"With a starting price of under 20,000 ($23,000), Renault wants its new Twingo E-Tech to undercut all the budget models coming in from China. Cars like the BYD Seagull (also known as the Dolphin Surf) are excellent and offer remarkable value for the money, but Europeans would still choose something local if it were similarly priced. At least that's what Renault hopes, and it's making extra-sure of that by injecting some nostalgia into the mix."
"This car also seems to embrace its cheapness in a way we've not seen before outside of a Citroen Ami, which isn't even a car. The front and rear lights appear identical in shape, and what differs is what's inside them. In the front, you have the projectors that light up the road at night, while in the rear, you get three lamps in each taillight, which probably work as reversing lights, indicators and fog lights."
Renault unveiled a retro-inspired electric Twingo E-Tech for Europe with a starting price under 20,000 ($23,000). The exterior draws heavily from the 1992 Renault Twingo while being larger, adding more doors and improving practicality. Production will begin soon at Renault's factory in Slovenia, with first deliveries scheduled for early 2026. Renault aims to undercut budget Chinese EV models and attract European buyers by combining local brand appeal with nostalgia. Design cues include familiar light shapes, three air vents on the right side of the hood, and matching front and rear lamp shapes. The interior mixes swathes of dark plastic with colorful flourishes between the seats and on the dashboard.
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