Renault Twizy
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Product Overview
Renault Twizy is an entry-level subcompact hatchback in production from 2012. It is powered by a tiny 17hp electric motor coupled to a tiny 6kWh battery.
In some applications, the Twizy can be restricted and serve as a "quadricycle", which means that one doesn't need a driver's license to use it. Indeed, the "car" is more akin to a child's toy: It is plasticky and ugly, although it is so ugly that the styling has become "fun".
Engineers at Renault clearly didn't think aerodynamics are that important for this vehicle, with a miserable 0.64 coefficient of drag to show for it.
A is the extraordinarily small 6.8m (22.3ft) turning circle.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 28%
Pros
- Very small turning circle
- Fun looks
Cons
- Not a real car
- Horrid 0.64 drag coefficient
- Poor suspension setup
- Very little cargo space
What external reviewers found
External score 37%
Pros
- Good range
- Sleek, stylish design
- Decent fuel economy
- Easy-to-use zip-up windows
- Low running costs
Cons
- Lack of safety features
- Not as practical as scooters
- Not the most fun to drive
- Not the best for pockmarked roads
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Specifications
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- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
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External Reviews
autoexpress[1]
Reviewer score 34% (normalized by Neofiliac)There are three trim levels to choose from. Entry-level Expression comes with 13-inch wheels, a heated windscreen, a lockable glovebox, an onboard computer and a three-metre-long charging cable. Dynamique trim offers different colour combinations - including Diamond Black, Snow White, Flame Orange and Lagoon Blue. Cargo versions essentially provide the same specification as the base Dynamique, with transformation of rear passenger space into a storage area.
Pros
- Low running costs
- Decent fuel economy
- Good range
Cons
- Lack of safety features
- Not as practical as scooters
carmagazine[2]
Reviewer score 41% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Renault Twizy has a 17bhp, 47lb ft electric motor. Top speed is a limited 50mph, but reachable speeds in London and the like are rarely above 30mph. The car has no radio, no heater, a tiny 31-litre boot and a maximum range of between 40-60 miles.
Pros
- Sleek, stylish design
- Easy-to-use zip-up windows
- Decent range
Cons
- Not the most fun to drive
- Not the best for pockmarked roads
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