New Renault Twingo (2026): look back at 30 years of career

30 years ago, Renault launched a model that would become legendary in the history of French automobiles: the Renault Twingo.

This Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Renault announced the return of a model that we thought to oblivion : the Renault Twingo.

In 2026, a version 100% electric of this historical name will enter into the Ampère catalog, the electrical entity of the brand to the diamond.

The perfect opportunity to revisit 30 years career of this model who marked the story automobile In France.

A 100% electric version

In 2026Renault will bring the famous Twingo up to date. This new version will be 100% electric and must cost less than 20 000 euros.

An offer of location is expected to be less than 100 euros per monthas part of the leasing social.

The future city dweller will try to compete directly two models : the future Citroën ë-C3 as well as the Volkswagen ID.1.

The batteries of the future Twingo will be smaller and therefore with autonomy weaker. However, Renault announces consumption of 10 kWh/100 km.

A story that begins in 1990

30 years laterthe Twingo is therefore back in the news. A story that started in 1990.

It is at that date that the Twingo was presented to the public for the first timein the form of the concept car Matra P41.

Commercialization of the very first Twingo dates from 1993 in order to replace to Renault 4L.

A second version of the Twingo arrives in 1994. Some new features appear such as airbags, electric mirrors or even central locking.

A third version has been released in 2020 with an electric version, namely the Twingo III. A strategic and economic choice according to The direction.

In 2026, Renault will therefore offer the Twingo a rebirth of his ashesin a more modern of the vehicle.