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Renault Set to Debut Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype at Paris Motor Show
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7 Oct 2024
Renault Set to Debut Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype at Paris Motor Show
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Renault is set to reveal the Twingo E-Tech electric prototype at the 2024 Paris Motor Show. This concept model previews the fourth-generation Twingo, expected to enter production in 2026
Renault is set to reveal the Twingo E-Tech electric prototype at the 2024 Paris Motor Show. This concept model previews the fourth-generation Twingo, expected to enter production in 2026
Renault is set to reveal the Twingo E-Tech electric prototype at the 2024 Paris Motor Show. This concept model previews the fourth-generation Twingo, expected to enter production in 2026
Following the success of its Renault 5 revival, Renault is once again drawing from its rich small car heritage with the retro-inspired Twingo E-Tech prototype. Set to debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show, the new Twingo is the latest addition to the "Renaulution" strategy - a new family of affordable EV's aimed at broadening the appeal of electric cars.
Like the 5, the Twingo prototype leans heavily on the innovative design and quirky charm of the original 1992 model. Noteworthy features include the signature round headlamps, now integrated into floating LED rings, and a front-end design that mimics the approachable, friendly face of its predecessor. The distinctive round door handles, now enhanced with light-up rims, are a playful update, while three small, non-functional vents on the bonnet provide another visual link to the past. At the rear, circular taillights and a black trim around the rear window complete the look.


The hallmarks continue on the inside, with a cylindrical dashboard housing a 7-inch digital instrument panel and a 10.1-inch central multimedia screen. Other cues include a full length glass roof panel, two spoke steering wheel, and seat fabric sporting vibrant patterns, while in an typical prototype experiment, the floor is made of tinted cork. The design team has also given thought to the practical use of the car, with magnetic front headrests providing rear seat passengers a space to mount their phones, and 50:50 split/fold rear seats.
With a projected starting price of under €20,000, Renault aims to position the Twingo E-Tech as one of the most affordable electric cars in Europe when it launches in 2026. We'll also be keeping our fingers crossed for a potential Alpine variant, in the mould of the A290 hot hatch.




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