Renault: First insights into the E-Twingo interior - lots of space in a small area
At the Motor Show in Brussels (January 10 to 19, 2025), the French car manufacturer Renault is giving a first glimpse into the interior of the upcoming Twingo E-Tech Electric. The show car is very close to the design of the future production vehicle, which is to be launched in 2026. The interior aims to capture the character of the first Twingo generation and features a spacious and functional layout. This includes, for example, the airy and floating cylindrical dashboard with a digital 7-inch instrument cluster and a central 10.1-inch multimedia display.
Memories of the first Twingo are also evoked by the red button for the hazard warning lights, which lights up next to the three buttons for the air conditioning. The streamlined layout includes easy-to-access storage compartments under the dashboard and between the seats for bags and everyday items across the entire width of the interior.
New concepts for upholstery and materials
The upholstery is also inspired by the colorful patterns of the first model generation. Coordinated with the exterior color of the body, they set subtle accents on the front door panels and on the passenger side of the dashboard. The manufacturer also wants to use the show car to explore new ideas and is using colored cork for the vehicle floor, a material that is both resilient and durable.
Comfort and Modularity
The flexible interior also refers to tradition: The rear seat, for example, can be split 50:50 and folded down, as well as adjusted in length. This maximizes either legroom or trunk space. In contrast to the past, five doors now ensure even better accessibility. The large and now obligatory glass roof also contributes to an open and spacious feeling.
Functional and Creative Details
Practical details include the magnetic area on the front headrests where rear passengers can attach their mobile phones, or an elastic band that serves as a map pocket and can also hold a water bottle. The adjustment knob for the seatback is inspired by skateboard wheels. Flowing lines and modern details aim to create a friendly appearance, with the LED headlights and the Twingo lettering in the center of the tailgate particularly giving it character.
Numerous Improvements
Since the presentation of the show car at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, numerous changes have already been made to functions and design, according to the designers. In the lower part of the front section, there is now an air intake, the rear wheel arch extensions are smaller, and the black bumpers feature a new honeycomb pattern from the 3D printer. The front door handles no longer have illuminated surrounds, a small side window has been added near the exterior mirror, and the shape of the rear lights has been altered.
```The foundation is the small AmpR platform
With the prototype of the upcoming Twingo E-Tech Electric, a story continues that began over 30 years ago with the first Twingo. The new edition is based on the small AmpR platform and was developed by Renault's electric division Ampere in just two years, with the aim of offering an electric car produced in Europe at an entry price of under 20,000 euros. A potential cooperation with VW for a technically related new edition of the Up under the working title ID.1 was recently rejected by the Wolfsburg company, also due to factory implications: The Twingo is produced in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. For this, the alliance partner Nissan has announced a Twingo offshoot as an electric Micra successor.
Renault is further expanding its all-electric model range: The Twingo is the next member of the large electric car family, which includes the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, Renault 4 E-Tech Electric, Megane E-Tech Electric, and Scenic E-Tech Electric.
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