Renault will actually hit the market with the Twizy, which will be on display at the Barcelona Motor Show. The manufacturer will exhibit two versions powered by a 17HP motor: Urban and Technic. The price of Twizy will be £6 690 ORT.
The Technic trim level costs £7 400 and monthly battery lease cost for both versions will be £40 including VAT for a 36 month/4 800 miles per year agreement.
Customers can now pre-reserve their Twizy online at renault-ze.com and this requires a £20 deposit via a secure online payment module. The website is available in 38 countries and has already received more than five million visits, a figure which provides a dramatic illustration of the interest motorists are showing in the Renault Z.E. programme.
Twizy makes city motoring easier and safe:
- Twizy gets around town faster than a traditional city car thanks to its unprecedented ultra-compact dimensions which also allows easy parking
- It offers two occupants – sitting in tandem, one behind the other – greater safety compared with a two-wheeled vehicle, thanks to an extensive list of active and passive safety features
Twizy makes getting round town more enjoyable
- It is more agile than a car, whilst its acceleration performance is comparable with that of a scooter
- Twizy’s electric motor accelerates smoothly and silently, while torque is immediately available
- Its wraparound bodywork and side deflectors ensure enjoyable open-air motoring, protected from the elements
Accessories for the Twizy lifestyle
- An all-purpose bag with a capacity of 50 litres
- Additional protection against the weather
- A Parrot audio kit including Bluetooth connectivity, plus a USB connector, a jack socket and an Apple connector
- Rear parking sensors
- A range of customisation accessories (coloured alloy wheels, decals) enabling owners to personalise their Twizy
Technical data
| DIMENSIONS | ||
| Length | 2,337mm | |
| Width, not including door mirrors | 1,191mm | |
| Height | 1,461mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1,684mm | |
| Front/rear track | 1,050mm/1,036mm | |
| Front/rear overhang | 292mm/345mm | |
| Kerb weight | 450kg, including battery (100kg) | |
| Tyres | 125×80 R13 (front) / 145×80 R13 (rear) | |
| MOTOR | ||
| Type | Electric | |
| Transmission | Direct, with reducer and forward/reverse inverter | |
| Maximum peak power (EEC) | 13kW (17hp) | |
| Maximum torque (EEC) | 57Nm | |
| BATTERY | ||
| Type | Lithium-ion | |
| Standard cycle range | 62 miles | |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Top speed | 50 mph | |
Twizy Urban – standard equipment
- Red or grey paintwork
- ‘Urban’ TEP water resistant upholstery
- Coded electronic immobiliser
- Lockable handbrake and steering column
- Driver’s airbag
- 4-point front seat-belt
- 3-point rear seat-belt
- Anti-submarining front seat
- Child seat compatible rear seat (under 15kg)
- Regenerative braking system with 4 disc brakes
- Audio pre-wiring
- Cable and integrated charger for a 3.5 hours full charge (using a domestic electrical supply or all types of public charging spot)
- Econometer, range and ‘Eco driving’ gauge
- Two gloveboxes (one lockable)
- 31-litre lockable storage under rear seat
- 55-litre lockable rear storage achieved by turning rear seat over
Options
- Metallic paint – black or white
- Scissors doors with translucent lower half
- Transparent roof
Twizy Technic adds:
- ‘Carbon fibre’ graphics
- ‘Diamond black’ alloy wheels
- Metallic paint – black or white
- ‘Technic’ TEP water resistant upholstery with driver’s seat in white
Options
- Scissors doors with translucent lower half
- Transparent roof
Source: Renault
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