Renault has shown off its new Renault Twingo, but there's still no news on whether it'll come to the UK.
The electric city car is a reinvention of the iconic 1990s Twingo, and was shown off in prototype form at the Paris Motor Show this month. The four-door machine promises to be, in production form, a very affordable runabout, but according to Autocar it's not clear whether there's a business case to bring it to our shores.
Should it come to the UK, the new Renault Twingo will sit below the upcoming new Renault 5 small car and new Renault 4 small SUV in a three-car EV range. It will go head-to-head with the upcoming new Citroen e-C3 and the new Dacia Spring.
New 2026 Renault Twingo: price and release date
The new Renault Twingo promises to be one of the most accessible new electric cars on sale. The company is anticipating a price of below £17,000 should it come to the UK.
If it gets the green light we can expect it to go on sale in 2026.
New 2026 Renault Twingo: exterior and interior
The new Renault Twingo is the latest classic Renault to be given a modern makeover. As with the new Renault 5 and new Renault 4, the exterior design brings back the spirit of the pretty 1990s model.
The new Renault Twingo continues with the ‘monospace’ profile of the first Renault Twingo. This miniature MPV design is extremely space-efficient, and also gives the new Renault Twingo a distinct appearance alongside more traditional small EVs.
Classic details have been reinvented on the new Renault Twingo, from the cute ‘frog’s eye’ headlights that now comprise bright LED roundels, to the exaggerated round circles for the doorhandles.
The new Renault Twingo has a distinctive look at the rear as well, with a contrast black tailgate surround and more cute round LED lights. It also has large wheels, flared wheelarches and neat integrated bumper overriders that will help protect it from parking prangs.
We don’t know what the new Renault Twingo’s interior will look like. However, the firm has confirmed it will use a Google Android-based software setup, with a similarly feature-packed infotainment touchscreen to models such as the Renault Austral. Expect video streaming, plenty of apps, comprehensive connectivity and much more besides.
The new Renault Twingo will be roomy inside, helped by its dedicated space-efficient electric car underpinnings. Expect roomy seats for four and, like the original, flexible rear chairs that may slide and fold. The boot may not be huge, but should be big enough for city centre life.
New 2026 Renault Twingo: electric motor and battery
The new Renault Twingo will boast best-in-class efficiency, promises the firm. The engineers say its lifecycle CO2 emissions will be a huge 75% less than an average petrol-engined car in Europe – its eco credentials will go beyond simply having zero tailpipe emissions.
It’s too soon to say what size battery the new Renault Twingo will have. Given its city car credentials, it may be around 40kWh, which should give a range of around 150-200 miles on the WLTP cycle. For those who restrict it to city use, the range will be greater still, minimising how often it will need to be charged.
The new Renault Twingo will probably have a front-wheel drive platform, in the interests of both space efficiency and stable handling. Expect zippy performance up to the legal speed limit, and levels of electric car refinement the original Renault Twingo could only dream of.
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