Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Renault tweaked the Twingo to provide more fun in a small package and introduced it in a GT trim level in 2016.
Renault developed the third generation of the Twingo together with Mercedes-Benz. The German carmaker introduced it under the SMART brand, while Renault continued its supermini saga with a four-door vehicle, which was something new for it. Moreover, the return of the rear-wheel-drive system, with a rear-engine, was something that the French carmaker didn't have in decades. But things didn't stop there. With some help from Renault Sport, the GT version promised to be more fun to drive.
Like any other GT version from the Renault range, the Twingo received a specific package. At the front, the car featured a black, wider grille at the bottom which incorporated two fog lights. Its ground clearance was lowered when compared to its non-GT siblings. From its sides, the 17" light-alloy wheels were striking since usually, the cars from that segment wore 15 or 16 inches alloys. At the back, a roof spoiler and a twin exhaust completed the sporty package.
Inside, the Twingo GT received new bucket seats with incorporated headrests. The upholstery was designed with stripes that matched the car's exterior color. Like its siblings, it featured a digital instrument panel with an analog speedometer around it. On the center stack, the infotainment system offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
Behind the cabin, under the rear trunk, Renault installed an inline-three turbocharged engine. It provided 110 hp, which was more than enough to transform the tiny car into a mini hot-hatch.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.9 TCe 5MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 898 cm3 |
Power: | 80.9 KW @ 5750 RPM 110 HP @ 5750 RPM 108 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 170 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/45 R17 78H || 205/40 R17 80H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 141.5 in (3594 mm) |
Width: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.1 in (2492 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.1 cuFT (173 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3053 lbs (1385 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 115 g/km |