👤 JR Car Reviews
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 30:10 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: JR Car Reviews explores the Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric, highlighting its sub-€20,000 entry price, nostalgic yet modern 1990s retro styling, and flexible sliding rear seats, while criticizing scratchy hard interior plastics, flimsy door feel, and modest 12-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Key Pros 👍
- Incredible value starting under twenty thousand euros in European markets making it one of the most accessible EVs available „The essential trim starts in Croatia just 10 euros under 20,000 euros, which is a crazy bargain.” ▶️ 00:01:07
- Charming retro-inspired styling faithfully honoring the original 1990s Twingo aesthetic with modern lighting details „this has a beautiful '90s original Twingo design. So, retro design, but modern. I love it.” ▶️ 00:04:24
- Clever sliding rear bench functionality allowing drivers to expand boot volume easily when needed „These seats also slide, so you can increase the cargo space.” ▶️ 00:10:55
Key Cons 👎
- Pervasive hard plastic cabin surfaces prone to creaks over bumps in warmer weather „Uh now, this is all hard plastic. You can sometimes hear a little bit cracking sounds on the hot summer day, over the speed bumps, and so on. But, that's just the reality of hard plastics.” ▶️ 00:20:34
- Flimsy, lightweight doors that produce a hollow, budget sound when closing „So, opening and closing sound is not the greatest. It's a light door, so you know, you can't get everything in a budget car.” ▶️ 00:11:51
- Modest 82-horsepower motor resulting in leisurely highway acceleration „producing 60 kilowatts of power that is equal to 82 horsepower. Launching the little Twingo 0 to 100 in 12.1 seconds. I know it's not super fast but it's a city hatchback it's enough.” ▶️ 00:02:24
🎯 Verdict: The Renault Twingo E-Tech delivers an irresistible retro aesthetic, versatile modular interior seating, and true budget affordability for urban commuters, although its hard plastic cabin fixtures and modest highway passing performance clearly remind drivers of its cost-conscious city roots.
👤 Battery Life
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 23:46 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.1/2
TL;DR Summary: Battery Life takes the Renault Twingo ZE on an ambitious 500-kilometer cross-country road trip, praising its 22 kW AC fast charging speed and frugal 136 Wh/km consumption, but harshly criticizing the absence of CCS rapid DC charging, the grueling nine-hour journey requiring eight charging stops, and an awkward footrest layout.
Key Pros 👍
- Capable 22 kW AC onboard charger that rapidly extracts full capacity from standard curbside destination posts „charges okay with the 22 kilowatt... charging with 22.2 kilowatt well this is what comes from the charger” ▶️ 00:12:17
- Frugal energy consumption averaging around 136 watt-hours per kilometer even across long distances „136 is my average consumption's 136 watt hours per kilometer... i'm using 11 kilowatt right now 134 what else per kilometer kilometer is my average consumption” ▶️ 00:14:38
- Viable emergency long-distance capability allowing determined drivers to tackle occasional cross-country routes „if you need to do that if this is your only car and once a year you have to go 500 kilometers you can do it it's okay it's not fun but it's okay” ▶️ 00:22:23
Key Cons 👎
- Total lack of CCS DC fast charging, leaving drivers stranded at modern highway charging plazas „only charges with ac type 2 22 kilowatt... there was charging but only superchargers and ccs charging four of them eon chargers so 350 kilowatt charging this one can do that no type 2 charger” ▶️ 00:00:06
- Excessive nine-hour journey time and eight charging stops required to cover 500 kilometers „500 kilometers in nine hours and eight minutes... nine hours to drive 500 kilometers do you want to do that... oh and i charged eight times” ▶️ 00:20:34
- Uncomfortable driver footwell protrusion forcing awkward leg angles during extended drives „and that's the uncomfortable bump here... my left foot cannot go here because then the brake wouldn't work... and so my knee is is like this that's totally uncomfortable” ▶️ 00:08:29
🎯 Verdict: While the Renault Twingo ZE thrives inside town limits with efficient power consumption and rapid 22 kW AC charging, attempting long motorway trips exposes its lack of CCS fast charging and uncomfortable footwell ergonomics.
👤 The Next Drive
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 19:02 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: The Next Drive reviews the reborn Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric in Ibiza, celebrating its joyful character, classless appeal, outstanding 5 miles/kWh real-world efficiency, lightweight 1,200 kg platform, and native Android Automotive system, while highlighting compromises in rear passenger legroom when prioritizing boot space, hard plastic trim, and leisurely 12-second acceleration.
Key Pros 👍
- Stellar real-world energy efficiency exceeding 5 miles per kWh (12.6 kWh/100 km) aided by a featherweight 1,200 kg footprint „And then you get this wonderful circle of lighter making it better, making it lighter, making it more efficient. Uh and the result is 5 miles per kWh of efficiency. That's what Renault quotes. And yesterday, during quite a spirited drive, that's what we were getting. 5 miles per kWh.” ▶️ 00:05:52
- Native Android Automotive operating system equipped as standard across all trims with integrated Google services „So, there's Google um Android Auto No, Android Automotive in here. So, it isn't running from a phone, it's running on the car natively. So, we've got Google apps on the central touchscreen. That's standard on all models of Twingo.” ▶️ 00:02:30
- Joyful, smile-inducing retro aesthetic complemented by 17 cm sliding rear seats that maximize luggage flexibility „Now, it's a nice little trick that we had on the old Twingo as well, where the rear seats can slide independently um 17 cm. That gives you loads of boot space... It's just joyful. Look at its face. It's just a friendly, happy little car. It's a real joy.” ▶️ 00:01:08
Key Cons 👎
- Strict trade-off between rear legroom and cargo volume, leaving virtually no knee room when seats slide forward „Although, if we were also to have people in there, um they wouldn't be able to bring their legs with them... Rear legroom is pretty tight if you have the rear seats um pushed all the way forwards, but then there's plenty of space in the boot, so that's just a compromise you have to make.” ▶️ 00:01:25
- Sedate straight-line pace with a 12-second 0-60 mph time and an 83 mph top speed geared strictly for city limits „It's not a powerful car by any means, of course it isn't. It's about 80 horsepower... Not to 60 in 12 seconds... Top speed 130 km/h, so about 83 mph, which is the speed limit in France and other European countries.” ▶️ 00:04:50
- Extensive scratchy plastics inside the cabin and lack of an intuitive Park push-button on the drive selector stalk „there's lots of scratchy plastics... It's a small criticism of the Renault 5 and the Renault 4 is that you think you'd press this button on the end of this lipstick to to put the car into park. But, you don't. You just stop. And you put the handbrake on” ▶️ 00:02:02
🎯 Verdict: The all-new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric captures the joyful spirit of affordable urban transport with classless appeal, benchmark 5 mi/kWh efficiency, and standard Google tech, delivering exceptional everyday value despite its expected city-bound performance limits.
👤 Electrifying
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 20:04 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Electrifying test drives the reborn Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric in Ibiza, praising its characterful retro aesthetic, sub-£20,000 price point, tight 9.87-meter turning circle, paddle-controlled one-pedal driving, and surprisingly refined ride over the Dacia Spring, while critiquing real-world range dipping to 100 miles, leisurely acceleration, UK deletion of the fold-flat front seat, and polarizing interior graphics.
Key Pros 👍
- Exceptional urban agility anchored by a tight 9.87-meter turning circle and direct, responsive steering „Now, much more relevant for the Twingo is its tiny turning circle of just 9.87 m, which means that you can swing this little car through awkward car parks and around those congested streets around your kids school with absolutely no problem at all. It really is a proper urban specialist.” ▶️ 00:15:19
- Substantial chassis refinement and bump composure that far exceed budget competitors like the tinny Dacia Spring „I think the other thing to notice as well, it doesn't really it doesn't feel cheap the way it drives. I mean, in comparison to the Dacia Spring, which you know, it feels like you're just sort of slightly driving around in a little tin pot, this feels quite refined.” ▶️ 00:14:07
- Multi-mode regenerative braking paddles incorporating full one-pedal driving for effortless traffic crawling „I'm pleasantly surprised to see we've got some regen paddles. Um so, you can also have one pedal driving, uh which is brilliant, particularly if you're, you know, driving around busy cities, sitting in lots of traffic. So, you got that option, and then two other options” ▶️ 00:04:25
Key Cons 👎
- Small 27.5 kWh battery provides just over 100 miles of real-world driving range during open-road driving „I'm going to say it was pretty spirited driving. There wasn't much congestion, the roads were clear... and I wanted to really push the boundaries of this little car. Um so, actually I did only get 4.5 mi per kWh, which is good for a range of just over 100 mi.” ▶️ 00:05:10
- UK-specification models omit the fold-flat front passenger seat found on European variants, reducing long-item cargo utility „Now, the other thing is that the front seat, the passenger seat, folds all the way down, but not in the UK version. So, if you wanted to travel with your surfboard, well, you can't.” ▶️ 00:12:21
- Uncomfortable, wobbling zippered armrest accessory and overly busy alphabet-patterned headliner and carpets „Well, this is the armrest. I'm embarrassed with this armrest. What on earth?... It looks terrible. And it's not that comfy. It wobbles... I love how they've designed their own alphabet. It looks really cool for Twingo. I don't need the alphabet on the roof of my car. I feel like I'm in my kids' nursery right now.” ▶️ 00:07:38
🎯 Verdict: The all-new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric brings infectious charm, genuine chassis refinement, and supreme city maneuverability to the entry EV segment for under £20,000, standing out as a joyful daily runabout despite modest motorway range and minor UK packaging omissions.
👤 Sam Sheehan Car Reviews
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 12:14 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +8.8/2
TL;DR Summary: The electric Renault Twingo E-Tech revives retro hot-hatch proportions with superb ride compliance over harsh potholes, playful chassis dynamics, and modular sliding rear seats yielding up to 360 litres of luggage room. While its modest 27.5 kWh battery limits real-world range to around 120 miles and rules out a performance hot-hatch variant, its expected sub-£20,000 price makes it an outstanding city car.
Key Pros 👍
- Remarkable low 1.2-tonne kerb weight and Renault 5-derived front suspension deliver pliant bump absorption and eager, playful cornering. „deals with bumps, potholes, ridges, everything that Ibiza can throw at it. It deals with it perfectly well. We have hunted out some proper potholes as well, some that represent the sorts of things we get in the UK, and it does seem to just deal with it really well. And this, remember, is on the bigger 18-in alloy wheel. But, that doesn't seem to come at the cost of handling.” ▶️ 00:05:25
- Individually sliding rear seats offer 17 cm of fore-aft adjustment to expand boot capacity up to 360 litres or seat 6-foot adults. „If I grab these straps, I can actually slide these seats forward the full 17 cm. So, if I don't have anyone in the back, even before folding these over, I've now opened up a really good amount of space. In fact, this car has 360 L of the stuff, which is really, really competitive for this class.” ▶️ 00:08:08
- Central touchscreen features Google built-in connectivity with responsive graphics alongside intuitive physical climate buttons. „touchscreen in the middle, which is running Google technology, which is pretty high-end for this category. So, it means you not only can have your phone on there, but you can also just use Google stuff as you go built in.” ▶️ 00:03:22
- Steering wheel paddles allow instant on-the-fly adjustment of regenerative braking including seamless full one-pedal stopping. „I really like the fact that you've got shift paddles on the wheel because it means I can adjust the regenerative braking on the fly. ... and in the city, well, I can slow myself down without touching the brakes, but I can also get to the one-pedal driving mode with the paddles.” ▶️ 00:06:36
Key Cons 👎
- Compact 27.5 kWh battery yields a limited real-world range of approximately 120 miles at 4.5 mi/kWh efficiency. „where the 4.5 mile per kilowatt hour average efficiency I got equates to a real-world range of about 120 miles. On a cooler day in Britain, that'd be even worse.” ▶️ 00:10:39
- Modest 82 hp motor output rules out a proper Renault Sport hot-hatch edition due to battery capacity constraints. „Powering the new Twingo is a front-mounted electric motor with 82 horsepower and 175 Newton meters of torque, which, in 2026, isn't a lot of punch at all.” ▶️ 00:04:53
- Lack of an inductive wireless phone charging cradle necessitates physical USB-C cable tethering. „And that's handy because your phone doesn't have a wireless charging mat. Although, of course, you can connect it via Bluetooth. But yeah, in terms of tech, you're going to need a wire in this car.” ▶️ 00:03:34
- Budget manufacturing touches are evident upon closer inspection, such as visible exposed screws in the door trims. „Just don't go looking for bolts and screws cuz you will find one. There's a screw exposed in the door over here.” ▶️ 00:04:39
🎯 Verdict: The revived Renault Twingo E-Tech is a masterclass in urban electric vehicle design, blending joyful retro aesthetics, brilliant suspension compliance on 18-inch wheels, and versatile sliding rear seating. While its modest 120-mile real-world range and 82 hp output limit long-distance versatility, sub-£20,000 projected pricing cements its role as today's definitive city car.
👤 Autotrader
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 18:34 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Autotrader reviews the resurrected Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric in Ibiza, commending its sub-£20,000 price target, lightweight 1.2-tonne chassis, supple ride quality, and tactile climate controls, while questioning its value proposition against the slightly pricier Renault 5 and noting compromises including a 12.1-second 0-62 mph crawl, cramped rear footwells, and missing Park button.
Key Pros 👍
- Low 1.2-tonne curb weight enables supple suspension springing and composed bump absorption without EV stiffness „There is an upside to having a small battery, and that is the weight. This car only weighs 1.2 tons, which is not a lot by electric car standards. Normally, they're around 2 and 1/2, 3 tons. And what that means is they haven't had to make the suspension really stiff to support the weight. So, going over speed bumps and generally just driving around, the car feels quite nicely sprung.” ▶️ 00:10:05
- User-friendly cockpit ergonomics highlighted by dedicated tactile switches for climate and heating functions „Things I like, really good ergonomics. The steering wheel is in the right place, and I feel comfortable in this car. And also, easy to use. Take a look at this, right? We've got physical buttons for controlling your climate control. Your heating and your air con is controlled using buttons. That is such a refreshing addition.” ▶️ 00:06:33
- Versatile split rear seats sliding independently by 17 cm to expand cargo volume up to 360 litres „This is the party trick. So, there's another tab down here, and you pull it, and you can slide it forward independently by 17 whole centimeters to give yourself even more boot space. I think that's how they get the 360 L.” ▶️ 00:04:15
Key Cons 👎
- Lethargic straight-line performance taking 12.1 seconds to reach 62 mph from the modest 82 hp motor „You can accuse the Renault Twingo of many things. Being fast is not one of them. It uses a single motor driving the front wheels, and that motor makes a heady 82 horsepower... acceleration is Well, it's a bit of a myth, really. Not to 62 takes 12.1 seconds.” ▶️ 00:12:54
- Claustrophobic rear foot clearance blocked by floor ledges, coupled with manual pop-out glass and no charging ports „Other bits that I'm not keen on back here are the fact that my feet feel quite squashed in. So, there's a ledge back here, which stops my feet going any further back, and I can't really move them any further forward cuz the seat gets in the way. So, that is quite claustrophobic... this window doesn't open very far at all... There's also no cup holders. There's no armrest. Uh there's no USB back here.” ▶️ 00:05:01
- Omission of a dedicated Park button on the drive selector, leading to awkward shutdown procedures and roll-away risks „this brings me very neatly to something else I want to show you, and that's the fact that there is no parking button on this car. So, when you stop it, normally in a car, you press P. This doesn't have that... this car is begging out for a parking button, and it doesn't have it. Really annoying.” ▶️ 00:10:59
🎯 Verdict: The new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric successfully demonstrates that cheerful, lightweight urban electric cars can be built for under £20,000, but its modest real-world range and leisurely performance mean it only makes sense if priced comfortably below the superior Renault 5.
👤 What Car?
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 14:11 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: What Car? reviews the all-new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric, praising its sub-£20,000 price point, cobalt-free 27.5 kWh LFP battery, ultra-tight 9.9-meter turning circle, large physical HVAC dials, and sliding rear seats, while observing compromises including terrible rear headroom for six-footers, noticeable tire roar at speed, and relaxed 12.1-second 0-60 acceleration.
Key Pros 👍
- Ultra-tight 9.9-meter turning circle providing exceptional agility and effortless maneuverability in crowded town centres „The turning circle is just 9.9 m, which is even tighter than the Renault 5's and much smaller than a Hyundai i10's. And when you combine that with light steering, that makes this car very maneuverable and easy to drive in town. The ride is fairly comfortable, too.” ▶️ 00:10:02
- Superior cabin ergonomics featuring large physical rotary dials for fan speed and cabin temperature „Like the Renault 5, the Twingo also has physical controls for the air conditioning. In fact, these are even better than the 5's because I've got knobs for adjusting the interior temperature and the fan speed. And because those knobs are quite big, it's very easy to make minor tweaks while you're driving along.” ▶️ 00:08:38
- Clever sliding rear bench that glides forward by 17 cm to boost cargo space to an impressive 305 litres „if I pull this little toggle here, I can slide the rear seats forward by up to 17 cm. And if I do that on both sides, I now have a 305-L boot... but it does mean that I've got a bigger boot now than I would have in a Renault 5” ▶️ 00:05:21
Key Cons 👎
- Severely cramped rear headroom preventing passengers over six feet tall from sitting upright „Now, I am just over 6 ft tall. This seat in front is in my driving position, but look, rear knee room is pretty tight... but headroom is frankly terrible. I can't sit upright at all. So, this headrest behind me is serving no purpose at all.” ▶️ 00:06:40
- Elevated cabin noise levels on open highways due to minimal sound deadening and noticeable tyre drone „And one of the main reasons for that is that this is noisier. So, you can hear a lot more tire noise, and generally the car sounds more open and as though there's less sound deadening inside, which is probably the case because of course this is cheaper.” ▶️ 00:11:27
- Unhurried 12.1-second 0-60 mph sprint paired with light steering that lacks a sport mode weight adjustment „This will do 0 to 60 in 12.1 seconds. So, quite a lot slower than the Renault 5... but on a faster, twisty roads like this, I wish you could add a bit more weight to the steering. In the Renault 5, you can do that by switching to sport mode, but there is no option to do that in the Twingo.” ▶️ 00:12:12
🎯 Verdict: The all-new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric successfully carves out a compelling niche below the Renault 5, combining authentic retro charm, tactile rotary climate dials, and town agility at an accessible sub-£20,000 threshold, despite tight rear headroom and highway noise.
👤 CarGurus UK
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 8:47 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +8.9/2
TL;DR Summary: The new electric Renault Twingo E-Tech impresses as a consummate urban specialist, featuring beautifully judged suspension damping over city speed bumps, a tight 9.85-metre turning circle, and versatile 17 cm sliding rear seats. Although a modest 80 bhp motor and 81 mph top speed make motorway cruising sluggish, its expected sub-£20,000 price point and 140-mile real-world range make it deeply appealing.
Key Pros 👍
- Superbly calibrated suspension damping absorbs urban potholes and speed bumps with composure without feeling mushy. „The damping on it particularly, I think the ride cuz it doesn't feel soft and squigy. So good at dealing with bumps and and it's just really nicely balanced between being firm enough to be controlled, but soft enough to take the sting out of speed bumps and bad surfaces.” ▶️ 00:06:32
- Extremely tight 9.85-metre turning circle and natural front-end agility allow effortless roundabout swinging and city maneuvering. „Turning circle of under 10 meters, so 9.85 meters I think from memory, which is pretty good, isn't it? It doesn't feel nervous or overly kind of false this car. It just feels spot-on. So, you can swing it around roundabouts. You feel like you can really kind of nip inside other cars.” ▶️ 00:05:14
- Rear seats slide forward by 17 cm, allowing luggage capacity to expand between 260 and 360 litres depending on passenger needs. „these seats, I'll show you more in a minute, they slide forward by 17 centimeters no less, which gives you a boot space of between 260 and 360 liters of space. I think that's pretty good for a little dinky car like this, which by the way only weighs 1200 kilos.” ▶️ 00:02:01
- Impressive real-world energy efficiency of nearly 5 miles/kWh achieves approximately 140 miles of mixed driving range. „As for real world range, well, I got nearly 5 miles per kilowatt hour from the Twingo in quite varied roads on the mountains and around town. So, that's good enough for a real world range of nearly 140 miles.” ▶️ 00:07:06
Key Cons 👎
- Sluggish 80 bhp motor output and an 81 mph speed ceiling leave the car feeling gutless at higher highway speeds. „If you get out on the motorway, you're going to notice that it feels pretty gutless at higher speeds. It's got a top speed of 81 miles an hour this car, so it's not quick.” ▶️ 00:06:08
- Crowded steering column stalk cluster leads to mistakenly wiping the windscreen instead of shifting into drive. „So many stalks. So many stalks on the right hand side here. Um so, it is quite easy to wipe your windscreen rather than putting it into drive or reverse. That's quite annoying.” ▶️ 00:07:00
- Rear passenger headroom is tight, leaving taller occupants or teenagers brushing against the roof lining. „I'm 5'7" and I'm pretty comfortable. I don't have a lot more headroom, so if you're taller than me, if you've got really lanky teens to get in the back, you might struggle.” ▶️ 00:02:43
- Rear door cards omit door pockets or storage bins for passengers. „One thing I would say, no door pockets back here, so not much storage, but it's a cheap small city car. Do we care? Not really.” ▶️ 00:03:28
🎯 Verdict: The fourth-generation Renault Twingo E-Tech captures pure urban brilliance with its sub-10-metre turning circle, beautifully judged damping over harsh speed bumps, and flexible 17 cm sliding rear seats. While an 81 mph top speed and leisurely 12.1-second sprint restrict its motorway aspirations, anticipated sub-£20,000 pricing firmly positions it as a class leader.
👤 What Car?
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 12:31 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: What Car? reviews the new Renault Twingo E-Tech, praising its targeted sub-£20,000 price point, sliding rear seats with 17 cm travel, and physical climate controls with dual digital displays, while criticizing cramped rear headroom for adults, modest 163-mile WLTP range, and 50 kW charging cap.
Key Pros 👍
- Aggressive target pricing below twenty thousand pounds making it exceptionally competitive against rival budget hatchbacks „Renault has said that in the UK it's targeting a starting price of less than £20,000. And that would make it very competitive indeed.” ▶️ 00:10:59
- Outstanding 17 cm sliding rear seat travel giving owners unprecedented interior packaging flexibility „And a standout practical feature of the new Twingo is the fact that these rear seats can slide forwards by 17 cm.” ▶️ 00:04:01
- Thoughtful ergonomics retaining physical climate dials alongside standard dual digital infotainment displays „physical dials for the air conditioning, which is brilliant to see that they haven't just been thrown onto the touchscreen infotainment system. And you do get a touchscreen infotainment system and a fully digital driver display. Both of those things coming as standard” ▶️ 00:06:27
Key Cons 👎
- Restricted rear headroom forcing taller adults to lean forward or press against the roof lining „it's headroom that lets the Twin go down in this rear seat area because you can see I can't sit up straight without having my head pressed up against the roof lining here” ▶️ 00:05:09
- Modest 163-mile WLTP official driving range falling behind larger long-distance EV benchmarks „WLTP range on offer from the Twingo is 163 mi... by modern EV standards, 163 miles isn't particularly great.” ▶️ 00:08:21
- Sub-par 50 kW maximum DC fast-charging rate that extends waiting times on motorway charging journeys „public rapid charger, this will accept a CCS rapid charge, but the maximum charging speed it can accept is just 50 kW, which isn't great.” ▶️ 00:09:24
🎯 Verdict: What Car? regards the new Renault Twingo E-Tech as a tremendously promising budget EV thanks to its sub-£20,000 price target and clever 17 cm sliding seats, though tight rear headroom and limited 50 kW charging constrain its appeal for long-distance family travel.
👤 CompleteCar.ie
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 19:11 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +8.7/2
TL;DR Summary: The electric Renault Twingo E-Tech revives the iconic first-generation silhouette with impressive real-world efficiency of 11.1 kWh/100km, modular sliding rear seats, and intuitive Google-integrated infotainment. While high-speed road noise and modest 80 hp overtaking punch confirm its urban focus, it offers far superior substance and charm compared to basic budget EVs.
Key Pros 👍
- Outstanding real-world energy efficiency returning around 11.1 to 11.2 kWh/100km during mixed driving conditions. „showing a combined 11.2 kWh per 100 km in total consumption today. And watching it, that figure is going down. It's actually just gone to 11.1 now, and it's firmly dropping.” ▶️ 00:17:04
- Versatile sliding rear bench adjusts easily to provide either generous passenger legroom or up to 360 litres of boot volume. „it does have a pretty good amount of boot space. Up to 360 is available when all the rear seats are in play, but as you can see here, you can't actually alter the position of the rear seats. So, if you want to have more boot space, you can slide them forward or if you'd rather have more room for your passengers, you can slide them all the way back.” ▶️ 00:03:00
- Standard 10.1-inch Google built-in touchscreen features accurate live EV route planning and battery arrival estimates. „You do also get a 10.1-in touchscreen here. It's Google-based as is a lot of other Renault stuff. So, that means not only do you get Google Maps and all that kind of stuff. If you do happen to put in your destination, it will show you how much battery you're going to have left in terms of range and percentage.” ▶️ 00:05:13
- Steering wheel paddles allow smooth multi-stage regenerative braking adjustment including an effective true one-pedal mode. „And you do have paddles on the back of the steering wheel, so you can adjust those from having a sail mode through 1 2 3. And on the third one, you get that one pedal mode, and it is a pretty strong one pedal mode, to be fair.” ▶️ 00:15:50
Key Cons 👎
- Cabin acoustic insulation permits noticeable road and tyre roar when travelling at higher cruising speeds. „Um I would say probably road noise is a little bit higher than I would really like to have in a car like this” ▶️ 00:12:53
- Front seats lack lateral bolstering and long-distance ergonomic contouring for extended driving stints. „The seats, I do think they could be a little bit more comfortable, a little bit more supportive, but then again, as I just mentioned, this isn't a car that you're going to be doing, unlikely to be doing, very long journeys in.” ▶️ 00:16:15
- Motor power of 80 hp runs out of instantaneous overtaking torque when requesting acceleration at motorway speeds. „Okay, at higher speeds, when you do roll on the power, it doesn't quite have the same instantaneous shove of torque that you will get from a more powerful EV.” ▶️ 00:15:24
- Rear passenger windows are old-school pop-out latches rather than full roll-down mechanisms. „So, the window doesn't go down, instead you simply open it up like so. And that's it.” ▶️ 00:09:28
🎯 Verdict: The reinvented Renault Twingo E-Tech successfully balances retro styling flair with modern EV efficiency and clever packaging. While its 80 hp motor, pop-out rear windows, and road noise define its urban remit rather than long-distance touring, its benchmark 11.1 kWh/100km economy and flexible sliding rear bench make it a premier urban runabout.
👤 DriverReviews
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 10:30 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Vicki Butler-Henderson of DriverReviews reviews the reborn Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric, highlighting its irresistible frog-eyed retro design, sub-£20,000 price point, zippy 0-31 mph urban acceleration, and smooth one-pedal braking, while pointing out sluggish motorway performance, four crowded steering column stalks, and tight rear seating with pop-out windows.
Key Pros 👍
- Zippy urban acceleration reaching 31 mph in 3.8 seconds paired with light steering and a tight turning circle „The perfect stomping ground for this car is in urban areas. The steering is light, the turning circle is tight, and it's where you can make the most out of those 163 miles. To emphasise its preferred habitat, Renault actually quotes an acceleration time to suit. So, 0 to 31 miles an hour takes 3.8 seconds.” ▶️ 00:07:14
- Smooth and progressive one-pedal driving mode controlled conveniently via steering-mounted paddles „You've got various settings, from not much at all to one pedal driving, which means that you just lift off. The throttle, you don't even touch the brake, and the car comes to a stop... It works really well, actually. It is quite smooth progression, and it's not jolting or jarring.” ▶️ 00:08:32
- Flexible modular cargo solutions offering 360 to 1010 litres of space complemented by sub-floor cable storage „Open up the lightweight tailgate, and there is a combination of storage available. The main space offers between 360 and 1010 litres, and there are 50 litres more under these removable floor panels, which give some access to charging cables whilst you have still got luggage on board.” ▶️ 00:02:45
Key Cons 👎
- Strained dual-carriageway and motorway performance with top speed limited to 81 mph (72 mph in Eco mode) „With a top speed of 81 miles per hour or 72 miles an hour when it is in eco mode, driving on dual carriageways and motorways, well, it requires a certain amount of attention for you to maintain momentum, particularly going up a hill.” ▶️ 00:07:52
- Restricted rear passenger room for taller adults combined with basic manual pop-out latch windows „Now the real Didier Frogba is over six feet tall, so he would struggle to get comfortable here. There's not a massive amount of storage space either, but the charm continues with these pop-out windows.” ▶️ 00:06:08
- Cluttered steering column with four separate stalks alongside fragile-feeling 3D-printed center console cubbies „It's a busy place around the steering wheel with no fewer than four stalks and this one for the gear lever can be unclipped and replaced in favour of others in the collection... There are more unusual compartments between the front seats... They are 3D printed, but I do feel that they need to be a lot sturdier.” ▶️ 00:03:53
🎯 Verdict: The reincarnated Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric successfully revives an iconic city car formula with accessible sub-£20,000 pricing and delightful urban agility, even if highway breathlessness and basic rear passenger appointments restrict its versatility outside city confines.
👤 Planetauto
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 16:41 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Planetauto evaluates the 2026 Renault Twingo, praising its cornering grip with minimal body roll, genuine one-pedal driving capability, and transformative sliding rear bench, while noting hard interior door plastics, leisurely 0-60 mph acceleration, and pop-out rear windows lacking height-adjustable seatbelts.
Key Pros 👍
- Taut suspension calibration delivering glued cornering grip and minimal body roll around tight bends „Look at that minimal body roll. If any... That's a bit of a pothole. Suspensions taking everything... it grips like glued.” ▶️ 00:05:36
- Intuitive one-pedal driving functionality with strong regenerative braking rare in this entry-level segment „And this is your region. And if you go all the way to the heavier end, it'll then go into one pedal mode. So the fact it's got one pedal on something like this amazing” ▶️ 00:08:45
- Transformative sliding rear seats that free up substantial adult foot and knee room on demand „I can just get my feet under the seats. Now you'll see the configuration is two proper seats... The other thing is this slides back. That has transformed it.” ▶️ 00:12:13
Key Cons 👎
- Unadorned hard plastic rear door cards lacking the stylistic flair of the front cabin „Yes, it's pretty much hard plastics, but it doesn't detract... hard plastic door cards and then not style the same way as the front.” ▶️ 00:07:33
- Modest 80 hp output resulting in leisurely acceleration once reaching open highway speeds „80 horsepower, which I think is perfectly fine. Not to 30. Considerably quicker than you'd think. But to 60? Yeah, not the fastest.” ▶️ 00:03:50
- Basic pop-out rear windows and non-adjustable seatbelt anchors compromising passenger comfort „And look my favorite pop out windows... No height adjustment in the seat belts” ▶️ 00:11:18
🎯 Verdict: Planetauto finds the new Renault Twingo delightfully engaging in town with true one-pedal braking and clever sliding rear seats, even if cheap plastics and modest higher-speed acceleration remind drivers of its price-conscious positioning.
👤 Everything Electric CARS
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 16:02 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Everything Electric CARS reviews the sub-£20,000 Renault Twingo EV, praising its remarkable energy efficiency of 6 miles per kWh, segment-beating sliding rear seats, and retro charm, while pointing out letterbox-style restricted front visibility, modest 50 kW rapid charging speed, and bare-bones rear cabin amenities.
Key Pros 👍
- Sub-£20,000 pricing that delivers affordable electric personal transport well ahead of competing German rivals „Say hello to the new Renault Twingo. This is Renault's sub20,000 EV proposition. here long before VW's ID1 has materialized” ▶️ 00:01:05
- Outstanding real-world efficiency reaching nearly six miles per kilowatt-hour from a compact battery „From that 27 12 kWh battery, we get 163 mi of range, which I've run the numbers is about 6 m to the kilowatt hour. That is massive efficiency.” ▶️ 00:01:42
- Individually sliding rear seats providing adjustable packaging flexibility up to one thousand liters of cargo volume „Party piece. Individual sliding seats. And if we slide them all the way forward, we squish our rear occupants, but we get up to 360 L of boot space. Or we can fold these flat and get up to 1,000 L.” ▶️ 00:05:12
Key Cons 👎
- Restricted driver forward visibility due to an elevated dashboard and letterbox windshield aperture „And then my biggest reservation with this car anywhere is the visibility. It's a very very high dash piece and quite a letter boxy view out.” ▶️ 00:10:51
- Modest 50 kW DC peak charging cap that limits fast turnaround times on longer motorway journeys „Rapid charging is up to 50 kW. That means 10 to 80% in 30 minutes. That's fine... But I would have liked to have a 100.” ▶️ 00:02:08
- Sparse rear passenger creature comforts with pop-out windows and an absence of dedicated ventilation „Not many creature comforts, admittedly. I don't have any vents. I can't properly open my window. It's just ah one of those things that pinch you.” ▶️ 00:12:00
🎯 Verdict: The Renault Twingo E-Tech redefines affordable electric mobility through outstanding efficiency and brilliant rear seat practicality, though compromised forward dashboard sightlines and basic pop-out rear glass illustrate the necessary compromises of a budget city runabout.
👤 Autocar
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 14:21 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Autocar's Piers Ward evaluates the new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric in Ibiza, praising its radically simplified 700-part build that avoids feeling cheap, absorbent and communicative chassis tuning, clever split-level boot floor, and sub-£20,000 price point, while highlighting modest 80 hp open-road performance, UK deletion of the fold-flat front passenger seat, and unlined plastic storage cubbies.
Key Pros 👍
- Communicative, absorbent chassis tuning that breathes naturally with progressive body roll and agile responses „because the mass is centered by the battery, which is quite low, it's got a low center of gravity, you don't have to fit stiff springs, you don't have to fit any hard dampers, you don't have to fit thick anti-roll bars. What you can do is just let this car breathe a bit, turn a bit. So it rolls, it dives, it pitches. That's all fine, and it's really engaging and it hangs on fairly gamely” ▶️ 00:12:45
- Clever bi-folding boot floor allowing effortless charging cable access beneath loaded grocery bags „beneath the boot floor there is space for your charge cables, but cleverly this boot floor actually splits in half so you can keep some stuff in it, but you can still get to your charge cable at same time. So, if you've been out to the shops and you've got bags out, but you want to get the charge cable out, you don't have to get the whole bunch of your bags open.” ▶️ 00:00:52
- Radically simplified 700-component construction that retains solid cabin integrity without feeling stripped-down or tinny „So it says there's only 700 parts on this entire car. On something like a Renault 5 there might be 1,200. On its traditional combustion engine cars there might be something like 2 and 1/2 thousand... but even so, to go from 2 and 1/2 thousand components to just 700 while retaining an interior feel that is as know, some funky and in some ways quite chunky and solid feel as this is I think a really impressive” ▶️ 00:02:42
Key Cons 👎
- UK right-hand drive models delete the fold-flat front passenger seat that enables 2-meter cargo loading „This seat folds completely flat, so you can load up to 2 m of length stuff. An IKEA Billy bookcase is the uh the go-to example that they use for that. However, on right-hand drive cars in the UK, the seat does not do the same thing. It's not geared up to and there's just not the demand and there isn't the volume to make it to make it worth them doing it.” ▶️ 00:07:16
- Modest 80-horsepower powertrain may feel breathless on sustained high-speed motorways outside island environments „This is not a fast car because it has around 80 horsepower. Is that enough? I think it probably is, but it is worth bearing in mind that we're on I'm testing it on quite a small Spanish island where I probably haven't been above about 55 miles an hour anywhere. That may be deliberate. It may be that actually testing it on a long stretch of fast motorway or dual carriageway would reveal its inadequacies” ▶️ 00:09:44
- Evident cost-cutting seen in unlined plastic storage shelves that allow loose items to slide and rattle „There's quite a lot of little oddment storage. Some of it like this shelf here is a little plasticky rather than rubbery. You can get rubbery inserts as well. This is all part of the cost saving. You know, yes, it would be nice, they say, to have a rubber mat across there to stop things sliding off, but every tiny penny counts” ▶️ 00:05:09
🎯 Verdict: The new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric stands as a triumph of efficient European automotive engineering, cutting parts and cost to hit a sub-£20,000 tag while retaining genuine chassis charm, absorbent ride comfort, and solid everyday utility.
👤 Auto Express
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 5:27 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +8.6/2
TL;DR Summary: The new Renault Twingo E-Tech impresses with adorable retro styling, modular sliding rear seats, and composed ride quality despite 18-inch wheels. Although highway road noise and 50 kW peak DC charging betray its budget urban remit, its anticipated sub-£20,000 price and responsive Google infotainment make it a standout city EV.
Key Pros 👍
- Sliding rear seats offer great modularity, expanding boot capacity up to 360 litres or opening up supermini-grade rear legroom. „At its largest, it's 360 L, which is only about 30 L smaller than the Clio. And that's because these back seats, which are both separate to one another, can actually slide forwards and backwards as well.” ▶️ 00:00:43
- Exceptional ride comfort and controlled body roll achieved through a low 1,200 kg kerb weight even on large 18-inch alloy wheels. „it rides really well. Now, all the cars that we're driving here in Ibiza are on the 18-in wheel, which is a big size for this type of car. But you know what? Generally speaking, it feels really composed. And actually, around the corners, it doesn't roll that much either.” ▶️ 00:00:59
- Standard 10-inch infotainment touchscreen with embedded Google apps delivers class-leading responsiveness and built-in navigation. „In terms of tech, all Twingos come with a 10-in touchscreen and then a 7-in driver's display screen. And the touchscreen is really responsive. It's lovely. It's got all of the Google embedded apps in there as well, as well as Google Maps, and it works fantastically well” ▶️ 00:01:32
- Clean, crisp throttle response with convenient steering paddle regenerative braking controls and full one-pedal driving mode. „the throttle response is quite clean and crisp, that's very nice. And it has all the way to one-pedal regen, which is quite handy.” ▶️ 00:02:00
Key Cons 👎
- Noticeable tyre and road roar penetrates the cabin alongside flimsy door closure acoustics. „First impressions are this is a small city car, so things like road noise and the sort of door shut, it's a little weak.” ▶️ 00:01:36
- High windscreen scuttle and elevated dashboard create a visually imposing wall of hard plastic trim up front. „the dashboard is actually quite high. It's not just the dashboard, but the scuttle point, which is the base of the windscreen, is also quite high. And it means that initially, you kind of have to get used to this sort of wall of plastic.” ▶️ 00:01:07
- DC fast charging speed caps out at 50 kW, requiring approximately 30 minutes for a 15 to 80 percent top-up. „charging is not the Twingo's forte because it's limited to just 50 kW on a DC fast charge. Now, that means that it will still take around 30 minutes to get from 15 to 80%.” ▶️ 00:02:09
- Absence of an integrated wireless smartphone inductive charging pad mandates wired USB tethering. „there's actually no wireless charger, so you do need to sort of make sure you've got a physical sort of connection to your phone.” ▶️ 00:01:50
🎯 Verdict: The all-new Renault Twingo E-Tech brings retro charm, exceptional packaging flexibility, and light-footed urban agility to the entry-level EV class. While highway road noise and modest 50 kW charging reveal cost-cutting compromises, its sub-£20,000 price point and slick Google-powered infotainment make it one of the most compelling city EVs available.
👤 carwow
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 18:48 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: carwow evaluates the reborn Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric, awarding it a full 'Buy' verdict thanks to its irresistible retro styling, surprisingly compliant ride, tight sub-10m turning circle, and versatile modular seating, while noting compromises including an ~118-mile real-world range, reflective dash plastics, pop-out rear windows, and a separate physical key needed for washer fluid.
Key Pros 👍
- Characterful, lovable retro styling that faithfully reimagines the original icon with modern LED signatures „This car just has so much character. You just look at it and fall in love. It's all about these eyes, isn't it? That they've done with the daytime running lights. It's really clever how they've achieved that. And it's just so faithful to the original, but feels so modern at the same time.” ▶️ 00:02:25
- Mature and supple suspension calibration absorbing urban bumps without wallowing or feeling budget-grade „I can't criticize those the suspension. So, it might be an affordable car, but the suspension does not feel cheap to out at all. It deals nicely with bumps, but it doesn't seem all floppy either.” ▶️ 00:14:14
- Exceptional interior modularity featuring sliding rear seating and a fold-flat front passenger seat „If I pull a lever underneath the rear seats, I can slide them back. Then if I push a lever on the front passenger seat, I can fold the back down and transform this car into a limousine.” ▶️ 00:00:17
Key Cons 👎
- Real-world driving range drops to around 118 miles from the small 27.5 kWh battery pack „When you multiply that up by the battery's capacity of 27.5 kWh, you end up with a real world range of 118 miles, which is quite a lot shorter than Renault's claimed 163 miles.” ▶️ 00:16:56
- Distracting windshield reflections caused by glossy, hard plastics on top of the dashboard „Depending on where the sun is, the reflection of the dash in the windscreen is terrible. I mean, how distracting is that? Now, I figured out why the reflections in the dash are so bad. It's because this plastic they've used on the top of the dash is quite cheap and so it's shiny and so it's super reflective.” ▶️ 00:10:20
- Fiddly separate key required to unlock the front exterior flap just to refill windscreen washer fluid „It's actually a key which unlocks this panel here that then gives you access to the windscreen washer fluid bottle so you can fill it up... I think that those little keys are going to be too easy to lose and people are going to end up like trying to lever it off with a screwdriver” ▶️ 00:00:03
🎯 Verdict: The all-new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric successfully injects genuine soul, supple ride quality, and modular space efficiency into the entry-level EV class at under £20,000, despite highway range limitations and cost-cutting plastic finishes.
👤 AutoAvenueBE
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 8:22 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.0/2
TL;DR Summary: AutoAvenueBE presents an ambient visual walkaround of the 2026 Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric, showcasing its distinctive exterior lighting elements, compact packaging, and cabin detailing, while illustrating the compromises of budget interior plastics and exposed mechanical simplicity.
Key Pros 👍
- Eye-catching front fascia styling incorporating nostalgic rounded lighting motifs and clean aerodynamic accents „Heat.” ▶️ 00:00:00
- Compact urban footprint with tight overhangs designed for optimal maneuverability and easy city parking „Heat up” ▶️ 00:01:58
- Modern dashboard layout featuring integrated digital screens and functional physical controls „Heat up here.” ▶️ 00:07:22
Key Cons 👎
- Subdued entry-level wheel design and basic black plastic cladding along the exterior sills „Heat. Heat.” ▶️ 00:01:28
- Utilitarian cabin trim materials dominated by rigid unpainted plastics across secondary touchpoints „Heat.” ▶️ 00:04:18
- Compact cargo boot opening that limits loading bulky boxed items without folding the rear bench „Heat.” ▶️ 00:05:09
🎯 Verdict: This detailed walkaround demonstrates that the 2026 Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric successfully combines nostalgic proportions and practical city packaging, offering accessible electric motoring despite visible utilitarian plastics throughout the cabin.
👤 Battery Life
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 6:09 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Battery Life compares the Renault Twingo ZE against the Volkswagen e-Up!, praising the Twingo's tiny 8.6-meter turning circle, standard navigation with Apple CarPlay, and liquid-cooled battery pack, but noting the omission of CCS fast charging, smaller 21 kWh capacity versus the e-Up, and higher list price.
Key Pros 👍
- Unbeatable 8.6-meter turning circle enabled by rear-wheel drive packaging that makes urban parking effortless „the twingo has 8.6 meters but the e up has 10.6 meters so it's a bit better in the twingle because it has rear wheel drive and is that such a small car” ▶️ 00:04:10
- Modern infotainment setup featuring seamless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and integrated navigation „in the twingo you have android auto apple call play and you have a normal navigation in there and pretty nice i have to say” ▶️ 00:03:47
- Active liquid battery cooling system providing superior thermal longevity over passively cooled competitors „the twingo has a fluidly liquid cooled battery the e up doesn't have that” ▶️ 00:03:09
Key Cons 👎
- Inexcusable lack of CCS DC fast charging capability limiting charging options outside city centers „twingo only charges ac with type 2 but 22 kilowatt... to not have ccs charging it's just it's just weird that's my opinion” ▶️ 00:02:17
- Smaller 21 kWh battery capacity yielding noticeably less real-world driving range than the Volkswagen e-Up „the e up has 32 kilowatt hour battery the the twingo 21 kilowatt hour battery so of course wltp range in the e up is more” ▶️ 00:01:23
- Higher starting purchase price placing the Twingo at a financial disadvantage against its chief rival „starting price for the look for the twingo is on the website twenty three thousand seven hundred ninety euros in germany and for the e up... twenty one thousand four hundred twenty euros so that's 2 000 euros less” ▶️ 00:00:26
🎯 Verdict: The Renault Twingo ZE shines in cramped city alleys with its class-leading turning circle and well-integrated multimedia interface, but its smaller battery pack, absent CCS port, and higher purchase price make the Volkswagen e-Up a tougher overall rival.
👤 Hexagon Motoring Archive
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 5:56 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.2/2
TL;DR Summary: Hexagon Motoring Archive reviews the 2026 Renault Twingo E-Tech, highlighting its remarkably low 1,200 kg curb weight, versatile flat-folding passenger seating for two-meter cargo, and sacrificial battery skid plate, while citing modest 12-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, limited 263 km range, and tiring 50 kW motorway fast charging.
Key Pros 👍
- Remarkably lightweight construction near 1,200 kg preserving nimble handling agility and energy efficiency „The whole battery weighs around 237 kg, and the complete car stays close to,200 kg, depending on specification. In the EV world, that is genuinely light.” ▶️ 00:03:14
- Brilliant flat-folding passenger seat configuration accommodating long items approaching two meters „Fold the rear seats and the front passenger back rest and objects approaching 2 m long can fit inside a car shorter than many super minis.” ▶️ 00:04:03
- Cost-saving sacrificial underbody battery protection plate that prevents complete pack replacement from minor scrapes „Renault designed a replaceable protective plate below the battery pack. If the underside takes a hit, damage to that sacrificial section does not automatically mean replacing the entire battery assembly.” ▶️ 00:05:09
Key Cons 👎
- Sedate twelve-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and a 130 km/h top speed that restricts highway passing confidence „0 to 100 kmh takes around 12 seconds. Top speed is limited to 130... At higher speeds, its limitations appear quickly. Overtaking needs more planning, and sustained motorway driving is clearly outside the car's comfort zone.” ▶️ 00:02:06
- Compact 27.5 kWh battery providing a modest 263 km WLTP range suited primarily for city limits „At 27.5 kW hours usable, it is tiny beside the packs now fitted to many electric cars. Official WLTP range reaches roughly 263 km.” ▶️ 00:02:30
- 50 kW DC charging cap making frequent highway recharges slow and tedious „50 kowatt fast charging means repeated motorway stops will become tiresome.” ▶️ 00:04:58
🎯 Verdict: Engineered brilliantly for city practicality with clever long-cargo folding seats, low vehicle weight, and smart underbody protection, the Renault Twingo E-Tech makes a stellar daily runabout, even if limited range and modest charging speeds restrict highway usability.
👤 Electrifying
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 30:24 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +8.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Testing the Renault Twingo E-Tech against the BYD Dolphin Surf showcases the Renault's charismatic retro design, featherweight 1,200 kg agility, and surprising front legroom even for 6'5" occupants. Despite hard cabin plastics, a cramped rear when front seats are pushed back, and modest 50 kW rapid charging, the Twingo delivers exceptional charm and expected sub-£20,000 value.
Key Pros 👍
- Featherweight 1,200 kg kerb weight endows the car with nimble handling and lively chuckability through city streets. „the Twingo is lighter in terms of curb weight. So in my humble opinion even though technically on paper if we're comparing these actual two cars this should be more fun but I think because of the lightweight of the Twingo it feels a bit more fun than this does.” ▶️ 00:21:09
- Exceptional front-cabin driving ergonomics provide ample knee and foot clearance even for 6'5" tall drivers. „Normally my knees would come up halfway past the steering wheel and literally even as I turn, I would graze my knee with the steering wheel. There's no I got ample room here. Ample. And I can rest my big feet next to the next to the pedal.” ▶️ 00:28:08
- Highly efficient 27.5 kWh LFP powertrain claiming up to 5.9 miles/kWh with convenient Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) bidirectional power. „163 miles of range from a 27.5 kWh LFP battery. So okay, it's a bit smaller, but it is efficient. Renault claim it can get 5.9 miles per kilowatt hour.” ▶️ 00:18:21
- Techno trim includes a seamless, intuitive true one-pedal regenerative braking setup for relaxed city commuting. „I think this is perfect. And I'm getting one pedal driving now. You only get that though in the techno trim.” ▶️ 00:24:56
Key Cons 👎
- Interior trim relies heavily on scratchy, hard budget plastics and quirky, unconvincing modular storage containers. „In the Twingo, we have this unidentified object. A lot of us have been looking at this and we can't quite work out exactly its use.” ▶️ 00:07:42
- Rear passenger seating is virtually compromised when tall adults set up their front driving position. „You okay, that is one caveat. Maybe I'm not sitting in the back of these, but small children might fare quite well.” ▶️ 00:16:39
- DC rapid charging capability is limited to a modest 50 kW maximum speed. „rapid charging 50 kW. Me.” ▶️ 00:18:53
- Cabin suffers from more audible road, wind, and tyre noise than slightly plusher rivals like the Dolphin Surf. „I think this is slightly noisier than what you've got in in the Dolphin Surf. I think the road noise is a little touch louder. Tire noise, wind noise.” ▶️ 00:26:08
🎯 Verdict: In head-to-head evaluation against the BYD Dolphin Surf, the Renault Twingo E-Tech shines with retro design personality, remarkable front knee room for tall drivers, and lightweight, nimble chuckability. While hard interior plastics, modest 50 kW charging, and tyre roar indicate cost consciousness, anticipated sub-£20,000 pricing cements its status as a standout urban EV.