is dropping the Twingo from its lineup after this generation. The confirmation came from the company’s head honcho Luca de Meo.
Do they still make Renault Twingo?
Renault will axe the Twingo city car from its UK line-up, citing a desire to simplify its model range. A spokesman said: “Renault UK has decided to not commercialise the Twingo [facelift] in the UK right-hand-drive market when this vehicle launches across Europe in the first half of 2019.
When was the Renault Twingo launched?
1992
Renault introduced its first model of Twingo at the Paris Motor Show in 1992 for a launch of the model in 1993.