Renault Twingo hatchback 2014 - Carbuyer

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[@AlexRusAlex]

I wanted to buy the twingo but after this review, ended up buying the 911.

[@FreeRsGuides]

This guy is top at reviewing cars, never thought i'd be entertained by or even tempted to buy a twingo

[@MrMrMaran]

All hail Twingo!

[@Dragoneer]

Mat Watson, he’s great...now he presents Carwow which has really gained in popularity because of him. How times have changed...

[@derbigpr500]

The RS version will be sick. Imagine this with sport suspension, recaro seats, wide low profile tires, 3 door version with shorter wheel base and slightly lower roofline, and a 150-160hp turbo engine.

[@stoeptegel50]

You really don't want to have a short wheelbase in a sportier version.

[@putzak]

@@stoeptegel50 Lancia Stratos disagrees

[@arronbwabw504]

I went from an Alfa Remeo 147 2L T-spark, to the Twingo 0.9L turbo. It's 9.5secs 0-60, I don't notice a big turbo lag. I'm happy on the motorway to about 85mph, after that it feels a bit light. Great fun on country roads. On combined driving I'm getting just under 50 to the gallon, after that I totally agree with the review. I've had mine from new for 3yrs, 29,000 miles, I just don't want to swap it!

[@jonathandonne1432]

I have been running one of these for a year & I love it. I have the 900cc 90bhp tce Dynamique. 50-60mpg around town, brilliant acceleration for a city car & great on the motorway. This car has a character too.

[@beaverweaver]

I have had the naturally aspirated engine version since February and absolutely love it. It has so much character, very practical for its tiny size, great fuel economy, and nippy around town! I'm also still getting used to all the admiring stares and questions from people wondering what I'm driving and asking if they can look inside!! This car deserves to sell a lot more!!

[@dominikvereno3783]

Defenitely my favourite car review channel. I hate some of those reviews which say so little about the car. Just performance figures and maybe how expensive it is. Detailed reviews are much more informative and much more entertaining!

[@yourlotusflower4414]

"no it's not a hammock for a cat" 😂😂😂😂

[@Schizm1]

I love this car. It's like Fiat 500 for men

[@Harrylechat01]

Just bought a Twingo ZE with the electric motor as a second car. Brilliant!

[@matthewzackary]

i have one for one month because renault crashed my car on delivery, how shit i know. I dont agree with some of what Mat says. It is actually very quiet on the motorway, didn't notice any wind whistle and the engine does not drone. You forget its rear wheel drive because it feels just like a normal car! The turning circle is hilariously short, it amazes everyone who sees it. I agree it does bob over bumps but you don't really notice it. The 70BHP has similar performance to a 1.2 corsa or clio so its actually not that bad. I'm averaging 45MPG and I'm ragging it around. Just thought id point some things out :)

[@FlyingSpaghettiMonster2000]

How did it handle in the snow?

[@djmhyde]

a small RWD hatch? man, i want one soooo bad!!!

[@Brebgon]

Do you have it?

[@flaziola]

Rear engine cars are all well and good but what happens if you've ice cream in your shopping? Will the engine heat the boot and melt all your frozen food?

[@PaulHojda]

That is probably the biggest first world problem i've ever heard...hahahahahahaha

[@atahanozaydin]

Paul Hojda This ^^^ ROFL

[@Duron13]

Yup, I got a rear engine car (Toyota MR2) and the boot get hot quite rapidly so you have frozen food, it's best to put them on the rear seats. Or be very near of your house.

[@NikesZ28]

Good point! Didnt think of that.

[@Ktmzqw]

Paul Hojda One of the dumbest too.

[@losmeets98]

finally! I was waiting for this review since it isn´t an ordinary car

[@briangriffiths114]

A very helpful road test as I am testing the 0.9 TCe version in a couple of days time to possibly replace my Clio which has the same engine and goes like a rocket. A black Iconic version in my local dealer's showroom looks really tempting but it needs to be discounted before I'd buy it.

[@Crana]

RE: aircon being a must, I completely agree but I have a few friends that just say "open the window it's the same thing".... err, no it's not. Bloody plebs. Hate being stuck in a sweat box car with no a/c.

[@SwPiotrek]

Great review. Thanks Mat!

[@CheekyCultured]

I think that's a great design because you can do a donut without costing too much . Plus , you can also cook a fish or some meat that you have just bought from the super market ,when you get home, your dinner is ready , lovely!

[@anisah4u21]

Hopefully buying this

[@guillaumeromain6694]

very good report! I enjoyed that!

[@TRC98]

It's like a classic fiat 500. Rear engine, rwd and cloth roof

[@mr.i2508]

I love Mat, this guy is funny, always makes me laugh

[@ullassharma86]

i almost thought the breed of Jeremy Clarkson styled auto journalists was dead. but along comes Mat. i come here and watch his reviews for the fun of it - I dont give a damn about Renault Twingo! But its so much fun to just watch his reviews! Great job Mat!

[@bartiz12]

When I heard about rear engine, one thing has been bugging me. What happens to the front space? Shouldn't there be additional boot? Or maybe the spare wheel takes the whole space ? EDIT: Nevermind, watched the review till the end ^^

[@TheAviationChannel]

mat was very excited at first but was disappointed at the end

[@Stichting-AAP]

This thing is brilliant!!!

[@Jopoilija]

You can get also Skoda citigo 5d with split folding front passenger seat option, at least here in Finland.

[@leeeeeeeeeee012]

Another reason to have RWD is when you get accident the engine is safe

[@danmccarthy4700]

You mean rear engine, right? If so, what if you get hit in the rear?

[@TheMusicFan1297]

My life is still more important than an engine I guess

[@quas392]

first car which I still own is a 2015 Smart Forfour, which is basically the same car minus some appearance differences. It crashes about, it's dismally anaemic, quite frankly dangerous trying to merge onto motorways, not to mention its dodgy handling in adverse weather conditions with absolutely no weight over the front wheels to help with stability. The start/stop system is comically spluttery, the headlights you cant hold a candle to a zippo lighter, and its really roly-poly around corners. However parking is just so hilariously easy and it costs you less than a sandwich these days to keep it running with fuel being not a problem at all, and the insurance group on mine is 2. Id probably recommend it if you live in a fairly built up area rather than out in the sticks like me as its clearly more home weaving about a high street than a freeway but even so, its left-field without being absurd. I'm likely gonna "upgrade" to something more substantial in about a year's time that has a little bit more boot space and "road grab". Twingo/Forfour will just get you where you're going and for that despite its shortcomings with it being completely bonkers layout-wise I'm extremely thankful for it giving me my first shot into driving.

[@andrewhudson3723]

excellent review

[@BobMartinsback]

I think the person who questioned the Twingo's ability in snowy conditions has wrongly pre-judged it, while front engine / rear wheel drive is certainly challenging in such conditions, rear engine / rear wheel drive is a different beast altogether. I remember a neighbour in the 1980s with a Skoda Estelle who routinely trashed all of us with his ability to drive up our rather steep avenue.

[@iantownsend5480]

I really like this car, I had the last gen Rs Gordini not the face lift loved that car light in its feet great handling, this car is perfect for parking in town or tight car parks, you can turn the wheel a lot tighter because there's no engine in the front, lol people thought you'd have 2 boats where would the radiator go, with the app on your phone you can use your phone while driving they have thought of everything

[@niksarass]

Check on google "reliability index japanese french top brands" you will see a recent survey that has french cars second most reliable cars in UK

[@zvonimirlevacic9009]

waiting for RS version :)

[@n7tunnels]

Which spec do I order to get the cat hammock as standard equipment?

[@danielshirazi6636]

Bit late to ask but have you tried the Twingo GT? If so what you think?

[@kazdoggo]

I like this car!

[@bernardoxo6405]

Does anyone what type fluid the clutch slave cylinder uses? I have a 2010 renault twingo auto-manual transmission and my clutch slave cylinder fluid is low

[@caustic279]

Dream car,going to get one as my first car if they still work in 8 years :P Reasons Cheap Good seats Sporty feel Practical Many other reasons

[@MattysCars]

They've stopped making them now

[@CoolCoolPancakes]

Matty's Cars they still make it, the new twingo is just a facelift and not any different except some new features like CarPlay and a/c on the base model

[@MattysCars]

@@CoolCoolPancakes Can't see it on the website in the UK

[@kernowarty]

Did you get one?

[@callumbalodis1760]

I wonder if the Rear Mounted Engine will light the interior carpet and engine sound proof material that gets into the Alternator causing fires LOL?

[@adrian17cy]

Does it drifts?

[@iantownsend5480]

Can't wait to see what Renault sport do with this car

[@olivierolivier6360]

Yes ..stimes look from France.. great job

[@Cloudbg]

Put the 1.2TC EDC 120hp engine from the Clio GT in it, firm the suspension and you got a jackpot:)

[@sasham4073]

the original fiat 500 and all its variants, both italian and serbian, had engine in the back and rear wheel drive too

[@frankstocker5475]

What's the advantage over the Twingo EV?

[@MedEighty]

Looking at the video thumbnail, I thought it was a new Fiat 500. I'm impressed.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Great reviewer. He would be so much better for Top Gear than the current lineup. Get two more characters, put them together, see what happens!

[@GORDY_]

8:41 I spy asian snacks! White rabbit candies! Miss these so much!

[@viktorjjakobsson9710]

This is by no means my type of car, but god this is a hell of a clever car!

[@coreyjones8271]

right i like this car reminds me of a escona (opel)

[@rhianonw9399]

I like pop out windows

[@_crg_]

If it's rear engined rwd imagine what the snapback oversteer might be

[@lionelfully]

Really great car for having driven it. And its consumption goes merelly unnoticed, after 3 hours in the city I didn't have the feeling the gauge moved even a fraction of an inch...

[@ta.tar.8125]

+Lionel Trebuchon That´s what you call quality made by Renault! Fiat 500 is POS!

[@HeavyMetal50]

New Twingo to do banger racing demolition

[@mileusna]

It is not like 911, Porsche 911 has luggage space under the bonnet ;) I expected extra luggage space in the front with this rear engine model...

[@choffman9915]

So its a smart forfour?

[@nonameuser364]

Hi&ByeGaming yes

[@mustsilm]

Why is there a mini sink in the centre console (the white thing under the heating buttons)

[@snakecold6755]

MS why why why why............... wtf

[@nellyuk75]

I dont know why they didn't mention its rear engined because its a smart forfour!

[@mattw8332]

With the RWD/Rear engine layout it seems that Renault has missed an opportunity to exploit a unique selling proposition of creating a fun car to drive. At least it has an excellent turning circle. The bonnet area that Matt showed us @9:10 is disappointing. A 'mini boot/trunk' would have been a great idea like the old Skodas had.

[@FrightfulAccountant]

It al looks well priced if you see the screeming prices in the brochures, but then you read the small letters and you find out it has as standard equipment... nothing at all :') You have to get the most expensive one really. and that makes this one not that cheap anymore...

[@eternalhalloween1]

My first thought is that your average mechanic won't be too happy with where this engine is placed. That's going to mean more money you pay for his aggravation. I know all these online features sound good in theory. But I can't help but feel this will cause many accidents, because it can get distracting. 33 mpg isn't bad, but I expect more from a smaller car. I did feel yellow was a nice color for it. It's like a big bumblebee. (I mean that in a good way.)

[@silent_il]

Does it have 3 seats in the back?? Someone pls answer

[@louieradford3976]

It has 2 but they are surprisingly comfortable.

[@notguiltystyle]

👍

[@katepinkweb7491]

What in the front were the engine normally is?????

[@themichal2298]

Baterry, and safety zones from very hard plastick for extra security :)

[@NimcoGame]

GEAR-UP. Maybe it can help. 6:26

[@Loop44]

fiat 500 styling on a smart fortwo platform... why does it have a nose if the engine is in the back???

[@Lanciarules]

I have ever dream about a fiat 500 with the renault badge

[@FrightfulAccountant]

Funny trip computer too. You have your speed in km/h but your fuel consumption in mpg...

[@antonionegrito5256]

can u do sikk tokyo drifts with this car?

[@PaintYourOffice]

No rev counter? I'm sure they could have fit that in. I like this car although there are much better cars in is class such as the Panda.

[@roblex63]

Rear wheel drive..try getting that up a hill in the snow..

[@beaverweaver]

+roblex63 Unlike most rear wheel drive cars, the engine is in the back, weighing down the rear wheels....

[@thorbjrnmadsen4984]

roblex63 That why i would buy a FWD car

[@mikeg3529]

I drive an 88 ranger with the nofrills 2.3 four cylinder SOHC....I thrash that engine just to get to work and back. Its quite funny when I leave a stop light with my foot to the floor and the dude next to me is keeping up just acclerating normally.

[@pedrof830]

Renault needs to take some lessons from Honda on how to make better use of interior space.

[@Xyronium]

Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive I can´t wait for the RS version of this car!!! :D :D :D

[@anthonyrichard826]

i disagree with the mpg. ours does around 41mpg and if you notice when you show what its doing l, the cars telling you to go up a gear..

[@beaverweaver]

+anthony hodgson Thanks for this, I put a refundable deposit on a new one of these and hearing about the mpg was putting me off. Reading around the internet and this comment has put my mind at ease, I'm gonna get it!!!!!

[@anthonyrichard826]

+Daryl Gunning Haha they're a good car around town. boots a practical shape too

[@beaverweaver]

+anthony hodgson Yeah, some reviewers are commenting that the engine in the boot makes it impractical. Not for me anyway, there is more space in the boot with the seats up than my 04 Grand Vitara 3dr.....so..... Thanks for your helpful comment.

[@anthonyrichard826]

+Daryl Gunning no probs! ps it's nicest in red :)

[@beaverweaver]

Picked mine up this week! I absolutely love it!!! After driving it a few days now, I think the reviewers are a little harsh on it, it has a lot of character!!!

[@davidgraham370]

If the engine is at the back, what is at the bonnet? Just curious :).

[@snakecold6755]

David Graham What problem? Smart F2 engine in floor.

[@davidgraham370]

I don't exactly understand... What I am thinking of is like a Porsche 911..

[@Everett02]

+David Graham watch the whole video

[@isakjohansson7134]

Most likely a frunk (front trunk) , coolant tank, wiper fluid tank, brake fluid reservoir

[@kingspharm1]

I swear the reviews are getting longer?

[@lokyeechan6912]

How come the design is so much like a smart Forfour lol

[@murdogordon3091]

For some reason the clutch pedal sits higher than the brake and throttle which is bloody annoying.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Why worry, it'll be broken off by tomorrow evening

[@orion1983uk]

Nice looking wee car, but less than 40mpg is fairly horrific for a city car with a 1.0 three cylinder engine. The Toyota Aygo/Yaris with their 1.0 three cylinder engine option can achieve 50+mpg even when driven with a bit of occasional vigour.

[@beaverweaver]

After a few months of the new engine settling in, I'm averaging close to 50mpg. I've had one since February

[@callumfreebairn8082]

made in slovenia, at home in london...

[@ianjackson3799]

This reminds me of the Hillman Imp which was rear wheel drive and did have a boot at the front. But in Renault history they did make rear wheel drive cars s this Twingo is nothing new.

[@carbuyer]

+Ian Jackson This could be the first time anyone has referred to a Hillman Imp on our channel. Nice one.

[@ianjackson3799]

+Carbuyer Hillman Imp ..... 875 cc aluminium engine, 0 to 60 mph .... 19.6 seconds, max speed 80 mph. drag coefficient 0.38, length..... 139 inches, width..... 60.2 inches., height ..... 54.5 inches..... ground clearance 6.5 inches. ........... T/C 30 feet........ mpg between 38.7 and 45.8. was fun to drive and easy to park.

[@williampeugeot3239]

Same as the Renault 10!

[@user-yv6ug9di4r]

All of the Twingo models have been dope

[@OKNOKAY]

Or get one a year older for the last RS version Renault made

[@nonameuser364]

how much this car road tax

[@nonameuser364]

anthony hodgson thanks

[@Qezelbas]

Fiat 500??

[@NikesZ28]

Thats what i thought :D Rather have the 500 to be honest

[@Pete762]

women's car...

[@niksarass]

I find it better looking than the 500 although similar

[@marcofinger1584]

+niksarass is better 500 This car is very ugly

[@ta.tar.8125]

+Marco Finger i would take ugly car than a rusty Fiat 500, with terrible build quality and no rustproofing at all. I can drive this Twingo on a saltlake cold weather with no problems, try this with the bad Fiat 500.

[@KanishQQuotes]

Mr freckles

[@alexdacruz10]

It cannot be worse than my Clio 1.2 8v overtaking..

[@colj001]

i lost my shit at the first 15 seconds, GO RENAULT!

[@devalsays]

well i1 goes to up and up goes no where..Fix it

[@koolerking440]

Renault missed a few tricks with the twingo.

[@Parisofk]

No 1st gen twingo smiley face? 0/10

[@plexiglass-kz2si]

Fidel Cashflow It still smiles

[@Fuzzycute32]

love twingis.... fuckin adorable

[@carlangaspinetree]

Hum... so engine in the back... below the boot... what happens if I transport ice cream in the boot ? ;)

[@TheKenjoje]

not a parcel for a cat? it could be :) IMPORTANT NOTICE: carbuyer is not serious enough with its road testing. driving the car around just isn't good enough. official figures for acceleration are not right - few sources showed it goes LONG 16,5 seconds to 62 mph. it would be great if it could do 14,5 , but it couldn't.

[@sandersp5713]

I wanted to buy the twingo but after this review, ended up buying the Tesla

[@nikosk.8216]

33.6 m per galon... why not hand palms per bottles of beer?

[@Ribeirasacra]

Rear engine cars litter history with blandness and mistakes, like Chevrolet Corvair; Simca 1000; Škoda 130; NSU Prinz; Renault 4CV; BMW 600 (some others have been posted about in other comments). The 911 is also famous for some wayward handling in the past. A point to note is when using your phone as an app manager one could be technically breaking the law as you are not allowed to use your mobile phone whilst driving. The law does not say it prohibits only making phone calls. The phone also hides the radio buttons on the dash...why?

[@mieguistumas]

Renault sport - if they will not be able to make this good, it is just not a good car. Missed opportunity. Throw away that weird steering, make it harder and powerfull. It is actually OK, is car will have no boot at the back at all, if it will be powerfull and harcore.

[@Mladjasmilic]

Just google 'SEAT 800' .

[@kerimmusovic1866]

Mladen Milić Zastava 750