It"s a whole new take...
It"s a whole new take on the teaser shot! BMW has shunned the traditional shady photograph in favour of a short film, to give us a first glimpse at its all-new 5-Series.
The current version...
The current version has never been sold in Britain, but is a massive hit across Europe. It isn"t a big money-spinner for Renault, because of the slim profit margins on small cars, but bosses hope to shift the replacement up a segment, so they will be able to charge a premium. The Twingo will still serve as an entry-level car in some countries, but would be marketed as a trendy fashion accessory in others, which would include the UK.
In order to steal a march over the two-seater Smart, the Twingo will retain the three-door, four-seat layout of the existing model, while development costs will be kept down by using the same underpinnings as the current Clio.
Renault has decided not to use its new B-platform, which is the starting point for the Modus mini-MPV and sister firm Nissan"s Micra. However, even the Clio chassis represents a massive improvement over the existing Twingo, which has been produced in its current form since 1993.