New Renault Twingo 2014: What do you think? - Carbuyer
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2014
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It's EXACTLY 4 YEARS SINCE CARBUYERS FIRST VIDEO! Just look at the transformation of cars and how much better they look. Keep up the fabulous work!
How exactly does having the engine at the back increase cabin space? I hope it doesn't handle like a Hillman Imp. Is there a boot at the front as well?
Is there a second boot in front?
so you get a front boot as in porsches? and how do you service the engine? it's pretty much hidden
if the engine is at the back then whats in the front bay? storage?
If the engine is in the back... Does it have additional space in the front? Be is it rwd? Too bad such a car is not available in my country
So what's under the hood if engine is in back? no mention if it has more storage there
I quite enjoyed this video... But it has to be followed up with a proper review. This type of video would be quite nice as a precursor to car reviews in future. It's nice to see which people in the car market are attracted to certain cars.
if the engine is on back , what is in front ? front boot ?
new kind of videos, well done carbuyer!
Most important question what is under the bonnet? Second luggage space? Or is it fixed shut like Alfa 4c ?
no, its stuff like crash protection points and battery
Do you not get any storage under the bonnet? Or did she just forget to mention it?
Have test driven the 70hp sce version apart from the light steering this is a fun little car. Am getting the 90hp tce dynamique in flame red with the full length sunroof with red touch packs inside & out. Under the front bonnet is the battery, fluid top ups & a crash box, no storage there. Tiny outside spacious inside
wats in the front ? now that the engine is in the back?
Whats under the hood? More storage? Spare wheel?
So, if the engine is in the boot, whats under the bonnet?
Battery, wiper instruments and crash protection points.
If the engine is at the back then what's in the front ??
So what's in the front? Spare wheel?
Looking forward to the full test.
So, is there any storage space in the front? I do like the customization, and you can barely tell there is an engine in the back...
Is there storage in the front too? Wasn't mentioned. Presumably there is if the engine is in the rear.
I love this reactions video but I hope a full review video is also coming out.
Yes! As soon as we're allowed to drive it in the UK.
Carbuyer is it a rear wheel driving
kalèd màtt Yes it is!
What did put Renault into the front when the engine is in the back? Are we going to see a 4 wheel hybrid sport version with front wheel torque verctoring?
So the engine's in the back. What's in the front?
I liked this video, can't wait for the full review! :)
dosen t it have space under the bonnet?
Can I just ask why it is left hand drive when they are in England?
What's under the front lid?
If the engine is in the back, is there extra storage up front?
No, the front is useless, and that is a big problem! The front is not even on hindges, so it is very difficult to refill the liquids. I hope they fix this problem very soon, the frunk would be nice.
Sooooo what's under the bonnet?
Rebecca that's why I love watching your review, your smart and in touch with current trends btw that car is hot!
Will renault make an rs version?
What's beneath the front hood then?
I love the interior, I think they've done really well with the personalisation options.
Sooo...what is in front if the engine is in the back?
Very cool car!
Very friendly video :)
Thanks Rebbeca!
If the engines in the back what's in the front bit of the car where the engine normally is?:):)
Looks like this video was filmed in Walton on Thames!
Indeed it was!
I really like the look of the new Renault design! I love the big badge and was really impressed with the new Clio when it first came out. I am glad that they are extending the look to different models :)
For a small compact it seams to do the job rather well, but let´s see how it drives - Not expecting big figures or impressions, but it should be nifty/fresh with that styling. Any space in the front ? or is it all the batteries cooling etc ?.
What is in the front bonnet if the engine is in the rear?
It's a crumple zone
I think it's quite cool how you're getting the public involved. I would love to see how it handles though. Rear engined rwd city car. Needs a performance version imo
rear mounted engine, like the 911, probably gearbox at the front for weight distribution, yeah, it should be fun and nimble to drive and it's handling should be good as well
Pretty cool car: it looks quite funky, and whilst it’s odd to stick the engine in the rear, it’s pretty cool how a little cute city car has rear wheel drive. Even the replacement BMW 1 series is going front like everything else these days. Hope they do a review, and hope it’s good to.
What if I go to Switzerland, I buy 4 big boxes of chocolate and put it in the boot. By the time I'm back home in UK, the chocolate will melt due to the engines heat coming from below the boot? :)
A small fridge/airco storage would be a nice option..
Is there a Front boot? Whats under the Bonet, if not an Engine?
I would guess they used the extra space in the front for moving the front seats forward and create more legroom in the back. And also, without an engine in the front i guess the turning circle would be dramatically improved.
i work at a renault dealer and if the one shows up i will look and give you an heads up
Uroš Zakovšek Oh, thats nice. But in that case, can you comment on what I thought they have improved by moving the engine to the back. Difference in cabin space by moving the front seats? Better turning circle? Would be nice to know.
I'd like to check under her bonnet..she certainly knows how to handle a gear stick.
well it turns out it isnt any storage at all just some
It remindes me on Polish bulid Fiat 126p Bis . It had 850 cc wather cooled rear engine under rear boot , it was 3 door hatchback and it had spare wheel and some more space under the bonet .
I GOT one 1 month ago. Actually I have the non turbo one, generally I think the car is solid and driving is really good. Great steering, and very good driving position. Mileage is pretty good too. Now I'd rather go for the turbo version though.
I have the 90 turbo version & it's ace, suffers from a bit of turbo lag but when it kicks in wayhay
@@jonathandonne1432 Give it a basic remap, The difference is night & day.
Is it gonna be available in RHD unlike the previous Twingos ?? !!
Sad there is no storage under the bonnet as that's where the battery and liquids etc live !!!
Where did you get that microphone from :))) I thik it has like 80cm long :))))
How do you access the engine and what's in the frunk?
You access the engine by lifting up the insulation carpet of the boot, you will see a lid, unscrew the six screws that secure it then lift up lid, voila you have the engine. As for the bonnet, remove the two plastic covers on the grill by the headlights, you should see two levers, the right side has a lock you undo with the key then pull the two levers at the same time and the bonnet opens forwards, you have access to the coolants, washer fluids and battery. To close bonnet, push back bonnet into place, push back in the two levers simultaneously then lock, replace two plastic covers and job done.
Under bonnet is battery, radiator, washer fluid top up, coolant top up & part of the crash structure
I'll give Rebecca a 10/10.
Rear engine and rear while drive? That is like going back to the 60s...
I think exterior styling is allright, but I do must say it feels like a Fiat 500 imitation to me.
In the interior they went over it with all the red things. I do like some sporty styling, but this is overkill.
Totally agree. Some of the colours inside look cheap as well because of the overkill
I agree as well, too similar to the 500 And bad engineering choices... If 99% of small city car are fwd there is a reason...
You can pick other colours too. Probably the red is an option that costs a few hundred, standard will be black or grey.
Indeed, the rear is inspired by the Renault 5 Turbo and it keeps the spirit of the twingo : being small, practical and cheap.
I like this new style of review.
Hope it drives well with its RWD setup, also it just looks ready for a renault sport takeover
If the engines in the back then what's in the front
The posh lady was forced to say nice things about it lol
smart, you guys went to the street to get some feedback for it, good idea!
small, rwd, turbo, I smell fun... what does it have in the front though? another luggage compartment? I've watched some videos about this car but none of them showed the front :/
super video! good cuts!
I really hope this car sells well ... Being rear engined and RWD it's something we haven't seen in cars for decades. I'll go for a test drive as soon as it hits the showrooms ...
I wish Renault would come back to the US market just for such a car. Not since the Type 1 Beetle have we had a small rear-engine car that offers a modicum of practicality with personalization options for anyone. I would love to see how much fun it is to drive. I will add this to the large list of cars we can't have over here, that look like fun. 😂
Very good new concept of review
Carbuyer when you test the headroom in the back, do you ever consider that tall people are quite different? Some people have long legs, while other have a long torso (i'm the latter). So even though I'm 180 cm or 5.9 foot I rarely fit in any car on the back seat. A 6.5 foot Volvo dealer once promised me that I could get his V80 for free if I could prove that I couldn't fit. He quickly re-phrased this opportunity when I banged my head against the roof :P
180 is 6ft and everyone has virtually the exact same body proportions
After previously criticising all the various idiosyncrasies of the Twingo, I took a test drive in a 70 HP base model and could not believe how good it was to drive with great all round visibility. There is no indication that it has a rear engine and the bonnet opening mechanism seems to have been slightly modified so that it now just slides forward and back rather than totally detaches. The styling is more attractive in real life than it is in pictures.
The current £99 three year Easylife servicing deal in the UK offsets the normally expensive maintenance costs and I have been impressed enough to order a new GT 110 which I collect next week to replace my Clio 0.9 TCe with GT line bodykit.
Saw this at the Geneva Motor Show but couldn't get inside sadly. Looked fantastic up-close though, and there's some promising innovation going on here. Makes the VW Up look decidedly conservative!
Basics. Big bottle? Banana? 5ft 4 1/2?
How does it drive? And is there any storage under the bonnet?
We've not driven it yet! And no - there's no storage under the bonnet.
Thanks
That makes no sense. The original VW Beetle has storage under the bonnet. So what is under the bonnet if it's not an engine?
great cheap car and I'll buy it for sure when it comes to Cro!! I have old twingo now and on new I like extra doors this is one of the best compact little car ever!
Definitely take it over the Golf I have now. Driving dynamics over an inch or two's extra head/legroom any day.
Is there a boot in the front? Too bad that windows don't open in the rear. But RWD. How come noone is freaking out about that?
I think for what it is it's pretty awesome.... I would have one without a doubt
Can you do a review for the new Bentley flying spur, Rolls Royce wraith. Thanks
Not a Renault fan but I absolutely love the Twingo, always have. However, sorry CarBuyer but I like to see reviewers talking about the car, not the opinions of the public; their opinions are irrelevant to me.
Why no testdrive ????
Will you do the Mitsubishi outlander phev please
What's between the front wheels? i.e. is there a front trunk? ..sorry, front boot?
very interesting aproach to a car review, like it
This car with a Renaultsport clio engine and transmission with some wider tyres and small bodywork changes could make a great sports car.#
Oh and then add it to GT6 so I can give it 500BHP.
Love it I have one myself to learn in 😬
cést magnifique! It's rear wheel drive! Renault did it before with the 4CV in the 1950's. Do want!
The styling is much improved on this new model. Although I won't buy a car in this segment, I'd say the new Twingo is the most funky in class on the market today.
Could become my next one. Want to go one class smaller. This oder the ADAM with the upcoming 3cylinder could be it. What more do one need in the city!? Also as a man...
Just found out there is no storage under the hood? That is strange but I really want to see how this car does in frontal crash test since the fiat rates so poorly. Something tells me since there is no storage because Renault wanted to make sure it can get 5 stars and if it does then I will say this car is very good.
When presenting the new Twingo one should ALWAYS go straight to the fact that it's a RWD car.
I'm not a friend of French cars, but I'd really love to drive the new twingo! Lovely car!
the last Twingo to arrive in Brazil was back in 2000 or 2001, wow!!!they changed it a lot!!look awesome now, such a shame Brazil wont get 108, C1, Aygo, Twingo....only lame Vw UP and Fiat Mobi.
What about opening the bonnet.
I live in France and seems that the DS3 is extremely popular here.
This Twingo looks like a commercial response to the DS3... doesnt it?
good day :)
omg i have the same car and i do love it
Hmmm, I wonder what motorsports class it would fit in. RWD could be an advantage to balance.
This looks almost identical to Fiat 500. In fact, initially just by glancing at the thumbnail, I thought it was the review for that car!
Um.... I thought that with engine in the back there would be an actual boot in the front, but after seeing that there is none I wonder, how the hell wasn't Renault able to make some space for boot in front ?
No need to criticize the space in the back. There are already PLENTY of front wheel drive cars with decent room in the back so go ahead to choose from them. This one unique little car was brave enough to have Rear Wheel Drive!!
rear mounted engine = no ice cream or frozen foods at the back
Great workout you have done. I think now you look perfect and the is pretty.
WTF! You said that engine was at the back then mentioned the small boot space because of it... so whats at the front if not more boot space??? How could you miss to show us this fact?
the fron is useless! Only battery and liquids! Hope they fix that!
wow, so bad then, no room at the front and even less than before at the back... whats the point?
your are not a man, so its OK
Actually the front end is much shorter than it would be if the engine were in front (so the interior space is maximized), and it is a safer car this way because the engine and gearbox (they don't crumple) aren't pushed into the passenger in a crash.
What's up. Its really funny bawdy exchange !!
+John Vancent Do you like this video format? Let us know!
Why no boot!? So what's under the hood!? A tire only with jacks
So what's under the bonet?
would be surprised if they didnt release a 1.4t renaultsport version of this
With limit the number 10...
I give it aaa............
100000 / 10