Is this the new Twingo RS?

[Graham Gooch]

It will be s**t, because of the 197 and 225.

end of.

 

[Gareth]

It will be s**t, because of the 197 and 225.

end of.

ding, ding . . . and the winner is

 

[Lee]

That's a bit harsh Ralph. I reckon it will be a great fun little car at a very attractive price. It won't set the world on fire but it will allow people to experience what Renault Sport cars are about for less money.

The standard Twingo is actually quite fun to drive, so they've got a decent platform to build on.

 

[Graham Gooch]

Renault aren't British Leyland and not going to bring out a lesser model that competes with a more expensive model.

Still based on the mk2 clio platform at least its going to handle nice.

Harsh yes, then again I sat in a twingo gt the other day........wasn't a fan of anything.

Panda owns it IMO.

 

[Lee]

I can understand that, the interior is very bargain basement, but then so is the price.

 

[Graham Gooch]

This said probably get one LOL.

BTW not going to be the same when you get a new white cup avatar

 

[Gareth]

I don't think the price is bargain basement though, I think they could have done a lot more with the interior to make it more appealing without having to raise the price, it seems to have poor design choices IMHO (naming the stereo 'pod' for starters)

 

[Lee]

I'll have to remove the signed Alonso and Fisi Trophy picture from the landing, it'll just upset me. lol

It's not Panda cheap, but it's still a good chunk cheaper than the Clio. RRP that is.

 

[Graham Gooch]

I don't think the price is bargain basement though, I think they could have done a lot more with the interior to make it more appealing without having to raise the price, it seems to have poor design choices IMHO (naming the stereo 'pod' for starters)

I'm guessing there is more chance of Bella Emberg becoming a size 8 than getting recaros and climate then lol.

I'll have to remove the signed Alonso and Fisi Trophy picture from the landing, it'll just upset me. lol

It's not Panda cheap, but it's still a good chunk cheaper than the Clio. RRP that is.

Lol @ the picture, at least Alonso still drives for them again...

 

[Gareth]

I'm guessing there is more chance of Bella Emberg becoming a size 8 than getting recaros and climate then lol.

I'll have to remove the signed Alonso and Fisi Trophy picture from the landing, it'll just upset me. lol

It's not Panda cheap, but it's still a good chunk cheaper than the Clio. RRP that is.

Lol @ the picture, at least Alonso still drives for them again...

lol, the Recaro option removes the other seats making a single seater.

 

[Lee]

Here it is: http://www.leemather.plus.com/stuff/signed.jpg

 

[Graham Gooch]

Mint! Oooh I can get a Renault shirt again this year and be an uber g33K

 

[MattyClio]

Did anyone see the Twingo Concept at Renault World Series? That was gorgeous...

 

[Ian_182]

It will never look like that though

 

[theduck]

Renault aren't British Leyland and not going to bring out a lesser model that competes with a more expensive model.

Still based on the mk2 clio platform at least its going to handle nice.

Harsh yes, then again I sat in a twingo gt the other day........wasn't a fan of anything.

Panda owns it IMO.

Fiat gear boxes are made of chocolate tho...

 

[Andi-B]

looks good. hope it meets my expectations

Ahh the good old concept they had at World Renault Series

Doubt it'll look anything like that just to keep the cost down for the buyer.

 

[TomTom]

If the twingo has a 1.4 turbo or above and is based on the 172 floor plan and is near 10k i'll buy it.

The Twingo uses the MK2 chassis. Whether the Sport is based on a MK2 one I don't know but the GT/Dynamique is.

As Gareth said aswell yeah we all know its not going to be quicker than a 197, thats not what its for. Its for the younger lot, cheaper cost, insurance, yeah a bit slower its not supposed to beat a 197.

However if they shoe horned the 2.0 DCI 175 in there, Woah.

 

[Lee]

A couple of new spy shots.

Both of it's best side, hey Gareth. lol

 

[Graham Gooch]

Not a fan of them Five spoke alloys.

Also look a touch to big for my liking.

 

[dandycaptain]

That's a bit harsh Ralph. I reckon it will be a great fun little car at a very attractive price. It won't set the world on fire but it will allow people to experience what Renault Sport cars are about for less money.

The standard Twingo is actually quite fun to drive, so they've got a decent platform to build on.

I'll second that. I tested one for work a while ago, and with the TCE motor it's a great little car around town. It just rolls too much, that's all. With sorted suspension and more moo, it could be a real hit.

 

[Lee]

I'm quite looking forward to playing with one again at the end of Feb. The dealer is letting me borrow one for the week before my car arrives, so I can sell the Trophy and let the money clear. I expect it will just be the Dynamique, but even they's quite fun.

 

[Graham Gooch]

Sounds like its more fun due to being not your real car.

As an ownership prospect the twingo, really don't excite me, but then again I'm the wrong audience I suppose.

 

[Lee]

I'd go with that mate. I wouldn't buy one, everyone at work reckons I'm gay driving a Clio as it is. The grief I got when I bought a red one with stickers on the sills, they can't wait for me to get the Cup in white. lol

 

[TomTom]

Not a fan of them Five spoke alloys.

Also look a touch to big for my liking.

Yeah I'd agree and look how high the arches are.

 

[Jesske]

Maybe it's already posted somewhere, but in the new RS there will be the 1.2T with 140hp.

 

[theduck]

Maybe it's already posted somewhere, but in the new RS there will be the 1.2T with 140hp.

source?

 

[Jesske]

http://www.telegraaf.nl/autotelegraaf/2895166/_Renault_toont_Twingo_RS_eind_januari__.html?cid=rss

It's Dutch

 

[Gareth]

that's wrong.