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The changes to the facelifted Renaultsport version of Twingo are immediately apparent at the front, including the new Renault visual identity of its more humble sibling, combined with the added visual drama of a new dynamic grille design with four lights and a front bumper incorporating an F1-style blade. This detail, which now runs across the full Renaultsport range, alludes to Renault’s success in Formula 1.
From the back, the halo model in the brand’s city car range, sports several model-specific additions including a black rear spoiler, a special rear bumper incorporating a diffuser and aerodynamic extensions on the rear wheel arches.
On the inside, the performance aura of the flagship Twingo continues with Renaultsport yellow stitching on the steering wheel and seats, together with white detailing for the top of the steering wheel, seat backs and cushions, rev-counter surround and air conditioning controls.
Aside from its new body-colour F1-style blade, core equipment on the latest revised Renaultsport includes 16” alloy wheels, Bluetooth™, cruise control, electric Gloss Black door mirrors, ESC (with on/off switch), speed limiter, extra tinted windows and tailgate, Renaultsport exhaust with chrome tailpipe, plus Twingo’s versatile independent sliding and folding rear seats.
The New 2012 Twingo Renaultsport 133 goes on sale in the UK in early April.
The New Twingo Renaultsport 133 is expected to be as hugely popular among those buyers seeking an affordable sports hatchback and will be the first car from the Renaultsport family to take inspiration from the manufacturer’s latest styling identity.
New for 2012 Twingo features an altogether ‘sportier’ front-end with a more prominent grille than the previous model , coupled with a bigger Renault diamond, the car will also have a Formula One-style front blade to bring the appearance in-line with sister models Mégane Renaultsport and Clio Renaultsport.
To the rear of the New Twingo Renaultsport 133, new split light units are a stand-out feature along with a sports exhaust and roof spoiler. Sitting on 16-inch Emotion alloy wheels as standard, with an option of 17-inch Renaultsport alloys also available, the car exudes poise and purpose.
Under the bonnet, an upgraded 1.6-litre VVT 133 Renaultsport engine provides better consumption and lower emissions than the previous variant. With emissions down from 155g/km to 150g/km, fuel consumption is equally impressive:-
Urban – 32.5mpg
Extra Urban – 52.3mpg
Combined – 43.5mpg
Aside from the aforementioned 17-inch Renaultsport alloys (now available in anthracite or gloss black), other options include the Cup Chassis which provides a lower ride height and stiffer springs to give a superb road-holding performance.
Several options are available on the baby of the Renaultsport range, a mong them 17” Anthracite or Gloss Black alloy wheels, curtain airbags, metallic paint, or the even more striking Renaultsport Liquid Yellow i.d. paint (from end May 2012). The unique-in-class Renaultsport Monitor telemetry system is also available.
Given its already purposeful stance, just one exterior pack is offered – Anthracite Style – for the front blade, door mirrors covers and rear spoiler.
Renaultsport expertise
Dieppe’s finest have chosen not to tinker with Twingo Renaultsport 133’s award-winning mechanicals, so its performance and grin-inducing driving characteristics remain intact. Its 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated powerplant still puts out a feisty 133hp at 6,750rpm, with 160Nm of torque available at 4,400rpm. Its top speed is a respectable 125 mph, with 0-62 mph dispatched in an impressive 8.7 seconds.
Although the new range offers one version of the 133 with the standard Renaultsport chassis, an optional Cup chassis is still available. The latter includes a ride height lowered by 4mm, stiffer springs and dampers, 17” Anthracite or Gloss Black alloy wheels and wider 205/40 R17 tyres than its predecessor. In keeping with its potency, Twingo Renaultsport 133 features plenty of stopping power, with 280mm-diameter front discs and 240mm-diameter rear discs.
The New 2012 Twingo Renaultsport is proof that fun really does come in all shapes and sizes!
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